Yekaterina Unnikumaran

Results-oriented Analyst skillful in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success.

• Documented and resolved PHI issues within Common Data Elements (CDEs) developed for newborn screening (NBS) research clinical pilot studies which led to the development of an established library/repository of CDEs for data sharing in the Longitudinal Pediatric Data Resource (LPDR) tool.
• Achieved record attendance numbers on project virtual conferences by introducing MailChimp data analytics software for dissemination tasks.
• Led the development of the NBS Advocacy & Clinical Expert Campaign to determine the needs in the NBS research space for rare genetic disorders that can be screened for at birth .

• Data Science - R Basics Certificate, Data Science
• Proteins: Alignment, Analysis and Structure
• Statistical Analysis
• DNA Sequences: Alignments and Analysis

• Accelerating the Pace of Newborn Screening Research to Advance Disease Understanding and Improve Health Outcomes: Key Efforts of the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN), Dela J Public Health. 2021 Dec; 7(5): 36–37. Published online 2021 Dec 15. doi: 10.32481/djph.2021.12.010
• Secondary data analysis: Opportunities to advance genetic disease understanding and newborn screening research. March 2022 Genetics in medicine: official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics 24(3):S334 DOI:10.1016/j.gim.2022.01.553
• Chemistry Lesson Resource: Modeling Valence Electrons, Electron Configurations, and Orbitals. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Modeling-Valence-Electrons-Electron-Configurations-and-Orbitals-4229887?st=92dda25e6545c3ef1653fb07b516f163

• Staff Counselor/Group Instructor, New Hope Night Hawks Youth Pathfinder Club, Fulton, Maryland, 08/2012, Present, Developed educational materials on mental health topics for use in workshops and seminars., Attended professional development trainings on relevant topics such as trauma-informed care or ethics in counseling., Facilitated experiential activities designed to promote self-expression and creative problem-solving., Assisted clients in developing skills for managing stress, improving communication and resolving conflicts.
• Summer Soccer Refugee Camp Meals Coordinator, L.A.C.E.S, Takoma Park, Maryland, 06/2019, 06/2022, Developed strategies for managing challenging behaviors exhibited by some campers., Planned and coordinated summer camp activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations., Provided guidance to counselors on how to handle behavioral issues among campers.
• Director - Adventurers Children Club, Little Hawks Adventurer Club, Fulton, MD, 08/2013, 06/2015, Planned regular communication with parents for informing insight into ministry activities., Served as a primary point of contact between parents and guardians regarding any questions or concerns they may have had about their child's participation in our programs., Created strategic initiatives that increased awareness of the Children's Ministry programs among families in the community., Facilitated meaningful relationships with volunteers, parents and children through effective communication and leadership skills., Maintained healthy team dynamics by leading frequent meetings to discuss progress and goals., Maintained accurate records of attendance, donations and financial contributions made towards the Children's Ministry programs., Organized outreach efforts such as mission trips or service projects designed to teach children about faith- based values.

• School Supply Drive Assistant, New Hope SDA Church, Fulton, MD, 08/2021, Present, Organized training sessions for team members on best practices in supply chain management., Analyzed production requirements and inventory levels to determine optimal order quantities, lead times and replenishment cycles., Coordinated with internal teams to resolve issues related to orders or deliveries in a timely manner.
• Festival Of Hope - Food Pantry Organizer, New Hope SDA Church, Fulton, MD, 11/2017, Present, Monitored expiration dates on food items and removed expired products from shelves promptly., Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations during food preparation, handling, and storage activities., Collaborated effectively with other volunteers to ensure smooth operations of the pantry., Assisted in stocking shelves with food items and organizing the pantry for optimal efficiency.

• American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
• International Journal of Neonatal Screening (IJNS)
• University of Maryland Alumni