HealtH Policy
and
ManaGeMent
2011
ResumeBook
Master of Public Health
CONTACT
INFORmATION
shARlI NuCkeR
Administrative Coordinator
p. (979) 458-2246
f. (979) 458-0656
srnucker@srph.tamhsc.edu
mIssION
the mission of the MPH program in Health Policy and Management is to develop effective
public health policy makers, leaders, and practitioners through education, practice,
research and service to advance the public’s health, especially rural or underserved
communities.
VIsION
the vision of the MPH program in Health Policy and Management is to be a leading
program in developing public health policy makers, leaders, and practitioners who will
provide leadership for their organizations communities, state, and nation based on a
strong commitment to ethics, integrity, service and the practice of public health’s core
functions of assessment, policy development and assurance.
the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is accredited by the council on education
of Public Health (cePH). this accreditation attests to the quality of an educational
program that prepares our students for entry into public health professions. the texas
a&M Health Science center School of Rural Public Health is also consistently ranked by
US news and World Report as one of the top 25 Graduate Programs in the nation. We
continue to pursue a level of excellence surpassing accreditation standards.
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TABle OF
CONTeNTs
ann amuta 12
CONTACT 2 Josephine appiah 13
Madeline Bauer 14
PROgRAm 4 Matthew cates 15
DesCRIPTION chad cline 16
German Galaso 17
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COuRse 5 theresa Garcia
norma Garza 19
sequeNCe Hailey Hale 20
ashton Hutches 21
COuRse 6-8 david irizarry 22
DesCRIPTIONs dhwani kothari 23
Rachel Meyers 24
FACulTy 9-10 kandice Motley 25
Han nguyen 26
chidiebere opara 27
Resumes 11-30 Vidal Quintanilla 28
Jeffrey Stever 29
christopher Washington 30
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PROgRAm
DesCRIPTION
the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is accredited by the council on education of
Public Health. this accreditation and its ranking among the top 25 Schools of Public
Health attests to the quality of this educational program. We continue to pursue a level
of excellence surpassing accreditation standards. the Health Policy and Management
MPH program emphasizes health policy issues and management practices and provides
the student with unique opportunities to prepare to work in provider settings; in
local, state, or federal agencies concerned with health; or not-for-profit organizations
concerned with health.
MPH students complete a 45 hour program that provides a mixture of health
management and policy instruction with real world experience. the curriculum includes
courses in health policy and management, rural public health systems, epidemiology,
social and behavioral health, environmental and occupational health, biostatistics,
strategic planning and marketing, financial management, health economics, health law
and ethics, and an internship. Students take two electives and a public health capstone
course. the MPH program is competency-based and focuses on competencies from
the national center for Healthcare leadership and the association of Schools of Public
Health. these competencies, along with a skills inventory, are critical to the student
advising process and to the student’s professional development throughout the program.
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COuRse
sequeNCe
FIRsT yeAR FAll
PHPM 601 Rural Public Health Systems
PHPM 605 introduction to Health Policy and Management
PHPM 623 Healthcare Financial Management i
PHeB 602 Biostatistics
FIRsT yeAR sPRINg
PHPM 614 Strategic Planning & Marketing i
PHeB 600 Fundamentals of epidemiology
PHPM 640 Health Policy and Politics
FIRsT yeAR summeR
PHPM 684 Practicum
seCOND yeAR FAll
PHPM 661 introduction to Health economics
PHSB 603 Social & Behavioral determinants of Health
PHeo 600 Principles of environmental/occupational Health
electiVe
seCOND yeAR sPRINg
PHPM 633 Health law & ethics
PHPM 689 capstone
electiVe
eleCTIVe OPTIONs
PHPM 607 Workforce issues in Public Health and Health care
PHPM 615 Strategic Planning and Marketing ii
PHPM 616 Management of Human Resources
PHPM 617 Health care Quality evaluation and Utilization Management
PHPM 620 operations Management
PHPM 624 Health care Financial Management ii
PHPM 631 Health information Management Systems
PHPM 639 Global Health
PHPM 642 Public Health emergency Perparedness Policy issues
PHPM 644 texas training initiative for emergency Response
PHPM 645 critical issues in Health Policy
PHPM 654 Health insurance and Managed care
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COuRse
DesCRIPTIONs
PheO 600 PRINCIPles OF eNVIRONmeNTAl AND OCCuPATIONAl heAlTh.
overview of nature and magnitude of environmental and occupational disease; sources of exposure, methods of monitoring
and modeling exposure; review of target organs and potential effects of specific chemicals; discussion of workplace hazards
and monitoring programs.
PheB 600 FuNDAmeNTAls OF ePIDemIOlOgy.
an overview intended to familiarize students with the basic principles and applications of epidemiological concepts in the
study of disease occurrence in populations.
PheB 602 BIOsTATIsTICs I.
An introduction to statistical issues in public health, including basic probability, significance levels and confidence intervals,
interpretation of public health data, and specific statistical techniques such as regression, analysis of variance, nonparametric
techniques and categorical data.
PhsB 603 sOCIAl AND BehAVIORAl DeTeRmINANTs OF heAlTh.
an overview of theories and principles focusing on social and behavioral determinants of health, the social-ecological
approach to the examination of health and health behaviors, social patterns of health behavior, and an introduction to
health promotion and public health interventions. intended for non-majors.
PhPm 601 RuRAl PuBlIC heAlTh sysTems.
An introduction to the field of public health and to rural health conditions, issues, professions, organizations and policies
relevant to the health of rural communities.
PhPm 605 INTRODuCTION TO heAlTh POlICy AND mANAgemeNT.
Prepares students for administrative or policy positions in governmental programs, voluntary health organizations, or in
other health service organizations. Supports effectiveness of public health and health services professionals by providing
knowledge of health organizations and services and associated management policy issues. introduces the U.S. health
system and health management areas and emphasizes policy topics.
PhPm 607 heAlTh WORkFORCe: Issues & ChAlleNges.
this course will focus on the development, impact and needs of the U.S. workforce. options for the future direction and
strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the health workforce will be analyzed.
