Claire Cooper, MSPH
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic and curiosity-driven public health research professional with over 7 years of progressive experience in leading complex public health research initiatives, specializing in rigorous systematic literature reviews, data analysis and translation, and end-to-end project management. I facilitate data-driven decision-making by expertly translating research into actionable insights, fostering high-performing teams, and building relationships with clients to consistently exceed their objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Coordinator
NYU Langone Health - Department of Population Health
01.2021 - Current
- Lead rigorous systematic literature reviews from protocol development to data synthesis, driving evidence-based decision-making that has culminated in a peer-reviewed scoping review published in Current Hypertension Reports.
- Contributed strategically to the development and launch of the National CEDER consulting network (in partnership with NIH), facilitating 89 consultations for Type 2 Diabetes research and programs in its first year.
- Translate complex research findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences, authoring 4 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 11 national conference presentations, and a portfolio of reports and presentations to communicate results to clients.
- Orchestrate end-to-end project coordination for multidisciplinary teams across 5 time zones in a fast-paced consulting environment, ensuring seamless planning and the timely execution of all deliverables, culminating in the execution of a 2-day in-person meeting attended by 62 partners from across the U.S.
- Mentor and manage project interns and new staff, providing comprehensive training in project protocols and research methodologies to enhance team efficiency and output.
Community Engagement Specialist
Northwell Health
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed operations and compliance for 2 federally-funded women's health grants (e.g., Title X Family Planning Program), implementing robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems to ensure programmatic success and accountability.
- Conducted a comprehensive reproductive health needs assessment across Queens, NY, integrating insights from literature reviews and synthesizing key health indicators from secondary data to identify critical gaps; then translated findings into actionable strategies, informing the annual roadmap and strategic plan for the project.
- Co-led the development of a clinical intervention to increase patient screenings, including conducting comprehensive literature reviews and synthesizing complex findings to inform intervention design.
- Managed the full project lifecycle for multiple public health initiatives, encompassing strategic planning, resource optimization, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure successful delivery of objectives and key milestones.
Teaching Assistant
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered targeted instruction and facilitated interactive discussions for a graduate-level public health course, Program Planning for Health Behavior Change, guiding students on core behavior change principles and their application in designing effective health programs.
- Provided comprehensive mentorship and individualized feedback to graduate students on their course projects, ensuring mastery of behavior change frameworks such as Social Marketing and PRECEDE/PROCEED.
- Supported course curriculum development and assessment, preparing supplementary materials and evaluating assignments to reinforce practical application of behavioral science theories.
Student Researcher
Johns Hopkins University
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Co-led the research and design components of a targeted behavior change campaign to increase student organ donation registration, which involved conducting comprehensive literature reviews and developing a survey to assess key determinants of registration.
- Synthesized complex survey data with literature review findings to create a strategy to encourage more people to register.
- Strategically optimized and implemented the campaign based on research insights, then conducted a rigorous pre-post survey evaluation to measure effectiveness and track outcomes such as number of organ donation sign-ups (n=54).
Community Education Specialist
University Of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Facilitated personalized smoking cessation for over 49 clients, utilizing motivational interviewing and reflective listening to collaboratively create and execute individualized behavior change plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of smoking behaviors and readiness to change, leading to the co-creation of strategic, individualized cessation plans that addressed unique client needs and challenges.
- Delivered ongoing, iterative support through regular follow-up calls and scheduled check-ins, adapting plans to empower clients and maximize their success in achieving long-term cessation.
Community Health Intern
Yantalo Peru Foundation
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Directed a comprehensive community needs assessment, surveying over 750 adolescent and adult participants to evaluate the acceptability and prioritization of healthcare services provided by the Yantalo Peru Foundation.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with community stakeholders to ensure the cultural relevance and validity of assessment tools, thereby enhancing the applicability and impact of the healthcare service priorities.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
University of CA, Davis
Davis, CA05-2016
Skills
- Systematic Literature Reviews & Scoping Reviews
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods
- Survey Design & Programming
- Data Analysis & Synthesis
- Project Planning & Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Research & Analytical Methodologies:
Project Management & Leadership:
- Systematic Review Software: Covidence, EndNote
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Survey Platforms: Qualtrics, REDCap
- Qualitative Data Analysis: Dedoose
- Data Visualization/Design: Canva, Venngage
- Technical & Scientific Writing (Manuscripts, Reports, Abstracts)
- Scientific Presentation Development & Delivery
- Active Listening & Reflective Communication
Technical Proficiency:
Communication & Professional Attributes:
Timeline
Senior Project Coordinator
NYU Langone Health - Department of Population Health
01.2021 - Current
Community Engagement Specialist
Northwell Health
06.2019 - 01.2021
Teaching Assistant
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
04.2019 - 06.2020
Student Researcher
Johns Hopkins University
01.2019 - 05.2019
Community Education Specialist
University Of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
Community Health Intern
Yantalo Peru Foundation
07.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
University of CA, Davis
Publications
- Onakomaiya D, Cooper C, et al. Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure among Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations: A Scoping Review of the Literature from 2012-2021. Current Hypertension Reports. 2022 September.
