Olivia Sher
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A self-motivated, deadline oriented public health professional skilled in community outreach and cross organizational collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Manager
Maimonides Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct clinic outreach to recruit study participants for maternal health research studies.
- Educate expectant mothers on health risks and informed consent.
- Develop and implement research protocols to ensure study outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive research initiatives and project timelines.
- Train and mentor medical residents in data analysis techniques, organizational communication and best practices.
Research Assistant
NYU Empower Lab
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Recruited and interviewed study participants.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software.
- Authored published manuscripts on study outcomes.
Intern, Maternal/Infant Reproductive Health
NYC Department of Health
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported departmental goals by researching public health initiatives and community programs.
- Facilitated data collection and analysis for health surveys and reports.
- Developed educational materials to enhance community outreach efforts with team collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health/Community Health Sciences
New York University
New York, NY05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Global Public Health
New York University
New York, NY05-2022
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Research management
- Relationship building
- Community outreach
- Work planning and prioritization
- Professional writing
- Patient education
- Navigation of health systems
Certification
- Certified Doula, Ancient Song Doula Services, September 2020
Timeline
Research Assistant
NYU Empower Lab
09.2022 - 09.2023
Intern, Maternal/Infant Reproductive Health
NYC Department of Health
09.2022 - 06.2023
Research Manager
Maimonides Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Public Health/Community Health Sciences
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Global Public Health
New York University
Conference Presentation
Jewish Health and Ethnography after COVID at Fordham University, March 17, 2025
"Navigating Birth: The Role of Doulas in Chabad and Their Interactions with Medical Professionals"