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MPH Student, Policy Research, Health Equity & Data Analysis

Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Salary:
$30/hr
Posted:
August 19, 2025

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Sowmya Deshpande

******.*********@**.***.*** 646-***-**** New York, NY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmyadeshpande https://github.com/DeshpandeSowmya

SUMMARY

MPH candidate (GPA 3.95) with expertise in policy research and health equity analysis. Skilled in applying policy analysis frameworks to design evidence-based policy solutions, with projects addressing PFAS contamination and healthcare access for 8M+ expatriates. Adept at translating complex findings into policy briefs, memos, and visual dashboards, enhancing stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making by 40%.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health (GPA: 3.95) September 2024 – May 2026 Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY

SKILLS

Public Health & Policy: Policy Research & Evaluation, Policy Brief/Memo Writing, Stakeholder Mapping, Health Equity Analysis, Community Engagement, Policy Analysis Frameworks (MCDA, SWOT, Logic Models) Data Analytics: Regression Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Survey Analysis

(BRFSS)

Technical Proficiencies: Excel, SQL, SPSS, Python, Tableau, Canva, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace

WORK EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Data Analytics Extern February 2025 – May 2025

Extern in collaboration with Trubridge, NY

● Analyzed social determinants of health influencing depression prevalence among 100,000+ BRFSS records, boosting effectiveness of mental health interventions by 30% through evidence-based research.

● Applied regression analysis and hypothesis testing on Python to assess racial and financial disparities in mental health, improving predictive accuracy of policy recommendations by 25%.

● Developed 2+ interactive dashboards using Claude AI to visualize demographic trends, enhancing stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making by 40%.

● Produced 3 reports and presentations using Canva for non-technical audiences, increasing comprehension and engagement by 35%.

PROJECTS

Strategic Policy Solutions for UAE Healthcare Gaps

● Conducted SWOT analysis and WHO-based needs assessment for 8M+ expatriates, identifying gaps in mental health, elderly, and primary care services.

● Executed stakeholder mapping with power-interest grid, aligning MOHAP, insurers, providers, and migrant populations, increasing engagement efficiency by 40%.

● Proposed 4 evidence-based policies projected to enhance healthcare access for 80% of the target population.

● Developed 12-month implementation roadmap with Gantt chart, RACI matrix, and resource allocation, improving policy adoption rate and community health outcomes by 35%. Policy Memo: Addressing PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water

● Conducted evidence-based policy research on PFAS contamination affecting 200M+ Americans, identifying disproportionate exposure in Black and Latino communities, improving targeted mitigation planning by 35%.

● Applied MCDA and logic model frameworks to evaluate three federal strategies, recommending the hybrid approach that could reduce high-risk exposure sites by 25%.

● Evaluated 3 federal policy options, and authored a simulated memo to the U.S. House Representative, projected to improve enforcement compliance by 40%.

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER WORK

Health Education & Promotion Volunteer January 2024 – April 2024

Vizart School, India

● Delivered 12+ interactive workshops on hygiene, nutrition, and health literacy for 50+ students and staff, improving awareness by 30%.

● Developed 10+ culturally relevant health education materials (Canva, MS Office), supporting evidence-based health promotion in low-resource school settings.

Vice President & Community Outreach Coordinator July 2020 – June 2021 GirlUp India, India

● Directed fundraising campaigns raising $5,000+, coordinating volunteers and logistics to deliver food and essentials to 500+ underserved individuals across 10+ communities during COVID-19.

● Increased campaign visibility by 40% through 10+ digital awareness campaigns on health equity and gender rights.

● Co-led the “Shudh” menstrual hygiene initiative, providing early menstrual health education to 300+ girls under 12 years of age across 15 NGOs/orphanages, advancing health equity and social inclusion.

CERTIFICATIONS

● CITI Program: Human Subjects Research - Social Behavioral Educational Researchers and Students Working with Human Subjects (Sep 2024 - Sep 2027)

● Tennessee Department of Health: Quantitative Research Methods in Public Health 1112061

● CDC Train: Introduction to Policy Analysis in Public Health



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