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Taylor Mckay

@taylormckay

Public health-minded Biology researcher and program director advancing health equity through evidence-based outreach, education, and leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a public health and community-focused leadership role where I can blend research, health education, and data-driven program development to advance health equity, support diverse populations, and improve community health outcomes.

I’m a public health-minded professional with a Master of Science in Biology (Physiology) and experience spanning research, community outreach, student development, health education, data collection, and program leadership. I bring a health-equity focus and a practical, evidence-based approach to improving community health outcomes.

In my Director role, I managed a 300+ resident community while coordinating student wellness, crisis response, and support services. I worked across counseling, campus safety, and facilities teams, supervised and trained student staff, and implemented educational and engagement programs.

As a Graduate Researcher, I conducted research using AI-driven computational modeling and molecular docking to investigate potential therapeutic approaches for neuroblastoma, maintaining cell cultures and analyzing experimental data. I’ve also contributed through public health research, collecting and analyzing community feedback, and through leadership in a healthcare-focused organization supporting future healthcare professionals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cooper Hall Director

University of Tennessee at Martin

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Managed a 300+ resident community while coordinating student wellness, crisis response, and support services. Collaborated with counseling, campus safety, and facilities teams and supervised/trained student staff.

Crisis Response Support Services Educational Programs Student Engagement Cross Functional Collaboration

President

National Society of Black Women in Medicine, Inc.

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Led organizational operations and budget management for community-focused programming. Collaborated with executive leadership to support initiatives supporting future healthcare professionals.

organizational Budget Management Collaboration With Executives Stakeholder Engagement

Graduate Researcher

Florida A&M University

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Conducted research using AI-driven computational modeling and molecular docking to investigate therapeutic approaches for neuroblastoma. Maintained cell cultures and analyzed experimental data using evidence-based methodologies.

Molecular Docking Cell Culture Data Analysis Evidence Based Research

Senior Resident Assistant

Florida A&M University Housing

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Provided mentorship and crisis intervention for diverse student populations. Facilitated conflict resolution, wellness support, and educational programming.

Mentorship Crisis Intervention Conflict Resolution Wellness Educational Programming

Treasurer

National Society of Black Women in Medicine, Inc.

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Supported organizational operations with responsibility for budget management. Helped lead fundraising and community-focused programming initiatives in collaboration with executive leadership.

Budget Management Fundraising Support organizational Program Leadership

Fundraising Chair

National Society of Black Women in Medicine, Inc.

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Led fundraising initiatives and contributed to community-focused programming. Collaborated with executive leadership to develop initiatives supporting future healthcare professionals.

Fundraising Collaboration With Executives Initiative Execution

Overnight Camp Counselor

FAMU Upward Bound Math & Science Program

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Supported academic enrichment and college readiness programming for high school students. Promoted student safety, engagement, and positive developmental outcomes.

College Readiness Student Engagement

Public Health Research Intern

TOUCH BBCA

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Collected community feedback regarding clinical trial awareness and participation. Compiled and analyzed survey data using Excel to support research initiatives.

Survey Research Excel Research Data Management