SNIGDHA VELUGU, MPH

Toronto, Canada adcv0r@r.postjobfree.com • +1-647-***-****

EDUCATION

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. May 2017 Master of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health

• Thesis: Evaluating the effects of smoking cessation text messaging tool on birth outcomes among pregnant smokers

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Hyderabad, India May 2012 Master of Technology, Biotechnology

VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, Vellore, India May 2010 Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology

SKILLS

Statistical/Analytical

Software

Stata, SPSS, SAS, GIS, MS-Excel, NVivo, DeDoose, Tableau/Power BI Data Analysis Quantitative Data Management & Analysis, Qualitative data analysis, Survey Design, Interviewing.

Research Grant Writing, Study Designs, Survey Design, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Sampling, Monitoring and Evaluation, Focus Group Discussions, In-depth- Interviews, Cognitive Interviews, Report Writing, Project Management. Web Management

Tools

Word Press, DropBox, SharePoint

Digital Media Tools Adobe Systems, Acrobat

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Nutrition International, Ottawa, Canada October 2019 – Present NLIFT Program Management and Evaluation Consultant

• Provided project management support to AMREF and WAGGGS partnerships by ensuring activities are undertaken as per plan

• Assisted in organizing monthly meetings with project technical advisory groups

• Conducting key informant interview for partnership evaluations of 6 NLIFT portfolios

• Analyzing successes, challenges, trends, to capture lessons learned from the partnerships Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA September 2018 – September 2019 Graduate Research Fellow

Developing a monitoring and evaluation framework to track and assess the results of interventions aimed at changing discriminatory attitudes and social norms towards children with disabilities in Europe and Central Asia. (UNICEF Grant)

• Assisted in validation of tools by transcribing, coding, and analyzing focus group and in-depth interviews to identify, discuss, examine perceptions, attitudes, and social norms associated with children with disabilities to determine how to achieve an equitable society for all.

• Drafted validation report summarizing pre-existing qualitative and quantitative questionnaires/tools and scales used in measuring discriminatory attitudes and social norms towards people/children with disabilities that constituted the development and validation of the M&E framework.

• Assisted in preparation of report and its submission to UNICEF. Evaluation of the role of arts in menstrual health and hygiene management (MHHM), India. (UNICEF Grant)

• Devised research questions, conceptual model and analysis plan to examine relationship between exposure to the arts and MHHM practices through communication and social support from mothers, peer educators, and community health workers.

• Performed explanatory and exploratory statistical data analysis using chi-square tests and logistic regression models to examine relationship between exposure to the arts and menstrual hygiene practices through communications and social support.

Opportunities and challenges of integrating Arts in public health theory, research, and practice

• Performed literature review to explore process of integrating art and art-making into community engaged public health theory, research and practice to create and sustain individual and social change. SNIGDHA VELUGU, MPH

Toronto, Canada adcv0r@r.postjobfree.com • +1-647-***-**** PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (continued)

Completed the following coursework (31 credits)

• Theory and Practice of Community Health and Prevention-I, II, Research Methods of Community Health and Prevention, Qualitative Research in Community Health, Outcome and Impact Evaluation, Community-Based Participatory Research, Public Health Ethics, Intermediate Epidemiology, Intermediate Biostatistics. EurekaFacts, LLC, Rockville, MD, USA July 2017 – June 2018 Research Analyst

Montgomery County Public Educational and Government (PEG) Access Channels Market Research

• Devised conceptual models and analytical plans for the senior research team.

• Performed explanatory and exploratory statistical data analysis utilizing chi-square test and multiple regression models on SPSS to assess factors that influence channel visibility and viewer engagement with the channels.

• Prepared, reviewed, interpreted, and presented the analytic output in the results section of the report submitted to the client.

• Recommended ways to enhance PEG Access channels engagement and viewership. Center for Tobacco Prevention & Control- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Tobacco Control

• Transcribed, coded and analyzed focus group interviews to understand knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding tobacco use and cessation services among Baltimore and DC Metro area’s LGBTQ communities. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Tobacco Free Sampling

• Performed coding of social event ads to monitor distribution of free tobacco sample products at various public events across the United States.

• Generated reports for the FDA summarizing evidence of distribution of free tobacco samples using SAS. Messaging to improve patient-provider communication and engagement on risks alcohol use during pregnancy.

• Analyzed and provided recommendations on improving health communication material such as infographics and factsheets to inform Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) social marketing strategies to improve patient-provider communication regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

• Assisted in the development of consent forms for in-depth interviews and online survey in collaboration with American Institute for Research (AIR).

Evaluation of the Prescription Drug Overdose Guideline Communication Materials

• Performed data cleaning and segmentation analysis to identify primary care physicians (PCPs) for focus group interviews.

• Assisted in qualitative (transcribing and coding key informant interviews) and quantitative data analysis using SPSS to assess PCPs knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to awareness of, familiarity, and utilization of CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.

• Assisted in writing the results section of the report developed for CDC in collaboration with AIR. Maryland Transportation Authority Summer Travel Campaign

• Designed and launched survey to understand awareness and influence of MDTA summer travel campaign.

• Devised conceptual models and analytical plans for the research team.

• Performed explanatory and exploratory statistical data analysis using chi-square test, multiple regression models and clustered analysis using SPSS to make recommendations on improving travel campaign.

• Prepared, reviewed, interpreted, and presented the analytic output in the results section of the report.

