Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Dean’s Alliance Equity and Justice Fellow, Laughlin Social and Behavioral Health Fellow
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Valerie Houin

Bloomburg

Summary

Accomplished Access Coordinator at Indiana University, adept in data collection and analysis, with a strong foundation in public health policy. Spearheaded initiatives improving equity and accessibility, resulting in impactful policy changes. Excelled in verbal and written communication, presenting data-driven insights to stakeholders. Co-authored a significant publication on lactation cookie effectiveness, showcasing research and analytical prowess.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Access Coordinator

Indiana University
09.2022 - Current

Implement policies to promote equity, accessibility and opportunity for students facing crisis, adversity, disability, and pregnancy.


Conduct surveillance and evaluation of initiatives; prepare reports and data visualizations regarding effectiveness, impact, and scope, present to administration and stakeholders.


Represent the department and Indiana University on institutional and community committees, communications and outreach opportunities.

Research Consultant

Georgia Southern University
01.2022 - 12.2022

Acted in an advisory capacity for the Maternal and Child Health and Wellness Research Center and assisted in multiple areas via project management and subject matter expertise.


Developed research designs and data collection methods for quantitative and qualitative research projects.

Research Coordinator

Indiana University
02.2021 - 09.2022

Coordinated study recruitment, compliance and data collection activities including REDCap administration, randomization, data synthesis and analysis via SAS and R.


Facilitated participant interviews, registration, participation and compliance with study protocols to ensure validity of primary data.


Co-Authored a professional manuscript and engaged in the peer review process through publication.

Palacios, A., Cardel, M., Parker, E., Dickinson, S., Houin, V., Young, B, Allison, D. "Effectiveness of lactation cookies on human milk production rates: a randomized controlled trial". The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 117, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 1035-1042, ISSN 0002-9165, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.03.010.

Graduate Student Intern

Nurse-Family Partnership, IU Community Health
05.2021 - 08.2021

Conducted a community health needs assessment and developed an improvement plan regarding Adverse Childhood Events, resulting in 30% increase in registration for services.

Created educational tools, deliverables and trainings related to Title V, pregnancy, reproductive health, rights and justice.

Performed program evaluation, surveillance and data analysis with synthesis of comparative QI reports and presentations.

Research and analysis of evidence based best practices, presentation of findings to stakeholders and Indiana Department of Health Maternal Child Health Administrators.

Education

Master of Public Health - Social, Behavioral And Community Health

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
12-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
12-2015

Skills

  • Data collection, synthesis, analysis and dissemination
  • Community Health Needs Assessment
  • Basic knowledge of Statistical Software, SAS, R
  • Microsoft office mastery
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Public Health Policy
  • Public health, health equity and social determinants of health

Affiliations

  • Association of Title IX Administrators
  • Indiana Association on Higher Education and Disability (Indiana AHEAD)
  • Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility
  • Disability Providers Coalition Bloomington
  • Indiana Public Health Association

Certification

  • CITI Program Human Research Biomedical Researcher Certification
  • CITI Program Social, Behavioral Researcher Certification
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security Certification
  • Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) Advanced ADA/Section 504 Foundations for Higher Education
  • Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • American Red Cross BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers

Dean’s Alliance Equity and Justice Fellow, Laughlin Social and Behavioral Health Fellow

I was selected for multiple fellowships related to my research and work in social determinants of health, health equity and reproductive justice. I was also awarded the Maternal Child Health and Ryan White Legacy Fellowships.

Timeline

Access Coordinator

Indiana University
09.2022 - Current

Research Consultant

Georgia Southern University
01.2022 - 12.2022

Graduate Student Intern

Nurse-Family Partnership, IU Community Health
05.2021 - 08.2021

Research Coordinator

Indiana University
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • CITI Program Human Research Biomedical Researcher Certification
  • CITI Program Social, Behavioral Researcher Certification
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security Certification
  • Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) Advanced ADA/Section 504 Foundations for Higher Education
  • Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • American Red Cross BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers

Master of Public Health - Social, Behavioral And Community Health

Indiana University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Indiana University
Valerie Houin