Betelehem Tamiru
Boston,USA
Summary
Strategic Master of Public Health candidate with experience in healthcare operations, clinical data documentation, and public health research. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, health policy analysis, and data management. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through data-driven insights and operational improvements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Scentologist
Olfactory NYC
Boston, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted individualized client consultations, analyzing behavioral cues and preferences to deliver tailored, impactful recommendations.
- Translate complex product and ingredient information into clear, engaging insights for diverse audiences.
- Maintained detailed client interaction records to enhance customer retention and personalize service strategies.
Public Health Research Practicum Student
Health in Justice Action Lab
Boston, USA
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted scoping literature review on implementation gap in 911 Good Samaritan Laws, assembling and annotating 18+ peer-reviewed and gray literature sources to enhance understanding of legal barriers.
- Synthesized evidence on public awareness, criminal justice system engagement, and trust among people who use drugs to inform actionable policy recommendations addressing health disparities.
- Collaborated with faculty preceptors to refine study methods and synthesize evidence for capstone deliverables, contributing to policy development in substance use and health equity.
Founder & President, EESA
Northeastern University
Boston, USA
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Founded and led a student organization focused on health equity, cultural advocacy, and community engagement.
- Planned and executed events on health disparities, boosting campus awareness and participation.
- Established partnerships with campus organizations and departments, enhancing cross-sector collaboration.
Operations & Program Assistant
Northeastern University
Boston, USA
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Managed logistics and scheduling for academic programs serving 200+ students, improving coordination across departments.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects across multiple initiatives, managing agenda development, meeting documentation, budget tracking, and progress monitoring to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained data tracking systems in SharePoint and cloud-based platforms, enhancing program reporting and evaluation processes.
- Compiled and analyzed program data for outreach serving 200+ students, producing reports and dashboards used to assess program effectiveness.
- Supported policy documentation and stakeholder communications, facilitating program reporting across faculty, administrators, and external partners to ensure timely project execution.
Medical Assistant
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, USA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported 20-25+ daily patient encounters, documenting clinical data (vitals, histories, assessments) in Epic EMR systems.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-ups to streamline clinic workflow in high-volume setting.
- Ensured data accuracy and HIPAA compliance in patient records, enhancing documentation reliability.
- Organized and validated clinical datasets in Epic EMR to facilitate quality improvement initiatives and care delivery reporting.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences
360 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 0211508-2026
B.S. - Behavioral Neuroscience
Northeastern University, College of Science
360 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 0211505-2025
Skills
- Survey Design
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Research
- Program Evaluation
- Health Policy Analysis
- Research Synthesis
- Data Cleaning
- Data Visualization
- Statistical Software
- SPSS
- Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Validation)
- Epic EMR
- Microsoft Office Suite
- IRB processes
- Research standards
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
Certification
- BLS
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- EKG Technician
Languages
- English (fluent)
- Amharic (fluent)
- Spanish (beginner)
Leadership And Community Engagement
- Founder & President, EESA, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 08/21, 07/25, Founded and led a student organization focused on health equity, cultural advocacy, and community engagement., Planned and executed events addressing health disparities, increasing campus awareness and participation., Built partnerships with campus organizations and departments to support cross-sector collaboration.
- Volunteer, Horizons for Homeless Children, Boston, MA, 12/21, 03/22, Delivered high-quality early education programming to children experiencing homelessness, supporting equitable access to developmental opportunities.
Timeline
Public Health Research Practicum Student
Health in Justice Action Lab
05.2026 - Current
Scentologist
Olfactory NYC
09.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Brigham and Women's Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Operations & Program Assistant
Northeastern University
09.2021 - 05.2025
Founder & President, EESA
Northeastern University
08.2021 - 07.2025
Master of Public Health -
Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences
B.S. - Behavioral Neuroscience
Northeastern University, College of Science