Victor Nwinee
West Chester,United States
Summary
Public Health professional specializing in environmental health and safety, with strong experience in leadership and advocacy for environmental justice and minority rights. Committed to advancing population health through inclusive, practical, and impact-driven approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Trainee
West Chester University Env. Health & Safety Dept
West Chester, PA
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Utilized a standardized safety checklist developed by the EHS Department to evaluate compliance with university-wide safety regulations across multiple sites, departments, and facilities.
- Assessed key safety domains, including Hazard Communication, Chemical Storage, and other critical environmental health and safety criteria.
- Conducted airflow assessments in laboratory safety cabinets using a velometer, recording average airflow from six-point measurements and comparing results to manufacturer specifications;
- Supported the Universal Waste Management Program by utilizing a standardized checklist to ensure proper packaging, labeling, and disposal of universal wastes (e.g., batteries, mercury-containing devices, pesticides, and lamps).
- Investigated disposal deficiencies, traced them to responsible parties, and facilitated corrective action to maintain compliance with university and regulatory standards.
Academic Mentor/ Advocate
COMPASS Program of West Chester University
01.2024 - 05.2025
At WCU COMMITMENT TO THE OBJECTIVE OF MENTORING PERSEVERANCE, ACHIEVEMENT, SUSTAINABILITY AND SUCCESS PROGRAM
- Mentored 12 undergraduate students, with an emphasis on supporting Black and Brown male athletes and students identified as academically at risk, fostering inclusive and culturally responsive communication.
- Facilitated academic progress by helping mentees raise GPAs from below 1.0 to a range of 2.5–3.5 through tailored guidance and consistent engagement, demonstrating impact-driven communication and support strategies.
- Advocated for students requiring Individualized Educational Program (IEP) documentation, ensuring equitable access to resources and accommodations by clearly communicating with institutional stakeholders.
- Supported an 87% student retention rate by combining academic mentorship with leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, highlighting a commitment to inclusive messaging and community-centered engagement.
Environmental Health Graduate Research Assistant
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
08.2023 - 05.2025
• Environmental sampling for data on noxious gases (Ammonia (NH3), Methane (CH4), and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) emitted from mushroom farms in Southeast Pennsylvania, which have demonstrated health risks to residents
• Conduct air quality studies to show patterns and trends of particulate matter (PM1, PM 2.5, PM4, & PM10) at West Chester University and its implications on population health
• Conduct a Neighborhood Noise pollution evaluation by socio-demographic characteristics in West Chester using Noise dosimeters
• Calibrate environmental sampling instruments; Dustrak PMx Meter, noise dosimeter, PH & Conductivity meters
• Ensured compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit under the Clean Water Act, by participating in MS4 outfall field screenings, reporting, evaluating, West Chester University's outfall sites, with the overall goal of identifying and addressing unauthorized, harmful, or illicit discharges.
Primary Care Physician
Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to advocate for low-income patients and secure funding for healthcare, demonstrating strategic communication and outreach to support public health equity initiatives.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and specialists, effectively coordinating care and navigating complex health systems
- Designed health educational leaflets and health promotion flyers using Canva to communicate clinical and public interventions effectively
- Participated in advocacy, community fundraising, and outreach efforts.
- Translated complex medical information into clear, culturally sensitive language to support patient understanding using PowerPoint presentaions
- Educated and counseled 20-30 patients daily across diverse age groups on preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment plans
Occupational Health Physician to Seafarers
Avo Eri Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided Medical evaluation of seafarers and confirmed their physical and mental fitness for duties on the ship based on NIMASA (Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) and ILO (International Labor Organization) guidelines
- Provided medical assistance, medical tele-consultations for seafarers, and treatment at sea when required
- Provided advocacy and recommendation on a case-by-case basis for seafarers' safety on the vessel to shipping companies around the world
Medical House Officer (Intern)
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
- First-line Doctor responsible for patient management under the mentorship of a supervising unit consultant
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH Environmental Health) - Public Health Sciences
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA08-2025
M.D. - Medicine
University of Lagos
Nigeria06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria01-2009
Skills
- Particulate Matter Meter Calibration & Sampling
- Noise Dosimeter & Sound Calibration & Sampling
- Safety Data Sheets Utilization for Hazardous Substances
- Risk assessment of hazardous substances
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Food Safety Evaluation
- Research design & Data analysis
- Public Health Advocacy
- MS Excel Proficiency & Data Analysis
- Canva design for Public Health Communications
- Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
- Paradigm Virtual-Online Suite
- Multi-functional leadership teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Public Health Association- Student Member
- Alzheimer’s Association: ISTARRT Membership number; 100020706658
- West Chester University Graduate Student Association
- British Association of Dermatology: Membership number CRM:0025740
- • Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health -Beta Xi Chapter, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Certification
The Knights of Safety™ Academy;The COSHH Risk Assessor Certification™ 6/12/2025;https://academy.theknightsofsafety.com/certificates/vcubtar0wg
The Knights of Safety™ The Safety Data Sheet Awareness Certification™ 5/5/2025;https://academy.theknightsofsafety.com/certificates/cjwgzciwek
