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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.