Kallie Rignanese, BSc, MPH
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Accomplished epidemiologist specializing in public health surveillance and infectious disease tracking, demonstrating proficiency in statistical analysis and data management software. Proven track record of leading field investigations and collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve community health outcomes. Successfully implemented research projects that significantly informed public health decisions and enhanced epidemic response strategies. Core competencies include data-driven decision making, strategic planning, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STD Surveillance Epidemiologist
Florida Department of Health
Tallahassee, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Create statewide and area quarterly STD morbidity reports, shared and presented via PowerPoints. Utilize SAS and SQL codes to generate the data needed for the reports. The report reflects on the STD program's strengths and weaknesses, and brings awareness to areas of improvement.
- Perform STD surveillance and analytical activities, respond to data requests, evaluate case report data quality, and generate data reports through SAS and SQL codes.
- Panelist for interviewing and hiring candidates for the STD team.
- Collaborate with and support the Orange County Jail on the 'Syphilis Screening of Women of Childbearing Age in Orange County Jail' grant.
- Wrote the grant application for the syphilis screening grant
- Organizes Congenital Syphilis Board Reviews to educate areas and improve outcomes of congenital syphilis.
- Co-author on 'Syphilis Partner Services Outcomes in Florida Before, During, and After the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic' abstract. The abstract was presented at the CSTE STD Conference in 2023.
- Scrum Master Certified.
COVID-19 Epidemiologist/ Division of Disease Control and Health Protection
Florida Department of Health
Tallahassee, FL
07.2021 - 03.2022
- OPS position with the Florida Department of Health on COVID-19 case and vaccine surveillance, statewide.
- Assessed COVID-19 data quality, assisted with vaccine rollout, and troubleshot any related issues.
- Approved forwarding specimens for COVID-19 'breakthrough cases' to the Jacksonville Lab for genetic sequencing, to identify COVID-19 variants of concern, the results of which were communicated back to the respective counties.
- Audited data quality on group-setting outbreaks.
- Conducted a root cause analysis on COVID-related mortalities.
- Connected counties to COVID-19 cases so that they can conduct interviews and contract trace.
- Tracked travel-related COVID cases and outbreaks.
Biological Scientist
Alachua Department of Health
Gainesville, FL
04.2020 - 05.2021
- OPS position with the Alachua Department of Health on the COVID-19 emergency response in Alachua County.
- Completed technical assignments associated with contract- or grant-funded, sponsored projects.
- Performed contract tracing of positive COVID cases to identify close contacts and contain outbreaks in the community.
- Data collection and data entry to ensure protocol compliance and human subjects protection.
- Stayed updated on COVID-19-related CDC guidelines and relayed the information to the public.
- Collaborated with, and supported, other COVID-19 response teams. I assigned them cases and ensured that the cases were contacted promptly.
- Wrote detailed reports on cases.
- Managed COVID data in Alachua County.
- HIPAA-compliant and ensured that confidentiality was maintained.
- Tracked and organized the outbreak, audited interviews, and entered COVID data into the Florida epidemiology system, Merlin.
- Assisted with other general epidemiological diseases, such as salmonella.
Disease Intern
Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems
Tallahassee, FL
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Analyzed and wrote compressed summaries on seven different projects on animal disease surveillance, and improved animal health in developing countries, in order to improve human nutrition, health, and livelihoods.
- I presented my findings to peers and faculty for my capstone project.
- Used summaries to apply for an extension for a grant to continue the lab’s work in these countries for five more years.
Education
Master’s - Health Sciences, Environmental and Global Health
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2015
Skills
- Outbreak case definition
- Public speaking
- Technical writing
- Disease research
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Report writing
- Attention to detail
- Evidence-based practice
- Organizational skills
- Surveillance systems
- Analytical skills
Achievements
- Florida State University Dean's List
- Animal Service Center, Volunteer, 200, Fall 2011 - Spring 2013
- Honor Roll At University of Florida
Accomplishments
- Co-Author on "Syphilis Partner Services Outcomes in Florida Before, During and After the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic" abstract.
- Capstone Project: Relationship of Animal Health in Developing Countries to Improved Human Nutrition, Health and Livelihood.
Certification
- Scrum Training
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
STD Surveillance Epidemiologist
Florida Department of Health
03.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Epidemiologist/ Division of Disease Control and Health Protection
Florida Department of Health
07.2021 - 03.2022
Biological Scientist
Alachua Department of Health
04.2020 - 05.2021
Disease Intern
Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems
01.2020 - 04.2020
Master’s - Health Sciences, Environmental and Global Health
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
Florida State University
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