Graduate Student Governor - Long Island University
(2025-09)
- Represent graduate student interests in academic policy discussions and institutional planning
- Collaborate with university leadership on equity, wellness, and student success initiatives
- Participate in governance discussions involving compliance, academic policy, and institutional improvement
Public Health Intern - New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)
(2026-03 - 2026-05)
- Conduct epidemiologic data cleaning, management, and statistical analysis using SPSS/SAS to support public health surveillance and program evaluation initiatives
- Assist in drafting research documentation, data summaries, and technical reports for internal stakeholders
- Support development of research materials, background literature reviews, and variable operationalization aligned with public health study objectives
- Assist with restaurant and food establishment inspection activities, observing regulatory compliance with NYC food safety standards
- Support review and documentation of food safety violations and inspection reports under supervision of public health inspectors
- Participate in community health education initiatives related to food safety and public health regulations
- Gain training in public health program budgeting, including learning how to prepare and allocate funds for grants and community health programs
- Assist in grant-related administrative tasks, including reviewing funding requirements and supporting budget planning for public health initiatives
Project Coordinator - Community-Based Health Education & Engagement - Community Mediation Services, Queensbridge Initiative - Long Island City, Queens
- Conduct culturally tailored health education workshops in Bengali at Community Mediation Services, Queensbridge Houses
- Provide chronic disease prevention education focusing on diabetes risk reduction, cancer-related dietary risk factors, and asthma awareness
- Translate and adapt English-language public health presentations into linguistically and culturally appropriate materials for Bengali-speaking residents
- Support community health workers (CHWs) in delivering 1:1 health coaching, resource navigation, and preventive care education
- Contribute to community engagement efforts aimed at addressing high diabetes prevalence (approximately 23% among participants)
Volunteer Research Intern - United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
(2025-06 - 2025-07)
- Contributed to qualitative and policy research under the IFWY Community Engagement initiative aligned with Sustainable Development Goals
- Assisted with documentation, digital storytelling, and synthesis of cross-national community engagement data
- Supported collaborative international stakeholder coordination and research reporting
Public Health Communications Intern - New York State Public Health Association
(2025-09 - 2025-10)
- Assisted in development of evidence-informed public health communication materials
- Supported policy-aligned advocacy initiatives and student engagement strategies
- Contributed to outreach efforts aligned with state public health priorities
General Physician - Independent Practice & NGOs, India - India
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
- Delivered primary and preventive healthcare services to underserved populations
- Conducted community-based health education on chronic disease prevention and hygiene
- Collected and interpreted patient-level data to inform referral and treatment decisions
- Supported outreach programs improving access to care in low-resource settings
