Biomedical & Public Health Professional

Zania Winfrey

732-***-**** ************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/zania-winfrey-ms-5b10a5213 Swedesboro, NJ SUMMARY

Biomedical and Public Health professional with a unique blend of expertise spanning research, community health program management, patient care, and histopathology. Skilled in translating complex scientific and medical information to diverse audiences, cultivating trust in communities, and delivering evidence-based programs with high efficiency to improve health outcomes. Committed to utilizing my diverse background to contribute to advancements in medicine and health equity.

EDUCATION

Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Stratford, NJ May 2026 MS in Histopathology

Awards: Outstanding Academic Achievement

University of Maryland, College Park, MD December 2022 BS in Public Health Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gloucester County YMCA, Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator, Woodbury, NJ November 2024 - Present

• Author competitive grant proposals, build operational budgets, managed project timelines, and deliver comprehensive final reports

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic and clinical institutions at the community and state level to support and scale community-engaged research initiatives

• Manage evidence based chronic disease prevention and public health initiatives to mitigate health disparities in underserved populations

• Facilitate community-based educational seminars to translate complex health information to diverse populations

• Create engaging marketing and educational materials to inform community members of evidence-based health information and guidance

Rowan-Virtua School of TBES, Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, Stratford, NJ August 2025 - April 2026

• Conducted precise histological tissue processing workflows including embedding, microtomy, routine H&E and special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to evaluate tissue morphology

• Performed molecular biology assays and followed detailed protocols such as cell culture, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, and plasmid prep

• Utilized digital pathology software to analyze structural tissue components and map pathological manifestations of disease

• Provided laboratory support for faculty research initiatives and instructed cohorts of high school and undergraduate students fundamental experimental techniques

Otolith Labs (Otolith Sound, Inc.), Clinical Research Coordinator I, Washington, D.C. June 2023 - February 2024

• Managed clinic trial participants at various study timepoints, including target population recruitment, pre-screening, enrollment and informed consent, ongoing study visits, and study close out meetings

• Authored standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize the clinical research coordinator workflow and participant tracking efficiency

• Completed case report forms (CRFs), participant follow-ups, electronic medical record review, and strict documentation of adverse events

• Presented weekly metric updates to executive leadership regarding participants progress Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise, Medical Assistant, Lanham, MD May 2022 - June 2023

• Delivered high-quality, direct patient care in a high-volume internal medicine and pediatric clinic

• Supported clinicians with administrative and clinical tasks including specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vaccine administration

• Managed communication with patients through electronic medical record portals to address clinical inquires and provide crucial updates

Express Healthcare, LLC, Medical Technologist, College Park, MD August 2021 - December 2022

• Served as a liaison guiding patients through their testing option, potential travel restrictions, and the insurance verification process

• Performed diagnostic laboratory testing and symptom screenings for COVID-19

• Followed strict adherence to laboratory safety and biosafety regulations SKILLS

Soft Skills

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Innovative and solution driven

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with diverse audiences

• Efficient project and program management

Technical & Digital Tools:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications

• Electronic health record (EHR) systems navigation

• Data collection and survey tools (REDCap, Qualtrics)

• Digital creator (presentations, flyers, social media posts, informational brochures, etc.) Grants & Program Management:

• Grant writing, grant monitoring, budget development, and reporting Public Health:

• Community health program design and delivery

• Health communication materials development

• Comprehensive understanding of health literacy, social determinants of health (SDOH), and health equity frameworks

• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership Clinical Research:

• Strict adherence to HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) compliance standards

• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) development Histopathology:

• Tissue embedding, microtomy, hematoxylin & eosin staining (H&E), immunohistochemistry (IHC), special staining

• Tissue morphology analysis, quality assessment, and methodology troubleshooting Molecular & Cellular Biology:

• Cell culture, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, and plasmid prep

• Translational research methodology and strict laboratory safety adherence

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