Ike Okorafor
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Dedicated Public Health Doctoral Candidate with a robust foundation in government and public administration, complemented by a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master’s in Political Science. Brings a comprehensive understanding of health policy, education systems, and political frameworks to address complex public health challenges. Adept at translating interdisciplinary knowledge into actionable strategies for health promotion and disease prevention. Proven ability in leading educational initiatives, conducting in-depth policy analysis, and fostering community engagement to improve health outcomes. Committed to advancing public health research and practice through strategic leadership and evidence-based interventions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Volunteer
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced Public Health Consciousness: Conducted educational seminars and disseminated information on a variety of health topics, significantly raising awareness of public health issues among the residents of Essex County.
- Volunteer Management Optimization: Managed volunteer assignments and schedules effectively, ensuring that resources were utilized optimally to improve health outcomes within the county’s diverse communities.
- Cultural and Linguistic Inclusivity in Health Education: Provided health education materials in multiple languages, enhancing access to health information for all linguistic groups in Essex County and fostering an inclusive approach to public health education.
Research Assistant
Brooklyn Perinatal Network Inc.
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborative Research Engagement: Engaged in systematic colloquia with research contemporaries to deliberate on project progressions, encountered impediments, and acquired insights throughout the execution phase.
- Geospatial Asset Mapping: Executed a comprehensive investigative study and applied informatics techniques to develop a geospatial representation of Brooklyn’s maternal health zones, impacting over 10,000 beneficiaries.
- Stakeholder Mobilization: Directed an initiative to galvanize support, leveraging communicative expertise to prepare and amass in excess of thirty-five endorsements from consortium members and affiliates.
- Community Health Empowerment: Contributed to the fortification of community and familial units by facilitating access to resources pivotal for the promotion of public health.
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Educational Continuity: Adhered to pedagogical blueprints established by the primary educator to perpetuate learner instruction and fortify foundational principles.
- Routine Maintenance: Maintained educational protocols to bolster learner milieu and preserve uniform temporal structures.
- Behavioral Optimization: Employed proactive behavioral modulation and affirmative reinforcement methodologies to sustain learner task engagement.
- Peer Recognition: Garnered recurrent solicitations for instructional duties from pedagogic peers, attributed to a history of commendable referrals and reliable execution of educational responsibilities.
Departmental Program Officer
Federal College Of Education
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Curricular Engineering: Engaged in the systematic design and iterative refinement of the departmental syllabus, ensuring alignment with pedagogic benchmarks and sector-specific exigencies.
- Faculty Operational Support: Provided auxiliary support to academic personnel, bolstering pedagogic, investigational, and institutional service endeavors to cultivate an enriched scholastic atmosphere.
- Governance Contribution: Actively participated in departmental and academe-wide assemblies, contributing to the stewardship and strategic decision-making frameworks.
- Resource Stewardship: Oversaw the judicious distribution and management of assets to underpin departmental operations and strategic objectives.
- Educational Guidance: Delivered academic counsel and mentorship to the student body, facilitating their navigational progression through the educational landscape.
Education
DrPH - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2001 -
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Long Island University
Brooklyn 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Political Science
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY 05.2001 -
Professional Diploma in Education - Education
Federal College of Education
Nigeria 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Government/Public Administration
Abia State University
Nigeria 05.2001 -
Skills
Timeline
Research Assistant
Brooklyn Perinatal Network Inc.
04.2021 - 01.2022
Community Health Volunteer
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
03.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
01.2018 - 09.2020
Departmental Program Officer
Federal College Of Education
05.2013 - 04.2017
DrPH - Public Health
Walden University
05.2001 -
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Long Island University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Political Science
Long Island University
05.2001 -
Professional Diploma in Education - Education
Federal College of Education
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Government/Public Administration
Abia State University
05.2001 -