Summary

I am a data analyst with 7+ years of experience in data preprocessing, statistical data analysis, data visualization, and data-driven insights within the biomedical domain for organizations valued at $352M+.

Some of my greatest accomplishments include:

  • Optimizing data preprocessing for 10+ large datasets leveraging data documentation, increasing analysis efficiency by 30%

  • Spearheading multi-level data analysis to establish four strategic funding priorities for the State of Nevada, shaping resource allocation and statewide program development

  • Developing 20+ testable hypotheses based on KPIs capturing stakeholder objectives

  • Creating 20+ reports to communicate data-driven insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders

My medical domain knowledge, data analysis skills, and science communication background will contribute to improving patient health outcomes and advancing medical treatment practices through engaging data-driven narratives.

Experience

Health Resource Analyst III

Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention

Division of Public and Behavioral Health

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services

Senior Data Analyst

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV

August, 2018 - November, 2024

The University of Nevada, Reno is classified as a Carnegie® R1 Institution with a $352M endowment, a $188.5M annual research expenditure, and a $1.34B regional economic impact. The organization has invested over $850M in facilities and supports 8000+ employees.

  • One of 10+ data analysts on an XFN team collaborating on internationally recognized projects in biological anthropology

  • Collected quantitative anthropometric data from 700+ individuals and wrote 10,000+ lines of code analyzing 50,000+ data points

  • Conducted parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing for 10+ data projects in Excel and R

  • Built machine learning models in R to investigate how environmental factors shape human biology

  • Trained 5 junior data analysts in software utilization, statistical hypothesis testing, presentation delivery, and data collection protocol implementation

  • Served on a team with a $400K+ budget that constructed an Access database and SOP to facilitate data gathering standardization

  • Received 10+ awards with a $15K+ value for research excellence and commitment to service

Data Analyst

New York University

New York, NY

August, 2016 - May, 2018

New York University (NYU) is a private institution with a $4.7B endowment and a $947M research expenditure supporting pioneering scientific investigations. NYU has a global reach maintaining 90+ research centers and 19K employees in 25+ countries.

  • One of 5+ data analysts on an XFN team conducting globally renowned research in dental biology

  • Supervised the creation of a 3D digital imaging repository for 2000+ human and non-human primate dental casts

  • Managed and trained junior team members in 3D scanning procedure (NextEngine ScanStudio) and 3D image visualization (Geomagic)

  • Collected digital quantitative data from 170 fossil remains, performed parametric hypothesis testing (SPSS), and distributed reports to stakeholders

  • Received 4 awards with a $2.5K+ value for research excellence

Education

PhD in Biological Anthropology

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV

August, 2018 - May, 2024

BA in Biological Anthropology & Psychology

Business minor

New York University

New York, NY

August, 2016 - May, 2018

Technical Skills

Statistical Computing

  • Microsoft Excel

  • SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

  • Tableau

  • Python

  • R

  • SPSS

Carson City, NV

December, 2024 - Present

The Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention (BBHWP), a division within Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, serves as the Single State Agency for Substance Use and the Single State Mental Health Authority. With 50+ full-time staff positions, BBHWP oversees a significant portion of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health’s $1.2B budget, advancing mental health programs, substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services, suicide prevention education, behavioral health certifications, and problem gambling support. ​       

  • One of 10+ program leads reporting to the Deputy Bureau Chief on statewide substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives

  • Managed Nevada’s $6M+ Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grant, leading needs assessments, strategic planning, funding disbursement, program implementation, performance evaluation, and federal reporting

  • Directed analysis of local, regional, and national epidemiological data to identify unmet community needs, guiding the selection of evidence-based youth prevention programs and resource allocation to community partners

  • Supported fiscal management of grant by monitoring expenditures, reconciling reimbursement transactions, and ensuring contractual compliance

  • Contributed to a nationwide initiative as part of an XFN team to enhance Nevada’s behavioral health infrastructure through sustainable program development and service delivery improvements

3D Imaging & Scanning

  • Invivo/Anatomage

  • MeshLab

  • GeoMagic

  • Next Engine Scan Studio

Image Editing

  • ImageJ

  • Adobe Illustrator