Taylor L. Alston
Douglasville, GA ***** · 843-***-**** ·********@***.***
EDUCATION Master of Public Health, December 2019
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Atlanta, GA
Honors Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, Cum Laude, May 2017
University of South Carolina (USC), Columbia, SC
Major: Public Health
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (National Honor Society)
CERTIFICATIONS Collaborative Institution Training Initiative (CITI) Expires: 01/06/2021
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Fundamentals of Emergency Preparedness (Columbia University)
Social Media in Preparedness and Response (Columbia University)
EXPERIENCE MORE Fellow, June 2018 – November 2018
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA
Conducted analyses to identify epidemiological gaps in population-based surveillance activities.
Completed surveillance survey and population size estimation survey table for all Division of HIV and TB countries.
Completed and updated biobehavioral survey navigation guide to aid countries in conducting their own biobehavioral surveys.
Chair of Student Wellness Committee, August 2018- January 2019
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Atlanta, GA
Coordinated and prepared events for all interpersonal activities that the MSM Student Wellness Committee sponsored.
Supported Student Wellness Committee board members and events through assigned office and event duties.
Epidemiology Tutor, August 2018- December 2018
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Provided supplementary instruction and assistance to students in the subject area of Epidemiology.
Analyzed student’s comprehension and prepared personalized course goals.
Conducted individual learning sessions with students weekly to improve understanding of subject matter.
Recruited students to participate in weekly learning sessions.
Cancer Prevention Specialist, January 2017 – May 2017
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, SC
Operated as an integral member of the team to maintain the standards of HIPAA.
Assisted in data collection, entry, and transcribing of research interviews for publishing purposes.
Completed data entry of patient health information on over 800 patients in the state of South Carolina.
Prepared presentations for participating stakeholders and monthly meetings.
Scheduled and led meetings with patients and staff members.
Intern, June 2016- August 2016
The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Distributed, collected, and analyzed patient satisfaction surveys sent to a select group of clinical patients to be later used for clinical audits and operations.
Maintained, edited, and entered clinical data into multiple clinical databases for record keeping and compliance for clinical policies.
Scheduled and led meetings with students and advisors.
Carried out a multitude of tasks and errands to maintain the order and operations of the office.
VOLUNTEER Mentor at Liberty Hill Academy, Charleston, SC
WORK Historic Westside Council Volunteer, Atlanta, GA (177 hours)
Morehouse School of Medicine Ambassador, Atlanta, GA
Lowcountry Pregnancy Center Volunteer, Charleston, SC (32 hours)
Mentor at The Waverly After School Program, Columbia, SC
Sasha Bruce Youth work Volunteer, Washington, DC (100 hours)
Tutoring (English, Science, and Math)
HONORS AND MSM Janet Blumenthal Scholarship Recipient, 2017-2018
ACTIVITIES USC Dean’s List, August 2014-2017
American Public Health Association, 2017
Life Scholarship Recipient, August 2014
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, 2014
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2013