Skills
Organizational:
workshop development, strategic planning, evaluation development, SOP creation, logistics planning, grant writing, communication tool development
Research:
SPSS, Qualtrics, qualitative analysis, survey development, conducting focus groups/interviews, logic models, presentation development, scientific writing, infographic development, partnership management, resource creation
Direct Practice:
Active listening, motivational interviewing, assertive communication, values clarification, and application of theoretical perspectives/approaches in practice
Experience
Ripple Effect Communications- Healthcare Analyst July 2018- Present
· Contribute to health policy reports and briefs through analyses of public comments on proposed policy changes for CMS and other federal contracts. Most recently completed analyses for 2019 Quality Payment Program Year 3 Proposed rule, focusing on changes to MIPS and APMs under the Affordable Care Act.
· Collaborate on qualitative analyses with analyst team under the guidance of a research lead
· Summarize complex healthcare policy information succinctly.
Behavioral Health Response- CQI and Compliance Intern July – Dec 2017
· Led re-accreditation process for American Association of Suicidology (AAS) certification.
· Conducted evaluation for new remote worker process to guide future internal policies and SOPs for remote workers. Conducted interviews and focus groups and developed surveys as data collection methods.
· Evaluated staff-led employee trainings and community trainings through observation and feedback on training style and content.
· Conducted educational workshops for local organizations on crisis intervention and support for individuals with mental health needs.
· Led Trauma- Informed Care committee through coordination of communications and meetings, and providing accountability for committee priorities and initiatives.
Center for Mental Health Services Research- Research Assistant April 2016- Dec 2017
· Conducted data collection and literature review to support research projects and grants related to dissemination and implementation for various disciplines at WUSTL.
· Collaborated with researchers to provide support with grant applications and manuscript preparation.
· Led coordination and management of research fellowship application cycle for over 100 applications for board review and selection.
· Supported overall functioning and administration of research center.
Education
Washington University in St. Louis: Master’s in Social Work, Master’s in Public Health, Certificate in non-profit management
Belmont University: Bachelors of Psychology with minors in Biology and Physical Science