Highly-motivated health advocate with desire to create positive changes in her community. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Friendly, outgoing, and always eager to lend a hand.
Hi, I’m
Meghan McFarling
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Minnesota Department Of HealthSaint Paul, Minnesota
Emerging Infectious Disease Student Worker
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supported epidemiologists with surveillance efforts for COVID-19, RSV, and other reportable emerging infectious diseases
- Collected case data through hospital chart reviews and structured telephone interviews
- Conducted data entry and management for surveillance and epidemiological studies, analyzing illness patterns, identifying risk factors for pathogen-driven infections
Association For Non-Smokers MnSaint Paul, Minnesota
Commercial Tobacco Prevention Advocate
03.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Testified frequently at city council and state legislative hearings on tobacco-related policies
- Led trainings in tobacco and vaping use prevention in middle and high school health classrooms
- Wrote countless letters and social media messages, raising awareness about the risks posed by commercial tobacco products
- Awarded position as a 2017 National Youth Ambassador for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids thanks to previous prevention work. Traveled with CTFK to Washington D.C. to engage in discussions with national lawmakers regarding tobacco-related issues
- Spoke at several conferences, highlighting the perils of commercial tobacco and discussing my role as a youth health advocate.
- Interned for the organization in 2022
Children's MinnesotaEdina, Minnesota
Graduate Student Policy Intern
01.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Documented and monitored pertinent bills and corresponding testimonies
- Attended House and Senate hearings at the Minnesota State Capitol
- Engaged in meetings with legislators to address and evaluate pertinent bills
- Created persuasive social media posts and testimonies in support of legislative bills
Phillips Neighborhood ClinicMinneapolis, Minnesota
Community Health Worker
10.2022 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Educated patients on personal wellness and health resources to patients at a free community clinic in the Phillips Neighborhood
- Organized community health worker materials to ensure they were relevant and up to date
- Communicated health information in Spanish to patients when necessary
Minnesota Department Of HealthSaint Paul, Minnesota
Emergency Preparedness & Response Intern
02.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Developed and updated Appendix H (Considerations for Responder Safety and Health) in the All-Hazards Response and Recovery Plan Annex for the Minnesota Department of Health
- Ensured equitable guidance for the safety and well-being of emergency responders in Minnesota
- Mentored and supported an undergraduate intern in a similar role
Ramsey County Parks and RecreationSaint Paul, Minnesota
Head Lifeguard
05.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Supervised team of lifeguards during the summer 2021 season at Battle Creek Waterworks
- Led lifeguard trainings and maintained water park to ensure guest and lifeguard safety
- Responded quickly and efficiently to various emergency situations
- Attended bi-weekly in-service trainings to enhance and maintain CPR skills alongside other lifesaving abilities
- Utilized previous lifeguarding skills learned while employed at various water park and beach locations between 2016-2021
Ramsey CountySaint Paul, Minnesota
Lead Shelter Wellness Assistant
03.2020 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Supervised shelter wellness assistants at both the Ramsey County COVID-19 Respite and the men's shelter
- Supported and provided services to shelter residents, cleaned facility to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and completed daily reports
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations
The College Of Saint ScholasticaDuluth, MN
Student Health Advocate
08.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Organized engaging activities and events for students to promote learning and well-being at on-campus events
- Promoted awareness on mental-health, tobacco use prevention, and COVID-19 and flu prevention
- Marketed events and health information on the 'Storm's Advocate' social media pages
Education
University of Minnesota School of Public HealthMinneapolis
Master of Public Health from Public Health Administration & Policy
05-2024
University Overview
- Student Ambassador for UMNSPH
- Worked with Ready, Set, Smile! to help eliminate oral health disparities in children for master's project
- 3.6 GPA
University of Wisconsin - La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science, Minor in Spanish
05-2022
University Overview
- Social Justice Coordinator for Students for Sustainability from 2021-2022.
Skills
- Advocacy
- Policy analysis
- Community engagement
- Research and analysis
- Health education
- Interpersonal skills
- Data Entry
- Staff Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Graduate Student Policy Intern
Children's Minnesota
01.2024 - 05.2024
Emerging Infectious Disease Student Worker
Minnesota Department Of Health
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Preparedness & Response Intern
Minnesota Department Of Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
Community Health Worker
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic
10.2022 - 04.2024
Head Lifeguard
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Shelter Wellness Assistant
Ramsey County
03.2020 - 09.2020
Student Health Advocate
The College Of Saint Scholastica
08.2019 - 05.2020
Commercial Tobacco Prevention Advocate
Association For Non-Smokers Mn
03.2016 - Current
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Master of Public Health from Public Health Administration & Policy
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science, Minor in Spanish
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