Rebecca T. Nyangufi, MPH, CPH.
IA
Summary
Enthusiastic and driven public health professional dedicated to improving health outcomes. Highly skilled in organization, community outreach, leadership, and passionate about achieving collaborative success. Thrives in roles that leverage diverse skill set, strives to make a meaningful impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maternal Health Grant Program Coordinator
Primary Health Care Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Adeptly managed grant activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and met reporting deadlines.
- Was proficient in data tracking and compliance, facilitated partnerships, monitored budgets, and drove performance improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated dedication to quality assurance and collaborative teamwork, ensuring effective grant management and program success.
- Was Proficient in collaborating with CBOs, conducting quarterly problem-solving meetings, and fostering strong partnerships to address community issues.
Graduate Research Assistant
UNT Health Science Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted qualitative data analysis, transcribing and analyzing over 10 pages of data to evaluate university's current capacity.
- Utilized advanced innovative programs, such as ChatGPT, to design and implement strategies for analyzing qualitative data.
- Successfully applied cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and depth of research process to identify key themes and inform strategic decision-making.
- Translated research findings into visually compelling presentations for effective communication with stakeholders.
Program Manager
NEW DAY Arlington
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Played a key role as a Program Manager for NEW DAY Arlington, securing local and private grants for addressing food insecurity among children, resulting in improved learning and school retention.
- Developed compelling promotional materials and utilized Excel to track progress and prepare data reports, contributing to program evaluation and recommending enhancements for increased reach and impact.
SAGE Program Coordinator
Health Science Center Health Center for Older Adults
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and organizational skills as a SAGE Program Coordinator at UNT Health Science Center Health Center for Older Adults.
- Strengthened community outreach program by independently contacting senior mentors and conducting evaluations of program participants, providing valuable insights for program enhancement.
- Prepared various written communications, reports, and documents to support program operations.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Johnson County Public Health
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Successfully coordinated and managed the COVID-19 contact tracing program as a Contact Tracer at Johnson County Public Health, effectively conducting thorough one-on-one case investigations and providing empathetic support and guidance to individuals and contacts affected by COVID-19.
- Reduced COVID-19 transmission by effectively identifying and contacting exposed individuals.
- Enhanced community safety, providing clear guidance on isolation and quarantine procedures to exposed individuals.
Policy Promoter
Johnson County Public Health
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Played a pivotal role as a Policy Promoter at Johnson County Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, spending approximately 6 hours per week engaging with business managers to advocate for local ordinances prohibiting vaping.
- Developed interviewing and surveying skills, contributing valuable data for evidence-based policy decision-making.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by independently visiting and engaging with 10+ businesses per shift.
Eugenics Labs Research Assistant
College of Public Health, The University of Iowa
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted comprehensive mixed-method research on the social justice impact of the Iowa Eugenics Board as a Eugenics Labs Research Assistant at the College of Public Health, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
- Invested over 50 hours in data input and analysis, identifying themes and root issues.
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of 20 research assistants, fostering teamwork and cooperation.
Education
M.P.H - Maternal And Child Health
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TXB.A - Public Health, Social Justice
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASkills
- Swahili Speaker
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Project Coordination
- Operations Management
- Outreach initiatives
Research
- Nyangufi, R. (2022). HB428—Improving Ovarian Cancer Care. Presented at the 2022 Maternal and Child Health and Health Disparities Poster Symposium.
- Nyangufi, R. (2022). Obesity Among U.S. Adolescents: Describing the Problem. Presented at the 2022 Maternal and Child Health and Health Disparities Poster Symposium.
- Nyangufi, R. (2021). Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Systems Approach. Presented at the 2021 Maternal and Child Health and Health Disparities Poster Symposium.
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maternal Health Grant Program Coordinator
Primary Health Care Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
UNT Health Science Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Program Manager
NEW DAY Arlington
05.2022 - 05.2023
SAGE Program Coordinator
Health Science Center Health Center for Older Adults
11.2021 - 05.2022
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Johnson County Public Health
06.2020 - 05.2021
Policy Promoter
Johnson County Public Health
10.2019 - 10.2019
Eugenics Labs Research Assistant
College of Public Health, The University of Iowa
01.2019 - 05.2019
M.P.H - Maternal And Child Health
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
B.A - Public Health, Social Justice
The University of Iowa
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