Tahja R. Gay

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Education

Morehouse School of Medicine January 2019

Master of Public Health Program, Atlanta, GA

Completed Credits: 33

Old Dominion University, School of Health Sciences May 2017 Bachelor of Science in Health Science Administration Specialization, Norfolk, VA Academic Projects

● Community Assessment August 2017

o Windshield Survey of Neighborhood Planning Unit V in Atlanta, Georgia

● Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) September 2017

o Environmental Assessment of Richmond, VA

● Epidemiological Problem Oriented Approach

o Zika Virus

Professional Experience

Tutor February 2019-Present

Axiom Educators, Richmond, VA

o Enthusiastically meeting students at their point of need to aid in fostering a desire to succeed o Providing academic support to classroom teacher

o Assisting in intervention in middle school and high school courses to promote understanding through the utilization of one-on-one and small group settings o Building relationships with students to encourage success and motivate attaining their full potential Intern September 2018-Dec.2018

Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity, Atlanta, GA o Fulfilled various leadership roles as a part of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute o Demonstrated professional writing skills in preparation of professional communication o Contributed to the development of a vision for healthy community promotion in targeted populations o Participated in community based participatory research and utilized evidence-based material in decision making

Intern May 2018-August 2018

Cobb County Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse, Atlanta, GA o Collected and analyzed data on alcohol, tobacco, and drug use among teenagers in the Kennesaw, GA and Marietta, GA areas

o Created blogs and infographics highlighting the dangers of underage drinking and parental social hosting Intern January 2017- May 2017

Richmond City Department of Health, Richmond, VA

o Worked closely with the Health Equity administrator on numerous projects in the Richmond area o Followed the progress of the Richmond Food Task Force o Actively worked in the STI/HIV Program and Epidemiology department o Performed various administrative related tasks

Early Intensive Reading Initiative Tutor Sep. 2016 -June 2017 Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA

o Provided instructional remediation to elementary school students in the fields of mathematics and language arts

o Organized and conducted small group educational exercises Student Administrative Assistant August 2014-May 2016 Old Dominion University Auxiliary Services Department, Norfolk, VA o Fielding telephone calls, maintenance of files, and receiving and directing visitors o Preparation of agendas, PowerPoints, and use of word processing Student Fundraiser August 2013- May 2014

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

o Assisted in raising monetary donations for the Old Dominion Annual College Fund o Provided pleasant, helpful information to Old Dominion alumni and parents Summer School Tutor/Instructional Aide June 2012 - August 2017 Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA

o Provided instructional remediation to elementary and middle school students in the fields of mathematics and language arts

o Organized and conducted small group educational exercises Awards/Scholarships

o Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Scholarship o The Community Foundation Scholarship

o Old Dominion University Follett Book Scholarship o Old Dominion University Auxiliary Services Non-Pathway Retention Award Community Engagement

McNair High School College Bound Day November 2018 o Engaged with students attending McNair High School to encourage students to apply for college o Educated students on how to maintain a positive image and how to appropriately brand themselves in their social media based presences

o Assisted in organizing and implementing a “Professionally Appropriate” fashion show Morehouse School of Medicine Community Engagement Day September 2017 & 2018 Festival of Lights October 2017 & 2018

o Assisted with Atlanta’s Historic Westside Cultural Arts Council to put on the 9th Annual Festival of Lights. The point of the Festival of Lights is to recognize and celebrate the English Avenue community and shed

“light” on the good that the community has to offer. o Facilitated games with the children and provided snacks (popcorn, cotton candy, etc.) to participants. Mother Hubbard School Supply Drive August 2017& 2018 o Collected supplies for the students of Mother Hubbard’s Daycare Center and Kindergarten, Inc. o Supplies collected included pencils, crayons, coloring books, paper, alphabet paper, construction paper, markers, glue sticks, puzzles, and tablet paper.

Mother Hubbard Christmas Toy Drive December 2017 & 2018 o Collected Christmas presents for over 50 students who attend Mother Hubbard’s Daycare in Metro Atlanta. This initiative was through Morehouse School of Medicine’s Master of Public Health Program SGA to ensure that children attending the daycare had a gift to open during the Christmas Holiday. Thanksgiving Adopt Mother Hubbard November 2017 & 2018 o Collected nonperishable food items for a Thanksgiving meal for the children attending Mother Hubbard Daycare

Richmond City Health Department Resource Mothers Program January 2017-May 2017 o Provided administrative assistance to the Director of the Resource Mothers Program o Aided in the mentorship of first time teenage mothers in the Richmond City area o Partook in car seat training and provided instructional assistance on proper instillation to program Old Dominion University Alternative Spring Break April 2013 o Traveled to Milwaukee, WI to partner with the Running Rebels, Inc. Organization o Coordinated and supervised the after-school engagement of children at risk of judicial reprimanding o Participated in the restoration and beautification of the Running Rebels, Inc. facility Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk Team Leader April 2012,2013,2014,2015 o Collected and organized monetary contributions to donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund Leadership/ Involvement

Member, North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative August 2018-Present Summit Counseling Center, Atlanta, GA

Student Liaison, Dr. Daniel S. Blumenthal Public Health Conference Asst. Curriculum Coordinator, Health Advanced by Medical Practice Superstars Sept. 2018-Dec. 2018 Kennedy- Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity, Atlanta GA Student Program Evaluator August 2018-Dec. 2018

Georgia Latino Community Fund, Atlanta GA

Community Voices Community Health Leadership Program March 2018-May 2018 Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta GA Logistics Manager, Community Health and Wellness Fair August 2017-Jan. 2019 Morehouse School of Medicine Master of Public Health Program, Atlanta, GA Student Liaison/Presenter, Morehouse MPH Program Open House Program February 2018 Morehouse School of Medicine Master of Public Health Program, Atlanta, GA Student Member, American Public Health Association (APHA) Sept. 2017- Jan. 2019 Student Reviewer, American Public Health Association (APHA) January 2018 - Jan. 2019 Organizer, Read Across America Program in Richmond Public Schools March 2017 Richmond City Health District, Richmond, VA

Site Leader, Old Dominion University Freshman Service Experience Leader July 2013-2015 Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University English Conversation Partner Program August 2013-May 2014 Norfolk, VA

o Conducted and held bi-weekly conversation times with foreign Old Dominion University students to promote and enhance their ability to engage in conversational English Blue Key Honor Society Member May 2016 - Present

o Recognition of college students at senior institutions of higher education for all-around excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service

Old Dominion University Pre-Health Club

o Promoted the success of students interested in pursuing health care occupations through vocational and educational experiences

Reseau Docteur Network January 2016-Jan. 2019

o Participated in a network of minority students seeking positions in medical and health related fields Outreach Liaison, Swansboro Baptist Church January 2012 - Dec. 2016 o Outreach Ministry, Young Adult Ministry

Community Service Chair, Old Dominion University Of T.R.U.S.T Organization August 2013 - May 2015 Research Experience

University of Richmond May 2012-September 2012

Old Dominion University, Department of Biology Research Lab, Richmond, VA o Student Laboratory Assistant

Additional Skills

Computer

o Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher) & Social Media Research

o Data entry and management & Analysis (SAS, SPSS) Certifications

o Collaborative Institution Training Initiative (CITI) o National Institute of Health Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP) Certification Trainings

o Trauma Informed Care

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