PhPm 614 sTRATegIC PlANNINg AND mARkeTINg I.
this course offers an introduction to strategic planning and management in health services organizations. Processes
and formats employed in strategic planning and marketing are presented and applied in case studies and a final project.
elements of market assessment, environmental analysis and strategy development are presented and applied to course
practices. Prerequisite: PHPM 605 or 606 prior or concurrently.
PhPm 615 sTRATegIC PlANNINg AND mARkeTINg II.
this course builds upon strategic planning and marketing concepts introduced in PHPM 614. it provided an overview of
marketing and how it can be applied effectively to health care organizations. the course covers the history of health care
marketing, basic marketing concepts and tools, the process of developing and managing a marketing plan, and the nature
of health care markets and consumers. Prerequisites: PHPM 605 or 606 prior or concurrently and PHPM 614.
PhPm 616 mANAgemeNT OF humAN ResOuRCes.
An introduction to the range of human resources issues facing the health delivery system administrator from benefits to
grievances and human resources management in health organizations. course also covers personnel practices such as job
analysis and description, recruitment, selection and compensation in various health delivery system settings. Prerequisite:
PHPM 601 prior or concurrent.
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PhPm 617 heAlTh CARe quAlITy eVAluATION AND uTIlIZATION mANAgemeNT.
overview of evolving health delivery system quality mechanisms and approaches for maximizing quality control in health
care organizations. includes concepts and practices of quality assessment, control and improvement, and accreditation
and outcome analysis in service delivery systems. Prerequisites: PHPM 601 or PHPM 605 or 606, PHeB 602 or Stat 651
or Stat 652, PHPM 631 prior or concurrently.
PhPm 620 OPeRATIONs mANAgemeNT.
this course is organized around the types of tactical and operational decisions made by health care operations managers.
tactical decisions are medium- and long-term decisions that together determine the processes by which health care services
are produced and delivered, while operational decisions are short-term decisions concerned with utilizing resources to
meet the objectives of the organization in an efficient manner. Building on a “system-based” approach to the health care
environment, analytical tools are examined to aid problem solving and decision-making in health care organizations.
Where appropriate, spreadsheets will be used to ease computational work, facilitate analysis, and aid in the presentation
of results. this course examines operational decisions through a combination of lectures, problem sets, organizational
analysis, and readings. Prerequisites: PHPM 617 & 631.
PhPm 623 heAlTh CARe FINANCIAl mANAgemeNT I.
Course is designed as an overview of health financing and techniques for financial management in health services settings,
blending theory and practice through lecture, discussion and case analysis. this course also examines major sources of
public and private health services funding. Prerequisites: PHPM 601 and PHPM 605 or PHPM 606.
PhPm 624 heAlTh CARe FINANCIAl mANAgemeNT II.
An intermediate course on health finance and managerial accounting - the second in a two-course sequence. Advanced
financial decision analysis and cost accounting concepts and tools will be covered. Cases are extensively used. The final
third of the course is structured as a series of workshops for a team project in which students develop a long-range financial
plan, including the impact of strategic projects and sensitivity analysis, for a hypothetical hospital. Prerequisites: PHPM
601, PHPM 605 or PHPM 606, PHPM 623.
PhPm 631 heAlTh INFORmATION mANAgemeNT sysTems.
course introduces computer-based information systems, architectures and applications in the management of health
services organizations. it addresses systems designs, data management systems, data access and communications, and
the implications of expanding technological capacities for information management systems. Prerequisites: PHPM 601,
PHPM 605 or 606.
PhPm 633 heAlTh lAW & eThICs.
course covers torts, contract law, corporate liability, malpractice, key federal and state regulations, and records management
relative to health care. important health case law is discussed. ethical considerations are discussed as they relate to the
law and management of health delivery systems. Prerequisites: PHPM 601, PHPM 605 or 606.
PhPm 639 glOBAl heAlTh.
Globalization of health is evolving dramatically spurred on by the globalization of trade and commerce, migration of peoples,
and advances in communication. These changes are having a significant impact on health and health care. This course
is intended to focus on policy needs of major public health issues that cross national boundaries and require a broader
international and global perspective. there will be a critical examination of public health and health care infrastructures,
variations of health care financing processes, international governance, and the sharing of health-related public goods on
a global basis. a future direction and strategies to achieve a healthier world amidst formidable challenges will be discussed
through course presentations, experts/visiting professors, and student-led case studies and article reviews.
PhPm 640 heAlTh POlICy AND POlITICs.
this course examines public and private sector institutions responsible for health policy development at the national and
state levels, the interaction of national and regional health systems to create and implement rural health policies, and
public programs providing health coverage, particularly those targeting rural residents. Prerequisite: PHPM 601.
PhPm 642 PuBlIC heAlTh emeRgeNCy PRePAReDNess POlICy Issues.
this course examines design and implementation of public health policy at federal, state, and local levels. it addresses
development, organization, financing, regulation, delivery and evaluation in many health policy areas. The course examines
public health policy issues across the emergency preparedness continuum. Prerequisite: PHPM 601 or permission from
the instructor.
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PhPm 644 TeXAs TRAININg INITIATIVe FOR emeRgeNCy ResPONse (T-TIeR).
this course develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease
outbreaks, and other public health threats and emergencies in a multi-disciplinary approach. the course will focus on
competencies paralleling the critical benchmark of emergency preparedness as identified by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, as well as to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities along with practice to protect the public’s health. Roles
of the many public health workers will be explored.
PhPm 645 CRITICAl Issues IN heAlTh POlICy.
overview of how U.S. national and state health policy is formulated and considers competing interests in the political
process. Considerable emphasis placed on the unique needs of special interest groups from the financially disadvantaged
to special needs populations, ethnic and other minorities and rural populations. Prerequisites: PHPM 601, PHPM 640.
PhPm 654 heAlTh INsuRANCe AND mANAgeD CARe.
Provides an overview of health insurance in the U.S., with an emphasis on the private health insurance markets and managed
care. topics covered include the demand for insurance, insurance underwriting and rate making, the role of employer-
sponsored health insurance, the impact of managed care on hospital and physician markets, and health savings accounts
and consumer-directed plans. Prerequisites: PHPM 601, PHPM 605.
PhPm 661 INTRODuCTION TO heAlTh eCONOmICs.
