Experience

Minnesota Management and Budget

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Health Care Analyst

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  • Design and conduct research studies of health trends and conditions among members of the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan. • Employ RStudio to manage, manipulate, and analyze large datasets, including medical and pharmacy claims data, as well as internal and external data sources. • Conduct insurance policy analysis and fiscal impact estimates for the state legislature, synthesizing data from vendor analyses, scientific literature, medical and pharmacy claims data, and public data… Show more • Design and conduct research studies of health trends and conditions among members of the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan. • Employ RStudio to manage, manipulate, and analyze large datasets, including medical and pharmacy claims data, as well as internal and external data sources. • Conduct insurance policy analysis and fiscal impact estimates for the state legislature, synthesizing data from vendor analyses, scientific literature, medical and pharmacy claims data, and public data sources. • Analyze and interpret complex statistical data and statute to produce interactive reporting and recommendations for Employee Insurance and agency leadership. • Collaborate closely and direct work with partners from MMB, other public agencies, research institutions, and private vendors on a wide range of research and operations projects. • Develop cost models and policy briefs to inform state proposals and counter-proposals during biennial collective bargaining. • Maintain all clinic network data and public-facing content for MMB’s online clinic directory, including data preparation, page maintenance, and troubleshooting with MNIT staff.

• Health Care Analyst

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Olympia, WA • Prepared and analyzed large datasets, including: state birth certificate, linked infant death, fetal death certificate, hospital discharge, PRAMS and survey data, BRFSS, and Medicaid-linked datasets. • Evaluated quantitative and qualitative aspects of Washington’s statewide maternal mortality surveillance system, and authored a summary report for agency leadership (RCW 70.54.450). • Coordinated epidemiological surveillance of a neural tube defect cluster with hospitals, clinics, and… Show more • Prepared and analyzed large datasets, including: state birth certificate, linked infant death, fetal death certificate, hospital discharge, PRAMS and survey data, BRFSS, and Medicaid-linked datasets. • Evaluated quantitative and qualitative aspects of Washington’s statewide maternal mortality surveillance system, and authored a summary report for agency leadership (RCW 70.54.450). • Coordinated epidemiological surveillance of a neural tube defect cluster with hospitals, clinics, and state/local agencies to identify and describe new cases and potential risk factors. • Led epidemiological and statistical analysis for a multi-year statewide report on the leading causes of infant mortality (IM), including identification of IM risk factors and recommendations for public health intervention. • Supported the American Indian Health Commission with data management and analytic consultation. • Proficient data management and analysis using STATA, SAS, SQL, JoinPoint, Microsoft Suite, and Epi Info. Show less



Minnesota Council of Health Plans

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

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

  St. Paul, MN • Worked with leadership from Minnesota’s large health systems to evaluate community health initiatives. • Researched existing measures of population mental health to inform May Mental Health Month activities. • Contributed to the Council’s collective action logic model and foundational guiding documents.



University of Minnesota School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States * Edited and contributed articles to Healthy Generations, a publication for MCH public health professionals. * Performed extensive public health literature reviews to inform contributing authors and center staff. * Collected, cleaned, and managed data for grant applications.



Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health

• HRSA Graduate Student Epidemiology Program Fellow

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  Des Moines, IA • Created a legislatively mandated report detailing the obstetric resources available in Iowa, the incoming OB resident workforce, and areas of obstetric need within the state (IC 134.11:S.16). • Detailed the epidemiological characteristics of SUID, abusive head trauma, and unintentional/nonfatal injury in Iowa through analysis of large inpatient/outpatient hospital discharge datasets. • Produced data detail sheets on public health issues in Iowa for statewide MCH organizations through… Show more • Created a legislatively mandated report detailing the obstetric resources available in Iowa, the incoming OB resident workforce, and areas of obstetric need within the state (IC 134.11:S.16). • Detailed the epidemiological characteristics of SUID, abusive head trauma, and unintentional/nonfatal injury in Iowa through analysis of large inpatient/outpatient hospital discharge datasets. • Produced data detail sheets on public health issues in Iowa for statewide MCH organizations through data collection, statistical analysis, and review of the scientific literature. Show less



Twin Cities Eye Specialists (Ophthalmology)

• Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2013

  Highland Park, St. Paul, MN • Conducted 50+ ophthalmic medical examinations each week with patients of all ages, requiring extensive patient interaction, and in-depth understanding of ophthalmic theory and procedures. • Coordinated multiple business aspects of the clinic, including staff management and hiring, contact lens and pharmaceutical distribution and resupply, surgery scheduling, and coordination of patient care with 3rd party clinics and hospitals. • Expertly used ophthalmic screening methods… Show more • Conducted 50+ ophthalmic medical examinations each week with patients of all ages, requiring extensive patient interaction, and in-depth understanding of ophthalmic theory and procedures. • Coordinated multiple business aspects of the clinic, including staff management and hiring, contact lens and pharmaceutical distribution and resupply, surgery scheduling, and coordination of patient care with 3rd party clinics and hospitals. • Expertly used ophthalmic screening methods and tools, including: standard screening battery, Goldmann Tonometry, Humphrey Visual Field, auto-refraction/keratometry, and OCT to support physician staff. Show less



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant - PubH 3350: Epidemiology

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Assisted with the administration of a 90+ student undergraduate course, teaching the fundamentals of epidemiology. • Performed TA duties, including: grading assignments/tests, running office hours, coordinating student roles in the class, and responding to student questions. • Quickly and professionally interacted with students, while managing the heavy workload that accompanies maintaining a university course. • Received 'Superior' student teacher rating at end of semester.

• Research Assistant - UMN SPH Division of Epidemiology and Community Health

  • Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Performed extensive literature reviews to provide information for study participants. • Coordinated blood, PKU card, and plasma collection with staff and faculty from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the Fairview Hospital Laboratory systems. • Created and maintained online/local databases to track collection of study samples, and assisted in the distribution of information and study compensation to participants.



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant - Carlson Lab of Child Psychology

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Research Assistant - Center for Neurobehavioral Development

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



Hennepin Healthcare

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

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2011



Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media and Marketing Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

  Assisted the marketing staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities with community outreach and fundraising opportunities.