Krithi Singaram
West Des Moines
Summary
Dynamic public health professional with a proven track record in event planning, stakeholder communication, and program design, honed through impactful roles at Polk County Emergency Management and MercyOne Hospitals. Experienced in process improvement, leading large-scale events, and facilitating multi-stakeholder collaborations to deliver meaningful outcomes and strengthen community engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
AmeriCorps Intern
Polk County Emergency Management
Des Moines
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated outreach and disaster preparedness interventions.
- Contributed to healthcare coalition development and facilitated multi-stakeholder meetings.
- Managed shifting priorities, provided logistical support, and assisted in emergency response efforts.
Event Director & Formal Chair
South Asian Student Alliance
University Of Iowa
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Planned and executed large-scale cultural events (250+ attendees), overseeing budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, and scheduling.
- Led multi-committee teams, mediated responsibilities, and ensured seamless communication across stakeholders.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts and promotional campaigns to ensure event success.
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne Hospital
Clive
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported healthcare teams by assisting patients, maintaining records, and ensuring smooth clinical operations.
- Collaborated in fast-paced medical settings, prioritizing patient care and teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2025
Skills
- Event planning and logistics
- Stakeholder communication
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Program and intervention design
- Research and policy analysis
- Knowledge and document management
- Process improvement and streamlining
Projects
Medicaid Access Intervention Capstone
- Designed an integrated intervention to improve Medicaid access in Mississippi; focused on addressing rural health disparities, telehealth integration, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainability planning.
SJR1 Reproductive Rights Advocacy Project
- Tracked Iowa’s proposed reproductive rights legislation; developed advocacy materials for policymakers and the public, enhancing stakeholder communication and policy engagement skills.
Maternal Mortality Comparative Research Project (Germany/U.S.)
- Analyzed cross-country healthcare systems and maternal health disparities, identifying systemic factors impacting outcomes.
Timeline
AmeriCorps Intern
Polk County Emergency Management
06.2024 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2023
Event Director & Formal Chair
South Asian Student Alliance
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Iowa
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