Jennifer Uchendu

Public health advocate with a passion for health equity and advocacy, particularly in addressing social determinants of health. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Cancer Leaders Like Us - CLLU intern, 09/2023 - 01/2024

• The Cancer Leaders Like Us Internship Program empowers the emerging generation of health leaders to make meaningful change. Cohort of interns are trained to provide LGBTQI+ and/or BIPOC focused support for each of their host organizations and matched with aligned partner organizations for a part-time opportunity.

CDC John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program - Lewis Scholars Imhotep Intern at Morehouse College, 05/2023 - 07/2023 

• The Lewis Scholars Program offers undergraduate students across the country hands-on training and mentorship in public health, focusing on minority health and health equity. Participants gain valuable experience by working in various public health settings, contributing to CDC's efforts to enhance workforce diversity and advance health equity.

Black Women's Health Imperative - MSK Reproductive Justice Cohort, 03/2023 - 05/2023

• The MSK RJ Cohort is a leadership development experience to build skills and deepen participants' knowledge of all that constitutes reproductive health, rights, and justice

Black Women in Charge, Inc. - Public Health and Research Department, 01/2022 -Current

• Non-profit community organization striving to promote equality through advocacy of intersectional social justice issues and policy reform in local and national institutions. With a strong focus on human rights and grassroots, our organization works as a liaison between the elected officials and the community to bring about need-based change and improve the overall quality of life and service.

Massachusetts Association for Mental Health - Network of Care Massachusetts Data Maintenance Intern, 07/2022 - 09/2022

• Network of Care Massachusetts is an online service directory and resource library designed to help people locate mental health, substance use, and related social services resources in their communities, and improve their health literacy and well being.

Catholic Charities - Volunteer/Group Leader, 08/2018 - 12/2021

• Non-profit organization with a mission in arranging family and youth services, accessing food and shelter to the community and providing resources to immigrants and refugees new to the area. Particularly, I volunteer at my local child care center where I support children with their daily activities and assist in their educational curriculum.