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Favour Obasiolu

Summary

Favour is a passionate and results-driven professional with extensive experience in government legislative process, regulatory and compliance, and global health monitoring and evaluation. She is committed to advancing health equity and improving health outcomes by leveraging her expertise in policy drafting and analysis, grassroots advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Eager to create new public health initiatives that address pressing health issues. She aims to do this through informed policy development and strategic collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

U.M MPower Research Scholar

University of Maryland Baltimore, Center for Violence Prevention
05.2025 - Current

Hours/Week: 40

  • Conduct literature reviews for research topic “Framing of Gun Violence in The Media” : Researching and understanding how gun violence is framed in the media in Maryland from 2020-2025, examining changes, contextualizing it, and providing alternative frameworks related to the social determinants of health that lead to gun and other forms of violence in the first place.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and community impact
  • Organize and coordinate workshops, trainings, and educational community events on violence prevention in Maryland

Graduate Legislative Fellow

The Maryland General Assembly
11.2024 - 04.2025

Hours/Week: 40

Office of Senator Guy Guzzone Maryland District 13 Budget & Taxation Committee

  • Researched and drafted 15 policy memos on key Maryland legislative issues including potential allocation of the $63 billion state budget, affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and environmental protection, informing Senator Guzzone’s committee and floor decisions.
  • Handled over 200 constituent inquiries via mail and email, ensuring timely and accurate responses on legislative matters; coordinated 3 advocacy days, facilitating meetings for 50+ constituents with Guzzone to amplify community voices ensuring constituents and advocates have a voice in the legislative process
  • Tracked and analyzed the progress of 15 committee bills, including preparing summaries, bill introduction, monitoring hearings, subcommittee meetings, and voting sessions

Graduate Intern: International Development

I.C.F Consulting
06.2023 - 10.2024

Hours/Week: 40

Provided monitoring and evaluation support for global health and food security projects, supporting USAID initiatives in Zambia, R4D (Results For Development) Health Systems Strengthening A6 Project & CDC's (D.A.S.H) Adolescent Health Education Projects

  • Researched causes of food insecurity and designed nutrition assessment tools for Zambia
  • Supported health systems assessments and capacity-building efforts in West African countries
  • Contributed to designing interventions to improve childhood nutrition and strengthen health systems.
  • Conduct national health system assessments and identify gaps and challenges
  • Support health leaders in Ghana, Guinea and Nigeria to apply a systems lens to complex health systems issues and increase capacity and healthcare efficiency

Workplace Health & Safety Specialist -Compliance

Amazon Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2022

Hours/Week: 40

  • Conducted daily risk assessments and job hazard analyses across 6 process paths, reducing safety incidents by 19% through proactive identification and mitigation of hazards.
  • Ensure Amazon’s compliance with federal and state laws involving occupational health & safety (OSHA Regulations) (EPA Regulations) (U.S Ecology)
  • Tracked safety data metrics (e.g., incident rates, near-misses, training completion) and presented findings to operational leadership and stakeholders to improve operational safety
  • Monitor regulatory and operational tasks to keep in alignment with training policies and deadlines and driving continuous improvement strategies.

Health Advocacy Specialist, Intern

Maryland Office of The Attorney General
01.2019 - 05.2021

Hours/Week: 30

  • Utilized CTS health database to analyze, documents and mediate cases presented to the Attorney General Office concerning wrongful billing, surprise billing, and provider care quality concerns
  • Research legislation and policies affecting consumers and health care coverage
  • Research U.S healthcare delivery systems, health reform to The Affordable Care Act
  • Analyzed healthcare financing structures with a focus on Medicare and Medicaid coverage policies, including reimbursement models and eligibility criteria for health services for consumers

Education

MPH. - Public Health Practice & Policy

The University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
01-2025

B.A. - Public Health - Policy Track

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
01-2021

Skills

  • Computer: Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI), WordPress
  • Writing & Communication: Drafting of Contracts, Research, Persuasive, Informational, and Descriptive Papers
  • Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization: Excel, R, SAS, Tableau, Qualtrics
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research: Proficiency in Research Survey Methods and Case Studies
  • Project Management Tools: 'Jira', 'Monday' Launching of a Brand New Amazon Facility and Completing Launch Playbook Tasks From Beginning Until Task Completion
  • Public Relations and Event Planning: Community Blood Drive Outreach, Health Education and Promotion, Grassroots Advocacy Day Events

Timeline

U.M MPower Research Scholar

University of Maryland Baltimore, Center for Violence Prevention
05.2025 - Current

Graduate Legislative Fellow

The Maryland General Assembly
11.2024 - 04.2025

Graduate Intern: International Development

I.C.F Consulting
06.2023 - 10.2024

Workplace Health & Safety Specialist -Compliance

Amazon Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2022

Health Advocacy Specialist, Intern

Maryland Office of The Attorney General
01.2019 - 05.2021

MPH. - Public Health Practice & Policy

The University of Maryland, College Park

B.A. - Public Health - Policy Track

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County