Grace Maynard

Successfully Oversaw HPV CHAT Throughout the Entire Grant Life Cycle

• Successfully implemented HPV CHAT project in 15 clinics since May 2022, demonstrating strategic leadership and project management skills.
• Integrated evidence-based strategies and research into training materials, effectively addressing parental concerns and demonstrating adaptability and commitment to community health.
• Led comprehensive training for 309 clinical personnel and 76 volunteers, showcasing my communication, coordination, and collaboration skills.
• Submitted manuscript revisions as first author outlining the implementation and its success (i.e., an increase in confidence measures of >15% between pre and post-surveys), showcasing the tangible impact of the education program on healthcare professionals' practices.

Research & Dissemination Contributions

• Identified and used validated and empirical tools to assess program effectiveness, ensuring rigorous and evidence-based evaluation approach.
• Made substantive contributions to research, refining needs assessments, presentations, manuscripts, literature reviews, and a white paper report.
• Effectively disseminated vital health information and best practices for community health improvement through thorough research and development.

Program Administration Achievements:

• Generated comprehensive financial reports, assessing the impact of training programs for fiscal sponsors.
• Managed program study data meticulously through effective monitoring and cleaning processes.
• Executed purchases and administrative duties in strict adherence to institutional guidelines and policies.
• Developed pre-award grant budgets, supervised post-award budgets, and maintained vigilant oversight of account balances.
• Supported preparation of federal grant proposals, contributing to the development of measurable program objectives.
• Developed detailed project plans with clear objectives, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Community Engagement Contributions:

• Facilitated a group discussion in a Collaborative workshop on program development and sustainability.
• Provided crucial support to a local non-profit by actively participating in local and state advocacy meetings, creating relevant social media content, tracking state policies, and auditing annual financial reports.
• Mentored junior researchers, fostering professional growth and facilitating knowledge transfer between team members.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
• Crafted a 20-minute long HPV CHAT training and corresponding educational resources promoting HPV vaccination for providers & patients.
• Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
• Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
• Facilitated collaborative problem-solving sessions among team members to address complex issues arising during the course of research projects.

Engagement with Health Advisory Board and Policy Development:

• Acted as a liaison to a community health advisory board, facilitating community-based participatory research for the development of a health education training program.
• Prepared a comprehensive policy brief addressing food insecurity in North Texas, demonstrating proficiency in policy analysis relevant to community health initiatives.

Evidence-Based Research Contributions:

• Conducted a thorough literature review on evidence-based initiatives in community health, providing valuable insights for the design and content of the health education training.
• Developed an evaluation plan and a logic model to assess the impact of community health initiatives, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the program.

• Publication in BMC Medical Education about an unconscious bias training (PMID: 35597975)
• Received: Bob Crow Award for Excellence in Research & Community Service
• Member of Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health
• Dean's List

• Received: SCAC Character & Community award
• Delta Delta Delta Member, Panhellenic President of National Panhellenic Conference
• Played DIII Lacrosse