Savannah N. Butcher
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented public health professional with experience in literature research, developing reports, and quantitative and qualitative data analyses. Shows commitment to identification of socially vulnerable communities to identify access barriers and root causes of poor health, and to promote healthy equity and sustainability. Experience in using an environmental justice lens to identify evidence-based interventions to bridge the gap between built environment and community health needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Epidemiologist
Virginia Department of Health
Chesterfield, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Analyzed statistical data to identify patterns, correlations, and trends related to public health concerns.
- Monitored the prevalence of non-communicable disease in socially vulnerable communities.
- Assessed risk factors associated with chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
- Reviewed literature related to epidemiology and emerging health threats.
- Identified high-risk areas as vaccination points of interest.
- Developed and analyzed community health assessments for three localities including qualitative and quantitative data.
- Created reports on epidemiological and data analysis findings for government agencies and healthcare organizations.
Population Health Analyst
Virginia Department of Health
Chesterfield, VA
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Utilize knowledge of data modeling and statistical analysis to note trends and draw conclusions.
- Developed interactive COVID-19 metrics dashboard for district using Tableau.
- Analyze social determinants of health and other publicly available data sets of populations to recommend mobile vaccine unit and test site placement.
- Report weekly analysis of COVID-19 and other communicable disease metrics including infection rates, outbreak data, and vaccination when applicable.
- Create heat maps and site recommendation maps using Excel and/or ArcGIS.
- Maintain complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
COVID-19 Case Investigations Supervisor
Virginia Department of Health
Chesterfield , VA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Direct Supervisor for both the case investigation and pre-investigation teams.
- Scheduled staff as needed per daily workload.
- Streamlined workflows for both teams by creating comprehensive workflows and spreadsheets used to keep track of cases.
- Troubleshooted questions regarding appropriate jurisdiction, discrepant lab results, general IT questions, investigation issues, etc.
- Ran reports in VEDSS for QA purposes as well as retroactively updated investigation minimum data elements.
- Assisted the Deputy Epidemiologist, Congregate Settings Epidemiologist, and business team in closing outbreaks in VOSS.
- Created agendas and hosted meetings for workflow and COVID-19 protocol updates.
Education
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health & Occupational Safety
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN07-2024
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2020
References
- Jack Watts (804) 748-1691 Environmental Health Manager
- Krista Plogger (804) 748-1691 COVID-19 Program Director
- Stephanie Duong (757) 232-4375 Deputy Epidemiologist for Chesterfield Health District
- Karen Palmieri (540) 580-4637 Director of Neurosurgery at Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Timeline
Community Health Epidemiologist
Virginia Department of Health
09.2022 - Current
Population Health Analyst
Virginia Department of Health
07.2021 - 09.2022
COVID-19 Case Investigations Supervisor
Virginia Department of Health
12.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health & Occupational Safety
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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