I’m a public health professional with a strong foundation in infectious disease surveillance, data analysis, and health communication. Over the past several years, I’ve led statewide STI and respiratory disease surveillance programs, created public-facing data dashboards, supported high-priority case investigations, and secured federal funding through grant writing. My work bridges analytical rigor with a deep commitment to accessibility—transforming complex data into insights that inform action and improve health outcomes. I’m especially passionate about using clear, compelling data to serve communities and support evidence-based decision-making.

From the start of my public health journey, I’ve been drawn to the power of data to reveal patterns, tell stories, and ultimately improve the health of communities. As an infectious disease epidemiologist, I specialize in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting surveillance programs, and enhancing how public health information is communicated. My work bridges deep analytical skills with a passion for clear, accessible public health messaging.

Most recently, I served as an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist with Clark County Public Health in Washington State. In this hybrid role, I conducted case investigations for notifiable infectious diseases and ensured timely, accurate documentation in the Washington Disease Reporting System (WDRS). Though my time there was brief, it further honed my precision in public health reporting and cross-agency coordination.

Prior to that, I spent over four years as an STI and Respiratory Disease Epidemiologist with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. This remote, statewide role allowed me to work at the intersection of surveillance, data visualization, epidemiologic consultation, and grant administration. I developed and maintained detailed surveillance spreadsheets to track STI cases across Idaho’s seven health districts, presented monthly data briefings to support interdepartmental decision-making, and handled data requests from healthcare providers and the public. I also led a transformation of Idaho’s annual STI surveillance report from a static PDF to an interactive Tableau dashboard—an initiative that significantly improved stakeholder engagement and public access to real-time data.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my work in Idaho was supporting local epidemiologists with complex STI investigations, including high-priority cases like congenital syphilis. I collaborated with health districts to manage investigation backlogs during the COVID-19 pandemic, assisted with inter-state coordination of STI case records, and monitored high-risk cases to ensure timely intervention. My contributions extended beyond technical expertise: I also wrote and secured the CDC’s STD PCHD grant for Idaho, tracked progress on key deliverables, and submitted detailed performance reports. My role demanded a blend of big-picture thinking and attention to detail—from analyzing surveillance data to negotiating subgrant budgets and contracts with local partners.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I pivoted quickly to support the state’s emergency response. I managed school-based COVID-19 surveillance, assisted with MIS-C case reporting to national systems like DCIPHER and HHS Protect, and supported contact tracing efforts across jurisdictions. My flexibility and collaborative approach helped ensure consistent, high-quality data reporting during a period of rapid change.

Earlier in my career, I held a dual internship and assistantship with Panhandle Health District in northern Idaho. There, I promoted cancer screening services through community campaigns, conducted tobacco retail compliance checks, and supported nicotine cessation programs. In the epidemiology department, I helped lead flu surveillance reporting and collaborated with local schools to improve immunization record completeness. I also wrote and submitted two public health grants, sharpening my skills in health communication and program development.

My passion for health equity and rural health access came to the forefront during my MPH thesis at Eastern Washington University, where I surveyed primary care providers in rural Washington about their experiences and backgrounds. I analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data, presenting my findings at the EWU Research Symposium. Throughout graduate school, I also conducted biostatistical surveys on neighborhood safety and completed a quality improvement project for the university’s Area Health Education Center.

I continue to build my technical skills through ongoing education. I’m currently completing a Data Analyst Career Certificate through Idaho State University and NCLab, where I’m gaining hands-on experience with SQL, Power BI, Google Sheets, and Excel. My goal is always the same: to make public health data more usable, understandable, and impactful—so it can better serve the communities we work to protect.