Taylor Major-Dame

Provide policy and desk research support for mission-driven organizations on health, governance, and social impact issues, summarizing complex material into briefs and memos that support decision-making.
Draft and edit policy memos, briefs, and reports that turn technical or academic content into concise actionable insights for professional, policy, and public audiences.

Provided policy and desk research support for mission-driven organizations, producing briefs and memos to support decision-making. Drafted and edited policy memos, briefs, and reports while clarifying dense regulatory and institutional information for client communications.

Launched and managed the HAPCAP for Health Market and Training Hub, a $400,000 grant-funded initiative serving underserved rural communities across 10+ counties in Southeast Ohio.
Built and managed partnerships with 10+ community organizations to expand outreach, coordinate referrals, and align food access and workforce services.

Launched and managed a $400,000 grant-funded health market and training hub serving underserved rural communities across 10+ counties. Oversaw partnerships, daily program operations, and participant support, including TEFAP/TANF compliance and supervision of WIOA/CCMEP participants.

Directed onboarding and administrative coordination across five divisions and supported board/finance review processes through organized records and strengthened workflows. Maintained 100% compliance with federal Community Services Block Grant requirements through timely and accurate reporting and improved operational efficiency via process improvements.

Conducted waste assessments for 20+ businesses and supported sustainable practice recommendations that contributed to a 30% reduction in waste output. Coordinated community recycling events and contributed to process improvements that increased program participation and visibility.

Grade: 2.5

Activities and societies: -

Anthropology program with coursework in human ecology, medical anthropology, environmental geography, climate and public health, and public health foundations.

Grade: 1.1

Activities and societies: Student Representative (StuGov) 2026 TedX at University of Erfurt Program and Speakers Lead

Master of Public Policy program with coursework in anti-corruption, social entrepreneurship, integrity systems, comparative public policy, and public health governance.

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with coursework including human ecology, medical anthropology, environmental geography, and climate and public health.