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Kayla Rivera

@kaylarivera

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Public health professional focused on maternal and child health, data-driven program implementation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in maternal and child health or public health research where I can apply data-driven program design, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration to improve outcomes.

I am a Master of Public Health professional with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health and Certified in Public Health (CPH). I combine research, data collection and analysis, and community outreach to translate public health research into practical programs that improve maternal and child health outcomes.

My experience includes graduate research assisting nutrition-focused studies, emergency operations center internship work supporting public health preparedness, and hands-on behavioral intervention and data collection for children with developmental disabilities. I prioritize data integrity, stakeholder collaboration, and culturally competent engagement to deliver measurable program impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Florida

Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)

Assisted nutrition-related research on children’s health, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across studies and delivering nutrition education interventions for children with ASD and guardians.

Data Collection REDCap SPSS

Registered Behavioral Technician

Butterfly Effects Inc.

Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Collected behavioral data and implemented individualized intervention plans for children with developmental disabilities, guided families in behavior support strategies, and conducted home visits to monitor progress.

Family Coaching Home Visits

Emergency Operations Intern

Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)

Supported community outreach events to promote public health preparedness, prepared data reports for stakeholders, and collaborated with cross-sector partners on emergency management coordination.

Community Outreach Data Reporting Stakeholder Engagement

Behavioral Technician

BCOTB

Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (5 months)

Collected behavioral data and implemented individualized programs for children with developmental disabilities, collaborating with BCBAs to tailor interventions to developmental needs.

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Florida

Master of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health

2023 - 2025

Activities and societies: Certified in Public Health (CPH); graduate research assistantship on nutrition-related studies (AutismEats, FreshEats).

Master of Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health, completed coursework and practicum focused on maternal-child health, data collection, and community outreach.