Provides basic concepts in economic theory and analysis applied to health care delivery in the United States. course
addresses supply and demand issues for health services, reimbursement systems and health insurance. course addresses
issues in health delivery in a competitive market and public sector involvement. Prerequisite: PHPM 601.
PhPm 684 PRACTICum.
Field placement experience where students work closely with a departmental faculty member and (an) appropriate field
professional(s) applying skills and techniques acquired through course work. Prerequisite: approval by student’s academic
advisor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade option only.
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FACulTy memBeRs
JAmes AleXANDeR, lARRy gAmm, PhD
PhD Professor; Director, Center
Associate Professor; for Health Organization
Coordinator of Practicum Transformation.
Services. Research interest: information
Research interest: Small rural systems, disease management,
hospital leadership organizational and community
systems
JANe BOlIN, BsN, JD, JeNNIFeR gRIFFITh,
PhD DRPh, mPh
Associate Professor; Assistant Professor.
Director, Southwest Rural Research interest: Program
Health Research Center. evaluation using mixed
Research interest: disability methods, public health
research, chronic disease emergency preparedness
management, health law and
ethics
muRRAy CôTé, PhD CATheRINe hAWes,
Associate Professor; Director, PhD
MHA Program. Regents Professor.
Research interest: Health Research Interest: Defining,
care operations, including measuring and assuring quality,
patient flow, capacity planning particularly long-term care
and management, demand
forecasting, and nurse staffing
and scheduling
JACk BuCkley, mBA ChRIsTOPheR
HPM Executive in Residence JOhNsON, PhD
Research interest: Governance Associate Professor and
and economic impact of health Head.
care in the community Research interest: long-term
care organization and policy,
medical group practice
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BITA kAsh, PhD, BARBARA quIRAm,
mBA, FAChe PhD
Assistant Professor. Professor; Director, Office
Research interest: of Special Programs and
organizational performance, USA Center for Rural Public
nursing home staffing and costs, Health Preparedness.
workforce issues, strategic Research interest: Public health
planning and marketing in the infrastructure and workforce
healthcare sector development, rural community
emergency planning
ThOmAs mIlleR, TIFFANy RADClIFF,
PhD, mBA PhD
Assistant Professor. Associate Professor.
Research interest: Financial Research interest: health
performance of health care economics, health policy, and
organizations, pricing and health services research
payment systems, and health
care utilization of special
populations
ROBeRT OhsFelDT, CIRO sumAyA, mD,
PhD mPhTm
Professor. Professor; John and Maureen
Research interest: economics of Cox Endowed Chair.
health system regulation, cost Research interest: Public health
effectiveness analysis workforce
ChARles PhIllIPs, mIguel ZuNIgA, mD,
PhD, mPh DRPh, mhA
Regents Professor. Assistant Professor.
Research interest: long-term Research interest: health care
care and aging and health decision analysis, managerial
services research epidemiology, health outcomes,
and health services research
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2011
Resumes
“Building an excellent school and educational program
is like building an excellent health care system...
It is about good people pursuing an ambitious vision.”
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Ann Amuta
3318 tiMBeRline dR
BRyan, texaS 77803
(979) 422-7646 ∙ amuta@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2005 - 2009 Ahmadu Bello university Zaria
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
2011 - present graduate Resident Advisor, Texas A&m university Residence life
2011 Intern, let’s move Program, Texas Department of state health services
houston, TX
• Worked towards recruiting schools in seven counties to join the lets Move Program
• communicated the advantages of joining the program to principals of schools
• created presentations on childhood obesity trends, economic and health effects of having an
increasingly obese population
• carried out literature reviews on childhood obesity.
2010 - 2011 student Worker, Texas A&m university student health services
2009 - 2010 Research Assistant, Treeshade Associates, makurdi, Nigeria
Funded by the united kingdom Department for International Development (DFID)
• Facilitated planning and execution of Support to national Malaria Program (SunMaP)
prevention programs
• Participated in program evaluation
• distributed long-lasting insecticide nets (llin) in over ten rural communities while
documenting and reporting.
2007-2009 event Planner and social support manager, All for Christ youth Initiative, Nigeria
• Planned community outreach events
• assisted in the implementation and evaluation process
• Raised funds for disadvantaged children in the region.
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• departmental Representative, Student Government association 2011-present
• treasurer, Rural Public Health Students association, 2011- present
• Founding Partner, Be a Miracle (BeaM), 2010
• Volunteer, SRPH Golf tournament, 2011
• Volunteer, Neal Elementary School “Adopt a Highway” Health Fair, 2011
• Volunteer, University of texas Md anderson cancer center, center for Research on Minority Health, 2010
• Founder, Good news children’s Bible and Health club, 2009
• Student tutor, department of Sociology, ahmadu Bello University, 2008-2009
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2010 to present
• Student Member, america’s Future Healthcare leaders, 2010 to present
• Student Member, american Public Health association, 2011 to present
• Member, international Sociological association, 2009 to present
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Josephine Appiah
2001 HolleMan dRiVe W #421
colleGe Station, texaS 77840
(815) 990-1983 ∙ jappiah@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - Preset Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2006 - 2010 university of Illinois, urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, community Health
concentrations: Health education,
Health Planning & administration
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Central Texas Veterans health Care system, Temple, TX
• Graduate nursing Services intern
Spring 2010 undergraduate Intern, Champaign County headstart, Champaign, Il
• Gave healthy hygiene presentations
• Promoted seasonal health awareness
• interacted with children
• Provided assistance to teachers in the classroom
Fall 2009 ACE-IT Facilitator, Alcohol & Other Drug Office, University of IL, Champaign, IL
• Hosted sessions of approximately 300 students per night
• Facilitated peer discussion among incoming freshman and transfer students
• examined situations, attitudes, and choices regarding alcohol and the campus drinking
culture
Summer 2008 summer undergraduate Intern, stephenson County health Department,
Freeport, Il
• Provided assistance with tobacco cessation program
• created health brochures
• Provided assistance with office procedures
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• treasurer, Medical Group Management association 2011-2012
• committee Member, SRPH Public Health Week Golf tournament, 2011
• assistant Vice President Membership Recruitment, alpha omicron Pi Sorority, University of illinois, 2009
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2010 to present
• Member, Rural Public Health Student association, 2010 to present
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madeline Bauer
900 tURtle doVe tRail
colleGe Station, tx
(979) 236-9614 ∙ bauer@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - 2011 Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree received august 2011.
