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Siham Amedy

Moorhead,MN

Summary

Multifaceted and dedicated professional and a strong background in relationship building and community engagement. Experience in higher education, research, public health and government policies. Strong technical skills in health care. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and engage with multiple individuals. Individual who is passionate about transformative experience education and empowerment. Exceptional project management and advocacy skills. Active community builder. Committed to serving others, driven to ensure a positive environment and quality service to a diverse community. Ability to bring structure, hard work, and cohesiveness to any organization. Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by exhibiting superb oral and written communication that strengthens relationships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Lead

Creating Community Consulting
11.2022 - Current

Facilitation and strategic planning for government, nonprofits and public health sectors to build capacity

  • Grantmaking expertise
  • Strategic development of Inclusive initiatives for local government
  • Research and Analysis
  • Facilitator of Equity Boards and groups
  • Capacity building and supervision of work groups.

Inclusive Recruitment and Engagement Specialist

North Dakota State University
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Counseled prospective students and families, particularly those from underserved communities
  • Advised campus departments on engagement with inclusive practices
  • Initiated inclusive programs for BIPOC and LGBTQIA students
  • Strategized and organized college fairs and high school visits targeting underserved students
  • Member of the President’s Council on Diversity and Respect
  • Managed the Cultural Diversity Tuition Waiver program
  • Liaison for Tribal colleges and tribal high schools
  • Maintained relationships with diverse community stakeholders.

Project Coordinator

AmeriCorps - Clay County Public Health
08.2023 - 10.2024
  • Provided strategic planning for county Public Health
  • Grant management and grant writing
  • Developed public health programs targeting underserved communities
  • Analyzed reports and data for grant proposals and projects
  • Engaged with community health and stakeholders.

COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Contributed to public health policy development by providing insights from frontline experiences and case findings.
  • Played an instrumental role in reducing local infection rates through vigilant monitoring of case trends, early identification of potential outbreaks, and targeted interventions as appropriate.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, sharing insights from case investigations to inform broader public health initiatives aimed at combatting COVID-19 transmission.
  • Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
  • Supported local health authorities in establishing quarantine measures for high-risk contacts based on investigation outcomes.
  • Enhanced data accuracy in tracking systems through meticulous documentation of case investigation findings.
  • Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.

CASE MANAGER Supervisor

CASS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Managed rolling caseload of 400 eligibility assessments for economic assistance
  • Provided resources to families and individuals below the poverty line
  • Managed state and federal programs for families and individuals
  • Provided intake information for families to determine services
  • Coordinated Refugee Program and Immigration programs
  • Trained staff on DEI practices.

CLINICAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Sanford Health
06.2013 - 11.2017
  • Managed policies and regulations for over 200 research studies in oncology and non-oncology fields
  • Monitored clinical trial data to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
  • Processed laboratory samples for 200 research studies
  • Conducted vital statistics measurements and performed phlebotomy for patient assessments
  • Documented, researched, and resolved customer service issues to ensure smooth operations.

Education

Bachelors - Human and Health Sciences

Concordia College

Master of Public Health -

North Dakota State University

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Data management
  • Conflict management
  • Policy Evaluation
  • Equity focused facilitation
  • Grant review
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Leadership skills
  • Project Planning
  • Project Coordination
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Process Improvement
  • Client communications
  • Organization skills
  • Quality Control
  • Client Relations
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project regulations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Creative Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication

Pronouns

She/Her

Accomplishmentsandawards

  • Chair, Local Human Rights Commission
  • Recipient, YWCA Women of the Year Award 2024
  • Vice Chair, New American Consortium
  • Committee Member, Inclusive Moorhead
  • Recipient, 2023 NDSU Staff Recognition Award
  • Delegate, Rural Initiative 2023 with Welcoming America and Welcoming Australia

Languages

Arabic
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Coordinator

AmeriCorps - Clay County Public Health
08.2023 - 10.2024

Project Lead

Creating Community Consulting
11.2022 - Current

Inclusive Recruitment and Engagement Specialist

North Dakota State University
04.2022 - 11.2024

COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
11.2020 - 12.2022

CASE MANAGER Supervisor

CASS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
01.2018 - 04.2022

CLINICAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Sanford Health
06.2013 - 11.2017

Bachelors - Human and Health Sciences

Concordia College

Master of Public Health -

North Dakota State University
Siham Amedy