Public Health

Core Competencies

Health Research & Evaluation

Community Based Participatory Research

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

Program Evaluation

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Survey Design & Data Collection

Community Health & Engangement

Community Engagement & Retention

Community Needs Assessments

Community Advisory Boards

Culturally Responsive Health Communication

Health Literacy

Program Development

Evidence-based Interventions

Logic Model Development & Implementation

Program Evaluation

Operational Performance Monitoring

Report Preparation & Data Vizualization

Projects & Initiatives

Exploring Acculturative Stress Among Latinos in Aurora | Conectoras de Colorado

2026- Ongoing

Conducted 10 key informant interviews in Spanish to identify drivers of acculturative stress in the Latino population, gain insight into coping mechanisms, and explore what can be done to mitigate the negative health outcomes that come with having to adapt to a new environment, and navigating complex systems. Recorded and cleaned transcripts from participants then used Atlas ti to identify themes. Prepared the findings into a report and presentation for the community organization I partnered with.

Using SIFT to Adress Health Misinformation in Vulnerable Populations | Patient Navigator Training Collaborative

2025 - Ongoing

Facilitated focus groups with community health workers from various healthcare background & jobs to get insight on how best we can educate our communities about misinformation, disinformation and using techniques like SIFT to prevent the spread of it. Conducted thematic analysis on each focus group transcipt to get themes and develop tangible ways to have an impact. The data led to the creation of videos and materials that's culturally informed and developed.

Housing And Health: Community Health Assessment | Aurora Health Alliance

2024

Provided qualitative data for the Aurora Health Alliance's community health assessment exploring the relationship between stable housing and health outcomes. The work included interviewing leaders from the Aurora Mental Health and Recovery Center, Aurora Public Schools, and local hospital. I cleaned the transcripts for coding, developed a codebook and organized it to capture key themes from other interviews. Provided feedback on the quantitative aspect of the community health assessment to ensure the Aurora Health Alliance has a robust report.

Improving Health Literacy in Minority Communities through Health Professional Competency Training | The Gyedi Project

2022

Participated as a part of a community advisory board to inform a training curriculum for healthcare providers working with the Latino community. Assisted in developing the training curriculum by translating and making sure that materials were culturally relevant. Recruited community members to learn about key health issues with providers undergoing the training curriculum.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Targeted to the Latino and African Diaspora Populations in Aurora | The Gyedi Project

2020-2021

Formed part of the strategic group to organize several vaccination clinics targeted to the African Diaspora and Latino communities in Aurora. Engaged community leaders and members to spread awareness of the clinics and the efforts improved the turnout of community members at the clinics. During the clinics assisted in the operations and logistics of the event by being a liason, and point of contact for community members.

Immigrant Integration and Place | The University of Colorado Denver

2019

Participated in survey collection from immigrant communities in Aurora. Attended community halls and forums to inform members about the project purpose and gather data. Assisted in data entry, clea-up and analysis.