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Jazzarae K. Kain

Milford

Summary

My career goal is to apply and expand my knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of health research to promote wellness and health equity in vulnerable populations and drive better health outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Conduct mixed methods research on health information exchange (HIE) during inter-hospital transfer (IHT) in the Department of Medicine
  • Support the design and execution of clinician-focused feedback sessions to gather insights on facilitators, challenges, and recommended improvements for enhancing both technology and treatment efficiency
  • Collect and analyze REDCap survey data for transfer patients admitted to Cardiology, Medicine, Oncology and Pulmonary Medicine services
  • Group, code and analyze user centered design data using MAXQDA software
  • Currently developing an HIE app to expand integrated data access for the broader medical community
  • Create and share research progress slide decks for co-investigators, clinicians, and technical teams
  • Write quarterly progress reports for grant funders detailing project milestones
  • Draft scientific abstracts and presented research at the 2024 Society of Hospital Medicine (San Diego, April 12-15) and Society of General Internal Medicine (Boston, May 15-28) conferences
  • Created an abstract for the 2024 HL7 FHIR Applications roundtable on the IHT FHIR Application’s design and functionality
  • Drafted an abstract for Epic’s XGM 2025, which was accepted for presentation
  • Co-authored a project manuscript published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) in 2025
  • On site/remote

Part-Time Cardiac Disease Research Intern

Boston Children’s Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Worked as an intern under Dr. Jacob Hartz of the Cardiology Department at Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Utilized REDCap data systems for clinical research organization and analysis
  • Examined biological and behavioral determinants of cardiovascular disease
  • Screened and recruited patients for clinical trials
  • On site/remote

Quality Improvement Behavioral Health Analyst

The Dimock Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked directly with patients assessing needs and requests for program activities to improve wellness
  • Conducted analysis on training compliance and client satisfaction
  • Gathered and pulled behavioral health data using SurveyMonkey, Google Docks, Relias and more
  • Developed analytic reports and presented strategies for board directors
  • Made recommendations for data management, analytic strategies, and protocols to the Behavioral Health Chief Officer

Infectious Disease Epidemiology Intern

The Connecticut Department of Public Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Lead Analyst for surveillance data on the tick-borne disease Anaplasmosis
  • Compared and analyzed over two dozen research articles on environmental, social, and biological factors associated with anaplasmosis incidence
  • Presented completed analysis to head of Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and attending professors
  • Remote

English Teacher

Avalon/Langcon English
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Taught English language skills to Korean children ages 8-14
  • Fast paced environment requiring excellent time management skills
  • Adapted quickly to constant changes in curriculum
  • Proficient in using Zoom and PowerPoint to deliver engaging presentation and effectively present materials

Lead Data Specialist

Victory Programs Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Directed data entry and input into multiple data tracking systems including eHana, CAREWare, E2Boston, and ROI
  • Developed monthly surveillance reports for the Boston Public Health Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • Participated in ongoing data analysis and needs assessments for program improvements
  • Supported and trained multiple staff in the Victory Programs electronic health record

Behavioral Youth Counselor

NFI Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Partnered with multiple counselors and specialists to align clients' goals with action plans
  • Provided training and counseling to multiple youth ages 17-18
  • Developed and reviewed multiple government summaries and reports involving clients' health

Education

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology

Regis College
Weston, MA
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University Of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
01.2017

Skills

  • Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative statistical programs including SPSS, SAS, Microsoft Office, SQL, MAXQDA
  • Passion for community health outreach and staying current with advancements in evidence-based treatments and health technologies, including digital tools that enhance patient care and access
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Understanding of research methods, statistical reporting and manuscript writing
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of epidemiology and quality control

Certification

  • 2024 Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies Trauma Research Foundation Online
  • 2022 - 2025 Biomedical PI CITI Program Online
  • 2022 - 2025 Group 1.Biomedical CITI Program Online
  • 2020 Information Privacy Security (IPS) CITI Program Online

Timeline

Part-Time Cardiac Disease Research Intern

Boston Children’s Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022

Research Assistant

Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Infectious Disease Epidemiology Intern

The Connecticut Department of Public Health
09.2021 - 01.2022

Quality Improvement Behavioral Health Analyst

The Dimock Center
05.2021 - 03.2022

English Teacher

Avalon/Langcon English
08.2020 - 03.2021

Lead Data Specialist

Victory Programs Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2020

Behavioral Youth Counselor

NFI Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University Of New Hampshire

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology

Regis College