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Abigail Vaughn

Wichita

Summary

Dynamic professional with a background in health education and experience in program implementation, evaluation, and counseling across the lifespan. Seeking a new role in the fields of higher education and/or healthcare.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Agent

Kansas State Research and Extension
06.2024 - Current

- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to related to nutrition through the life cycle, chronic disease prevention, physical activity promotion, food handler safety, nutrition of low income audiences, and food security.
- Implement Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) programming by providing Medicare and health insurance education and consultations.

Community Health Intern

Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater KC
01.2024 - 05.2024

- Informed traumatic brain injury survivors and their families by connecting them to resources and preparing infographics.
-Assisted the team with projects, advocacy outreach events, and professional conferences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Minds Matter
01.2023 - 05.2024

-Provided evidence-based strategies to promote independence to those who have experienced traumatic brain injuries
-Documented therapy sessions, attend weekly webinars, and team meetings

Research Study Surveyor

University of Kansas Medical Center
05.2023 - 12.2023

- Identified eligible individuals for the SNAP DUFB sub-study and effectively communicated and delivered the survey
-Informed SNAP participants about DUFB program and locations

Mental Health Peer Educator

University of Kansas Counseling Services
08.2021 - 02.2023

-Provided peer listening sessions, created social media content, tabled events, and educated students and faculty on campus resources.

Education

Master of Public Health -

KU School of Medicine Wichita
Wichita, KS
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Community Health

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-2024

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Butler Community College
Andover, KS
05-2021

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Grant writing
  • Data entry
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Health education
  • Active listening

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Aide, CPR/AED/First Aid
  • NASPA Peer Educator
  • CITI Biomedical, Social/Behavioral Education Research
  • Senior Health Insurance Counselor KS
  • Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA)

Timeline

Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Agent

Kansas State Research and Extension
06.2024 - Current

Community Health Intern

Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater KC
01.2024 - 05.2024

Research Study Surveyor

University of Kansas Medical Center
05.2023 - 12.2023

Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Minds Matter
01.2023 - 05.2024

Mental Health Peer Educator

University of Kansas Counseling Services
08.2021 - 02.2023

Master of Public Health -

KU School of Medicine Wichita

Bachelor of Science - Community Health

University of Kansas

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Butler Community College
Abigail Vaughn