- Cooper C, et al. Community Engagement in Implementation Science: The Impact of Community Engagement Activities in the DECIPHeR Alliance. Ethnicity & Disease. DECIPHeR Special Issue. 2024 April.
- Pamplin II J., King C, Cooper C, et al. Pathways to Racial Disparities in the Effects of Good Samaritan Laws: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2023 June.
- Gyamfi J, Cooper C, et al. Needs Assessment and Planning for a Community-Based Implementation Program for Hypertension Control Among Blacks in New York City: A Protocol Paper. Implementation Science Communications. 2022 September.
Conference Presentations
- Cooper C, et al. Learnings from Community-Engaged Development and Administration of a Survey for the National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Research (CEDER). 85th Annual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association. Chicago, IL: 2025 June 21 (Poster Presentation).
- Cooper C, et al. Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of a Community-Clinic Linkage Model for Hypertension Management Among Blacks in a New York City Network of Churches: A Faith-Based Perspective. 15th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Washington, DC: 2022 December 14 (Oral Presentation).
- Cooper C, et al. Leveraging FBO Partnerships to Improve Effectiveness of a Community-Clinic Linkage Intervention Among Hypertensive Black Patients in an NYC Hospital System. 100th Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association. Boston, MA: 2022 November 8 (Poster Presentation).
- Lounsbury D, Albert S, Luitel A, Wyatt L, Ramirez K, AuYoung M, Rodgers E, Cooper C, et al. Co-Designing a Comprehensive Evaluation Framework for the National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Research (CEDER). The 20th Biennial Community Psychology Conference for the Society for Community Research and Action. East Lansing, MI: 2025 June 18 (Poster Presentation).
- Wyatt L, Albert S, AuYoung M, Cooper C, et al. Assessing Needs and Expertise for the National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Research (CEDER). 85th Annual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association. Chicago, IL: 2025 June 21 (Poster Presentation).
- Islam N, Ashford T, Barrow F, Carrasquillo O, Dillard A, Hoffman L, Manson S, O’Leary R, Roman M, Quarells R, Albert S, Albrecht S, Artis-Dickerson S, Brown J, Cooper C, et al. Strategies for Building Community-Academic Partnerships to Advance Diabetes Research: Reflections from Community and Academic Leaders across the United States. 85th Annual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association. Chicago, IL: 2025 June 21 (Poster Presentation).
- Luitel A, Ramirez K, Albert S, Albrecht S, AuYoung M, Carson S, Castellon-Lopez Y, Cooper C, et al. National CEDER Lessons Learned from Piloting Type 2 Diabetes Community-Engagement and Research Support Services. 85th Annual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association. Chicago, IL: 2025 June 21 (Poster Presentation).
- Albert S, Kwok L, Wyatt L, Lounsbury D, AuYoung M, Cooper C, et al. Using a Community-Engaged Approach to Evaluate the Center for Engagement in Diabetes Research. 2025 Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science Annual Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA: 2025 September 8 (Poster Presentation - Accepted).
- Barber A, Gyamfi J, Meda S, Onakomaiya D, D’Aguilar N, De La Calle F, Cooper C, et al. Clinical Stakeholder Identified Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing a Community Clinic Linkage Model to Improve Hypertension Control Among Black Patients in Two New York City Primary Care Practice Pilot Sites. 101st Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association. Atlanta, GA: 2023 November 15 (Oral Presentation).
- Diaz L, Thompson L, Abrams R, Fleming V, Cooper C, et al. CHW-Led Education to Address the Impact of Racial Discrimination in Hypertension Management in the Black Community: Project ADHERE. The National Association of Community Health Workers UNITY Conference. Austin, TX: 2023 August 4 (Poster Presentation).
- Onakomaiya D, Gyamfi J, Cooper C, et al. Stakeholder Identified Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing a Community Clinic Linkage Model to Improve Hypertension Control among Black Patients across New York City: The ADDRESS-BP Study. 15th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Washington, DC: 2022 December 14 (Poster Presentation).
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