Vandy MPH Global Health Track

Class of 2023

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

While in Vanderbilt's MPH program, I was a VUMC Community Health Improvement Grant reviewer, writing team volunteer for the Healthy Nashville Leadership Council's Community Health Improvement Plan, and participated in the Tools for Social Innovation Program at the Wond'ry.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Having the right plans and protocols in place to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats is one of the keys to stopping pandemics before they happen, and effective M&E can help ensure we have the right plans. My capstone included taking additional courses related to M&E and completing two evaluation plan proposals.

Valpo BSPH, Class of 2021

Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions

My undergraduate experience is where I really started to mold myself as a leader. I was involved in the University Programming Council as Vice President and Community Outreach Chair, President of the Public Health Student Association, a Resident Assistant for three years, 2020 CAPS Fellow, Health and Safety Team Lead of a global service organization, and a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha.

Communications & Partnerships Intern

Pandemic Action Network

October 2022 - Present

Preparedness & Response Intern

Illinois Department of Public Health

May 2022 - August 2022

DIVE Course Program Evaluation Plan

This 20-page plan was created to evaluate how effective an undergraduate leadership class at Vanderbilt University was at shaping "good [leaders] in a world of wicked problems." The plan, including surveys and focus group guides, will direct future iterations of the class.

COVID-19 Response Insight Survey

As part of my MPH practicum, this online survey accompanied an agenda and action plan for a two-day workshop to collect insight on the COVID-19 response from 27 local health departments in Illinois. The data were used to write an Operational Readiness Review submitted to the CDC.

Welcoming Health Care to the 2020s

I was selected to give a TEDx Talk while in undergrad. My talk centered around how we can better use technologies like electronic health records, telehealth, and drones to reimagine what health care can look like in the United States and improve health outcomes for all.

COVID-19 Data Dashboard & Resources

With my peers desiring more useful data reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic, I compiled Valparaiso University's data into a public dashboard and tracked trends on cases, close contacts, and available quarantine space while working with the administration to improve campus data reporting.

Student Perceptions of COVID-19 Protocols

For my BSPH capstone, I developed a survey and analyzed data on perception of campus safety and comfort in relation to Valparaiso University's COVID-19 protocols. Around 250 students completed the survey and results were shared with university administration to guide future actions.

Heat Islands and Health Inequities

The impacts of warmer weather on health can be worsened in cities due to the heat island effect. While working on my MPH, I created a presentation for a health equity class that explained how heat islands impact parts of a city in different ways and contribute to health inequities.

Skills

I have gained hands-on experience and increased my skillset with these tools through internships, class and personal projects, and extracurriculars. I have also gained soft skills like effective communication, priority management, and team leadership, among others.

I'd love to chat

further with you