Dalia Vazquez-Lopez
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Public health professional with 2 years of experience in disease prevention and health promotion. Demonstrated expertise in bilingual communication and cultural competence, effectively engaging diverse communities. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to design innovative strategies that enhance community well-being and improve health outcomes. Committed to driving impactful initiatives that address public health challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Hospital Violence Intervention Program, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Updated RWJUH's HVIP 2024 impact report by analyzing and consolidating client demographics, carried clients reports, and quarterly reports using Excel.
- Developed visual representations in Excel to effectively convey insights from the impact report.
- Expanded knowledge of HVIPs, domestic violence, and community resources to provide the community with HVIP information, and other resources.
Community Health Worker
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
Atlantic City, NJ
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Advocated for and linked patients to community resources according to their needs: health insurance, food insecurity, domestic violence, school resources, doctors, utility assistance, and more in Atlantic, Salem, Gloucester, and Camden Counties, to address social determinants of health and improve the patients' health and overall well-being.
- Informed patients about SJFMC services and conducted health assessments (blood pressure, glucose level, HIV testing) through outreach in communities and farm workers to address patients' health status.
- Led two Prevent T2 classes, a 12-month diabetes prevention program in Spanish and English, to promote weight loss, healthy eating, and increased physical activity
- Created and implemented health education presentations on breast and colon cancer screenings, coronavirus, blood pressure, obesity, and cholesterol to help patients make informed health decisions, and take action to improve their health.
- Contributed to coronavirus initiatives by conducting 1000+ COVID-19 PCR tests, and data entry for patients at COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinics.
- Assisted with event planning for the yearly community baby shower and National Health Center Week by managing the 20+ vendors, the layout of the events, applying for small grant applications for the support of these events, and more.
Intern
New Day Family Success Center
Galloway, USA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with the management, implementation, and evaluation of health, crafts workshops, and fitness events by suggesting ideas, gathering supplies for the event, and analyzing feedback from participants to improve future events.
- Monitored group discussions on peer pressure, making positive choices, social media, and body image talks for the Girl Empowerment Camp.
- Utilized Eventbrite, Canva, and the Galloway Patriot to create and promote events, and create a monthly calendar to inform the community about upcoming events.
Education
Master of Public Health - Global Public Health
Rutgers University
true05-2025
Bachelor of Science Public Health - Public Health, Community Health Education
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ08.2021
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Strong communicator
- Culturally competent
- Team collaborator
- Sympathetic
- Event planner
- EPIC
- Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Community outreach
- Event planning
Volunteer Work/Activities
Middlesex County Medical Reserve Corps, Volunteer, October 2024-Present
- Participate in monthly trainings to gain skills and knowledge on assisting in public health emergencies that ranges from bioterrorism to disease epidemics to the public's safety and health.
Rutgers Health Service Corps, Member, August 2024-Present
- Focus on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Safety, provide breast cancer screenings at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital emergency department to eligible patients, and help assemble colon cancer screening kits.
Wellness PHirst Connect, Wellness Ambassador, August 2024
- Support wellness events for the School of Public Health, including school socials, Welcome Week tabling, academic support counselor tabling, Wellness Wednesdays, and other initiatives while promoting student wellness.
- Engaged students in wellness practices through interactive activities and outreach efforts.
- Develop a deeper understanding of wellness dimensions through monthly training sessions.
Timeline
Intern
Hospital Violence Intervention Program, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Community Health Worker
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
09.2021 - 08.2023
Intern
New Day Family Success Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Public Health - Global Public Health
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science Public Health - Public Health, Community Health Education
Stockton University
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