Emma Allegro
Carleton,MI
Summary
Public health professional with an MPH in Epidemiology and hands-on experience in a large academic medical center. Experienced in healthcare-associated infection surveillance, outbreak investigation support, policy implementation, and staff education initiatives. Collaborative team member committed to reducing infectious risk and improving patient safety across healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist Intern
University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
09.2025 - Current
- Analyze infection surveillance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for quality improvement.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote best practices in hygiene and infection prevention.
- Conduct routine infection prevention and safety audits to assess compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Review, revise, and support the implementation of infection prevention policies aligned with current guidelines.
- Assist with outbreak investigations and mitigation efforts to reduce transmission risk.
Dental Assistant
Zimmerman Art of Dentistry
Toledo, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Assist chairside with general dentistry, endodontic procedures, and oral surgery.
- Ensure patient safety through proper sanitation of trays, instruments, and clinical surfaces.
- Maintain infection control standards by cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing dental instruments and treatment rooms.
- Support efficient clinic flow by restocking supplies and preparing rooms between patients.
Maternal and Child Health Intern
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
Toledo, OH
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Applied public health concepts in real-world settings to support maternal and child health initiatives.
- Supported public health staff with program operations, improving workflow efficiency and capacity.
- Collaborated across departments to support program goals and service delivery.
- Developed proficiency in public health software and data systems.
Dental Intern
Halim Clinic
Toledo, OH
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted dentists and hygienists during clinical procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms according to established clinical protocols.
- Adhered to infection control and patient safety policies.
- Scheduled and documented patient visits using clinical software.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2024
High School Diploma -
Airport Senior High School
Carleton, MI05-2020
Skills
- Infection epidemiology
- Infection risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Compliance auditing
- Patient safety advocacy
- Effective interdisciplinary communication
Certification
CPR BLS Certification, 05/2025
Affiliations
President, Chi Omega Fraternity 2023-2024
Timeline
Infection Preventionist Intern
University of Toledo Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Maternal and Child Health Intern
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
12.2023 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant
Zimmerman Art of Dentistry
01.2022 - Current
Dental Intern
Halim Clinic
07.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Toledo
High School Diploma -
Airport Senior High School