Aava Jahan
Boston,Massachusetts
Summary
Public health expert adept at leveraging health communication, policy research, and data analytics to develop and disseminate targeted interventions aimed at addressing complex public health challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PUBLIC HEALTH TEACHING FELLOW
Harvard School of Public Health - Epidemiology Department
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Evaluated courses on leadership communication, behavioral economics, and global public health.
- Taught students to use digital platforms and multi-media tools to craft public health content.
- Developed syllabuses and course schedules to communicate classroom expectations and learning objectives.
PUBLIC HEALTH & FINE ARTS RESEARCHER
University of California Los Angeles - Art & Global Health Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Formed global partnerships with stakeholders from Haiti, India, Mexico, South Africa, UK & US.
- Employed portraiture as a visual medium to portray global communities impacted by HIV/ AIDS.
- Applied narrative storytelling to convey the experiences of individuals from diverse cultures.
SENIOR CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Massachusetts General Hospital - Ketamine Clinic
Boston, MA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised clinical staff on action planning, review meetings, and client complaint resolution.
- Demonstrated financial acumen in budget management, fee negotiation, and hospital billing.
- Organized academic seminars and training sessions to facilitate professional development.
SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Mass General Brigham - Depression Clinical & Research Program
Boston, MA
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised cross-functional teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical trials.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software and programming languages.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills via grant writing, international conference presentations, and peer-reviewed research publications.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION SPECIALIST
Mass General Brigham - Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Boston, MA
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Contributed to anti-racist initiatives by crafting content to raise awareness, educate stakeholders, and advocate for systemic change to advance racial equity within the healthcare system.
- Developed a sociocultural psychiatry curriculum by customizing educational content including case studies, research methods, and graphic materials for medical residency programs.
- Strategically implemented content focused on diversity, inclusion, and cross-cultural humility.
CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Samaritans - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Boston, MA
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted risk assessments and employed emergency de-escalation techniques for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
- Crafted personalized safety plans and shared community resources to address the health needs individuals at imminent risk.
- Supervised volunteers operating the crisis hotline to establish trusting relationships with clients through active listening and compassionate care.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University
Boston, MA03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
School of Arts & Sciences, Tufts University
05.2019
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Conference Presentation
- Health Communications
- Research Publications
- Program Management
- Content Creation
- Arts Integration
- Data Analytics
- Grant Writing
- Clinical Trials
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
Additional Information
Tufts University (2015 - 2019), https://www.linkedin.com/in/aavabjahan, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aava-Jahan
Languages
- English, Native
- Bengali, Native
- Spanish, Advanced
Awards
- Applied Practical & Integrative Learning Research Grant, Harvard University (2023)
- Kate Murray Seiden & Frank Denny Scholarship, Harvard University (2022 - 2023)
- Full Merit-Based Scholarship, Tufts University (2015 - 2019)
- Cum Laude Latin Honors, Tufts University (2015 - 2019)
- Senior Thesis Honors, Tufts University (2015 - 2019)
Extracurricular Activities
Equestrian Sports, Tufts University (2015 - 2018) Mixed Media Art, School of Museum of Fine Arts (2019 - 2023)
Affiliations
- Equestrianism, Tufts University (2015 - 2018)
- Mixed Media Art, School of Museum of Fine arts (2019 - 2023)
Accomplishments
- Applied Practical & Integrative Learning Grant, Harvard University (2023-2024)
- Kate Murray Seiden & Frank Denny Scholarship, Harvard University (2022-2023)
- Full-Merit Based Scholarship, Tufts University (2015-2019)
- Cum Laude Latin Honors, Tufts University (2019)
- Senior Thesis Honors, Tufts University (2019)
- Dean's List, Tufts University (2019)
Timeline
PUBLIC HEALTH TEACHING FELLOW
Harvard School of Public Health - Epidemiology Department
01.2023 - 02.2024
PUBLIC HEALTH & FINE ARTS RESEARCHER
University of California Los Angeles - Art & Global Health Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
SENIOR CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Massachusetts General Hospital - Ketamine Clinic
07.2021 - 06.2022
SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Mass General Brigham - Depression Clinical & Research Program
07.2019 - 06.2021
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION SPECIALIST
Mass General Brigham - Center for Diversity & Inclusion
07.2019 - 06.2021
CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Samaritans - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
05.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Public Health - Public Health
T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
School of Arts & Sciences, Tufts University
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