Maceo Adams
Houston,TX
Summary
A public health researcher with training in epidemiology and experience analyzing health data to inform policy and prevention strategy. Skilled in translating complex findings into clear insights used by stakeholders and community partners. Experience spans applied research, legislative tracking, and data-driven communication focused on youth substance use and health access.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Research & Communications Specialist
Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth -TxSDY
Austin, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Analyze statewide youth substance use and prevention data to identify trends that inform organizational strategy and policy priorities
- Translate epidemiological findings into policy briefs, reports, and presentations used by coalitions, stakeholders, and prevention leaders
- Monitor and synthesize state legislation related to alcohol access and youth substance use to support advocacy and policy awareness efforts
- Present data-driven insights to community coalitions and partners to support local prevention planning and decision-making
- Communicate evidence-based prevention strategies to community partners and stakeholders to support program implementation
- Deliver presentations and trainings that translate public health data into actionable prevention strategies for diverse audiences
- Collaborate with evaluators and research partners to interpret survey results and program outcomes for grant reporting and strategic use
Wellness Coordinator
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed operations and programming for a campus wellness center serving a diverse employee population
- Developed and implemented health promotion initiatives that increased engagement in preventive health activities
- Coordinated workshops that introduced students to wellness resources across the university
- Collaborated with HR and clinical teams to align wellness initiatives with broader organizational health goals
- Tracked program participation and engagement metrics to assess effectiveness and inform future wellness initiatives
- Assisted in the development and distribution of wellness communications, such as newsletters and email updates, to engage employees and promote well-being initiatives
- Produced newsletters and internal updates that encouraged participation in campus programs
Additional Experience
Various Organizations
Ohio & Texas
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Led community outreach and developed content to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake in underserved populations
- Facilitated youth leadership development and college readiness programming
- Managed communications and engagement for a 35+ member organization, increasing event participation and fundraising
- Delivered public-facing messaging and programming that improved community engagement and participation
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
UTHealth
Houston, Texas05-2024
B.S - Public Health Major, Global Health Studies Minor
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio04-2021
Skills
- STATA
- Python
- Power BI
- Health data analysis
- Statistical interpretation
- Data visualization
- Trend analysis
- Research design
- Survey development
- Program evaluation
- Policy research
- Data communication
Affiliations
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. — Kappa Delta Chapter, Oxford, OH
Accomplishments
- Epidemiology Research (AHRQ-funded project): Led analysis on non-prescription antibiotic use in Texas, developed a bilingual intervention tool, and used survey data to improve public health education strategies
- Retail Alcohol Data Collaborative (RAD) Project: Analyzed alcohol outlet density and community-level data to identify high-risk areas, supporting policy recommendations and local prevention strategies within the state of Texas
- 2025 Texas Legislative Session Analysis: Monitored and synthesized alcohol and substance use legislation, translating policy activity into clear insights used to support advocacy and inform stakeholders
Timeline
Applied Research & Communications Specialist
Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth -TxSDY
12.2024 - Current
Wellness Coordinator
Baylor College of Medicine
10.2021 - 10.2024
Additional Experience
Various Organizations
01.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
UTHealth
B.S - Public Health Major, Global Health Studies Minor
Miami University