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Dagmawit Assaye

@dagmawitassaye

Public health researcher across UC San Diego, WHO, and Mary’s Center; translated research into tobacco cessation and policy recommendations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m motivated to support public health consulting work that builds lasting community capacity.

At the University of California, San Diego, I coordinated a scoping review on stress-related barriers to tobacco cessation among Black adults. I managed protocol development, literature screening, data extraction, and analysis to develop targeted public health recommendations.

At the World Health Organization, I reviewed physical activity policy frameworks across Europe and presented findings on gaps in funding, evaluation, and cross-sector collaboration. At Mary’s Center, I conducted health equity research and presented recommendations to leadership to inform program and outreach strategies.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Scholars Tobacco Advocacy and Research Fellow

University of California, San Diego

Oct 2025 - May 2026 (7 months)

Coordinated a scoping review on stress-related barriers to tobacco cessation among Black adults, managing protocol development, literature screening, data extraction, and analysis. Collaborated with faculty and research staff to maintain project timelines and prepared research presentations.

Scoping Reviews Protocol Development Literature Screening Data Extraction Data Analysis Project Management Research Presentation

Physical Activity Policy Intern

World Health Organization

Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 (1 month)

Reviewed peer-reviewed studies on physical activity policy frameworks across Europe, identifying gaps in funding, evaluation standards, and cross-sector collaboration. Prepared and delivered a formal literature review presentation to a WHO audience.

Policy Analysis literature review Research Presentation Public Health International Collaboration

Food Insecurity Research Intern

University of California, Riverside

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Screened and managed over 2,000 research publications using structured inclusion criteria and maintained an Excel-based tracking system. Supported team coordination and contributed to research materials for policy recommendations.

Literature Screening Data Management Excel Research Coordination Policy Analysis

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern

Mary's Center

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

Conducted health equity research on disparities in access to care and presented findings to leadership. Collaborated with Communications, Marketing, Outreach, and Grants teams to support program initiatives.

Health Equity Research Data Analysis Presentation Skills Collaboration Proofreading Project Identification