Community Research Specialist
Sentient Research
231 North Walnuthaven Dr.
West Covina,
CA
USA
91790
kerry@sentientresearch.net
Biographical Sketch:
2012 Present
Sentient Research West Covina, CA
Community Research Specialist
Design and direct quantitative and qualitative research projects to inform and evaluate small and large-scale health programs.
Develop social marketing/media campaigns and strategic communication for large scale and targeted health programs
Provide formative research, development, implementation and evaluation of programs
Conduct collaborative research projects with agencies and stakeholders
2009 2011
Westside Regional Center Los Angeles, CA
Project Manager
Designed a pilot disaster preparedness program for adults with intellectual disabilities
Managed program monitoring and evaluation
Created and conducted presentations on health related topics for clients, families and staff of the WRC
Managed the budget, hiring and training for a 2 year NIH funded grant funded program with 10 employees
Established and ran a community advisory committee made up of community leaders and stakeholders
2007 2009
UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters Los Angeles, CA
Project Coordinator/Research Associate
Wrote Hawaii Department of Healths Emergency Response Plan and Continuity of Government Plan
Designed and lead full-scale disaster scenarios for public health departments and hospitals
Conducted emergency response trainings for hospitals, health departments and school districts
Conducted pandemic flu research for a CDC designated Center for Public Health Preparedness (CPHP)
2006
Uganda Youth Development Link Kampala, Uganda
Program Management and Evaluation Consultant
Managed a UNFPA funded reproductive health program, including collaboration with the UN, local NGOs and community stakeholders as well as managing program monitoring and evaluation
2006
UCLA School of Public Health Los Angeles, CA
Graduate Student Researcher
Monitoring and Evaluation for the LA County Nutrition Friendly Schools Project
2004 2005
Synarc San Francisco, CA
Assistant Project Manager
Assisted in the management of clinical trials and studies, including working directly with top pharmaceutical companies, managing staffing needs, financial forecasting, and ensuring project deliverables were met on schedule