Palak Desai
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Results-driven senior project coordinator delivering strong results in program evaluation and community collaboration. Known for effective communication and data management skills, contributing to the success of statewide public health programs and grant initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Coordinator
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Supported statewide program coordination by collaborating with county and project leads within the Texas CEAL Consortium
- Planned and implemented a communications campaign for Texas CEAL, including emails, newsletters, and website updates
- Highlighted project accomplishments and statewide impact through producing and directing a video, and creating flyers, one-pagers, and presentations
- Supported project aims by collaborating with diverse academic and community-based partner organizations across consortium initiatives
- Prepared reports and supporting documentation for the National Institutes of Health, Research Triangle Institute, and Westat
- Contributed to the Texas CEAL evaluation plan and completed annual evaluation reports to support ongoing program assessment
- Coordinated data collection across consortium teams and supported development of consolidated data submission documents
- Managed the creation, development, and content editing of the Texas CEAL website and coordinated ongoing updates to maintain accurate project information
- Coordinated virtual and in-person meetings to facilitate communication and collaboration across teams
- Supported development of grant proposals and responded to reviewer feedback to advance funding proposals
- Communicated research findings by presenting posters at various public health conferences
- Participated in community meetings to gather input and strengthen collaboration
- Oversaw two projects concurrently, including Texas CEAL and an additional public health intitiative, maintaining workflow and deliverables
Registration and Data Entry Staff
NETC Vaccination Site
Hurst, Texas
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with registration volunteers to document the registration process, leading to the creation of a performance improvement project that led to the vaccination of over 10,000 people in under 8 days
- Ensured accuracy of patient information in eClinical Works (eCW) that was utilized to report vaccinations to the State of Texas
- Provided guidance to new volunteers pertaining to the system to ensure efficiency in the registration process
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety guidelines at the site
- Responded to customer queries and complaints to promote overall satisfaction
Pediatrics & Women’s Health Research Intern
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews that were utilized by maternal health clinics in Tarrant County
- Performed redactions and abstractions of patient records and topics concerning maternal mortality
- Developed and administered surveys within the Healthy Start Program
- Analyzed, summarized, and presented survey data regarding strategic planning sessions and educational topics with Infant Health Network members
- Matched Healthy Start case managers with case referrals
- Participated in the Health Equity Alliance (HEAL) Summit Planning Committee
Data Team Volunteer
Tarrant County Public Health
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Entered and monitored data related to pandemic cases and contacts
- Assured quality of data, contact tracing process, and data entry to limit spread and ensure public health
- Contacted cases and organizations via phone calls to complete investigations
- Assisted in Quality Assurance of case profiles following case investigations
Education
Master of Public Health - Concentration in Public Health Practice
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Data collection
- Grant writing
- Communications strategy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Public health research
Timeline
Senior Project Coordinator
University of North Texas Health Science Center
07.2021 - Current
Registration and Data Entry Staff
NETC Vaccination Site
01.2021 - 06.2021
Pediatrics & Women’s Health Research Intern
University of North Texas Health Science Center
07.2020 - 05.2021
Data Team Volunteer
Tarrant County Public Health
04.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Public Health - Concentration in Public Health Practice
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At Austin