Public Health Policy/Administration

Jacob Ray

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EDUCATION

The George Washington University Washington, D.C.

Master's in Public Health, Concentration in Health Policy Expected Graduation: December 2027 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Minor in Nutrition Sciences, Certificate in Minority Health Graduation: May 2025 Relevant Coursework: Health Issues in Vulnerable Populations, Lifecycle Nutrition, Health Politics & Policy, Evidence-Based Public Health

WORK EXPERIENCE

The People Concern Los Angeles, CA

Learning & Engagement Intern Jun 2024 – August 2024

• Conducted internal needs assessments to improve communication strategy across decentralized sites, enhancing administrative efficiency.

• Developed equity-focused employee engagement strategies that supported staff well-being and information transparency

• Recommended systems-level changes to improve cross-department communication and wellness programming access

Bon Secours Mercy Health Queen City & West Emergency Departments Cincinnati, OH Screening & Referral Specialist Sept 2023 – Jun 2024

• Delivered screening and triage support for social determinants of health, coordinating referrals to health and community-based services.

• Supported data tracking and reporting functions to inform internal policy recommendations on patient access and social services integration.

• Contributed to a cross-functional care team approach to streamline patient outcomes across diverse populations. LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program Los Angeles, CA CDC Lewis Scholar Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

• Presented findings on gaps in participation and equity in internal public health systems and communications.

• Engaged in high-level policy briefings, research discussions, and stakeholder sessions on public health response systems.

• Focused on integrating cultural humility and systems thinking into evidence-based program design. University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Student Government Cincinnati, OH Co-Committee Chair Aug 2023 – Jun 2024

• Led a cross-functional team of 6 directors advocating for equity-based policy implementation in campus systems.

• Authored legislation and funding proposals to support culturally relevant mental health services and inclusive programming.

• Co-developed a formal scholarship process for underrepresented student leaders, grounded in principles of community resilience and access.

University of Cincinnati Bearcat Pantry & Resource Center Cincinnati, OH Bearcat Pantry Ambassador Aug 2023 – May 2025

• Assisted students experiencing food insecurity by offering resources and peer-based navigation.

• Helped improve communication strategies to increase pantry awareness and accessibility among underrepresented groups.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Looker Studio, Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, Google Workspace, Canva, SPSS (basic), REDCap

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