Public Health Sciences

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ROCKIY GOGOI AYETTEY, M.S., DHSc. Telephone: 475-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To contribute my knowledge and expertise in the field of health sciences with particular interest in implementation science, minority health, community engaged research and clinical trials. I aim to be part of a team of public health experts in a challenging and diverse environment that offer career development and growth at the individual and organizational level.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc., Cum Laude)-Clinical Track, December 2022 University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Master of Science (MS, Cum Laude)-Human Nutrition, August 2011 University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Master of Public Health (MPH Candidate)- Public Health Practice University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts Bachelor of Science (BSc.)-Biological Sciences, May 2006 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana HONORS AND AWARD

- Griffin Hospital, Planetree Affiliate, August 2013 Employee of the Month Award

- United States Office of Personnel Management

Presidential Management Fellow (PMF), 2024

TRAININGS

- CITI Human Subjects

Protection Training (2022)

- Good Clinical Practice (2022)

- Diversity and Equity Training

(2022)

- Writing and Designing NIH

Proposals, Grant Writing

Center, Yale University

(2016)

- Essentials of Sponsored

Research Administration,

National Council of

University Research

Administrators (NCURA)

Region I (2014)

- Plain Language

- NIH Query,View and Report

(QVR)

- NIH iReport

- NIH RePORTER

- NIH Research, Condition and

Disease Categorization

(RCDC)

SKILLS HIGHLIGHT

- Qualitative data coding (Rapid

Analysis)

- Quantitative data analysis

(Stata)

- Communication skills

- Critical thinking

- Program planning

- Survey Development

- Program coordination

- Program management

- Focus group facilitation

- Data curation

- Scientific writing

- Grant Writing & Proposal

Development

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LEADERSHIP SKILLS

- Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), Griffin Hospital

- National Secretary, National Operations Committee, Prevention Research Centers Network, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

- Co-Facilitator, Community Advisory Group, Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center

- Member, Plantree Subcommittee, Griffin Hospital

- Safety Champion, Department Representative, Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Office of Global Health and Health Disparities

Health Program Specialist – Presidential Management Fellow (Full time; 40 hours/week) 12/2024 to 05/2025

Scientific and Programmatic Data Collection, Analysis and Evaluation

• Ensured background research and/or data were thorough, accurate and supportive of assigned task.

• Utilized NINDS and NIH-supported programs, systems and electronic databases to conduct data and portfolio analyses.

• Collected relevant scientific/biomedical data, reviewed, analyzed, and organized to prepare for clear and effective reports of high quality in a timely manner.

• Coordinated, prepared and analyzed reports with minimal errors within specified deadlines.

• Conceived, designed and performed detailed analyses of scientific and/or administrative factors that affected research program priorities and performance in the areas of specialty.

• Created, maintained and organized internal reference files (i.e., spreadsheets and documents) in a manner that others may easily reference.

Programmatic Portfolio Management and Initiative Tracking

• Evaluated program grants and awards supported by NINDS by tracking applications, monitored awards, success rates, activities and spending of award recipients to inform future funding and policy decisions.

• Attended review meetings, planned, coordinated, and screened proposed projects for interest and appropriateness for extramural grant programs at NINDS.

• Worked with Program and Division/Office Directors to ensure that tasks relevant to the scientific administration of assigned grants/awards were performed accurately and in a timely fashion.

• Effectively tracked and monitored scientific information needed for compilation of reports and in anticipation of information needs.

• Developed tracking and monitoring techniques for implementation activities specific to the NINDS strategic plan to address health disparities.

Programmatic Coordination, Planning, Communication and Dissemination

• Competently organized and prepared work products.

• Provided programmatic support to Program Officers in the planning and development of special projects in appropriate scientific fields to guide implementation of programs within NINDS and across NIH.

• Provided scientific support in planning, coordination, evaluation and communication of research in neuroscience and neurology to internal and external stakeholders.

• Consistently organized clear, concise and timely communications that was appropriate for use in arising situations.

• Served as OGHHD/IC representative in relevant trans-NIH meetings and workgroups. Results Driven

• Developed scientific research summaries, summaries of meeting proceedings and coordinated programmatic 3

outreach and related scientific meetings.

• Organized and drafted information for OGHHD-relevant reports to the office of science policy and planning and other offices in response to general, congressional, and other inquiries.

• Provided productive and positive support and feedback to team, assisted with projects to meet critical deadlines, and contributed to team goals by offering advice and guidance.

• Developed and applied expertise on research and data conducted with Native American populations and communities and supported NINDS/NIH goals to advance American Indian and Alaska Native research and research related needs.

• Facilitated, coordinated and tracked efforts for NINDS’ programmatic role with NIH HEAL Initiative and HEAL N CREW program

Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) Program Participation, Professional Development and Training

• Participated in Management Interns/PMF committee and working group (non-Management Seminar Series).

• Participated in trainings to facilitate health program specialist duties including activities related to portfolio analyses, program management and council management.

• Conducted relevant literature searches, read and reviewed relevant neurological health disparities research articles.

Customer Service

• Presented advice and guidance, including providing options, recommendations, and results to project teams and external partners.

• Established effective working relationships with 90% of partners both internal and external to HHS as required.

