Results-driven Data Analyst with a passion for health policy and community capacity building. Proven track record of providing exceptional project management support. Health IT trained with wealth of healthcare experience and expertise in problem-solving and policy analysis. Talented in maintaining complex and comprehensive databases. Dedicated to proactive monitoring and thorough reporting using top-notch technical abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Case Manager
International Rescue Committee, IRC
01.2022 - 07.2023
Developed and implemented policy and advocacy activities related to practice issues affecting general care, with specific focus on Medicare physician coverage and reimbursement, Medicaid policy, and health system reform.
Collaborated with physician volunteers and consultants to coordinate policy strategies and programmatic activities that align with IRC's mission and objectives.
Admits new clients by reviewing records and applications; conducting orientations.
Determines clients’ requirements by completing intake interviews; determining need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services and arranging resources, including transportation and escort.
Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.
Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences.
Evaluated quality of current services and recommended improvements.
Redesigned workflow processes for patient access and back-office, resulting in reduction of staffing costs 22% system-wide
Director of Student Affairs and Wellbeing
SGA UMBC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
Modified, updated and processed existing policies.
Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
Chaired hiring committees for 2 new core faculty members in Peer Health Educator Departments
Research Policy Analyst
UMBC
08.2021 - 02.2022
Ordered and organized study materials in collaboration with mailing vendors and providers
Managed 2 projects.
Communicated directly with study participants to clarify participation requirements and troubleshoot difficulties complying with study parameters.
Participated in project status update meetings, keeping stakeholders apprised of ongoing data collection efforts and preliminary results.
Completed spreadsheets on specific data tracking vectors for upload to central project database.
Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, customers and other marketing staff to make accurate decisions about future plans.
Clearly communicates polices to external parties (e.g., controlled correspondences), develops training, and identifies program areas affected by policy matter
Identifies types of expertise needed to develop policy, and in coordination with affected program area, solicits and identifies participation of working group members with appropriate expertise
Conducts cross-office policy working groups to facilitate timely and efficient policy decision-making and development of policy documents regarding most complex issues
Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
Community Health Educator
University of Maryland
08.2020 - 01.2022
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
Participated in health education research initiatives, developing and evaluating health education programs.
Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
AP Biology + Algebra 2 Teaching Assistant
Catonsville High School
09.2019 - 05.2021
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Community Outreach and Education Intern
UMBC Health Integrated Office
08.2019 - 05.2020
Analyzed prior cancer research study and recommended next steps to supervisor
Promoted regional trash program via social media and educated public on benefits or recycling
Created social media posts to educate general student body on global health issues and inequities
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training.
Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
Education
Master of Science - Health Information Technology
UMBC
Baltimore, MD
12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health And Biotechnology
University of Maryland, UMBC
Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
05.2021
Skills
Familiarity with MS Office, SharePoint, Teams,Webex and Google Meet, and Slack
Tableau, R, SQL, SPSS, and Python
Health Education & Promotion
Communication Strategy Evaluation
Strong Oral & Written Communication
Health Literacy & Cultural Competency
Analytic & Evaluation Planning
Research & Data Analysis
Client Relations
Proactive & Self-Driven
Agency/Consulting Experience (Nonprofit)
Consulting skills and experience in a consulting role
Knowledge in a clinically related field with experience in a clinical setting
Project management expertise
Policy Drafting and analysis
Data Mapping
Data Quality Assurance Processes
Database Management
Policy Administration
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Fula
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intensive Case Manager
International Rescue Committee, IRC
01.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Student Affairs and Wellbeing
SGA UMBC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Research Policy Analyst
UMBC
08.2021 - 02.2022
Community Health Educator
University of Maryland
08.2020 - 01.2022
AP Biology + Algebra 2 Teaching Assistant
Catonsville High School
09.2019 - 05.2021
Community Outreach and Education Intern
UMBC Health Integrated Office
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Health Information Technology
UMBC
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health And Biotechnology
Deputy Director, Framework and Global Awards at International Rescue Committee (IRC)Deputy Director, Framework and Global Awards at International Rescue Committee (IRC)