2005-2009 Texas A&m university, College station, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
2010 - 2011 Certified Pharmacy Technician, HEB Pharmacy, College Station, TX
• Received and verified prescriptions
• communicated with doctors, pharmacists, co-workers and customers daily
• oversaw proper inventory levels to meet client requirements and company goals
• delivered exceptional customer service as we opened a new store and pharmacy
• interacted with insurance companies regarding patient’s plans and policies
• Prepared and submitted pharmacy technician and trainee weekly schedules
2008 - 2010 Certified Pharmacy Technician, Kroger Pharmacy, College Station, TX
• Received and verified prescriptions
• communicated with doctors, pharmacists, co-workers and customers daily
• Managed and ordered pharmacy inventory of $30,000-$60,000 twice weekly
• Reviewed and reconciled pharmacy orders weekly
• Prepared medications for customers through mixing, counting pills and labeling bottles
2007 - 2008 student Worker to Assistant Dean, Texas A&m Veterinary school,
College station, TX
• interacted with student and faculty
• Directed students to resources around the college and administrative office
• edited research proposals for current projects at the Vet School
2006 - 2008 Bank Teller, Texas gulf Bank, lake Jackson, TX
• Maintained and balanced a cash drawer of $20,000 to $30,000 daily
• Presented prompt, polite and friendly customer service
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Member, kappa kappa Gamma Sorority, texas a&M University chapter, 2005-2009
• Recording Secretary, kappa kappa Gamma Sorority, texas a&M University chapter, 2006-2007
• Recruitment team leader, kappa kappa Gamma Sorority, texas a&M University chapter, 2008
• Volunteer, kappa kaddies Golf tournament, Raised $27,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of B/cS, 2005-2009
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2010 to present
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matthew Cates
15706 coVeWood ciR
dallaS, tx 75248
(214) 475-4753 ∙ cates@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2009 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2005 - 2010 Angelo state university, san Angelo, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Minor in chemistry & Business administration
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Clinica esperanza, Roatán, honduras
• Worked in triage taking vitals and helping translate for english speaking volunteers.
• Worked in Pharmacy to fill prescriptions of incoming patients.
• Shadowed volunteer doctors
• developed educational classes for mothers of children ages 0-2
• Helped give sex education/puberty class for children at a local school
• administered eye exams for children at several local schools on the island
2011 - present Research Assistant, united states Department of Agriculture, Cotton Pathology,
College station, TX
• Maintained current experiments
• created new soil samples for future experiments
• Prepared cotton seeds for planting, selling, or genetic study
2009 - 2010 Office Associate, Jones, Hay, Marshall & McKinney, San Angelo, TX
• Put client tax information into record books and filed their information
• Entered large organizations’ 1099 information into computers for easy filing
• Performed general office duties
2007 - 2010 server/headwait/Trainer, Outback steakhouse, san Angelo, TX
• Managed Gift card inventory
• trained incoming employees
• collected money from servers at the end of their shifts
• developed customer service skills to properly associate with customers
2001 - 2005 Data entry Clerk, American Concepts, Dallas, TX
• entered student orders into database
• Packed customer orders
• trained new secretary
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• committee chairman, SRPH Public Health Week Golf tournament, 2010-Present
• 1st year Social chair, Rural Public Health Student association, 2010-2011
• Promising leader of the year, angelo State University, 2009
• Secretary of State, Student Government association, angelo State University, 2008-2009
• President, internal Vice-Pres., Secretary & treasurer, Pi kappa alpha Fraternity, angelo State University, 2006-
2010
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Chad Cline
826 aVenUe a
colleGe Station, tx 77840
(918) 541-5654 ∙ cline@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2006 - 2010 Texas A&m university, College station, TX
Bachelor of Business administration, Finance
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and substance Abuse
• Graduate administrative & Research intern
2010 - present graduate Assistant, Texas A&m student health services
• conduct research on current health trends on the texas a&M-college Station campus.
• ensure patient quality and patient check-in information.
• Assist with the ordering of lab and office supplies.
2009 - 2011 lab Coordinator, The Williams Clinic, Inc – stillwater, Ok
• conducted social security disability evaluations in addition to immigration examinations.
• Assisted patients with filling of paperwork.
• Aided in the filing of patient information into medical records.
2007 - 2010 lead student Ambassador, Oklahoma state university
• Provided training and orientation for incoming students employees.
• conducted tours of the Stillwater campus for prospective students, families, and alumni.
• Provided personal ViP tours for visiting faculty and distinguished guests of oSU.
Summer 2008 management Intern, Oklahoma City golf & Country Club
• Analyzed financial reports and the significance of this data for the nationally renowned club.
• Exercised management knowledge in establishing staffing schedules for eighteen lifeguards.
• Oversaw the implementation of a day summer camp consisting of five days of events and
activities.
Summer 2007 Congressional Intern, u.s. Congressman Dan Boren
• Responded to constituent concerns via e-mail, telephone, and mail.
• contacted fellow representatives and legislative assistants for co-sponsorship of legislation.
• Worked closely with Mr. Boren’s public relations assistant in composing press releases.
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Oklahoma State University Senior of Significance, 2009
• oklahoma State University the Big event executive director, 2008 – 2009
• FarmHouse Fraternity Vice President & Social chairman, 2008 – 2009
• oklahoma State University Student Government association executive Member, 2008 – 2009
• Phi kappa Phi Student Member, 2008 - Present
• don nickles Fellow, 2007
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, association for Future Healthcare leaders, 2010 to present
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german galaso
1915 B Pine tRee dRiVe
BRyan, tx 77802
(801)-787-9518 ∙ galaso@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected december 2011.
