Johanna Dezil

Senior Research Study Coordinator, Apr 2021-May 2022

Research Study Coordinator, May 2019-Mar 2021

Research Study Assistant, Aug 2018-Apr 2019

• Principal Investigators: Edith Chen, Ph.D., Greg Miller, Ph.D
• Conduct research through studies that examine and aim to reduce the impact of health disparities.
• Co-lead university and grade-school recruitment events to present on study goals and objectives.
• Run participant health visits in which I perform venipuncture for medical testing, administer surveys, and carry out subject interviews.
• Coordinate and maintain contact with potential and current participants to address concerns and questions.
• Create and maintain written and visual study materials.
• Collaborate with team members to create effective project plans to address objectives, resources, retention, and planning.
• Process and analyze raw sleep and physical activity data.
• Track inventory and maintain study’s financial account.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to research assistants related to study preparation and maintenance, in order to maximize study performance.

• Principal Investigators: Luciano Berardi Ph.D., Olya Glantsman, Ph.D
• Conducted literature reviews on challenges of first-year college students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Performed statistical analysis of raw study data using SPSS software and helped produce a poster presentation outlining results.
• Summarized results and findings into a poster presentation showcasing mediators of college adjustment for students of marginalized backgrounds.
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

• Investigators: LaVome Robinson, Ph.D., Leonard Jason, PhD
• Completed data entry of participant survey measures.
• Conducted literature reviews to support cultivation of research papers and conference posters
• Participated in conference presentations of psychological research findings.
• Attended project meetings to discuss study progress and planning.

• Implemented weekly lesson plans to preschool-aged children in under-resourced communities to promote literacy and social-emotional learning
• Attended weekly team meetings to prepare and plan curricula.
• Shared student progress with parents via quarterly written reports.
• Supported classroom teacher(s) in managing the classroom and executing the daily schedule, while ensuring the safety and care of all children

• Facilitated mentoring sessions with first-year and transfer students in underrepresented groups at through weekly check-in meetings to offer support in adjusting to college life.
• Participated in weekly training sessions on effective mentoring strategies and university resources.
• Submitted weekly reflections documenting mentee progress and adjustment.

• Contacted city residents and group leaders to inform them of upcoming organization events.
• Attended weekly meetings with community members to discuss plans of action.
• Participated in tabling events in various Chicago neighborhoods to share the organization’s informational materials and bring awareness to program initiatives.
• Obtained signatures for a petition to help Chicago residents advocate for a community-elected council to monitor and hold Chicago police accountable for wrongdoings and illegal actions

• Canvassed for signatures in various Chicago neighborhoods to obtain support for a community-elected school board.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Utilized proficiency in multiple languages to maximize reach when conversing with community members.