I am a public health data analyst and storyteller, but what does that mean? Basically, I transform messy data into compelling publications, visualizations, and public-facing dissemination initiatives. I am well-positioned to lead or assist with: (1) data analysis and coding, (2) scientific writing and research translation, (3) data visualization and storytelling, (4) public-facing dissemination products, and (5) media, art and/or advocacy collaborations.
In general, I like to collaborate on one to five month projects with clearly defined deliverables, and I'm always looking to take on new projects where I can make a meaningful impact.
Service Areas in Detail
Data Analysis & Coding
My past experience includes cleaning, coding, and analyzing nationally representative surveys, electronic health records, administrative claims, and vital statistics. I usually code in Stata but am proficient in R. I also have experience with qualitative data analysis using NVivo.
Scientific Writing and Research Translation
I have experience writing for academic / scientific, policy, practitioner, and community audiences. For scientific writing, I have led and worked at all stages of the writing process, and I am happy to join a project at the drafting, editing, or feedback stage. I generally prefer to forgo authorship or formal acknowledgment on projects outside of my independent research, but I am flexible and happy to align with your team’s preferences and standards.
Data Visualization and Storytelling
I design data visualizations—from charts and dashboards to narrative data stories and interactive project websites—that help stakeholders engage with public health and healthcare research. I use a range of tools for my work including Stata, R, Excel, Tableau, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud to tailor what I'm making for each project.
Public-Facing Dissemination Products
Whether it's a slide deck, policy brief, or media assets, I get excited about any work that is designed to move research outside of the walls of academia and into the hands of health system decision-makers, practitioners, and the people impacted by them. My past work in this area has included collaborating on op-eds, explainers, and social media content.
Media, Art and/or Advocacy Collaborations
Building collaborations between researchers and journalists, activists, and community organizations can be a challenge, but it often leads to important impact. I have experience with this work and navigating the different needs of various stakeholders. I also have worked at the intersection of art and public health—bringing data to life through installations, exhibits, and visual art with the goal of inspiring activation and engagement with public health issues.
Rate
While I can offer an hourly rate as a contractor/consultant when needed, I generally use project-based pricing and can provide a scope of work and quote once I learn about the proposed project. If you have a project in mind for collaboration, I’d love to hear about it!