2004 - 2007 Brigham young university, Provo, utah
Bachelor of arts – Political Science
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Texas health Resources, Arlington, TX
• administrative intern – assistant to VP of analytics and Market intelligence
• analyzed strategic and operational opportunities within across the tHR system
• developed key inputs for the Strategic Plans for the system and its entities
• designed and execute periodic reporting that effectively disseminates market information
• Participated in the design, implementation and improvement of key tHR analytic tools and
processes
• Used critical, hypothesis-based problem solving, fact-based analysis, financial modeling,
decision modeling, scenario planning, statistical analysis
2011 Veterans healthcare Administration, Temple, TX
• administrative intern – assistant to associate chief of nursing Services
• Analyzed efficiency of system level policies using qualitative and quantitative measures
• ensured compliance with national directives and consolidated policy measures as needed
• Presented recommendations to executive staff, department chiefs, and key system personnel
2010 Administrative Intern, The College station medical Center, College station, TX
• Prepared financial report for CFO comparing physician financial performance to industry
benchmarks; cFo used report to negotiate higher contracted rates from third-party payers
• coordinated with communications director to launch medical referral call-center
2009 Pricing Analyst, C.R. england Inc., salt lake City, uT
• Analyzed current industry trends for firm’s largest revenue generating division
• adjusted per mile pricing on over 500 weekly loads resulting in companywide headcount
retention during 2008-2009 recession
• designed new data submission protocol resulting in faster turnaround time for customer bid
requests
• Researched and developed standardized way of reviewing sales data and presented findings
to executive level staff
2007 - 2008 Division leader, C.h. Robinson Worldwide, salt lake City, uT
• Spearheaded expansion of new division resulting in 150% growth in net revenues from
previous year
• led branch in division sales for 6 consecutive quarters; top 50 nationwide out of 7,000
employees
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• texas dept. criminal Justice System Volunteer: Provide faith-based counseling to inmates , 2011
• St. Joseph’s Regional Health center critical care Unit Volunteer, 2010
• ldS Missionary: Rendered service and instruction as unpaid representative in carlsbad, california, 1998
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student associate, american college of Healthcare executives, 2010 to present
• Student Member, Health care Financial Management association, 2010 to present
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Theresa garcia
3801 SHeRaton aPt d
PHaRR, tx 78577
(713) 299-2071 ∙ tgarcia@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2011 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2006 - 2010 Texas A&m university, College station, TX
Bachelor of Science, Health
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Spring 2011 Caregiver, Playhouse II learning and Developmental Center, mcAllen, TX
• interacted with all age groups (infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and after-schoolers)
• interacted through learning games and outside play
• assisted students with homework
• Provided snacks and meals
• Served as a mentor
2006, 2008 hostess, Cashier, & server, Buffalo Wild Wings, houston & College station, TX
• Greeted customers, lead customers to their table, and provided assistance
• took customers’ orders and helped organize orders
• Brought out food and drinks, and kept station clean
2006 Volunteer, Viva eye Care, houston, TX
• interacted with clients
• Helped clients choose frames
• assisted in various exams and procedures
• learned how to use eyeglass cutting machine
• assisted optometrist
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Member, SRPH-Mcallen’s new organization (soon to be named), 2011
• Member, Society of Hispanic Professional engineers, 2008-09
• Member, committee for the awareness of Mexican-american culture, 2006-2007
• Member, Social Hispanic aggies, 2006-2007
• Member, aggie Scholars Promoting incentive, Resources, and encouragement, 2006-07
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Norma garza
1604 W. McintyRe St. aPt 7
edinBURG, tx 7541
(210) 538-6686 ∙ ngarza@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2006-2010 Texas A&m university, College station, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biology & Spanish
Minor in chemistry
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Doctors hospital at Renaissance, edinburg, TX
• as a Graduate administrative intern, rotations among the various administrative
departments were conducted. Project: Focus on analyzing work flow to determine the
appropriate place and size for the creation of a new clinical observation unit.
2010 - present Research Assistant, environmental and Occupational health,
school of Rural Public health (sRPh)
• assist in asthma, healthy homes and injury prevention research.
• organize camps and presentations.
• create the necessary marketing for events held.
2008 - 2010 student Worker, Pre-med Resource Room,
university of Texas-Pan American, edinburg, TX
• informed students about the different health programs and internships available
• Managed office administrative procedures
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• committee Member, SRPH-Mcallen campus Public Health Week, 2011
• treasurer, Pre-med Biomedical Society, 2008-2010
• Member, Sigma delta Pi - Spanish Honor Society, University of texas-Pan american, 2009
• Member, Beta Beta Beta - Biology Honor Society, University of texas-Pan american, 2008
• Member, Golden key international Honour, University of texas-Pan american, 2007
• Member, alpha lambda delta, University of texas-Pan american, 2007
PReseNTATIONs AT NATIONAl, RegIONAl AND sTATe meeTINgs
• Garza N. and Zuniga M.a. Maximizing health-related cloud computing resources: the case of HcUPnet for
assessing diabetes type i hospitalization outcomes. to be presented at the american Public Health association for
the 139th meeting, october 29 -november 2, 2011.
• carrillo Zuniga G., lucio R.l., Garza N., Seol y.H. and Zuniga M.a.. the outcome of interventions by community
health workers in asthma and Healthy Homes education in South texas colonias. Presented at the SRPH-Mcallen
campus Public Health Week, april 6-8, 2011.
• Garza N. Maximizing online data Warehouses: the case of HcUPnet for assessing diabetes type i hospitalization
outcomes. Presented at the SRPH-Mcallen campus Public Health Week, april 6-8, 2011.
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hailey hale
501 Boyett aPt. d
colleGe Station, tx 77840
(832) 453-1133 ∙ hhale@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2006 - 2008 sam houston state university, huntsville, TX
Bachelor of Biology, Minor in chemistry
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Centreast ReC graduate Intern, Bryan, TX
• assisted with marketing and outreach strategies.
• developed tools for internal and external use to analyze and improve services and delivery.
• developed dashboard and graph to display centreast’s trends and data.
• Generated reports from centreast’s customer database.
2010 - 2011 executive secretary, Centreast ReC, Rural Community health Institute (RChI),
Bryan, TX
• Provided assistance with many different projects and daily activities.
• Researched federal policies such as meaningful use (MU) and PQRS.
• Responsible for activities including: client distribution list, drafting contracts, documenting
in cRM, developing materials for reports, drafting client orientation materials such as FaQs,
Pro/con lists, etc.
2009 - 2010 substitute Teacher, Del Valle Independent school District, Austin, TX
• Substituted at many different schools and classrooms until being offered a long term position
at del Valle High School.
• Gained experience with communicating, working with a wide age range and taking on
leadership roles with limited supervision.
2008 - 2009 undergraduate laboratory Assistant, huntsville, TX
• Required the ability to follow instructions and deliver re-creatable results.
• Experiments had to be meticulously documented and final lab reports written upon
completion.
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Presented on the MGMa 2010 conference, School of Rural Public Health, 2011
• Helped promote and serve during SHaMoS’s biology BBQ, 2008
• designed and created SHaMoS’s club display case, 2008
• took photos for and created an album documenting SHaMoS’s club activities, 2008
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2010 to present
• Historian, Sam Houston association of Medically oriented Students (SHaMoS), 2008
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Ashton hutches
1350 HaRVey MitcHell #1015
colleGe Station, tx 77840
(806) 673-7013 ∙ hutches@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2008 - 2010 Texas A&m university, College station, TX
Bachelor of Science, nutrition
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 American Red Cross of Central Texas, Austin, TX
• development and communications intern
2007 - 2009 student Technician, Disability services, College station, TX
• digitized manuscripts through aBByy program for students with disabilities
• Gained understanding and respect for the diverse needs for students with disabilities
Summer 2006 Research Intern, Texas Tech health science Center, Amarillo, TX
• Mastered various lab techniques including Western Blot, catalytic assay, gel
electrophoresis
• Presented research results to faculty and research professionals via PowerPoint
presentations
2005 - 2006 Transporter and secretary, Baptist st. Anthony’s hospital, Amarillo, TX
• Managed patient appointment scheduling
• transported patients to and from different testing sites
• Maintained records of all tests performed in the Hospital database
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Graduated cum laude, texas a&M University, 2011
• Phoebe’s Home clothing drive coordinator, omega Phi alpha Service Sorority, 2008
• co-chair, omega Phi alpha Service Sorority, texas a&M University, 2008
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2011 to present
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David Irizarry
3833 SoUtH d StReet
Mcallen, tx78503
(956) 458-6616 ∙ irizarry@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2005 - 2010 university of Texas- Pan American, edinburg, TX
Bachelors of Science, dual-Major: Biology and Political Science
Minor in History
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 graduate Administrative Intern, Rio grande Regional hospital, mcAllen, TX
2010 - present Research Assistant, Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, mcAllen, TX
• assist primary researcher with projects dealing with public health
• assist in grant and manuscript writing
• organize meetings with stakeholders and present results at those events
• Prepare briefs and power point presentations
• conduct research at colonias within South texas
2003 - present Interim President, Vice-President, and Chair, Rio grande Regional hospital
Auxiliary, mcAllen, TX
• Head of volunteer operations and presiding officer at all Auxiliary events and meetings
• in charge of conducting interviews for all prospective volunteers and conducting
orientations
• created the committee of Junior Volunteer affairs, which played a great role in the
unification of junior and senior volunteers into a single auxiliary
• interacted with multiple individuals and worked through a variety of issues
• created the committee of technology and Recruitment
2009 - 2010 medical Assistant and Technician, Neurology Center: miguel A. gutierrez, mD,
mcAllen, TX
• assisted the physician with the completion of patient’s follow up visits
• Performed autonomic nervous system exams, audiometry exams, and nerve conduction
exams with the use of specialized equipment
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Fellow, exito: latino cancer Research leadership training, 2011
• event coordinator, SRPH-Mcallen Public Health Week events, 2011
• Founding Member, Graduate Students of Public Health, 2011
• Member, Pi Sigma alpha Political Science Honor Society, University of texas-Pan american, 2009-2010
• Scholarship Recipient and Volunteer, Rio Grande Regional Hospital auxiliary, 2005- present
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Fluent in english and Spanish
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, SPSS and MAC OS, Able to work with computer hardware
• Great organizational and communication skills, experience in writing manuscripts, creating research posters,
and writing grant proposals, Skills in creating strategic business and marketing plans, and presenting plans in
public situations, Great at analyzing situations and presenting solutions, experience with customer relations and
collecting samples, properly documenting, and preserving the collections.
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Dhwani kothari
3902 colleGe Main St, aPt 508
BRyan, tx 77801
(516) 603-5220 ∙ kothari@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2006 - 2010 university of Texas at san Antonio, san Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biology.
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Operations management Intern, Texas Department of state health services
• Worked side by side with the Public Health nurses to create a community outreach program.
• developed a step by step improvement plan targeting areas of concern
• interacted heavily with healthcare personnel from various backgrounds
2011 - present student Worker, student health services, Texas A&m, College station, TX
• Perform duties at the registration desk – checking students in
• Help at the Women’s clinic such as making appointments and maintain clean examination
rooms
2008 - 2010 Computer Associate, Writing Center, university of Texas at san Antonio
• Maintained the computers and printers, enforcing lab policies
• assisted students with technology issues
2008 Physical Therapy Technician, Pyramid Plaza Clinic, san Antonio, TX
• Worked with individuals of all age groups while assisting the Physical therapist
• Worked on and learned Ultrasound equipment and electric stimulation
• learned how to make hot and cold packs and different massage techniques
2007 • Chemistry laboratory, university of Texas at san Antonio (uTsA), TX
• Prepared solutions and set up experiments
• assisted students during the experiments
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Student observer, St Joseph Health System, 2011
• Member, Rural Public Health Society (RPHS), SRPH Student chapter, 2011
• Public Relations committee, UtSa ambassadors, 2009
• Public Relations Officer, Indian Student Association, UTSA, 2009
• Member, Physical therapy Society, UtSa, 2009
• Volunteer, christus Santa Rosa Healthcare, San antonio, tx, 2007
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Rachel meyers
2 laURelHURSt ciRcle
tHe WoodlandS, tx 77382
(281) 731-9741 ∙ rachel_meyers@ymail.com
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree received august 2011.
2010 - 2011 Texas A&m university, The Bush school of government
and Public services, College station, TX
Certificate in Nonprofit Management with Emphasis in
Fundraising and Philanthropy
2006 - 2010 Texas A&m university, College station, TX
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
Minor in Business administration
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
2011 - present healthcare Consultant, Apogee Consulting group, houston, TX
• deliver managed care and healthcare strategic services to clients in order to increase cash
reimbursement, improve skills and information for effective decision making and strategic
positioning
Summer 2011 Administrative/Operations Intern, The DeBakey heart and Vascular Center,
The methodist hospital, houston, TX
• analyzed congestive Heart Failure Fallouts and implemented education pieces with the
medical staff to improve cHF Quality core Measures from 85.7% to 100% throughout the
hospital
• Evaluated the process flow of TEE patients in the Cath Lab for quality improvement
• Shadowed Marti Mcculloch, director of the deBakey Heart and Vascular center
2010 - 2011 Assistant Project manager I, emR Implementation Team, Central Texas heart Center,
Bryan, TX
• Oversaw EMR implementation for two of the five cardiologists
• Worked one-on-one with cardiologists and nurses as they were taught to access and utilize
patient records in nextGen
• Successfully went live with 1/3 of the patients
• assisted in the hiring and training of two new employees
• Indexed and abstracted patient files into NextGen
2002 - 2003 unpaid Assistant-Administrative Department, College station medical Center,
College station, TX
• Worked directly with cno in order to reformat hospital policies and procedures using their
electronic template for administrative and nursing departments
• Organized official documents for board meetings
• assisted staff in administration, admissions, and medical staff departments in daily clerical
activities
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• delta omega – alpha tau chapter, Honorary Society in Public Health, 2011
• Student Mentor Program, School of Rural Public Health, 2010 – 2011
• Historian, Rural Public Health Student association, 2010 – 2011
• Sigma alpha lambda, national leadership and Honors organization, texas a&M University, 2008
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kandice motley
12502 Seattle SleW dR 825
HoUSton, tx 77065
(510) 932-6192 ∙ motley@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2005 - 2010 Prairie View A&m university, Prairie View, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biology
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Spring 2011 hourly lecturer/Assistant, kashmere senior high school, houston, TX
• assisted students in the development of learning skills
• assisted in academic activities with selected students either one-on-one or in small groups
• observed and assesses the students’ needs and records relevant data to assess progress.
• develops tutorial strategies with the goal of bringing children to or above their expected
academic grade level
• Provides clerical support to one or more supervisors
• Maintained general office and departmental files, following up on misplaced, misdirected, or
misfield materials
2008 - 2010 Office Assistant/Data Associate, Undergraduate Medical Academy,
Prairie View, TX
• actively recruited students at career fairs, class/organization presentations, and conferences
• organized department functions and workshops
• assisted current students with administrative issues
• Responsible for supporting the departmental office in the daily activities and tasks as
requested
Summer 2007 Research Intern, kaiser Permanente-Division of Research, Oakland, CA
• edited and coded questionnaire data
• Prepared forms and maintained accurate records and files, data entry
• Maintained detailed log/tracking system of study participant visits
• clinical visits and job shadows
2004 - 2008 macy’s Department store, Richmond, CA
• Provided outstanding customer service through team effort
Summer 2004 young entrepreneur at haas, Berkeley, CA
• Aided in building finance skills
• Helped students develop critical computer skills
• Assisted in learning how to fill out a college application
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Student Member, cancer collegiate council, 2009 to present
• Student Member, Undergraduate Medical academy, 2007 to present
• Student Member, national Society of collegiate Scholars, 2006 to present
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han Nguyen
12084 Wooded ViSta lane
San dieGo, caliFoRnia 92128
(858) 733-4817 ∙ han.nguyen@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2002 - 2005 university of California san Diego, san Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science, Biology
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 mD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of health Disparities Research,
houston, TX
graduate Research Assistant
2008 - 2010 Research Associate, sydney kimmel Cancer Center / Proteogenomic Research
Institute for systems medicine, san Diego, CA
• Protein/Antibody engineering and development of organ specific antibodies
• Protein/Antibody expression and purification
• immunization of rodents, producing hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies
2007 - 2008 Patient liaison, satnick Chiropractic, san Diego, CA
• Answered phones, schedule appointments, insurance verification
• Radiology and Physical therapy Support
2006 - 2007 laboratory Technician, The salk Institute for Biological studies,
san Diego, CA
• Studied the interaction of hormones and the neuroendocrine system
• Mentored and supervise undergraduate students in a biomedical research setting
• Managed the laboratory through maintenance of daily duties and precise record keeping
2000 - 2005 • Student Mentor, Poway Unified School District, San Diego, CA
• Provided academic assistance to students on their various coursework helping to insure
that they were able to achieve significant leaps in grade performance
• Bridged the gap between school and home for students through after school counseling
and establish mental support throughout traumatic times
• organized projects for students to explore the creative and academic aspects of the
program
• in Vivo studies with immunohistochemisty and in Situ Hybridization analysis
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2010 to present
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Chidiebere Opara
811 HaRVey Road
colleGe Station, tx 77840
(512) 803 2888∙ opara@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2000 - 2007 university College hospital, university of Ibadan, Nigeria.
MB; BS. equivalent of an Md degree in the U.S.
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 graduate Administrative Intern, health for All Inc, Bryan, TX
• Routinely managed the electronic medical records for the clinic
2010 - present graduate Assistant, health Policy & management, school of Rural Public health
• Routinely carry out academic research
• actively involved in the writing of research papers
• Perform comprehensive data analysis and management
2009 -2010 Medical Officer, Sisters of the Nativity Hospital, Abuja Nigeria.
• carried out general medical consultation and clinical case management
• Performed minor surgeries and took delivery of babies
• Participated in health awareness campaigns
2009 • Medical Officer, Jalingo Medical Clinic, Abuja Nigeria
• carried out general medical consultation and clinical case management
• Managed the national Health insurance Scheme for the clinic
• established the health education culture among staff
2008 - 2009 • Medical Officer, Dept. of State Services, Abuja Nigeria
• carried out general medical consultation and clinical case management
• Performed various rural health outreach campaigns
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Volunteer ombudsman, area agency on aging of the Brazos Valley, Brazos Valley Regional council – present
• Sports Secretary, aBH (the general Medical Students body), University of ibadan, nigeria, 2007
• Best executive committee Member, aBH (the general Medical Students body), University of ibadan, nigeria, 2007
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student Member, Rural Public Health Students association 2010 to present
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2010 to present
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Vidal quintanilla
1001 PeBBle dR.
MiSSion, tx 78574
(956) 424-5101 ∙ quintanilla@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2004 - 2007 Texas A&m university-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
Bachelor of Business administration, Management
emphasis on Human Resources
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
2008 - present human Resources health Care Recruiter, Doctors hospital at Renaissance,
edinburg, TX
• Participate in all planning processes directly affecting nurse recruitment
• Work with information of a highly confidential nature.
• interact with other clinical department directors and supervisors.
• Attend staffing meetings, compliance meetings, Joint Commission compliance and TDH
compliance meetings.
• Aware of all license qualifications for every position for an acute care hospital, and familiar
with state requirements for employee files for compliance.
2007 - 2008 human Resources Coordinator, las Palmas health Care Center (sAVA senior Care),
mcAllen, TX
• Maintained various paperwork such as payroll, oSHa logs, and employee records.
• Produced labor management reports on a daily basis
• Served as a facility HIPAA officer
• Worked with computer programs such as PeopleSoft, kronos, and Sweb.
2006 - 2007 human Resources Assistant, The monitor Freedom Communications, mcAllen, TX
• assembled and organized various events and paperwork.
• Updated, copied, and distributed manuals to employees.
• Worked with software such as Ultipro, Strong Bird, Freedom net
2005 - 2006 human Resources Internship, Texas A&m university-Corpus Christi hR Department,
Corpus Christi, TX
• assisted administrators with various responsibilities, events, and paperwork
• implemented new employment law issues
• Scanned and profiled time cards and adjusted over-time payment on compensation
• Worked with human resources mainframe and people administration software
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• dHR University: c.n.a. training Program
• Hospital Week coordinator
PROFessIONAl ChARITy CONTRIBuTIONs
• Fishing for Hope
• Hoops for cure
• american Heart association
• March of dimes
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Jeffrey stever
21702 canyon Peak lane
katy, tx 77450
(281) 224-9041 ∙ jastever@ymail.com
eDuCATION
2010 - 2011 Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree received august 2011.
2005 - 2009 Texas A&m university, College station, TX
Bachelor of Science in allied Health
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 graduate Operations Intern, Williamson County and Cities health District (WCChD),
georgetown, TX
• Worked with the Health district’s Wilco Wellness alliance – a coalition created to promote
policy, systems, and environmental changes in Williamson county.
• duties included assembling/leading initiative steering groups, creation of grant application
documents and press releases, and involvement in various coalition projects as needed.
Summer 2010 - student Worker, Texas A&m university math Department, College station, TX
Fall 2010 • Assisted in managing office operations, including records management and organization,
creating various Word and excel documents, and assisting professors as needed.
Summer 2009 summer Intern, Agencia Promotora de Iniciativas de Desarrollo (APID),
Development Initiatives Promoter Agengy (DIPA), santiago, Dominican Republic
• Relocated to the dominican Republic for a summer internship with a non-government
organization.
• conducted research in a pilot study, including interviewing parents about how they perceive
the health and nutritional status of their children, and measuring/comparing BMi information
in the affluent versus low socio-economic population.
Summer 2007 Worker/Office Assistant, Peltier Brothers Construction, Houston, TX
• loaded and unloaded trucks dispatched to and from company worksites.
• Assisted in office operations, including management of records, office and construction
supplies, and account billing.
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• Volunteer, SRPH Public Health Week Fun Run, 2011
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2011
• Volunteer, taMU child adolescent Research lab (caHRl), Fall 2009
• Volunteer/Performer, chi-omega Songfest Fundraiser for Make-a-Wish Foundation, Fall 2008
skIlls & lANguAges
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and limited use of Access
• limited use of SaS statistical software
• Basic knowledge of written and spoken German
• Fair knowledge of written and spoken Spanish
• CPR certified
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Christopher Washington
1101 lUtHeR St. W. aPt 1236
colleGe Station, tx 77840
(210) 867-2403 ∙ cwashington@srph.tamhsc.edu
eDuCATION
2010 - present Texas A&m health science Center,
school of Rural Public health, College station, TX
master of Public health (mPh)
degree expected May 2012.
2006 - 2010 Texas A&m university-kingsville, kingsville, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
WORk eXPeRIeNCe
Summer 2011 Clinica esperanza, Roatan, honduras
• Graduate administrative intern
2011 - present learning Center Assistant, Blinn College, Bryan TX
• Manage and oversee tutors
• assist Blinn students with administrative issues
2010 laboratory Assistant, Rangel College of Pharmacy, kingsville TX
• Set up and assisted with sterile and compounding lab
2007 - 2010 student Worker, Texas A&m university-kingsville, kingsville, TX
• Worked as a teaching assistant in the freshman Biology labs
• Responsible for planning and teaching the biology labs
• Worked as a Science and athletic tutor
leADeRshIP ACTIVITIes AND AWARDs
• committee Member, SRPH Public Health Week Fun Run, 2011
• Member, Sergeant of arms, Vice President Presidential ambassadors. texas a&M University-kingsville, 2007-2010
• Member, President american Medical Student association, texas a&M University-kingsville, 2008-2010
organized and ran all meetings, helped organized the Bigger event in kingsville, helped plan the Spring and Fall
Carnivals, organized graduate/medical school visit to UTHSCSA, organized/Planned 5k cystic fibrosis walk
• Member, Honor Student association, texas a&M University-kingsville, 2007-2010
Participated in organizational meetings and community service activities
• Participant, Joint admissions Medical Program, Houston tx, 2008-2009
interned and Shadowed at Ben taub and Hermann Memorial hospitals
• Summa cum laude Graduate, texas a&M University-kingsville, 2006-2010
• Mcnair Scholar, texas a&M University-kingsville, 2008-2010
• Who’s Who among Students in american colleges and Universities 2009
PROFessIONAl AFFIlIATIONs
• Student associate, american college of Healthcare executives, 2010 to present
• Student Member, Medical Group Management association, 2010 to present
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