Asi-Yahola Boutelle

Highly motivated and multidisciplinary professional with advanced degrees in Public Health, Business Administration, Biomedical Sciences, and Bioethics. Over 10 years of experience in leading research, community health initiatives, and policy advocacy focused on health disparities, social determinants of health, and healthcare access. Proven ability to design and manage complex qualitative and quantitative research projects, as well as community engagement efforts aimed at improving public health outcomes. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through co-founding initiatives in affordable housing and guiding strategies that align with health policy goals. Adept at strategic planning, critical thinking, and cross-sector collaboration with a passion for fostering equitable healthcare solutions. Seeking to leverage expertise in research, policy development, and community engagement to drive impactful public health programs.

• Board Member, Butterfly Foundation for Peace, Malawi, 2024-01-01, Assisted with programming and non-profit development work as needed.
• Board Member, Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Foundation of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2022-01-01, Delivered a comprehensive presentation on advancements in sickle cell anemia treatment.
• President, New England Collegiate Karate Conference and North American Karate Federation, Boston, MA, United States, 2003-01-01, 2008-12-31, Led the Tufts University Karate Club and regional karate organizations.
• President, Tufts Black Men's Group, Medford, MA, United States, 2003-01-01, 2005-12-31, Led this support and advocacy organization for Black men at Tufts.
• Founder and Co-President, Tufts Emerging Black Leaders, Medford, MA, United States, 2004-01-01, 2005-12-31, Established and led the first Tufts Emerging Black Leaders Organization and Symposium.
• Mentor and Peer Leader, Tufts University Africana Center, Medford, MA, United States, 2002-01-01, 2005-12-31, Provided mentorship and leadership support to students within the Africana Center.

2023-05-01, Associations Between Ambient Extreme Heat Exposure and Emergency Department Visits Related to Kidney Disease, Qu, Y., Zhang, W., Boutelle, A. Y. M., Ryan, I., Deng, X., Liu, X., Lin, S., Contributed to data management and high-level research analysis alongside mentors at SUNY Albany School of Public Health. Developed expertise in handling large datasets, conducting rigorous quantitative research, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary academic environment., https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(22)00918-0/abstract