Blue Cross Blue Shield
As a final requirement of my graduate degree, I am thrilled to complete my practicum experience at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. I will be working with the Diabetes Free SC project where I will be conducting policy landscapes, providing policy recommendations, and developing communication strategies for innovative policies. This experience will begin in January 2022 and will conclude before graduation in May 2022.
Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare
I currently work as a Graduate Assistant at the Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare in Columbia, South Carolina. I have had the opportunity to be a part of many large projects during my time at the center. My first major project included developing and implementing new brand style guidelines and logos. My rebranding is now used center-wide. I am also responsible for creating materials, reports and communications for legislative and community stakeholders. Lastly, I coordinate speakers, write scripts, and disseminate content for the Growing Rural Podcast.
University of South Carolina
During my first year of my graduate studies, I worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Arnold Childhood Obesity Initiative. I gained a wide skillset through this position where I was able to take part in several major research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health. My tasks included article screening, data extraction, leading qualitative interviews, and designing surveys and graphics.
Medical Institute for Sexual Health
During my last semester at The University of Georgia, I completed my practicum experience at the Medical Institute for Sexual Health in Dallas, Texas. I later took a part time position as a Health Policy and Promotion Research Consultant. In my role, I have created online continuing education (CE) courses, designed and developed sexual health promotion merchandise, and created and implemented social media outreach strategies. My work is currently sold nationally.
University of Georgia College of Public Health
I worked as a student research assistant in the Physical Activity and Community Environment (PACE) Lab from May 2018-December 2019. During my experience as a research assistant, I worked on several projects including a grant evaluation and a systematic literature review. I was able to gain strong data analysis and critical thinking skills through this experience.
Study Abroad: Croatia 2019
During the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Croatia, where I took courses in health promotion and environmental health. I experienced the entire country from the city of Zagreb to the beautiful coastal cities. By visiting many hospitals, clinics, and other health institutions, I had a hands-on experience learning about the health promotion strategies used throughout the country. I saw first hand the issues surrounding access to care in rural areas. Each day was filled with culture and rich learning experiences, and I enjoyed the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture. I particularly enjoyed comparing the American and Croatian healthcare systems. I value my time spent learning in such a beautiful country and believe my experience diversified my background in public health.
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Certifications
First Aid and CPR Certified (Adult, Child, and Infant)
Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Quality and Safety