• Routinely responded to each customer request within 24 hours of initial contact to confirm receipt of the request, while ensuring that the most accurate and complete information is communicated to the customer as it is available.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, INTERNATIONAL VACCINE ACCESS CENTER Research Study Coordinator (Full time; 37.5 hours/week) 11/2024 to 12/2024

• Managed meetings and communications with external research partners, committees, and workgroups, including setting and distributing agendas, preparing meeting materials, and preparing minutes.

• Contributed to the development, review, and revision of reports and scientific papers.

• Reviewed, compiled, and succinctly summarized information from varied sources, including the scientific literature in vaccines, as needed to inform study decision-making.

• Tracked and managed multiple program activities and project-related issues simultaneously. Developed systems and tools for organizing and tracking project activities, timelines, and study implementation.

• Managed and coordinated projects with a high level of organization, attention to detail, accuracy, and interpersonal and communication skills sensitive to the needs of the internal research team, project sponsors, and partnering external organizations.

• Generated, maintained and completed documentation for projects and deliverables.

• Communicated regularly with principal investigators and collaborators to review data harmonization and data analysis progress.

• Made strategic recommendations and implemented decisions to meet project goals. YALE-GRIFFIN PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER [MULTIPLE ROLES] Lead Research Associate/Project Coordinator (Full time; 40 hours/week) 03/2021 to 06/2024

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Project Coordination and Management

• Led the initiation and coordination of projects, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.

• Led the planning, implementation, and maintenance of data collection and analysis systems in support of projects.

• Led the coordination of data collection and analysis.

• Led the coordination of recruitment efforts for projects.

• Led the day-to-day operation of project activities.

• Led the monitoring of progress of projects to meet timelines.

• Led the development and maintenance of records of project activities

• Led the preparation of periodic and ad-hoc reports as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.

• Led the implementation of quality control process throughout the conduct of projects. Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection, Entry, Analysis and Dissemination

• Led data collection and reporting (e.g. Prevention Research Center Program Evaluation Reporting System-PRC PERS; Nutrition Hub for Nutrition Incentive Produce Prescription Program and other funders).

• Led the preparation and dissemination of study findings of clinical trials and other community-based projects.

• Assisted with quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Administrative and Center Operations

• Co-facilitated community advisory group.

• Supported center Co-directors to manage grant administration and center operations.

• Represented the center at the Prevention Research Center National Operations Committee and National Community Committee meetings.

Research Associate I/II and Grants Coordinator

(Full time; 40 hours/week)

04/2012 to 03/2021

Project Coordination and Management

• Coordinated and led the initiation of projects, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.

• Planned, implemented, and maintained data collection and analysis systems in support of projects.

• Coordinated the collection and analysis of data.

• Coordinated recruitment efforts for projects.

• Ensured the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of project activities.

• Monitored the progress of projects to meet timelines.

• Developed and maintained records of project activities and prepared periodic and ad-hoc reports as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.

• Implemented quality control process throughout the conduct of projects. Administrative and Center Operations

• Supported daily administrative operations.

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• Principal operational liaison for community partners, funding agencies and regulating bodies.

• Coordinated the day-to-day activities of any technical support for staff.

• Supervised and coordinated the provision of support services (interns and volunteers) to senior personnel.

• Planned, coordinated, and facilitated regular community advisory group meetings. Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection, Entry, Analysis and Dissemination

• Ensured data collection was completed and accurate for data analyses.

• Assisted with preparation of dissemination materials for community partners.

• Maintained and assured safe confidential storage of files of program participants.

• Assisted with qualitative data coding and rapid analysis. Grants Coordination and /Center Operations

• Managed pre and post activities of grants

• Assisted with preparation of grant proposals

• Reviewed proposals for compliance with policies, regulations, procedures and facilitated documentation requirements.

• Performed electronic searches for funding opportunities. OTHER ROLES AS PART OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AT THE YALE-GRIFFIN PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER

National Operations Committee

CDC, Prevention Research Centers (PRC) Network

Secretary, (Part of 40 hours/per week full time position as Research Associate) 01/2016 to 01/2017

• Created meeting agenda with co-chairs for scheduled meetings.

• Circulated scheduled meeting agenda to CDC-PRC Office prior to meetings.

• Circulated meeting agenda to Operations Committee members prior to meetings.

• Documented meeting minutes (if PRC Office was not available).

• Reviewed meeting minutes from PRC Office for accuracy.

• Conducted roll call prior to start of each meeting. Griffin Hospital and Naugatuck Valley Health District, Connecticut Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), Maternal & Infant Working Group Member, (Part of 40 hours/per week full time position as Research Associate) 05/2019 to 02/2023

• Conducted needs assessments for the community of interest.

• Identified barriers preventing pregnant women in the Naugatuck Valley from receiving proper. healthcare for themselves and unborn children.

• Participated in meetings to discuss ways of improving maternal and child health in the Naugatuck Valley, CT.

COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS

• Improving Health in Low Income Communities - Virtual Delivery of a Diabetes Prevention Program Facilitated by Community Care Coordination.

• Understanding Barriers and Facilitators of COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Access among Black and Latinx Communities in Connecticut. 6

• A Prescription for Health Equity: A Healthcare Provider-Based Produce Prescription Program for People with Pre- Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. PUBLICATIONS

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/rockiy.ayettey.1/bibliography/public/

• Ayettey, R. G. (2022). Dietary Patterns in Ghanaian Immigrants in the United States of America: Current Food Environment Compared to Previous Food Environment-a Review

(Doctoral dissertation, University of Bridgeport). References will be provided upon request.

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