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* Project manager for a mixed methods, process and outcome evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Program: developed a work plan * administered surveys * moderated interviews and focus groups * assured timelines were met * analyzed survey data * developed a report outline * co-wrote a report * presented findings to stakeholders. * Plan and implement evaluation of process improvement (PI) projects and labor management initiatives in hospitals, ambulatory care centers and nursing homes. * Evaluate training programs for hospital and nursing home workers. * Conduct literature reviews on healthcare workforce issues and other topics. * Write research bulletins, case studies and articles for an eNewsletter. * Develop data and evaluation training curricula for non-research colleagues. * Develop conference posters and assist with writing manuscripts for journal submission.

* Researched and co-wrote IRB and grant applications for a maternal depression screening study. * Wrote screening questionnaires and discussion guides for maternal depression focus groups. * Conducted an extensive literature review on the impact of major depression, racial disparities in depression diagnosis and treatment, and best practices in screening and treatment. * Crafted a PowerPoint presentation on racial disparities in depression care. * Researched and co-wrote a presentation on depression epidemiology, screening & diagnosis, presenting it at Grand Rounds for primary care physicians at Woodhull Hospital. * Researched and co-wrote a draft position statement on suicide prevention. * Conducted research on tobacco cessation approaches for persons with mental illness. * Interviewed thought leaders in the areas of depression care and tobacco cessation to gather information, data and ideas for public health program development.

* Provided consulting services to the Bureau of Mental Health, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. * Developed objectives and a plan, agenda and GANNT chart for a behavioral health and primary care provider networking and depression screening education event. * Researched and wrote a brief on the importance of depression screening in primary care. * Researched and wrote a depression screening implementation guide for primary care providers. * Developed recommendations for revising DOHMH's publication "City Health Information: Detecting and Treating Depression in Adults"

* Evaluated quantitative (survey) and qualitative data to generate insights and strategy to guide the development of communications materials for physicians. Developed interview guides * interviewed physicians * analyzed interview data.

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

Activities and Societies: Hermann Biggs Health Policy Scholar