Imani Barnes
Richton Park
Summary
Personable and analytical, with strong foundation in academic research. Possesses deep understanding of research methodologies and data analysis techniques, complemented by proficiency in statistical software and system level thinking. Aims to contribute to impactful research projects that address health disparities and inequities experienced by underrepresented women, children, and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant- Project Coordinator
Cannabis Research Institute
03.2025 - Current
- Helped organize events such as listening sessions and virtual symposium to promote intellectual exchange among researchers, healthcare professionals, community members alike.
- Participated actively in weekly meetings to discuss progress updates, troubleshoot challenges, and share new ideas with colleagues.
- Acted as a liaison between the research team and external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication of results and progress updates.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate status.
- Promoted diversity inclusion initiatives actively reaching out to underrepresented groups within target communities ensuring equal opportunities for engagement participation.
- 10 hrs/week
Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Intern
Chicago Department of Public Health
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Analyze datasets using SAS statistical software and interpreted results for informed decision-making
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Evaluate the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity
- Communicate key social determinant barriers to healthcare to CDPH staff
- Reviewed and synthesized relevant research articles to inform the development of research questions and hypotheses.
- 18 hrs/week
Family Case Manager
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provide case management to pregnant and parenting women and infants
- Utilize community-based strategies to address factors contributed to infant mortality, low birth weight, and adverse perinatal outcomes in high-risk populations
- Aid with coordinating care, accessing resources, providing on-going perinatal/postpartum health education, removing/reducing healthcare barriers
- 40hrs/week
Public Health Intern
Chicago Department of Public Health
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created and analyzed multiple data summaries using Healthy Chicago Survey 2020-2021 Pooled Data
- Aided in analyzing data for an epidemiological report under the supervision of a Senior Epidemiologist
- Updated existing and added new data to the Chicago Health Atlas
- 25hrs/week
Education
Master of Public Health - Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Concentration in Public Health Sciences, Minor in Art
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2023
Skills
- Languages: Spanish (Basic knowledge)
- Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva; Experience with SAS software; Experience with Dedoose; Familiar experience with SPSS software
- Analytical thinking
- Self-directed and motivated
- Literature reviews
- Academic presentations
Websites
Timeline
Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Intern
Chicago Department of Public Health
06.2025 - 08.2025
Graduate Research Assistant- Project Coordinator
Cannabis Research Institute
03.2025 - Current
Family Case Manager
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness
01.2024 - 08.2024
Public Health Intern
Chicago Department of Public Health
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Public Health - Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Concentration in Public Health Sciences, Minor in Art
DePaul University
Awards
Graduated magna cum laude (GPA 3.7), Dean’s List every quarter, Graduated with Honors Distinction, Graduated with College of Science and Health Honors
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