Amilcar DaSilva
Queens Village,NY
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional specializing in delivering impactful health education initiatives and programs. Skilled in developing comprehensive lessons, delivering detailed instruction, and creating engaging activities to foster a dynamic learning environment. Possesses extensive knowledge of various health and wellness topics and effectively disseminates crucial health information to diverse audiences. Committed to promoting overall well-being and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Incoming Public Health Advisor
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Engage in health promotion and education
- Assist in disease intervention and prevention
- Ensure clinical operations
- Maintain Epic EHR documentation.
Northwell Health Intern
Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked in Northwell’s Department of Community and Population Health
- Carried out the community assets assessment for Northwell’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
- Prepared separate reports and summary statements regarding resources, priority areas, and focus areas for each of the six counties across the Northwell service area
- Authored a final summary and assessment for the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) from a health equity lens
- Engaged in informative sessions and meetings regarding crucial health needs (e.g., maternal mortality and morbidity, mental health, gun violence, etc.)
- Participated in professional development workshops
- Presented Northwell’s capstone project for the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) Summer Enrichment Program (SEP).
Research Assistant
Penn Medicine
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked in the Mixed Methods Research Laboratory (MMRL) on projects and explored health services research, which involved data management, data analysis, and distinct qualitative or mixed methods with a focus on community and public health interests
- Cleaned transcripts, performed coding, and worked with NVivo research software
- Attended informative sessions and lessons involving STATA and R research software
- Assisted in mentoring workshops that catered to local high school students from Philadelphia
- Presented capstone project based on palliative care at research symposium for the Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program (SUMR).
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Kings Brook Jewish Hospital
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Participated in clinical rotations
- Responded to emergency calls and transported individuals to medical facilities
- Provided efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured.
Education
Master of Science in Health Administration -
Fordham University
Lincoln Center, New York07.2025
Master of Health Administration (MHA) - Health Policy & Management
Columbia University
Mailman School of Public Health, New YorkHarvard Medical School (HMS)
Boston, MABachelor of Science in Public Health -
CUNY, Hunter College
New York, NY05.2022
Associate of Science in Public Health & Community Health magna cum laude -
CUNY, LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY12.2019
Skills
- English, Spanish & German
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
- Research, Public Speaking, Management, and Strategic Planning
Certification
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
- FEMA: National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Hazardous Materials, and Radiologic Emergency Management
- Academic Partnerships to Improve Health (APIH)
- EMT
- Mental Health First Aid
- NARCAN
- EKG
- Phlebotomist
Organizational Involvement
- Member, NALHE Tri-State Chapter
- Member, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NAHLE)
- Member, Health Leaders of New York (HLNY)
- Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- Member, American Public Health Association (APHA)
- Member, National Trio Alumni Association
- Advocate, Food Bank For New York City
Volunteer Experience
Hope for New York, New York, NY, Volunteer, Assist head chef by cleaning and cutting fresh produce regarding meal preparation, which is served at All Angels’ Church Pathway Program for unhoused individuals based in and around the Upper West Side (UWS), NYC
Collecting and packing food for the pantry at Saint Paul’s House in New York City for distribution to the homeless and under-resourced community
Serving food to the homeless and needy of the Lower East Side community at Graffiti Church, 04/2018 - Present
Timeline
Northwell Health Intern
Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)
06.2022 - 07.2022
Research Assistant
Penn Medicine
05.2021 - 08.2021
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Kings Brook Jewish Hospital
11.2012 - 03.2013
Incoming Public Health Advisor
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Master of Science in Health Administration -
Fordham University
Master of Health Administration (MHA) - Health Policy & Management
Columbia University
Harvard Medical School (HMS)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
CUNY, Hunter College
Associate of Science in Public Health & Community Health magna cum laude -
CUNY, LaGuardia Community College
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
- FEMA: National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Hazardous Materials, and Radiologic Emergency Management
- Academic Partnerships to Improve Health (APIH)
- EMT
- Mental Health First Aid
- NARCAN
- EKG
- Phlebotomist
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