Berit Blank-Plautz

Conducts research on social vulnerability, climate adaptation, and community resilience. Contributes to research design, data curation, and analysis using R, and supports collaborative research through technical writing.

Planned and managed year-round community events to promote resident engagement and well-being. Built partnerships with local organizations for outreach, fundraising, and public service initiatives.

Lived and worked in a Ngöbe indigenous community promoting community health outcomes. Designed youth physical activity programs, established a community garden, and delivered multi-generational health education workshops.

Contributed to a community-based research study on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Navajo Nation by conducting participant follow-up calls, coordinating communications, maintaining data logs, and supporting culturally responsive outreach and educational materials.

Safely led clients on Class IV river routes and delivered safety briefings and team-building experiences.

Supported Dr. Sanderson in grading and class management. Provided guidance to students in public health coursework and critical thinking.

Provided in-home patient care and coordinated with families and healthcare providers. Maintained care documentation and implemented care plans.

Pursuing a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology with expected graduation in May 2028.

Grade: 3.87

Activities and societies: Minor in Spanish

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Spanish in May 2024, achieving a GPA of 3.87.