Rachel Peterson
Providence,RI
Summary
Equity and data-driven public health professional with education and experience on community assessment and intervention design. Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with peers. Committed to reducing disparities and improving community health through utilization of both qualitative and quantitative data to inform actionable change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Equity Specialist
High Point Treatment Center
New Bedford, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzed equity data to identify trends and inform treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with 17 clinical programs annually to assess program equity and create actionable improvement plans.
- Led organization-wide healthcare disparity committee to drive initiatives and policies enhancing equitable patient services.
- Supported data collection efforts for evaluating program impact on diverse populations.
- Managed 20+ data submissions and deliverables as part of a state-led health equity incentive program, ensuring compliance with state technical and performance specifications.
Summer Intern
Child Health Equity Center at UMass Memorial
Worcester, MA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Executed family outreach and enrollment processes within REDCap system to facilitate access to food assistance resources, successfully enrolling over 100 families.
- Created promotional materials to enhance patient engagement with center programs.
- Compiled and organized relevant information of 13 research studies on food assistance programs into a cohesive literature review to support informed decision-making.
Research Assistant
Brown University (Belenky Lab)
Providence, RI
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Directed logistics for laboratory activities by managing online finances exceeding $10,000 monthly and ordering supplies to maintain proper supplies availability.
- Supported research initiatives by assisting writing of grant applications and co-authoring five publications.
- Led solo experimental projects overseeing protocol timelines, data collection, and logistics management.
- Engaged with team members to enhance project outcomes through communication and cooperative work.
Education
Master of Science - Community Assessment And Intervention Design
Boston University School of Public Health
Boston, MA01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2019
Skills
- Public Health Intervention Design
- Community Assessment
- Qualitative Research
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Health Equity Specialist
High Point Treatment Center
08.2024 - Current
Summer Intern
Child Health Equity Center at UMass Memorial
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Brown University (Belenky Lab)
08.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Community Assessment And Intervention Design
Boston University School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill