Sarah Megiel
Westbury,NY
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, and detail-oriented public health professional skilled in mixed methods research, policy analysis, and process improvement. Excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking skills. Familiar with health insurance, quality measurement, and state government. Highly adaptable team-player with proven success in different industries and teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Yale University, Prevention Science
01.2022 - Current
- Lead design and composition of IRB approved interview guides, consent forms, and recruitment materials
- Analyze cervical cancer academic literature and synthesize findings into comprehensive literature review
- Serve as project manager for qualitative research team and facilitate decision-making with lab leadership
- Conduct qualitative interviews with FQHC providers, staff, and patients; lead subsequent data analysis and write abstracts presenting actionable steps FQHC can take to improve cervical cancer early detection care
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
Teaching Fellow, Health of Women and Children
Yale School Of Public Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Served as first point of contact; graded and provided substantial feedback on assignments for 33 students
- Researched, prepared, and taught the first ever lecture on family planning since the course began in 1992
- Created and maintained course websites and materials to provide students with easy access to course materials and resources.
Policy Fellow, Office of the Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Public Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted regulatory and legislative research; presented findings to, , Legislative Liaison, and Regulatory Affairs team to guide future mobile methadone unit implementation and oversight by DPH
- Analyzed other states and wrote memo advising DPH on how to frame COVID-19 in their 2024 Strategic Plan
- Created infographic on period products to be posted in 935 public school bathrooms throughout the state
- Tracked legislation and testimony, attended public hearings; briefed Policy Director on items relevant to DPH
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation New Haven
New Business Development Research Assistant
Center For Outcomes Research And Evaluation
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzed 90+ firms as potential partners, sub-contractors, or competition; reported findings to New Business Development team as part of preparation for task order re-compete under the $550M MIDS IDIQ contract
- Designed Qualtrics survey to assess employee skills and experience for use in future CMS capacity assessments
Teaching Fellow, Biostatistics
Yale School Of Public Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught students biostatistical concepts such as data types, sampling, descriptive statistics, distributions, and hypothesis testing; translated these concepts into lessons on data analysis in the R programming environment
- Facilitated teaching 255 students, leading weekly discussion sections and exam review sessions, hosting office hours, grading lab assignments, and distilling complex lessons into streamlined summary materials
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
- Offered support for online and distance learning to provide instruction for students unable to attend classes in person.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate teaching method success and make necessary adjustments.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
Quality Measurement Research Assistant
Center For Outcomes Research And Evaluation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Tracked CMS policies and communicated updates to 30 person Quality Measurement team on biweekly basis
- Wrote responses on behalf of CMS to public comments on proposed quality measure Federal Rule changes
- Synthesized major findings from systematic literature search as input to CMS quality measure development
Community Engagement Associate
SalivaDirect, Inc
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Created standard operating procedures to guide operations at 2 CT DPH sponsored COVID-19 test sites
- Created monthly newsletter with updates and information to be shared with 190+ clinical laboratory partners
- Ran weekly COVID-19 test site at local refugee resettlement agency and liaised with agency and lab partners
- Prepared weekly oral reports for the leadership team to update them about COVID-19 testing operations
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support of community based COVID-19 testing
- Publicized community services to maintain positive public relations with community members.
Sessional Policy Fellow
Connecticut Commission On Women, Children, Seniors
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted secondary research; wrote reports on the impact of COVID-19 on opioid use, mental health, and CT residents that were used to guide 21 person task force studying racial inequities in maternal mortality
- Wrote testimony in support of bills concerning HIV testing, TANF benefits, and access to reproductive care and menstrual products that were presented in public hearings on behalf of the commission
- Facilitated educational forums and other outreach events to raise awareness of risks of increased opioid use in communities
Category Specialist
Walmart eCommerce
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed the $12M Infant Car Seats business, delivering 15% revenue and 10% profit growth year over year
- Managed 20+ vendor relationships, facilitating communication between vendors and internal business units
- Analyzed category performance data; reported findings and action plan to 8 person leadership team each month
- Designed and implemented inventory planning process that standardized activities within 60 person department
- Took meeting minutes, communicated action items and follow up plan with internal and external stakeholders
- Conducted market and supplier research to enhance sourcing and negotiation strategies.
- Provided strategic guidance by delivering data-driven, actionable category-level insights.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global & Public Health, Health Policy
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYMaster of Public Health - Health Policy
Yale University, Yale School of Public Health
New Haven, CT05.2023
Skills
- Communication: Strong writer, oral communicator, collaborator, and presenter; highly detail and action oriented
- Teaching: In person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments; Canvas course site management
- Research: R, REDcap, Qualtrics, Epic, EndNote; qualitative and quantitative instrument development; qualitative interviewing and data analysis; manuscript writing; literature searches and systematic reviews
- Research and Analysis
- Teaching Students
- Public Presentations
- Time Management
- Literature Searches
- Questionnaire Development
- Documentation Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Project Planning
- Leading Discussion Groups
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Survey Creation
- Publication Preparation
- Project Management
Timeline
Teaching Fellow, Health of Women and Children
Yale School Of Public Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
Policy Fellow, Office of the Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Public Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
New Business Development Research Assistant
Center For Outcomes Research And Evaluation
08.2022 - 12.2022
Teaching Fellow, Biostatistics
Yale School Of Public Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
Quality Measurement Research Assistant
Center For Outcomes Research And Evaluation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Yale University, Prevention Science
01.2022 - Current
Sessional Policy Fellow
Connecticut Commission On Women, Children, Seniors
01.2022 - 05.2022
Community Engagement Associate
SalivaDirect, Inc
12.2021 - 06.2022
Category Specialist
Walmart eCommerce
08.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Global & Public Health, Health Policy
Cornell University
Master of Public Health - Health Policy
Yale University, Yale School of Public Health
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