• Recommended ways to improve quality and reach of the travel campaign. NAEP Science Assessment-Cognitive Interview Study of Interactive Computer Tasks (ICTs), Science Based Tasks (SBTs), and Discrete Items (DT)

• Conducted 20 cognitive interviews using think-aloud method with fourth and fifth grade students of diverse backgrounds to test usability, interactivity, and content comprehension of tablet-based interfaces of assessment tasks developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS). SNIGDHA VELUGU, MPH

Toronto, Canada adcv0r@r.postjobfree.com • +1-647-***-**** PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (continued)

Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association Homecare Emergency Preparedness.

• Created project timelines using Gantt charts for the research team and clients.

• Assisted in the development and launching of survey to evaluate the opinions, awareness and utilization of resources on the Maryland’s Emergency Preparedness Network (EPN) website by home and hospice health care providers and its impact of patients

• Performed descriptive analysis using SPSS to present findings on the type and frequency of utilization of resources on the EPN website.

City of Rockville Recreation Centre Community Needs Assessment

• Assisted in conducting two community town hall meetings to explore general opinions and concerns about a possible community center in Rockville, MD, USA.

• Assisted in designing, developing, reviewing, and launching of a household-based survey to assess support for a new community center.

• Assisted in developing analytic plans to analyze survey results.

• Assisted in the preparing, reviewing, interpretation and presentation of the findings in the results section of the report submitted to Mayor and Council of City of Rockville, MD, USA. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes Coastal Impact Reporting System (GLCIRS)

• Conducted literature review of data collection methodologies using surveys and mobile phones applications to assist USACE Chicago District in the development of a comprehensive tracking and reporting system/database to capture information on storm, high water, and low water impact for riparian properties both public and private.

• Assisted in preparation of report suggesting the best practices to track and report information on storm, high water, and low water impact for riparian properties both public and private. The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA April 2016 – May 2017 Research Assistant

Using Text Messaging for Outreach and Cessation Services in Health Systems; MeTRIC Grant: $30,000

• Conducted in-person interviews with providers and smoking patients and obtained feedback on text messages that would be used in the MeTRIC study on smoking cessation services in health systems.

• Recommended ways to enhance study protocol to increase participant enrollment in the study. Developing & Scaling a Text Messaging Tool to Help Pregnant Smokers, Quit4Baby; NIH Grant: $1,114,167 (R44)

• Supported the development of a mobile health app-Quit4Baby with evidence-based techniques to help pregnant women quit smoking

• Recommended ideas to improve study design and developed questionnaire for 9-month follow-up study.

• Conducted telephone interviews to track changes in smoking behaviors and birth outcomes among pregnant smokers enrolled in the Quit4Baby program.

• Recommended ways to enhance study protocol to retain participants at 3, 6 & 9-month follow-up periods.

• Performed simple and multiple regressions to analyze Q4B data using SPSS and SAS to evaluate the effectiveness of program among pregnant smokers and present findings to study team. Truth Initiative, Washington, DC, USA June 2016 – August 2016 Evaluation and Scientific Research Intern

• Analyzed NSDUH, 2014 data utilizing logistic regression on STATA 14 and presented finding as a poster titled,

“Influence of parental monitoring and other demographics on smoking initiation among adolescents”.

• Assisted in developing geo-spatial maps using GIS to locate the spread of tobacco outlets in the US.

• Performed literature review and developed factsheets with evidence-based content to support production of the Truth Campaign ads on risk perception of tobacco use, effects of smoking habits on wage gap, and effect of tobacco retail density/proximity on smoking behaviors. SNIGDHA VELUGU, MPH

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The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA November 2015 – March 2016 Research Assistant

Frederick County Needs Assessment Project; Frederick Memorial Hospital & Frederick County Health Department

• Assisted in the development and administration of paper-based surveys to understand health needs of Frederick County residents in the state of Maryland.

• Conducted, transcribed and coded 5 structure phone-, 2 in-depth- and 3 focus group interviews consisting of 5-7 members representing the health department and civilians of the county.

• Collaborated with research team to compile data and present results obtained from surveys and interviews to the Frederick County Health Department.

Teach for India, Hyderabad, India June 2013 – June 2015 Education Specialist

• Taught grades 4 & 5 and achieved 1.5 years of academic and holistic growth in an effort to eliminate educational inequity in India with a focus on under-resourced and low-income schools.

• Founded 'Breakfast Club' to improve nutritional standards of primary school children by providing breakfast by collaborating with local organizations and vendors.

• Collaborated with the regional Rotary Club and established Interact Club to enhance student leadership through a community adult literacy project and sanitation and hygiene projects. SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

American Public Health Association (APHA) 2019 Annual Meeting & Expo, Philadelphia, USA June 2019

• Abstract for a co-authored scientific research titled “Measuring discriminatory attitudes and social norms towards children with disabilities in Europe and Central Asia” was selected for presentation at the Global Health and Human Rights session of the conference.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Interactive Contemporary Art Wall Project April 2017 – May 2017 Title: Expression for Prevention

• Created a community canvas in collaboration with GWU’s Public Health Student Association and Corcoran School of Art and Design to allow staff and students to experience the role of art in managing stress, anxiety and depression.

Clara Schiffer Fellowship January 2017 – May 2017

The Schiffer Fellowship honors the legacy of social justice advocate and GW supporter Clara Schiffer by supporting graduate students who participate in either student- and faculty-directed research designed to improve women’s health and facilitate communication around women’s health issues. Athletics November 2016 – February 2017

• Gold and Silver medalist in 2017 Washington D.C. Spring Divisional women’s team and singles event, respectively.

• Represented GWU at the 2017 Mid Atlantic Table Tennis Regional Championship in Washington D.C. Artist Published July 2017

• Illustrator for a children’s book titled “Clara Learns to Fly,” published by Balboa Press.

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