Experience

Academic Public Health Volunteer Corps

• Community Program Lead

  • Dec 2020 - Present



URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Physician Assistant

  • 2018 - Jul 2019

  School Based Health Center provider at MS 424 and Hyde Elementary School. School Based Health Center provider at MS 424 and Hyde Elementary School.



Mass in Motion New Bedford

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

  - Worked with community partners on policy, systems, and environmental change strategies to reduce the five obesogenic behaviors targeted in Mass in Motion (MiM) program.-Built strategic partnerships by attending local meetings and related activities, including those of the New Bedford Bicycle Committee, Greater New Bedford Allies, South Coast Bikeway Alliance, Grow Education, Safe Routes to School, Food Security Network, etc. - Developed curriculum and instructed teens “Summer Serve and Learn” program focusing on healthy communities and the built environment.- Created and published a culturally appropriate and family friendly recipe book.- Assisted with community programming including Safe Routes to School pedestrian safety day in elementary schools, International Walk and Bike to School Day, and Sugar Sweetened Beverage presentations.- Developed and released website and social media content, as well as print and media press on the MiM/MiM Kids efforts.



Boston Public Health Commission

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • Jul 2012 - May 2013

  Intern in the Bureau of Addiction Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery Support Services- Co-facilitated peer support groups at the MOMs Project on the topics of Trauma and Leadership. - Created newsletter for clients providing them with information on politics, hygiene, and housing resources.-Redesigned billing system for MOMs Project.- Assumed all responsibilities of Bureau Director's Assistant while on maternity leave-Assisted with needs assessments and data analysis for a variety of grants and proposals for the Bureau



Brigham and Women's Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Newborn Hearing Screener

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  - Performed ABR hearing exams on newborns delivered at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.- Communicated test results to parents including provision of additional information on speech and language milestones, answering questions, and discussing option and next steps.- Initiated launch of Spanish materials to be printed on back side of all informational handouts used in the department.- Office duties including answering phones and pages, billing, and scheduling follow-up appointments. - Performed ABR hearing exams on newborns delivered at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.- Communicated test results to parents including provision of additional information on speech and language milestones, answering questions, and discussing option and next steps.- Initiated launch of Spanish materials to be printed on back side of all informational handouts used in the department.- Office duties including answering phones and pages, billing, and scheduling follow-up appointments.



Health Leads

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Institute Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Worked with patients from ambulatory unit to find organizations that could assist with their needs, including food stamps, ESL classes, childcare subsidies, and LIHEAP services.- Called community organizations to uncover additional resources and any special events.- Administrative tasks included keeping an activity log, passing out flyers, answering phones, and delivering messages.- Attended weekly seminars where professionals from the community spoke about social determinants of health.