The Knights of Safety™ Academy Certified Psychology First Aid Provider https://academy.theknightsofsafety.com/certificates/3by6h0ahgp; 11/28/2023
U.S. EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series Lead Reduction Updates and Lead Service Line- 12/3/2024
U.S. EPA Air, Climate, &Energy Research Webinar Series Airborne Survey -Methane from U.S. Landfills-11/19/2024
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI PROGRAM)-Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research-01/19/2024
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI PROGRAM)-Public Health Research-01/06/2024
U.S. EPA’s Tools & Resources Webinar Series ,Fifth National Climate Assessment: Resources and Interactive Atlas 01/15/2025
Research
•Nwinee, V. B., Umeani, N., Oyerinde, M., & Ucheoma, A. (2024). Vitiligo and mental health in Africa: A systematic review from 1990 to 2023 [Systematic review protocol]. PROSPERO. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPEROFILES/533888_PROTOCOL_20240507.pdf
•Oral Presentation at American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Chapter Conference, April 10, 2025, Nwinee, V., Engelbrecht, D., Hampton, J., & Cena, L. (2025). Why do mushroom farms in Pennsylvania smell so bad? https://philaaiha.com/meetings
•Cena, L., Engelbrecht, D., Hampton, J., & Nwinee, V. (2025). "Why do mushroom farms in PA smell so bad?". Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/srca_pub/1
•Engelbrecht, D., Nwinee, V., Hampton, J., & Cena, L. (2024). Air quality measurements near mushroom farm operations in Southeast PA. West Chester University Research & Creative Activity Day Spring 2024 AbstractBooklet(p.8).Available at https://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/research/documents/RCAD%20Abstract%20Booklet%20Spring%202024.Final.pdf
•Akinmokun, O. I., Akinsulire, A. T., Ibeabuchi, N. M., Akinbode, O. O., Oyebiyi, I. A., Sulaiman, A. M., Akinpelu, A. O., & Nwinee, V. B. (2020). Femoral Anteversion Angles in Dry Bones of Adult Nigerians: A Comparison of Two Methods. West African journal of medicine, 37(4), 391–395.
•GlobalSurg Collaborative (2018). Surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery in high-income, middle income, and low-income countries: a prospective, international, multicenter cohort study. The Lancet. Infectious diseases, 18(5), 516–525. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(18)30101-4
•University of Lagos Nigeria, Abstracts and poster presentations of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences Conference and Gathering, 2017 Oral Presentations Citation: Nwinee, B.V.; Abiola, A. O.; Oridota, E. S. Abstracts and poster presentations of the faculty of clinical sciences conference and gathering, 2017. Journal ofClinicalSciences15(2):p6995,AprJun2018.Availableat;https://journals.lww.com/jocs/fulltext/2018/15020/ abstracts_and_poster_presentations_of_the_faculty.39.aspx
Awards
•2025 Graduate Council & Graduate Student Association Award for Excellence in Leadership, Service, and/or Advocacy.Available at https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/SCH_DGR/gsa/gsaAwards.aspx
• 2nd Place for West Chester University, 2024 Spring Research & Creative Activity Day on April 17, 2024, for an Oral Presentation of a study titled “Air Quality Around Mushroom Farm Operations in Southeast Pennsylvania”. Engelbrecht, D., Nwinee, V., Hampton, J., & Cena, L. (2024). Air quality measurements near mushroom farm operations in Southeast PA. West Chester University Research & Creative Activity Day Spring 2024AbstractBooklet(p.8).
https://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/research/documents/RCAD%20Abstract%20Booklet%20Spring%202024.Final.pdf
•2024-2025 Graduate Dean’s Scholarship for Global Diversity & Academic Achievement, West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Leadership
August,2024- May 2025: President of the West Chester University of Pennsylvania, M.P.H Student Advisory Board President
•I coordinate and lead student governance through board meetings held throughout the academic year.
•I collaborate with student representatives (from the three West Chester University MPH specialties), and faculty and staff at WCU in organizing events and activities, including public health service and research activities, that foster a sense of community, and professionalism while recognizing and meeting the needs of graduate students in the MPH program.
•August 2023-May 2024: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, M.P.H Student Advisory Board (Environmental Health Track Representative)
• Planned and organized events where Faculty and Graduate Students of the Department of Public Health Sciences, interact in a forum that fosters a sense of community and professionalism and recognizes and meets the needs of graduate students in the MPH program.
• Collaborated with Faculty to provide support and linkage for Environmental Health track MPH Students for professional development
•Provided updates from the faculty track coordinator, job postings, or other interesting information.
Additional Roles
August 23, 2024 to April 30, 2025; West Chester University Environmental Health Science Club
•I participate in helping make the West Chester, PA watershed cleaner by helping to install a rain garden.
• Organize the garden with other volunteers to maintain a functional integrity that controls runoff water and erosions.
•This rain garden helps clean up water in the local stream, recharging groundwater, and serves as a teaching tool for West Chester University students
May 2021- July 2021; Center for Human and Zoonotic Virology, University of Lagos, Nigeria ;
•Performed Nucleic acid Extraction, and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis as preliminary steps for COVID-19 Laboratory diagnosis
•Performed Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing in Lagos, during the 3rd and 4th wave of COVID-19 in Lagos Nigeria for definitive laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19
Timeline
Service Trainee
West Chester University Env. Health & Safety Dept
11.2024 - 12.2025
Academic Mentor/ Advocate
COMPASS Program of West Chester University
01.2024 - 05.2025
Environmental Health Graduate Research Assistant
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 05.2025
Occupational Health Physician to Seafarers
Avo Eri Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2022
Primary Care Physician
Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
02.2019 - 07.2023
Medical House Officer (Intern)
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Public Health (MPH Environmental Health) - Public Health Sciences
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
M.D. - Medicine
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Port Harcourt
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