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As a global health practitioner (with graduation around the corner), I am excited to share that I successfully presented my capstone, the culminating project of my MPH program, to my colleagues at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. In collaboration with Primeros Pasos, a local NGO in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala that addresses child malnutrition within the Palajunoj Valley, my capstone is a multisite mixed-methods pilot study that is exploring dietary practices and food purchasing behaviors among fathers in the Western Highlands. By investigating barriers to paternal engagement in child malnutrition alleviation, my capstone aims to: 📝 Enhance programmatic interventions at Primeros Pasos 💡 Expand awareness of child malnutrition 🤝🏾 Increase paternal participation in health initiatives in rural Guatemala Delving into global health research and practice over the past two years has been enriching, challenging, and rewarding. With the support of the This Is Public Health Global Grant through the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), my capstone truly encapsulates the knowledge and skills that I developed in community-engaged research, capacity building, program evaluation, and public health consulting. I am forever grateful for the support of my professors, mentors, and colleagues who have guided me along the way. As I continue to grow professionally, I am committed to advocating for indigenous-centered health practices and research, thus utilizing health equity as a vehicle for social justice. To learn more about this work, check out the following article: https://lnkd.in/eqnHCbPV #VandyMPH #VandyMed #ThisIsPublicHealth #ASPPH #healthequity #socialjustice #communityengagedresearch #capacitybuilding #programevaluation #publichealthconsulting

In late summer I was selected to participate in Designing and Managing Public Health Systems: 8 Steps to Success. The course met weekly for 8 weeks. During our sessions, we learned strategies for working with technical teams, how to communicate program informatics needs, and much more. Key takeaways: - Good information leads to good decisions, which leads to better interventions and better health outcomes. - Communicate often and clearly. - Bring partners to the table early.

Did you know that it’s National Healthcare Science Week? Our Health Science, BS program helps students learn the behavioral, contextual, and societal determinants that impact community and global health. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/deQGf4bv #healthscience

This year-end, I had an opportunity to take a course on Public Health Analytics offered by UTHealth Houston (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston). This course had good modules on using analytical approaches to manage and visualize public health datasets. It was also a good refresher on the utility of various tools for measuring impact through analytics. #continouslearning #learningeveryday #learninganddevelopment

JBI Scoping Review Workshop October 18th, 2024, Leuven Designed for clinicians, public health professionals, academics, researchers and others to determine the most appropriate review methodology for their question, with a particular focus on scoping reviews. This one-day workshop enables participants to explore the theories and concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis, and equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to successfully plan for and undertake and report a scoping review following the JBI approach. More info: https://lnkd.in/eN2d72WE

Past Digital Health Networks leaders look back at 10 years of Digital Health Summer Schools and the incoming chairs of the CCIO, CIO and CNIO Advisory Panels set out their priorities. Full story 👉 https://ow.ly/Clys50PmRbi

Q: What does the ICHPS "call for proposals" mean? A: It's how you help shape the greatest event in health policy statistics! Q: What do you mean, "greatest event"? A: The International Conference on Health Policy Statistics, which will be held Jan 6-8, 2025 in San Diego, CA. It's such a small, lovely conference full of great people and great programming. Q: What's the deadline to submit? A: For invited session proposals and workshops, March 31. Q: What are invited sessions and workshops? A: For an invited session, you craft a 90-minute session with 3-4 speakers on a topic. For a workshop, you (and possibly co-instructors) propose a short didactic session. Q: Where can I submit my proposal? A: https://lnkd.in/eGmChef6 Q: What makes a great session proposal? A: It features diverse speakers (across countries, career stages, industries, and identities) and ties to the theme, "Statistical Innovation to Improve Health Equity"

Ask me about the #PennMHCI Master of Health Care Innovation degree. Happy to set up a time to talk about fit, program info, or anything else! #healthcareinnovation

In our October #AENnewsletter, we highlight the Areas of Research Interest database, which came as a result of the 2015 Nurse review to bridge the gap between research and government policy. Collaborating with Annette Boaz, the author of this newsletter feature created a searchable ARI database, fostering communication among researchers, funders, and policy-makers. This tool aligns research projects with government priorities, enhancing evidence synthesis, collaboration, and transparency. While not a comprehensive solution, it offers opportunities for more effective interactions and informed policy decisions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dNayh8D2.