Rebecca Youngerman
Data Scientist, Public Health Enthusiast, Looking to Change the World
RESUME
Education
Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health
Boston, MA; August 2019-December 2020
Candidate for Master of Science in Health Data Science
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Program details here
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA; August 2015 - May 2019
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude; GPA 3.84
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BS in Data Science and Kinesiology and Health Sciences, concentration in Public Health
Skills
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Work
experience
Aetna/CVS Health
Manhattan, NY (remote due to COVID-19)
Graduate Data Science Intern
June 2020 - August 2020
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Performed exploratory data analysis to develop a business case for including Ob/Gyns as part of a holistic primary care strategy using HiveSQL and Python in the Aetna Hadoop environment
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Created both a prediction model through H20 AutoML to identify target members likely to visit the Ob/Gyn and a data pipeline to deliver provider recommendations to target members
HealthShare Exchange
Philadelphia, PA
IT Project Intern
June 2018 - September 2019
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Developed visualizations in Tableau from electronic medical records of over 9 million patients for healthcare stakeholders
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Created querying algorithms for predictive analytics using PostgreSQL in the Amazon Redshift cloud-computing platform
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Developed a testing suite for industry-facing data application using node.js
GeoQuery Lab
Williamsburg, VA
GeoBoundaries Team Research Assistant
November 2017 - Present
I successfully completed self-designed project through AidData and GeoQuery to work within a mission to create specialized GeoQuery platforms addressing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. This project embarked on analyzing and publicizing sub-national data for Kenya focused on SDG 3.C (found here).
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Contributing to building the most up-to-date, accurate, and open source administrative boundary data currently available
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Specializing in processing boundary data by creating automated cleaning processes, standardizing maps within ArcGIS and
QGIS, and performing quality assurance and quality control checks on all data to be distributed
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Check out our work: http://geoquery.org/
Johnson & Johnson
Somerset, NJ
IT Intern in Information Management and Analytics
June 2017 - August 2017
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Collaborated with members of the team to deliver Machine Learning applications in existing Application Systems data
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Created a process for documenting, storing, and making documentation accessible to end users in Self Service environment
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Developed a set of resources to allow the Application Systems department to leverage data visualization and analysis tools
STAIR Research Lab
Williamsburg, VA
Research Assistant
August 2016 - May 2017
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Collaborated with researchers to analyze international relations issues with large scale text mining and machine learning tools
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Worked with senior developer to debug and improve efficiency of automated geocoder
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Check out the lab: http://stair.wm.edu/index.html
AidData
Williamsburg, VA
Survey Practice Team Intern
January 2016 - May 2016
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Collected contact information for a biennial omnibus survey to assess aid in developing nations
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Utilized researching skills and computer programs including specialized sample collector tool and Microsoft Excel
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Learn more about AidData: http://aiddata.org/
Programming Languages
Advanced Proficiency (5+ years):
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Python
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R/RStudio
Intermediate Proficiency (3-5 years):
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Java
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SQL/SQL Devleloper/PostgreSQL/MySQL
Basic Proficiency (1-3 years):
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C/C++
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HTML
Awards and Honors
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Grace Hopper Scholarship Recipient 2016
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College of William and Mary Dean's List:
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Fall 2015
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Spring 2016
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Spring 2017
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Fall 2017
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Spring 2018
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Fall 2018
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Spring 2019
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Work Abroad
Population Council, with support from the United Nations Population Fund
Lusaka, Zambia
Harvard Field Experience in Maternal Health
January 2020
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Synthesized a manuscript on the status of EmONC in Zambia in collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Health
Community Health Partners
Ewaso Ngiro, Kenya
Website and Social Media Management
January 2018 - June 2018
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Redesigned the Community Health Partner’s website in WordPress yielding increased site traffic and greater donations
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Collected ethnographies to document the work of CHP health workers and to be utilized throughout social media platforms
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Worked in-country with Community Health Parters May 15, 2017 - June 17, 2017
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Check out the new-and-improved Community Health Partners website: http://chp.or.ke/
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University positions
William and Mary Data Science Department
Data Science Consultant
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Assisted over 90 introductory and intermediate Data Science students to conceptualize data science connects and develop programs in R and Python.
William and Mary Kinesiology Department
Teaching Assistant
September 2017 - Present
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Helping to lead a class of over 50 undergraduates to realizing the value of public health in communities near and far.
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Responsibilities include:
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Creating and analyzing surveys to gauge class makeup and interest
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Facilitating case study discussions
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Grading students based on participation and understanding of materials
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Providing availability for class help and general public health discussions
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William and Mary Rowing Club
Vice President of Transportation
January 2018 - Present
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Coordinating transportation for 70+ rowers
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Collaborating with the club executive board to balance a budget of over $50,000 every semester
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Competing with a nationally recognized club; recent medals include:
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Head of the South Regatta 2017, Women's Championship 8+, First Place
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Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta, Women's Varsity 8+ (Club), Third Place
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Vice President of Individual Fundraising
January 2016 - December 2017
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Restructured the team’s “Rent-a-Rower” business showing 300% growth in fundraising, allowing all 70+ members of the team the opportunity to fundraise in order to row
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Created connections in the Williamsburg community with small businesses, neighborhood councils, and local residents to uphold the reputation of the club