Perry Nielsen Jr

Health Policy MS Candidate | Aspiring Legislator and Entrepreneur | "Affordability, Access, and Innovation"

Stanford, California, United States Contact Info
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About

A passionate student looking to learn as much as possible about the intersection of healthcare, business, and policy during his time in the Bay Area. With experience working for statewide medical societies and quality assurance teams, Perry is motivated by the desire to implement common sense healthcare reform and expand outcome-driven healthcare access wherever possible.

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Experience

  • Stanford University Graduate School of Business Graphic

    Graduate Research Assistant

    Stanford University Graduate School of Business

    - Present 1 year 6 months

    Stanford, California, United States

    -Investigated how health insurance firms process claims data by interviewing executives and describing how regulation and innovation can lead to more efficient billing

  • Colorado Medical Society Graphic

    Summer Intern

    Colorado Medical Society

    - 4 months

    Denver, Colorado, United States

    -Drafted a peer counseling network for physicians facing distress, analyzed Colorado health policy, and wrote guides to canvas local politicians

  • UF Health Graphic

    Quality Assurance Research Assistant

    UF Health

    - 1 year 6 months

    Gainesville, Florida

    -Analyzed ways to cut costs and limit patient morbidity by monitoring the healthcare team, analyzing patient data, and presenting at local and national conferences

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Associated Students of Stanford University Graphic

    Cabinet Director for Graduate Student Affairs

    Associated Students of Stanford University

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    -Co-founded the Stanford student health advisory committee to guide administration in the management of student health services and insurance coverage
    -Led efforts to reform free speech policies around student protests and civic engagement by co-authoring bills, meeting with administrators, and reviewing First Amendment case law

  • UF Footprints: Buddy and Support Program Graphic

    Community Outreach Chair

    UF Footprints: Buddy and Support Program

    - 2 years 9 months

    Health

    -Engaged and entertained patients in the pediatric immunocompromised unit and
    partnered with local nonprofits to host volunteer opportunities outside the hospital

  • Gainesville Political Action Committee Graphic

    Founder and President

    Gainesville Political Action Committee

    - 1 year 11 months

    Human Rights

    -Hosted initiatives to improve local recycling services, increase voter registration and COVID-19 vaccine access among disenfranchised groups, and expand LGBTQ+ rights

  • Wall Street International Graphic

    Writer

    Wall Street International

    - 9 months

    -Wrote 7 articles about healthcare, ancient history, and pop culture with over 1000 readers and received "Most Read Article of February" for first published essay

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    Vice President (2020-2021) and Lieutenant Governor (2019-2020) of Florida Circle K International

    Circle K International

    - 2 years 5 months

    -Transitioned club to online format during COVID, founded Fundraising and Advocacy
    Chairs, and planned events to help members reach 4500 annual service hours

Honors & Awards

  • Presidential Service Award

    the University of Florida

    Recognizing outstanding dedication to community by serving over 500 hours of volunteer work in college

  • Truman Scholarship Finalist

    The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

    The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate fellowship in the United States for public service leadership and is granted to U.S. undergraduate students for demonstrated leadership potential, academic excellence, and a commitment to public service

  • First Place Internationally for Single Service Event

    International Board of Circle K International

    This award is given to a Circle K International club (out of 574 worldwide) that hosted a particularly impactful and sustainable service project. It was awarded UF UF CKI's Trick or Treat for the Homeless, which was an event I planned as Vice President. A week before Halloween, we distributed grocery bags to 500 houses around Gainesville requesting nonperishable food donations. On Halloween night, we collected those bags and donated them to St. Francis House, a local homeless shelter

  • Most Read Article of February

    Wall Street International

    For my article, "The Ancient Greek Fix to Modern Healthcare"

  • 3rd Place for Original Research

    45th Annual Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents' Research Conference

    As an undergraduate, my research project and associated presentation, "Clinical value and cost burden of standing labs in the Pediatric ICU," won 3rd place for original research at a national residents' research conference. The Mayo Clinic, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Alabama, and many other institutions all had submissions for the same award

  • Benacquisto Scholarship Recipient

    The University of Florida

    The Benacquisto Scholarship Program is a full tuition and board, merit-based scholarship for high school graduates who receive recognition as a National Merit Scholar

  • Class of 2018 Valedictorian

    Liberty Common High School

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