Jennifer Morales Salazar
San Jose,CA
Summary
A highly motivated and driven graduate of UC Davis and San Diego State University with clinical and scientific research experience, passionate about careers in public health, epidemiology, and medicine that work towards improving the health outcomes of vulnerable populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Assistant
Office of Binational Border Health
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Handled invoice management and budget tracking responsibilities for the CBX COVID-19 binational testing program.
- Crafted comprehensive scope of work plan and request for proposal documents for CBX's binational COVID-19 testing project.
- Assisted in enhancing public health efforts through the creation of surveillance reports and analysis of database data, prioritizing the well-being of the binational community.
- Contributed to the coordination and execution of logistical aspects involved in team activities carried out through different formats - in-person, hybrid, and remote.
- Organized and maintained project documents and records.
- Developed processes and procedures to ensure efficient workflow of projects.
- Created communication materials such as newsletters, brochures, emails, to promote projects internally and externally.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes to increase efficiency.
- Analyzed survey results or other data gathered during a project's lifecycle to identify opportunities for improvement.
Contact Tracer
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilize strong interpersonal skills to engage in professional and empathetic conversations with cases (students and staff newly diagnosed with COVID-19) as well as contacts (people who have been in close contact).
- Provided information to cases and contacts regarding isolation, quarantine guidelines, and self-monitoring for illness.
- Helped with the process of accessing social services, if necessary or desired.
Epidemiological Contact Interviewer
Public Health Institute
Santa Clara, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered compassionate and informative communication to cases (people newly diagnosed with COVID-19) as well as contacts (people who have been in close contact with cases).
- Informed cases and contacts about proper isolation protocols, quarantine guidelines, and self-monitoring for illness.
- Offered assistance with accessing social services upon request.
- Instructed and mentored new epidemiological contact interviewers/tracers during their onboarding process.
- Certified to respond efficiently and effectively to mental health crises as a trained Mental Health First Aider.
Census Outreach Fellow
Latino Community Foundation, To Exist, We Must Resist
Davis, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted awareness of census participation in underrepresented areas.
- Introduced a helpline to provide support to community members with inquiries.
- Assisted Spanish-speaking individuals in Yolo and Sacramento counties with the census completion.
Medical Volunteer
Knights Landing One Health Center
Davis, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for coordinating patient intake, conducting health education programs, and delivering translation services to a largely Spanish-speaking patients consisting of immigrants employed in the agricultural sector.
- Assisted individuals with accessing necessary social services, when necessary or desired.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Gomes Lab, UC Davis
Davis, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted research on the sensitivity differences between Ponceau and Fast Green for immunodetection in Western Blotting.
- Presented research findings at the 2020 Undergraduate Research Conference.
Prep Medico Scholar
Prep Medico Program
Davis, CA
01.2018
- Engaged with health professionals from UC Davis Medical Center and Kaiser facilities across a range of positions, including involvement in shadowing experiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning by successfully completing proctored exams for courses in biochemistry and biostatistics.
- Researched Latinx health disparities and the factors influencing health outcomes.
Intern in Dr. Hardan’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Lab
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
01.2016
- Investigated findings to detect any potential link between autism spectrum disorder and the cerebellum.
- Presented research findings as part of program culmination.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology, Biostatistics Concentration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2023
Certificate in Migrant Health, Nutrition Studies -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
- Infectious disease prevention
- Community Outreach
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Spanish Fluency
- Quantitative Research
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Assistant
Office of Binational Border Health
01.2022 - Current
Contact Tracer
San Diego State University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Epidemiological Contact Interviewer
Public Health Institute
01.2020 - 01.2021
Census Outreach Fellow
Latino Community Foundation, To Exist, We Must Resist
01.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Volunteer
Knights Landing One Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Gomes Lab, UC Davis
01.2018 - 01.2020
Prep Medico Scholar
Prep Medico Program
01.2018
Intern in Dr. Hardan’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Lab
Stanford University
01.2016
Master of Science - Epidemiology, Biostatistics Concentration
San Diego State University
Certificate in Migrant Health, Nutrition Studies -
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Davis
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