The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics Chair
Ella Jewell
Spotsylvania,USA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID-19 Containment Operations Manager
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Led an incredible team in COVID-19 intervention activities, successfully boosting case resolution speed by 20%.
- Ensured top-notch quality assurance and adherence to operating procedures for data collection and client support, maintaining high standards.
- Worked closely with health departments to discover effective practices and elevate program outcomes.
- Conducted thorough workload assessments, enhancing team efficiency by an impressive 15%.
- Developed and coordinated insightful analyses, preparing comprehensive reports on program successes.
- Created streamlined protocols for administrative tasks, including scheduling and attendance tracking.
- Effectively managed daily COVID-19 and Mpox case imports, producing the weekly Exposure Report for the District Health Director with enthusiasm.
Subject Matter Expert in COVID-19 and Long COVID
Case Investigator Supervisor / Mitigation Specialist
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Championed the meticulous documentation of COVID-19 case investigations and ensured prompt data entry, significantly bolstering community health initiatives.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance assessments and actively monitored staff performance during investigations to uphold our commitment to excellence.
- Designed and implemented streamlined administrative protocols for scheduling and equipment usage, optimizing team workflow and efficiency.
- Spearheaded outreach efforts to support newly diagnosed individuals, meticulously gathering symptom and exposure information while safeguarding their confidentiality.
- Delivered essential information on state quarantine and isolation protocols, actively monitoring compliance to ensure the safety of our community.
Case Investigator
07.2020 - 04.2021
In my role as a Case Investigator, I had the privilege of engaging with newly diagnosed individuals, gathering critical insights about their symptoms and exposures during their infectious period. Each conversation was rooted in empathy and professionalism, as I emphasized confidentiality and the vital role their information played in advancing public health efforts.
I diligently recorded data in a statewide database, striving for precision to bolster our initiatives. I empowered individuals by sharing state isolation procedures, equipping them with the knowledge they needed to navigate their circumstances with confidence.
When cases emerged from high-risk settings, I acted swiftly to alert epidemiologists, ensuring thorough investigations to protect our communities. Additionally, I facilitated connections to Care Resource Coordinators for those needing extra support, underscoring our dedication to comprehensive care.
By following established protocols and leveraging a specialized database, I ensured we delivered impactful support and interventions, paving the way for a healthier future for all.
Co-Owner, Vice President, Controller
Rolling Forecast Solutions, LLC
07.2005 - 05.2013
Managed financial operations, budget, investments, and projects of up to $3 million.
Performed accounting functions such as analysis and management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets.
Prepared tax statements by reviewing and approving financial reporting documents.
Ensured maximum market exposure through a strategically crafted social media marketing campaign and company website development.
Managed relationships with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance and best practice implementation.
Oversaw the launch of marketing campaigns by reviewing and signing off on proposals, plans, and marketing materials.
Trainer via online and in-house classes and group exercises in advanced management consulting techniques.
Additional experience includes positions as a program assistant and administrative assistant for the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Research Assistant
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
02.2007 - 06.2007
Extracted data points from paper charts and compiled data into a single form for the children's retinoblastoma study.
Provided quality assurance for data collection and compilation by cross-checking results.
Intern-Health Research Training Program
NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
01.2006 - 08.2006
Contributed to the development of the SAS program to create and compile a clean dataset from seven different databases from 5 departmental sources in NYC.
Performed data analysis on the five boroughs of New York City for various childhood early intervention services.
Joined multiple databases with various formats, computed new variables, and verified all variables for correct calculation and accuracy.
Participated in the on-site collection of client information in the needle exchange program data for a meningitis vaccine incentive program.
Volunteered and participated in an on-site needle exchange program for chronic heroin users; offered meningitis vaccine on location at various locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
Research Associate
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2004 - 05.2006
Reviewed charts and extracted data for a breast cancer patient study.
Prepared manuscripts and abstracts for breast cancer grant proposals.
Assisted in manuscript review for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
Developed a database in MS Access to record the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Registry.
Utilized MS Excel to collect and track breast tissue samples of participants.
Reviewed and extracted data from pathology reports; attended Breast Cancer Consortium of Doctors to discuss patients' treatment plans and prognoses.
Assisted in data analysis of Inflammatory Breast Cancer Registry survey responses.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA
Skills
Problem-solving
Team leadership
Operations management
Customer service
Analytic skills
Communications
Adaptability and a Learning mindset
Customer focus
Teamwork and collaboration
Entrepreneur mindset
Business acumen
Operational efficiency
Planning and implementation
Staff management
Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
COVID-19 Containment Operations Manager
11.2021 - 03.2025
Case Investigator Supervisor / Mitigation Specialist
05.2021 - 10.2021
Case Investigator
07.2020 - 04.2021
Research Assistant
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
02.2007 - 06.2007
Intern-Health Research Training Program
NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
01.2006 - 08.2006
Co-Owner, Vice President, Controller
Rolling Forecast Solutions, LLC
07.2005 - 05.2013
Research Associate
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Additional experience
I worked at my family's retail bookstore from childhood until after college. (Logos Bookstore)
Ella's Edibles - opened a bakery in Mexico while living there.
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics Chair
I won The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics Research award the year I graduated graduate school. I was asked to present my research at the American Association of Cancer Research in Los Angeles that year. "Expression of BP1, a homeobox gene, is associated with tumor grade and lymph node status in breast cancer.