Surya Gollapudi
*** ******* **** **, **********, GA 30004 937-***-**** ********@*****.*** Public Health Policy Analyst III linkedin.com/in/surya-gollapudi-mph
SUMMARY
Public health professional and MPH candidate with a strong foundation in health policy, program coordination, and data-driven evaluation. Experienced in both federal and nonprofit health sectors, with hands-on expertise conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis, drafting policy-relevant reports, and managing multi-stakeholder public health initiatives. Skilled in leveraging tools such as SQL, Stata, Tableau, and Smartsheet for research and performance tracking. Demonstrated success in developing communication strategies, leading cross-sector partnerships, and providing technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Known for translating complex data into actionable insights to support evidence-based practices and cardiovascular health initiatives. Proficient in legal and legislative research, and adept at supporting CDC-aligned programs with a focus on chronic disease prevention and health equity. EXPERIENCE
Operations Management Intern, National Engagement and Education OneDigital Health and Benefits 01/2025 to 05/2025 Led end-to-end development of national-wide internal communications strategy to support employee benefit initiatives, significantly improving alignment across departments and streamlining message delivery Developed a client-facing tool to support mental health workshops, boosting stakeholder engagement and aligning wellness strategies with operational goals
Implemented a new evaluation and improved reporting workflow by 25% on Asana and BenefitPitch, providing the team with a centralized system to track project progress and make informed decisions Program Manager Intern Fatty Liver Foundation 05/2024 to 11/2024 Established client relationship portfolio to support executive visibility by delivering regular status reports to C-suite leadership on key project milestones, and ongoing initiative assessments Utilized Smartsheet to build automated project dashboards; Integrated with Tableau to visualize KPI trends and performance metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making and a 15% increase in milestone adherence Managed data extraction of liver disease patient records using SQL for cleaning, Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables) for normalization, and Stata for analysis - cutting manual processing time by over 50% Project Coordinator Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services 10/2022 to 03/2023 Led cross-functional care coordination and optimized patient transitions from nursing facilities, resulting in 33% reduction in transfer timelines through strategic resource planning and operational streamlining Analyzed program performance on Jira and presented strategic recommendations to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, saving $2 million in administrative savings Behavioral Case Manager Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services 10/2021 to 10/2022 Managed a caseload of 90+ patients with complex psychiatric conditions, overseeing care coordination, resource navigation, and crisis intervention, using eClinicalWorks for documentation and data management Acted as liaison between community stakeholders, housing agencies, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and continuous patient care, while tracking provider engagement through eClinicalWorks Developed and executed rapid-response protocols for behavioral health emergencies, decreasing intervention response time by 25% EDUCATION
Master of Public Health University of Georgia 2023 to 2025 Earned a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion. Gained hands-on experience in data analysis, project development, policy analysis, regulatory compliance, biostatistics, epidemiology, and environmental health sciences. Bachelor of Psychology Miami University 2017 to 2021 Graduated with a degree in Psychology and completed a Pre-Medical Studies Co-Major for seven semesters. Developed a strong foundation in medical terminology, life sciences, scientific inquiry, and research methodology, maintaining proficiency in core concepts through graduation. SKILLS
Public Health Policy Analysis Legal and Legislative Research Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Assistance
Scientific and Policy Writing Data Analysis - SQL, Stata, Excel
(VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
CDC and Federal Program Experience