Bria H. Larson
Data Analyst And Project Manager
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated public health professional with a combined 20 plus years of experience in epidemiology, healthcare delivery and youth development. Life-long bridge-builder between people. Looking to improve the lives of Marin residents by providing data-driven insights and guidance to diverse County program and policy leaders. Exceptional analytical skills, communication and initiative with an organized and thorough nature.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Epidemiology Fellow Marin County Public Health
UC Davis
07.2024 - Current
- Translated and communicated complex epidemiological data into actionable insights for health policy makers.
- Performed sophisticated data analysis using tools such as R statistical software, Power BI and ArcGIS.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease, accidents and injury.
- Enhanced community awareness of disease and injury prevention through educational campaigns and public presentations.
- Evaluated effectiveness of public health interventions, guiding future policy and program decisions.
- Established professional networks within Marin County, CDPH and national organizations actively participating in industry conferences, workshops, and collaborative research projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Lead cross-departmental teams in QI initiatives.
- Participated in a Program Evaluation Practicum through the CDC and Harvard School of Public Health.
Board Member
Martin Family Foundation
07.2021 - Current
- Advised small family foundation's charitable giving of $1M-2M in its funding interests of education, equity in access to the outdoors, food security and veteran's health.
- Researched potential local, regional, and national organizations and and built relationships with grantees.
Research Analyst Intern
UCSF - GreenHealth Lab & American Cancer Society
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Lead a study on the impacts of wildfire declaration on survival among lung cancer patients nationwide.
- Managed, prepared and manipulated data from the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) and FEMA disaster declaration data.
- Utilized SAS software to perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis of data including propensity score matching, inverse probability weighting and Cox survival analysis.
- Collaborated with researchers and physicians to design study.
- Prepared tables, graphs and fact sheets with R software to summarize research results.
- Reviewed and edited grant proposals and publication abstract.
Licensed Acupuncturist & Owner
Larson Acupuncture
10.2010 - 09.2021
- Provided holistic care to thousands of patients.
- Oversaw all scheduling, billing, payroll and inventory.
- Started on-site corporate acupuncture and wellness programs.
- Cultivated referral relationships with other medical practitioners.
- Developed expertise in women's health, and perinatal care.
- Fellow of American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine.
Board President
The Little School
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Reviewed and approved budgets for preschool serving 50+ families.
- Lead school's fundraising efforts.
- Ensured school safety and operations during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Implemented major reorganization of Board committee structure and recruited new members
- Chaired monthly meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions from range of stakeholders including parents and staff.
Board Member
American College Traditional Chinese Medicine
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Reviewed and approved budgets for college serving 300+ students
- Helped to guide school through merger with The California Institute of Integral Studies
- Monitored operational activities and student outcomes.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning
- Helped design syllabi and implementation of new programs
Grant Writer and Assistant Program Director
GirlVentures
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Created and submitted all grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports to institutional funders.
- Designed annual grant award strategy as key component of organizational funding initiatives.
- Raised total of over $600,000 in FY 2006 and 2007 to support outdoor adventure and leadership programs for diverse and primarily low-income girls from across the Bay Area
- Oversaw logistics and curriculum for year-round programming.
- Lead and in-depth admissions process for over 250 program participants and their families annually.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of families served.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
University of California
08.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Traditional Chinese Medicine
American College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
03.2006 - 06.2010
B.A - Art History
Williams College
09.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
Data Analysis & Visualization
Project management
Program Evaluation
Analytical thinking
R, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, ArcGIS
Self motivation
Relationship building
Interpersonal skills
Certification
Straight to the Point Acupuncture Manual by Paulo Renato Lima, Editora Zen 2019. Translated this innovative acupuncture study guide from Portuguese to English.
Timeline
Epidemiology Fellow Marin County Public Health
UC Davis
07.2024 - Current
Research Analyst Intern
UCSF - GreenHealth Lab & American Cancer Society
10.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
University of California
08.2021 - 12.2023
Board Member
Martin Family Foundation
07.2021 - Current
Board President
The Little School
09.2019 - 07.2021
Board Member
American College Traditional Chinese Medicine
09.2012 - 09.2014
Licensed Acupuncturist & Owner
Larson Acupuncture
10.2010 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Traditional Chinese Medicine
American College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
03.2006 - 06.2010
Grant Writer and Assistant Program Director
GirlVentures
01.2004 - 03.2007
B.A - Art History
Williams College
09.1996 - 06.2000
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