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Chelsea Heard

@chelseaheard

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I turn global health research into evidence-based policy recommendations on health equity and food security.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply policy research, evidence synthesis, and program evaluation skills to global health or international development work focused on food and nutrition security, health equity, and humanitarian development.

I've produced policy and research work on HIV prevention for girls in Kenya, humanitarian responses in South Africa, COVID-19 global health diplomacy, diabetes access, and food security. My work synthesizes evidence into policy recommendations, research proposals, analytical writing, and practical insights on health equity and nutrition.

At NOURISH, I supported hunger research, donor communications, grant writing, budgeting, and food-access outreach while building an Excel tracking system for holiday assistance. I also bring four years of person-centered senior care experience, including documentation, family coordination, dementia care, and support for older adults with complex daily needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Nonprofit Management Volunteer

Nourish

Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 (4 months)

Conducted hunger research and presented findings while supporting donor communications, grant writing, budgeting, marketing, and community outreach for a food-security nonprofit. Coordinated volunteer produce pickup and prepared farm-fresh food boxes for distribution to food-insecure families.

Donor Communications Grant writing Budgeting Marketing Community Outreach Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northeastern University

Master of Science, Global Studies and International Relations

Grade: 3.967

Pursuing a Master of Science in Global Studies and International Relations with a focus on global health and development, maintaining a GPA of 3.967.

Auburn University

Bachelor of Science, Global Studies

Grade: 3.7

Activities and societies: Sigma Iota Rho, Dean's List

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Global Studies and a minor in Human Development and Family Science, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.7.