Mishaal Butt

Oversee and lead Austin's shelter systems and mass care planning in coordination with local and state partners, focusing on equitable access to food, water, resources and sheltering services during emergencies. Serve in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) command staff roles during activations, leading mass care operations and teams.

Built and maintained a client base of over 200 individuals through effective networking, strategic marketing, and exceptional customer service. Developed and maintained a website using Square, optimizing client booking processes and expanding reach through effective SEO strategies.

Conducted in-depth research and analysis on public health threats, including heat-related illnesses and temperature metrics, to provide data-driven insights for informed decision-making. Applied research insights to identify and prioritize at-risk populations, ensuring targeted and inclusive emergency preparedness and response efforts.

Identified and implemented strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in a 60-bed cardiovascular unit. Successfully managed a mobility tracking research project, increasing patient movement during meal times from 20% to 75% within three months.

Conducted a comprehensive secondary data analysis to evaluate the determinants of the Test, Treat, and Track Malaria Initiative in Ghana. Extracted and analyzed data from the 2019 Malaria Indicator Survey using SPSS, identifying key factors contributing to low malaria testing rates across various regions.

Conducted outbound calls to randomly selected households to recruit participants for virtual studies and surveys on behalf of the Ministry of Health, ensuring adherence to confidentiality and survey protocols. Administered phone-based surveys, accurately recording responses and maintaining high standards of data entry and call coding.

Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments for residents and staff, ensuring optimal office efficiency and timely service. Monitored and tracked the whereabouts of 100+ residents, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring safety protocols were followed.

Led and facilitated individualized and group activities for 14 dementia residents, focusing on enhancing mental, physical, and emotional well-being through structured engagement. Developed, tailored, and delivered daily lesson plans and therapeutic activities to meet the unique needs of each resident.

Developed and executed strategies to promote blood drives, increasing community awareness and participation. Successfully promoted blood drives, leading to a significant increase in donor engagement and contributions.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Humanitarian Action at the Kroc School of Peace Studies.

Completed an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Global Health with a specialization in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

Completed the Mental Health First Aid Trainer certification.

Completed the Global Health Corps Fellowship in 2025.

Completed the FEMA Professional Development Series and over 200 hours of various FEMA certificates.

Completed the Disaster Related Exposure Assessment and Monitoring certificate.

Completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.

Completed the Google Data Analytics certificate.