NAOMI ASATO SCHMECK
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor in Department of Health & Kinesiology
University of Nebraska
Omaha
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and instructed undergraduate courses in Public Health, Medical Terminology, Community Health, Women's Health, and Global Health.
- Mentored students and partnered with UNMC and Omaha Public Schools on health sciences/STEM-M initiatives, fostering interest in healthcare career pathways.
Research Student
Global Alliance for Infant and Maternal Health Lab
Boston
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses on neonatal sepsis diagnosis and antibiotic treatment.
- Provided evidence to the WHO Guideline Development Group, shaping neonatal sepsis clinical guidelines.
- Authored peer-reviewed publications on neonatal sepsis findings.
Global Health Scholar
Harvard Medical School
Boston
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Participated in 2024 Global Health Scholars Program, a collaboration of Harvard Medical School's Program in Global Primary Care and Social Change and the Partnership for Health Advancement in Vietnam.
- Assessed hospital-wide intervention aimed at reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections at Vietnam National Children's Hospital.
Medical-Surgical Oncology Nursing Assistant
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided direct inpatient care for medical-surgical oncology patients, assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, and patient safety.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Maternal & Child Health Program Intern
Partners in Health
Boston
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Evaluated maternal-child health interventions addressing prenatal care access, birth outcomes, postpartum anemia, and perinatal mental health.
- Conducted fieldwork alongside local clinicians while analyzing program outcomes to improve community-based care delivery.
Medicine & Health Care Program Director
National Student Leadership Conference
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Led a 9-day medicine and public health program serving more than 900 high school students annually, coordinating physician faculty and simulation experiences.
- Developed curriculum and taught clinical workshops including suturing, phlebotomy, diagnostic simulations, and emergency medicine skills.
Research Intern
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Okinawa
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted molecular ecology research using PCR, microsatellite profiling, and environmental DNA to support coral reef restoration and marine conservation.
- Investigated clownfish population genetics and ecosystem restoration strategies in collaboration with local conservation teams.
Education
Master of Science - Global Health And Population
Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Boston, MA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12-2020
Skills
- STATA
- RStudio
- Geneious Bioinformatics
- Microsoft Office
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Driker S, North K, Schmeck NA, et al. Clinical signs associated with neonatal sepsis and mortality. JAMA Pediatrics. 2026;180(2). doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.5967
- Pollack T, Schmeck NA, et al. Hospital-wide intervention to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in Vietnam. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2026. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108308
- North K, Schmeck NA, et al. Antibiotic regimens for infant sepsis. Pediatrics. 2024;154(5). doi:10.1542/peds.2024-066588F
- World Health Organization. Contributor, WHO Guideline: Managing Possible Serious Bacterial Infection in Young Infants. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2025. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240102903
- Schmeck NA, Contreras M, et al. Perinatal mental health intervention in Peru. Maternal and Child Health Journal. Under review.
- Schmeck NA, et al. Fever and hypothermia as predictors of neonatal sepsis. WHO Bulletin. Under review.
Awards
- Harvard T.H. Chan SPH Rose Service Learning Fellowship
- Harvard Asia Center William E. Braden Fund
- Harvard University Gohar and Valad Valadian Fund Scholarship
- President's Distinguished Faculty Mentor Program Scholar
- North Star STEM Alliance Scholar
- Minnesota Future Doctors Scholar
Languages
- English (Native)
- Japanese (Native)
- Spanish (Professional working proficiency)
Volunteer Experience
Head Coach, USA Hockey, Omaha, NE, 09/2024 - Present
- Head coach for U8 girls and U12 boys youth ice hockey teams.
- Plan and lead practices, coach games, and foster player development, teamwork, and confidence through the USA Hockey player development model.
Immigration Court Observer, The Advocates for Human Rights, Minneapolis, MN, 01/2021 - 09/2022
- Observed immigration court proceedings and documented issues related to due process and access to justice.
- Organized and analyzed court observation data to support research on merit hearings and inform immigration policy recommendations.
Caseworker, American Red Cross – Restoring Family Links, Minneapolis, MN, 01/2021 - 09/2022
- Assisted individuals separated from family members due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, and other humanitarian emergencies.
- Conducted family tracing efforts, interviewed clients, facilitated communication, and connected individuals with appropriate humanitarian resources.
Camp Counselor, Camp Kesem, Minneapolis, MN, 09/2018 - 05/2021
- Served as a camp counselor for children affected by a parent's cancer, providing mentorship and emotional support throughout overnight summer camp.
- Planned camp programming, led recreational activities, and participated in fundraising efforts to support campers and program operations.
Child Life Volunteer, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, MN, 09/2017 - 12/2021
- Supported pediatric patients with disabilities and complex medical conditions through therapeutic play and age-appropriate activities.
- Promoted positive coping skills and helped create a supportive hospital environment for patients and their families.
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Oncology Nursing Assistant
Nebraska Medicine
05.2025 - 08.2025
Instructor in Department of Health & Kinesiology
University of Nebraska
08.2024 - Current
Global Health Scholar
Harvard Medical School
03.2024 - 12.2025
Research Student
Global Alliance for Infant and Maternal Health Lab
03.2023 - Current
Maternal & Child Health Program Intern
Partners in Health
03.2023 - 01.2024
Research Intern
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
10.2021 - 05.2022
Medicine & Health Care Program Director
National Student Leadership Conference
01.2018 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Global Health And Population
Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities