Joana Medina Vega
Mother's Milk Bank
Birmingham,USA
2
Languages
3
years of professional experience
Energetic professional with analytical mindset and strong communication skills. Adept at understanding public health principles and proficient in data collection and analysis. Committed to making meaningful impact on community health through intervention strategies and education.
Work History
Donor Coordinator
1 Year 10 Months- Managed donor records using electronic tracking systems to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated donor outreach efforts to increase engagement and participation in donation programs.
- Monitored inventory levels of donated milk and assisted in distribution logistics to meet demand efficiently.
- Developed educational materials for potential donors about the benefits of milk donation and breastfeeding.
Sexual Health and Peer Educator
2 Months- Developed educational materials tailored to diverse audiences, improving engagement and knowledge retention.
- Facilitated educational workshops on sexual health and HIV prevention for diverse audiences.
- Assisted in organizing health fairs, providing information on available services and resources.
- Maintained updated knowledge of public health trends to inform educational content and approaches.
Psychiatric Tech II
1 Year- Monitored patient behavior and emotional well-being to ensure safety and stability.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to the treatment team effectively.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
Education
Master of Public Health
Bachelor's Degree of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Public health education
Health promotion strategies
Disease prevention programs
Data collection and management
Patient confidentiality
Donor recruitment
Infection control measures
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Cross-cultural communication
Patient counseling
Languages
English
Spanish
Research
- Gender Bias and Intelligence, 2021-08-01, 2022-12-01, Recruited 67 participants through social media, courses, and email to complete experimental study consisting of a gender science IAT, memory check, and referral measure, Curated structured demographic surveys, consent forms, and debrief forms for all participants to ensure complete understanding of the experimental study, Compiled and managed 737 data points using SPSS and created tables, figures, and a presentation to demonstrate results
- Birmingham Safe Sleep Initiative, 2025-12-01, Built a program providing resource distribution and educational videos to improve infant mortality rates related to SIDS in Alabama, Completed REAIM evaluation plan with stakeholder assessment & engagement plan, logic model, program goals & objectives, analysis, interpretation, program timeline, and budget on increasing safe sleep awareness
Timeline
Sexual Health and Peer Educator
1917 Clinic
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Donor Coordinator
Mother's Milk Bank
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Tech II
Huntsville Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2024Read More
Berea College
Bachelor's Degree of Arts from Psychology
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University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Public Health
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