Priyanka Chandrashekar
Longmont,CO
Summary
Public health professional with 10 years of experience specializing in infectious disease surveillance, epidemiology, and data-driven public health strategy. Currently serving as Epidemiologist Manager at Northeast Colorado Health Department, leading multidisciplinary teams and guiding outbreak investigations and chronic disease surveillance. Proven track record in public health informatics, data visualization, and epidemiological research with a strong focus on health equity, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative leadership. Well-versed in enhancing health of different populations and region by preventing diseases, improving tracking, and strengthening containment strategies. Improve disease responses with data-driven approach. Specializing in infections.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Epidemiologist Manager
Northeast Colorado Health Department
09.2020 - Current
- Lead investigations of disease outbreaks; perform field assessments and data collection.
- Analyze surveillance data to identify trends, high-risk populations, and policy needs.
- Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, LTCFs, and labs for case tracking and intervention.
- Implement public health interventions; ensure compliance with CDC, CDPHE, and CMS guidelines.
- Manage TB prevention programs including DOT, VDOT, and contact investigations.
- Develop interactive dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) for decision-makers and Board of Health.
- Supervise a team including epidemiologists, community health workers and nurses.
- Maintain laboratory sample inventories with emphasis on integrity and compliance.
- Analyze chronic disease data (BRFSS, vital stats, hospital discharge).
- Evaluate public health program effectiveness using indicators and health outcomes.
- Provide epidemiologic consultation to internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to Community Health Assessments using MAPP 2.0 framework.
- Assist in writing grant proposals and public health reports.
COVID-19 Case Manager (Contract)
Larimer County Health Department
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Led advanced data analysis and reporting of COVID-19 case surveillance.
- Designed and implemented surveillance tools and managed COVID-19 databases.
- Investigated outbreaks to identify transmission modes, exposures, and control strategies.
- Conducted literature reviews and developed public health reports.
- Oversaw data input into EHR and reporting systems; ensured accuracy and compliance.
Epidemiologist
Clay County Public Health Center
, MO
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed disease surveillance via NEDSS; performed outbreak investigations and fieldwork.
- Improved disease reporting systems and provided provider consultations.
- Contributed to policy development addressing health disparities and SDoH.
- Prepared public health reports, health alerts, and media responses.
- Engaged in emergency planning and fostered strong community relations.
- Analyzed public health data to inform disease prevention strategies and interventions.
- Conducted epidemiological investigations to identify disease outbreaks in the community.
- Worked Closely with the Credentialing Manager. Helped Medical Staff with changing systems.
- FSMB Verifications, DEA Verifications, NPDB Verification, and State License Verifications.
- Created workflow charts for Clinicians & Allied Health employees.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Led data collection and analysis for a Photovoice intervention project targeting youth.
- Used SPSS, NVivo, and Dedoose for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Created research databases and generated visual and written research outputs.
Graduate Assistant
Missouri Prevention Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted academic assessments and behavioral observations.
- Administered standardized tools including the Woodcock-Johnson battery.
Data Analyst Intern
Missouri Family Health Council
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Contributed to a grant-funded Group Model Building project on reproductive health systems.
- Analyzed causal loop diagrams and behavior-over-time data using Vensim PLE.
- Provided indicators for evidence-based policy and implementation strategies.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KS06-2020
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Missouri
Columbia, MOBachelor of Science - Dentistry
Rajiv Gandhi UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences
IndiaSkills
- Infectious disease surveillance
- Epidemiological analysis and reporting
- Outbreak investigation and response
- Chronic disease data and program evaluation
- Public health informatics and EHR systems
- Health equity and social determinants of health
- Data visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Excel, NVivo
- Statistical tools: SAS, SPSS, Epi Info
- Team leadership and stakeholder communication
- Data analysis
- Public health interventions
- Disease tracking
- Community engagement
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Data visualization
Certification
Certified in Infection Control (CIC), 12/31/2030
Coursework
- Infection Control
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
- Public Affairs
- Community Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Pedodontics
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Epidemiologist Manager
Northeast Colorado Health Department
09.2020 - Current
COVID-19 Case Manager (Contract)
Larimer County Health Department
07.2020 - 09.2020
Epidemiologist
Clay County Public Health Center
06.2017 - 06.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Missouri
08.2016 - 05.2017
Graduate Assistant
Missouri Prevention Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
Data Analyst Intern
Missouri Family Health Council
05.2016 - 05.2017
MBA - Data Analytics
Ottawa University
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
Rajiv Gandhi UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences