Curriculum Vitae
Professional
info
I am a social and information scientist with interests in health informatics, user experience research, Indigenous health and wellness, and research results dissemination in Tribal contexts.
Software Skills
Atlas.ti
DeDoose
Endnote
MAXQDA
Miro
RStudio
Sharepoint
SPSS
Tableau
Work
experience
Pre-Doctoral Teaching Associate
Sept. 2019-present
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Attend lecture sections
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Lead lectures (in absence of regular instructor)
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Conduct lab sections
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Track attendance
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Grade assignments
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Provide critical and constructive feedback to students
Courses: User-Centred Design Methods, Research Methods, Informatics Capstone
Researcher
July 2013-January 2020
Southcentral Foundation, Anchorage, Alaska
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Assisted PIs in grant proposal writing and grant reporting.
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Assisted PIs in the development of data collection instruments.
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Recruited participants for qualitative and quantitative research studies.
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Moderated focus groups and conduct interviews.
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Led site-specific recruitment and data collection activities for an alcohol contingency management RCT.
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Administered quantitative surveys.
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Conducted descriptive quantitative analyses.
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Conducted qualitative analyses.
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Developed research reports, manuscripts and other research dissemination materials.
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Submitted IRB protocol packages for review.
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Conducted extensive literature searches and reviews.
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Provided research support to research director and principal investigators.
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Disseminated research results to community and scientific audiences through presentations, written articles and manuscripts.
Evaluator
May 2015-August 2018
Southcentral Foundation, Anchorage, Alaska
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Evaluated Southcentral Foundation and partner activities for a SAMHSA GLS cross-site evaluation on youth suicide prevention.
Evaluator/Research Manager
January 2009-January 2014
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Anchorage, Alaska
Evaluator:
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Managed a SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Chronic Homeless Alcohol Branch (CHAB) program evaluation.
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Developed annual and supplemental evaluation reports for program and funder.
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Presented evaluation results to program staff and at professional conferences.
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Conducted qualitative and descriptive quantitative analyses.
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Conducted semi-structured interviews with program staff and participants in Anchorage, AK.
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Observed lifeskills curriculum delivery for fidelity and participant satisfaction.
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Worked with a CSAT CHAB evaluators’ workgroup to develop a review document on culturally relevant evaluation measures and resources.
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Participated in the American Evaluation Association Graduate Education Diversity Internship (GEDI) program from 2010-2011.
Research Manager:
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Trained over 20 local data collection coordinators on a multi-component RCT substance abuse prevention research study.
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Provided technical support and data collection coordination for 20 local data coordinators.
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Conducted descriptive quantitative analyses.
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Managed complex research databases.
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Conducted over 150 semi-structured interviews in both Anchorage, AK, and in 18 rural Alaskan communities across the state.
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Managed cross-site data collection in rural Alaskan communities throughout the state of Alaska.
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Submitted IRB applications and renewals.
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Submitted annual NIH grant progress reports.
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Assisted in NIH grant proposal writing.
Evaluator
March 2013-October 2013
San Jose State University, Telecommute
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Provided support on a community evaluation project for the San Jose State University Circle of Learning scholarship program.
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Attended two site visits (Pine Ridge, Yakama) and co-interviewed 12 participants to evaluate the impact of a library and information science scholarship program on services provided by scholarship program students working in a tribal library setting.
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Co-authored an evaluation report.
Research Associate April 2007-January 2009
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Anchorage, Alaska
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Collected observational data on lifeskills training curriculum.
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Conducted qualitative observation analyses on over 75 video-recorded substance abuse prevention curriculum sessions.
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Developed annual and supplemental evaluation reports.
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Presented evaluation results to program staff and at professional conferences.
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Performed data preparation and cleaning.
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Managed research databases.
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Conducted qualitative interviews.
Research Associate May 2006-September 2007
Southcentral Foundation, Anchorage, Alaska
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Recruited and enrolled participants in a tobacco research study.
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Provided research support to Research Director.
Research Professional I June 2005-September 2006
Mind Matters Research, Anchorage, Alaska
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Entered and processed quantitative data.
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Designed a participant workbook used as part of a mind-body clinical trial for breast cancer patients.
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Prepared data collection packets and data management files.
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Conducted a case study analysis of clinical trial participants’ intervention activity data.
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Assisted in focus groups.
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Transcribed focus groups.
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Conducted cancer and mind-body health-related literature searches.
Research Associate September 2004-September 2006
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, Alaska
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Provided research support to the Director of the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center.
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Coordinated a GIS for Public Health training.
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Collected pediatric anthropometric measurements.
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Conducted descriptive analysis on pediatric anthropometric data.
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Submitted annual IRB renewals.
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Supported development of health promotion materials and community outreach activities.
Research Assistant June 2004-September 2004
Alaska Native Health Board, Anchorage, Alaska
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Provided research support to the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center staff.
Anthropology Intern
May 2002-August 2002
Museum of the Aleutians, Unalaska, Alaska
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Processed lithic and faunal material from a midden site for artifact cataloging and storage.
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Conserved museum items for display in the museum’s permanent collection.
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Cataloged WWII photographs and military paraphernalia from the Aleutian Campaign.
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Assisted museum patrons with entry and museum store purchases.
Languages
HTML/CSS
Python (Beginner)
R
Education
University of Washington
2018 - present
Ph.D. (Information Science)
Information School
University of Washington
2018 - 2020
MS (Information Science)
Information School
San Jose State University
2011-2013
MLIS (Library & Information Science)
School of Library and Information Science
Northern Arizona University
2006-2008
MAdm (Administration-Health Science)
Department of Social and Behavioral Science
University of New Mexico
1997-2003
BA (Anthropology-Ethnology)
Department of Anthropology
Professional
Service
Community Enrichment Coordinator, 2019-2020
University of Washington Information School, Doctoral Student Association
Advisory Board Member, 2017-present
EBSCO Indigenous Studies Database
User Group Member, 2016-2018
National Library of Medicine American Indian Health Web Portal
Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2016-present
Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action
Field Grant Reviewer, 2013
Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Native American Enhancement Grants
Advisory Board Member, 2006-2012
Native Health Library Databases
Honors/
Awards
Community Impact Scholarship, American Indian Graduate Center, 2021
Alfonso Carlos Peña Graduate Fellowship, University of Washington, 2020
GO-MAP Presidential Fellowship, University of Washington, 2018
Janette Elmer Fellowship, American Indian Graduate Center, 2018, 2020
The Aleut Foundation Scholarship, The Aleut Foundation, 2018-2021
ANTHC Board of Directors Health Scholarship, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, 2018
Living our Values Award, Southcentral Foundation, 2016
Student of the Year, The Aleut Corporation, 2011
Circle of Learning Scholar, San Jose State University, 2011-2013
Thesis Presentation Travel Grant Award, Northern Arizona University, 2008
Northern Arizona University Foundation Scholarship Award, Northern Arizona University, 2007