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Shayla Nolen

@shaylanolen

Quantitative researcher specializing in statistical analysis, geospatial methods, and modeling to turn complex data into actionable insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead rigorous quantitative research or modeling efforts, collaborate cross-functionally, influence data-driven public health policy, and continue methodological growth.

I am a quantitative researcher with a PhD in Epidemiology and extensive experience applying statistical, geospatial, and simulation methods to public health problems.

I have led end-to-end analytical projects, directed research design and funding strategy for agent-based simulation models, and translated complex analyses into clear recommendations for stakeholders.

My work has supported numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, informed equitable policy and resource allocation, and advanced understanding of disparities in HIV transmission and overdose mortality.

I rapidly learn new methods and programming languages, prioritize reproducible research practices, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact, data-driven decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Postdoctoral Fellow

Current

Yale University School of Public Health

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led three research projects analyzing large-scale longitudinal datasets with statistical and geospatial methods to identify structural determinants of HIV treatment outcomes and directed development of an agent-based simulation model for policy scenario analysis.

R ArcGIS Geospatial Longitudinal Analysis Survey Analysis

Doctoral Research Assistant

Brown University School of Public Health

Aug 2019 - Apr 2024 (4 years 8 months)

Conducted quantitative analyses contributing to 14 peer-reviewed publications and led cross-functional collaborations evaluating naloxone distribution inequities, securing funding and implementing a spatially dynamic agent-based model to study environmental impacts on HIV outcomes.

R SAS Causal Inference ArcGIS Statistical Analysis Stata Collaboration Presentation Skills Written And Verbal Communication Geospatial

Research Assistant

Boston Medical Center

Jul 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Performed cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses using stochastic simulation models to inform healthcare policy, managed end-to-end analytical workflows, and produced documentation improving model usability for stakeholders.

Cost Effectiveness Modeling R Data Cleaning Policy Analysis Collaboration

Graduate Research Assistant

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health

Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)

Analyzed survey and administrative data to examine neighborhood and social network drivers of HIV disparities and supported development of an interactive mapping tool and survey recruitment strategies.

Survey Analysis SAS GIS Data Collection Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Brown University

Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiology

Completed Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology with dissertation and research focused on structural determinants, geospatial methods, and simulation modeling related to HIV outcomes.

Emory University

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology

Completed Master of Public Health in Epidemiology with research and applied analysis on neighborhood context, survey data, and disparities in HIV outcomes.