Hafsa Hassan
@hafsahassan
Data analyst passionate about improving healthcare through data-driven insights.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated data analyst with a strong background in healthcare research and policy. My experience at Mayo Clinic and Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute has allowed me to initiate and secure data analytics support for critical research on substance use disorder trends among immigrant patients. I developed a comprehensive clinical research protocol for a multi-site NIH-funded project, ensuring that our research efforts align with community priorities through the establishment of a Somali community advisory board.
At Harvard University, I honed my analytical skills as a Research Assistant, utilizing Python and R to analyze CDC data across 974 counties. My work involved performing crosstab analyses to identify demographic correlations in COVID-19 incidence rates and assessing post-pandemic telehealth trends. Additionally, my role as a Mobile Banking Researcher at Salaam African Bank allowed me to conduct stakeholder interviews and publish findings that contributed to understanding market trends in mobile banking.
My leadership experience as the Co-founder and Research Director of the Harvard African Policy and Development Initiative has further solidified my commitment to impactful research. I spearheaded a comprehensive initiative with PEPFAR, producing strategic reports that support U.S. international health policies. I am passionate about leveraging data to drive improvements in healthcare and policy, and I thrive in collaborative environments that prioritize community engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Clinical Research Coordinator
Mayo Clinic & Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Initiated data analytics support for research on substance use disorder trends among immigrant patients. Developed a clinical research protocol for a multi-site NIH-funded project and established a Somali community advisory board to align research efforts with community priorities.
Associate Clinical Research Coordinator
Mayo Clinic & Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Initiated data analytics support for research on substance use disorder trends among immigrant patients. Developed a clinical research protocol for a multi-site NIH-funded project and established a community advisory board to align research efforts with community priorities.
Research Assistant
Harvard University
May 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Utilized Python and R to analyze CDC data across 974 counties, focusing on data quality. Conducted crosstab analyses to identify demographic correlations in COVID-19 incidence rates and assessed telehealth trends using CMS Medicare data.
Co-founder & Research Director
Harvard African Policy and Development Initiative
Oct 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Spearheaded a research initiative with PEPFAR, producing a strategic report for U.S. health policies. Led a working group to provide research support to the Africa CDC, yielding multiple reports.
Mobile Banking Researcher
Salaam African Bank & Harvard Center for African Studies
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Conducted stakeholder interviews and collaborated with teams to identify barriers in mobile banking usage. Analyzed industry reports and government data to assess market resilience, publishing findings for the Harvard Center for African Studies.
Mobile Banking Researcher
Salaam African Bank & Harvard Center for African Studies
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Conducted stakeholder interviews and collaborated with teams to identify barriers in mobile banking usage. Analyzed industry reports and government data to assess the mobile banking market's resilience.
Research Assistant
Harvard University
May 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Utilized Python and R to analyze CDC data across 974 counties, focusing on data quality. Conducted analyses to identify demographic correlations in COVID-19 incidence rates and assessed telehealth trends using Medicare and state health data.
Population Health Analyst
King’s Health Partners & NHS
May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)
Authored analytical reports on value-based healthcare and community health trends. Reviewed literature to identify cardiovascular health disparities and drafted a strategic partnership proposal for Novartis.
Population Health Analyst
King’s Health Partners & NHS
May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)
Authored analytical reports on value-based healthcare to guide health strategy for a population of 1.9 million. Reviewed literature to identify trends in cardiovascular health disparities and drafted a strategic partnership proposal.
Co-founder & Research Director
Harvard African Policy and Development Initiative
Oct 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Spearheaded a research initiative with PEPFAR, producing strategic reports for U.S. health policies. Led a working group to provide research support to the Africa CDC, yielding multiple reports.
Data & Policy Analyst
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
May 2020 - Dec 2020 (7 months)
Analyzed Medicare claims and COVID-19 data, producing maps to highlight health accessibility. Synthesized federal policies on telehealth and created accessible reports for health researchers.
Data & Policy Analyst
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
May 2020 - Dec 2020 (7 months)
Analyzed Medicare claims and COVID-19 data to produce county-level maps highlighting health accessibility. Synthesized federal policies on telehealth and created accessible reports for health researchers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2019 -
Studied Economics with a secondary focus on Government and Global Health Policy. Relevant coursework included Computer Science, Big Data applications in Economics, Quantitative Methods, Econometrics, and various Biology and Chemistry courses.
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