About

MPH-trained researcher in epidemiology, health equity and evidence synthesis.

Bio

I am an MPH-trained researcher specializing in mixed-methods epidemiologic research, health equity, and evidence synthesis. I am skilled in literature review, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and REDCap data management, with experience translating complex findings into actionable insights across multidisciplinary teams.

Currently: Research Developer at the South Asian Public Health Association, helping launch a new public health research initiative analyzing targeted tobacco retail density, point-of-sale marketing, and environmental determinants affecting South Asian populations.

Education

Boston University, School of Public Health

Boston, MA · Aug 2023 – May 2025

Master of Public Health; Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Infectious Diseases

Relevant coursework: Quantitative Methods, Introduction to Statistical Computing-SAS, R for Data Science (Udemy), Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Applied Statistics for Clinical Trials I

Certifications: Data Management for Clinical Trials (Coursera), CITI Human Subjects Research, AI Fluency (Anthropic Claude Corps), Claude 101 (Anthropic Claude Corps), Tableau (Coursera, in progress)

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Pomona, CA · Aug 2018 – May 2022

Bachelor of Science: Biology, Dean’s List

Experience

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA)

Research Developer · Sep 2026 – Present

  • Preparing to assist in the launch of a new public health research initiative analyzing targeted tobacco retail density, point-of-sale marketing, and environmental determinants affecting South Asian populations.

Health Communications & Education Developer · Feb 2025 – Sep 2026

  • Led the development and delivery of a cancer literacy webinar for 500+ attendees nationwide, analyzing post-event evaluation data (N > 120) that demonstrated a 30% lift in audience engagement and significant gains in participant cancer screening knowledge.
  • Designed and produced tailored health communication content and multi-platform social media campaigns supporting webinars, podcasts, and panel discussions across the organization, reaching community members through digital channels.
  • Co-developed community-facing health education materials and research toolkits in collaboration with SAPHA staff to expand organizational public health education resources nationwide, supporting SAPHA chapters in delivering consistent, evidence-based programming.

Research Intern · Sep 2024 – Feb 2025

  • Conducted systematic literature screening across 6 health databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, EBSCO, ProQuest, Google Scholar), reviewing 150 citations to synthesize 33 peer-reviewed studies on elderly South Asian mental health treatment barriers to support manuscript development.
  • Performed qualitative coding and inductive thematic analysis on focus group transcripts across 24 participants, managing standardized codebooks in Excel and clinical data in REDCap to evaluate COVID-19 social determinants.
  • Synthesized findings into annotated bibliographies and structured research databases, collaborating with senior researchers to refine research questions, analytic approaches, and evidence synthesis strategies for peer-reviewed publication.

Fenway Health

Activist Academy Fellowship · Jul 2025 – Dec 2025

  • Selected as 1 of 30 fellows nationwide for a competitive public health leadership program focused on systems-level change, equitable healthcare delivery, and community-driven policy reform initiatives across underserved regions of the United States.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary cohort to analyze policy landscapes, evaluate operational barriers, and design interventions that expand healthcare access and improve outcomes in underserved communities nationwide through cross-sector partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
  • Engaged with 20+ experts in health policy, advocacy, and social determinants of health, translating insights into a long-form educational podcast on sexual health for South Asian communities to increase health literacy, drive engagement, and reduce cultural stigma.

Resume

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Skills

Research & analysis

  • Literature reviews
  • Evidence synthesis
  • Systematic/scoping reviews
  • Qualitative coding
  • Thematic analysis
  • Quantitative data analysis
  • Survey and population health data analysis

Research tools & software

  • REDCap
  • SAS
  • R
  • Tableau
  • Excel
  • Scientific literature databases
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Research communication

  • Scientific writing
  • Manuscript development
  • Research translation
  • Presentations
  • Community-centered health communication
  • Cohort and case-control study design
  • Biostatistical analysis

Collaboration & coordination

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Research documentation
  • Project coordination
  • Stakeholder communication