ABIGAIL KORNBERGER
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated public health professional with a background in epidemiology and a commitment to improving public health outcomes among Hoosiers. Seeking to leverage expertise in community outreach, disease prevention, and data analysis to implement evidence-based interventions and drive impactful public health initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homeless Health Infectious Disease Outreach Analyst
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
05.2023 - Current
- Lead the development and implementation of infectious disease planning and response procedures within sites serving people experiencing homelessness (PEH) across the state of Indiana.
- Collaborate with Indiana Department of Health Epidemiologists and other subject matter experts in the creation of infection control guidelines for sites serving PEH.
- Conduct informational training sessions for homeless service agency staff on health promotion and infection prevention.
- Utilize public health surveillance systems in order to provide targeted community level disease trend updates, county risk assessments, and evidence based recommendations on a revolving basis.
- Respond to and assist epidemiologic investigations into individual cases and outbreaks within sites serving PEH and aid in response coordination.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff members of homeless service agencies, Federally Qualified Health Centers and County Health Departments to promote increased access to healthcare services for PEH.
- Conduct in-person community outreach with homeless service agencies of various program types to gather data on recent agency disease cases and current infection response plans.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of current and evolving CDC and HUD recommendations and regulations in health, housing and infectious disease transmission.
- Oversee the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other infection prevention supplies to homeless service agencies, local health departments, and other community stakeholders across the state.
Injury Prevention Intern - Gun Violence
IU Methodist Hospital Trauma Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted evidence-based Needs Assessment Screenings for victims of unintentional or assault/homicide gunshot wounds, both in-person and via phone in order to evaluate socioemotional and environmental needs.
- Aided patients in the completion and submission of local, state and federal resource applications such as housing assistance, VCC, SNAP, etc.
- In order to bridge the gap between patients and resource utilization.
- Utilized MS EXCEL and SAS statistical software in the data analysis of Needs Assessment Screenings results for Injury Prevention Program development.
- Assisted in grant writing process by working collaboratively with the IU Methodist Injury Prevention and Risk Reduction Program and the City of Indianapolis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Epidemiology
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2023
Skills
- Disease Epidemiology
- MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development
- SAS and R Statistical Analysis Software
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- ArcGIS Geospatial Analysis Software
- Written and Oral Communication
Certification
Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification, University of Indianapolis, 05/2024.
IDOH and American Lung Association: 2024 World TB Day Summit Speaker - "Health and Housing: a Unique Response to Hoosiers Experiencing Homelessness".
Projects
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
"COVID-19 Guidelines: Congregate Living Settings", "Respiratory Illness Guidelines: Congregate Living Settings", and "Tuberculosis Guidelines: Congregate Living Settings". This written guidance has been adopted by the IHCDA as recommended infection prevention and response guidance for sites serving PEH in congregate living settings.
Timeline
Homeless Health Infectious Disease Outreach Analyst
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
05.2023 - Current
Injury Prevention Intern - Gun Violence
IU Methodist Hospital Trauma Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Epidemiology
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
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