Sahiti R. Karnati
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional with seven years of experience in the public health industry and one year in policy and consulting. Core competencies include research, management, innovation, and strategy to organize and support key business initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Executive Assistant
Angelina County & Cities Health District
Lufkin, TX
- Supported Administrator of a Texas Public Health Department in implementation of local, state, and federal policies
- Managing grant applications and submissions, including Public Health Workforce Capacity, WIC, Primary Care, Family Planning, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
- Acquired ICS-100 Public Health Emergency Preparedness certification and serving as a member of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Performing administrative support, including scheduling meetings, interviewing, and hiring potential candidates, and maintaining employee records.
Engagement Manager
Impact Consulting
London
06.2022 - Current
- Providing pro bono consulting services to social impact organizations across the United States and globally
- Recognized as an Impact Future Leader – among top 5% of outstanding talent – and as a member at the forefront of the Impact Community
- Successfully completed the Impact Academy’s Mini-MBA program, which covers topics across Strategy, Operations & Marketing Consulting, as well as Business for Social Impact
- Performed extensive background research and developed strategies to enable social impact-oriented clients to meet their key strategic objectives, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Oversaw projects involving financial modeling creating an overall picture of future investment strategies for a California-based NGO focused on Wildfire Prevention
- Collaborated with executives and leaders to communicate their business case to a diverse mix of stakeholders to acquire funding for risk reduction and prevention efforts
- Developed a fundraising strategy and operations management blueprint for a UK based healthcare charity helping individuals with Long COVID
- Developed process optimization, risk management, and deliverable prioritization skills.
Student Researcher
New York University
New York, NY
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Working with University leadership to conduct a study regarding undergraduate attitudes towards casual sex and partying
- Distributed a survey of 38 questions regarding casual sex and party habits using Qualtrics software to NYU undergraduates
- Received over 350 responses
- Performed statistical analysis, which found results in line with literature, suggesting that casual sex – termed ‘Hookup Culture’ – affected students’ perceived wellbeing
- Made recommendation of interventions within College Cohort Program to address mental health outcomes and engagement with university resources
- Presented findings at College of Arts and Sciences’ 45th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference and College of Global Public Health's Research Symposium
Benefits and Eligibility Intern
HealthyBytes
New York, NY
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Advocated for patients and providers as a core member of a health startup’s operations team
- Researched and created a detailed report of telehealth laws and regulations which informed and directed the company’s approach to expand services to include mental health providers prior to the Covid-19 pandemic
- Became familiarized with government and commercial health plan coverage for nutritional services and served as a liaison between providers and insurance companies to secure patient benefits
- Leveraged Salesforce to systematically organize company sales and contact information data, in order to streamline the company’s sustainable growth.
Research Intern
Data and Society Research Institute
New York, NY
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Conducted research and analysis on the growth of health technology companies in the NYC area, with emphasis on factors like Venture Capital and Health Policy
- Interviewed health technology companies in New York City, which included questions about product privacy and security, business goals, target population, and revenue
- Companies interviewed included ZocDoc, Healthify, and Flatiron Health, and the Medtronic Foundation
- Assisted with the writing and editing of the final white paper, which was funded by and submitted to the United Hospital Fund (UHF).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global Public Health/Biology, Chemistry and Art History
New York University – College of Arts And Sciences
New York, NY 09.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Policy and Stakeholder Analysisundefined
Additional Information
- Awards: Presidential Honors Scholars (NYU College of Arts and Sciences) and National Merit Commended Scholar (2014)
Timeline
Engagement Manager
Impact Consulting
06.2022 - Current
Student Researcher
New York University
09.2019 - 12.2019
Benefits and Eligibility Intern
HealthyBytes
06.2018 - 10.2018
Research Intern
Data and Society Research Institute
06.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Global Public Health/Biology, Chemistry and Art History
New York University – College of Arts And Sciences
09.2015 - 05.2019
Executive Assistant
Angelina County & Cities Health District
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