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Laura Rodríguez

@laurarodrguez

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Aspiring public health professional dedicated to community well-being.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to make a positive impact on community health, foster collaboration, and promote equitable access to health resources.

I am a passionate public health professional currently pursuing my Master of Science in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. My academic journey has equipped me with a strong foundation in population, family, and reproductive health, culminating in a thesis focused on mental health challenges faced by LGBT youth in the United States. I have a deep commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting community wellness.

In my professional experience, I have coordinated cross-disciplinary teams to analyze fatal overdose cases, delivered health education, and supported families in their children's development. My roles as a Home Visitor and Parent Educator and as a Research Assistant have honed my skills in data analysis, community outreach, and advocacy. I believe in the power of collaboration and community engagement to drive meaningful change.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Public Health Coordinator

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Middlesex County Office of Health Services

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year)

Coordinates a cross-disciplinary team of county partners and experts that analyzes and reviews fatal overdose cases within Middlesex County. Delivers health education, outreach, and services across Middlesex County.

Team Coordination Data Analysis Community Outreach

Home Visitor and Parent Educator

Puerto Rican Action Board, Inc.

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Maintained a caseload of 20 families with children aged 0-5, supporting their language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Assessed family needs, referred to community resources, and administered screenings for parenting knowledge, family functioning, and health.

Family Support

Research Assistant

Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Conducted data cross-checks for Cycle of Engagement and Data Resource Center projects. Aided faculty by correcting codebook entries and identifying data input errors in the national database web pages.

Data Validation Data Entry Codebooks Database Management

Volunteer

Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA)

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Assists in tasks related to promoting socioeconomic growth and community well-being. Communicates with community members to assist in applying to government-funded support programs and translates program-related documents to improve outreach.

Community Engagement Translation Outreach

Intern

Biophysics Research for Baltimore Teens (BRBT)

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Assisted program professors in preparing and teaching lessons designed around a biophysics laboratory course. Created and graded assignments, mentoring high school students and keeping them engaged while learning advanced material.

Teaching Mentoring

Advocate

Hopkins Community Connections

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Helps address the psychosocial needs of patients and their families at Bayview’s Children’s Medical Practice through social needs screenings. Follows up with families consistently, building strong bonds between Hopkins and the Baltimore community.

Community Health

Intern

NERA Medprep Program

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Developed humanism, professionalism, and interpersonal skills required of a future health professional. Designed and presented proposals for the Innovation Challenge, a campaign aimed at improving the health of Newark residents.

Professional Development Proposal Development Social Media Strategy Public Health Initiatives Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Master of Science in Public Health, Public Health in Population, Family, and Reproductive Health

Focused on Population, Family, and Reproductive Health. Completed a thesis titled 'Navigating Identity and Understanding Barriers: A Comprehensive Examination of Mental Health Challenges and Current Policies Surrounding LGBT Youth in the United States'.

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts, Public Health Studies & Natural Sciences

Activities and societies: Intercultural Greek Council – President, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. – Vice President, OLÉ LatinX Student Group – Director of Communications, JHU Office of the Dean of Student Life – Hearing Board Member, Office of Admissions – Access & Diversity Committee Member, Tour Guide, Lambda Epsilon Mu (Latino Pre-Health Honor Society) - Member

Studied Public Health Studies and Natural Sciences. Gained a foundational understanding of public health principles and scientific concepts.