Natalia Walton
Summary
A recent Adjunct Professor with a background in case management, training, teaching, and research; seeking acceptance into CU Denver's Health and Behavioral Sciences PhD Doctoral Program driven by a passion to explore the social and cultural factors influencing health outcomes. Proven research experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods, including data analysis using SPSS and of training based in theory. Eager to contribute to innovative research on behavioral health change and public health interventions, I am seeking a Health and Behavioral Science PhD student position that leverages advanced statistical modeling techniques to address real-world health disparities, with a long-term goal of an academic research career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Metropolitan State University Denver
12.2021 - Current
- Course Development
- Student Support
- Assessment and Grading
Lead Case Manager/ Housing Navigator & Case Manager
The Salvation Army
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Supervision and Team Leadership
- Case Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Coordination and Collaboration
- Training and Teaching
- Data Management
- Development of Processes and Programs
Benefits Care Specialist III
Gusto
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare systems, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Maintained compliance with all regulations pertaining to confidentiality, privacy, and documentation requirements within the caregiving profession.
- Coordinated with various departments to resolve technical and operational issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Humanities
University of Colorado Denver
Denver05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Gender, Women's, Sexuality Studies
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Paralegal
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2017
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- MS office
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Directed
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Supervision and leadership
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Data management
- Collaboration strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration techniques
- Documentation strategies
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Diversity awareness
- Research and analysis
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award 2023
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- President of Iota Iota Iota Women’s Studies Honor Society
- Member of NWSA (National Women’s Studies Association)
- Denver’s Women to Watch Award 2019
- Member of Colorado Paralegal Association
Education and Training
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Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Metropolitan State University Denver
12.2021 - Current
Lead Case Manager/ Housing Navigator & Case Manager
The Salvation Army
12.2021 - 12.2024
Benefits Care Specialist III
Gusto
05.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Gender, Women's, Sexuality Studies
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Denver
Master of Arts - Humanities
University of Colorado Denver
Certificate of Technical Studies - Paralegal
Community College of Denver