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Work History
Education
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Natasha Balkaran

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Summary

Dynamic public health professional with experience at Voya Financial, excelling in data analysis and project coordination. Proven ability to enhance employee wellness programs through effective health communication and cross-cultural collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Support Volunteer / Intern

Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands
COLUMBIA
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Mentored youth in underserved communities, providing after-school support and guidance.
  • Engaged students through physical activities and educational programs to combat childhood obesity.
  • Linked public health objectives with personal experiences from early childhood programs.

Intern

Voya Financial
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Supported cross-functional teams in financial planning and health insurance strategy
  • Conducted market and consumer research to improve employee wellness programs
  • Assisted in project coordination and internal communications for public health-related initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Health

University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health
Columbia, SC
05.2025

Skills

  • Public health research
  • Data analysis
  • Project coordination
  • Health communication
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Event and meeting planning
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish, Beginner–Intermediate

Certifications And Projects

  • Public Health Capstone Seminar
  • Conference Planning Project (Spring 2025)
  • Applied Business Concepts via coursework in Marketing, Accounting, and Finance

Timeline

Program Support Volunteer / Intern

Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands
02.2025 - 05.2025

Intern

Voya Financial
01.2021 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Public Health

University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health