Motivated by work that helps others. Enjoys producing ideas and presenting them to solve problems. Hard-working, adaptable, and team-oriented with a positive mindset. Skilled at working with human subjects from a wide subset of backgrounds in research and clinical environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Columbia University Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2024
Assisted on multiple research studies focused on Alzheimer’s and aging
Conducted in-home and phone visits throughout NYC to collect research data
Performed cognitive and neurological assessments with aging and cognitively impaired populations
Scored, quality checked, and entered data into database.
Trained staff to perform cognitive and neurological assessments as well administer questionnaires
Trained new team members to conduct study protocols
Trained staff to score assessments and enter data into databases
Participated in monthly study meetings to assess study progress
Research Support Assistant
Nathan Kline Institute
02.2019 - 05.2021
Assisted with the seventh wave of the Harlem Longitudinal Development Study which examines how social conditions influence well-being over time
Worked as a two-person team to conduct study visits with participants throughout New York City
Recruited participants and scheduled visits
Obtained informed consent according to study protocol
Managed all relevant study databases through Microsoft Excel
Research Assistant
Kessler Foundation
06.2017 - 01.2019
Assisted on two clinical research studies focused on traumatic brain injury population and multiple sclerosis respectively
Recruited, screened, and enrolled research participants based on study criteria
Collected data using methodology outlined in research protocols
Managed study databases through Excel and SPSS
Scheduled and coordinated study visits with participants
Administered neuropsychological test batteries, motor function tests, visual field tests, and questionnaires
Trained new research assistants to perform neuropsychological tests
Collaborated with primary investigators and team members to ensure accurate and timely completion of each study
Communicated with hospitals to retrieve relevant patient medical records
Rural Health Education Specialist
Peace Corps
06.2015 - 05.2017
The goal of the Peace Corps Belize Rural Family Health Project is to improve rural health outcomes primarily through community education
Developed, planned, and implemented health education programs in the rural village of Billy White, Belize
Co-facilitated health lesson plans with local teachers at the primary and pre-school level
Assisted the local community health worker in the local health clinic where duties included: following the growth of newborn babies, managing local hospital paperwork, and educating mothers waiting to be assisted at the clinic
Facilitated a local club called "Girls Leading our World" (GLOW), empowering young women to realize their independence, strength, and improve self-esteem
Health Education Volunteer
Community Health Corps at Hudson River Healthcare
08.2014 - 05.2015
Served 9 months in healthcare clinics of under served communities of New York
Facilitated a program called "Promotoras," which trains community health educators to promote preventative care and enrollment in health insurance
Conducted patient education workshops that target diabetes and women's health
Attended health fairs and events to promote healthy lifestyle choices, the importance of enrolling in insurance and administer free health screenings
Assisted the Operations Manager with administrative tasks and setup of clinic events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
School of Health Technology And Management
Stony Brook, NY
05.2014
Skills
Microsoft Office (10 years)
Qualitative and Quantitative Research (8 years)
Data Collection and Organization
Database management
Interviewing
Participant Screening
Neuropsychological tests (8 years)
Interpersonal skills
Awards
Presidential Award, 05/01/15, Awarded for completing 250+ community service hours
Congressional Award, 05/01/15, Awarded for completing 1700+ hours pertaining to four target areas: volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at NYP/Columbia University Medical CenterAssistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at NYP/Columbia University Medical Center