Sarah Null
Sarah E. Null, MPH
Greater Chicago Area ? ------------ ?------------
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Dec. 2018
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Family and Community Health
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Dec. 2016
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Health Policy and Management, Global Health
Minor in Anthropology
Experience
Tobacco Program Coordinator Sep. 2018 - Present
Healthy Communities of La Porte County, Michigan City, Indiana
- Supported the community-based coalition in advocating for tobacco control efforts in La Porte County
- Conducted key informant interviews with business leaders, housing sector, school administrators, and other community leaders to address secondhand smoke exposure in La Porte County
- Provided evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation education to youth and adult audiences
- Ensured the accurate and timely completion of monthly program reports to the funding agency
- Served as a consultant to providers, employers, and organizations in developing and implementing comprehensive tobacco-free policies and cessation services
- Trained healthcare providers, employers, and organizations on evidence-based tobacco cessation and prevention practices
Health and Human Sciences Educator Intern Summer 2018
Purdue Extension – Lake County, Crown Point, Indiana
- Conducted a thorough needs assessment of youth in Lake County, Indiana by connecting with representatives from community agencies and service providers
- Worked with community youth groups to assess the needs of vulnerable youth in Lake County, Indiana
- Developed a Social and Emotional Learning program to address specific needs of youth and organizations that serve youth throughout Lake County
- Prepared and managed a detailed project timeline by developing SMART goals and objectives
- Implemented and evaluated a three session Social and Emotional Learning program to youth from a disadvantaged background
Direct Support Professional Sep. 2015 – May 2018
Community Ventures in Living, Lafayette, Indiana
- Encouraged independent performance of daily activities to promote a high quality of life in clients with intellectual and development disabilities
- Advocated for client health and safety by being aware of potential danger to the client which prevented illness or hospitalization
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated new providers on client needs, care plans, and daily routines to ensure the best possible care for clients
- Coordinated care of clients with external and internal providers for optimal impact on health and wellness
Public Health Projects
School-Based Health Educator Spring 2018
The YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (DVIPP), Lafayette, Indiana
- Supported the organizational need for a domestic violence primary prevention tool targeted to elementary-aged children with a complete literature review
- Led a team in designing a school-based program intended to educate youth on knowledge and importance of healthy relationships
- Implemented and critically analyzed the success of an elementary education program to approximately 60 students at Murdock Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana
Lead Grant Proposal Writer Spring 2018
Food Finders Food Bank, Lafayette, Indiana
- Conducted a thorough needs assessment for Food Finders Food Bank and Greater Lafayette on nutrition education needs in the area
- Drafted a complete grant proposal for a community teaching and sharing garden at Food Finders Food Bank to address nutrition education needs and beautify the broader community
- Edited grant proposal based on feedback from academic mentors and the Grant Writer for Food Finders Food Bank
- Designed produce identification signage to facilitate the purposes of the community teaching and sharing garden in Lafayette, Indiana
Public Health Education Program Designer Fall 2017
Purdue University MPH Program, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Reviewed literature of past education programs done to combat adolescent pregnancy and importance of such programs as outlined in “Health People 2020”
- Collaborated with a team to design a public health theory-based intervention aimed at middle and high school students to increase knowledge of contraception and risks for teen pregnancy
Skills and Activities
- Member: The Home Team in LaPorte County, Indiana Purdue University’s Public Health Student Association in West Lafayette, Indiana
- Trainings: Naloxone Administration for the Layperson, Human Trafficking Awareness for the Business Community, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Indiana Navigator
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, SPSS, JMP, Canva
- Volunteer: Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette, Indiana; The American Red Cross
Sarah E. Null, MPH
Greater Chicago Area ? ------------ ?------------
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Dec. 2018
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Family and Community Health
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Dec. 2016
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Health Policy and Management, Global Health
Minor in Anthropology
Experience
Tobacco Program Coordinator Sep. 2018 - Present
Healthy Communities of La Porte County, Michigan City, Indiana
- Supported the community-based coalition in advocating for tobacco control efforts in La Porte County
- Conducted key informant interviews with business leaders, housing sector, school administrators, and other community leaders to address secondhand smoke exposure in La Porte County
- Provided evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation education to youth and adult audiences
- Ensured the accurate and timely completion of monthly program reports to the funding agency
- Served as a consultant to providers, employers, and organizations in developing and implementing comprehensive tobacco-free policies and cessation services
- Trained healthcare providers, employers, and organizations on evidence-based tobacco cessation and prevention practices
Health and Human Sciences Educator Intern Summer 2018
Purdue Extension – Lake County, Crown Point, Indiana
- Conducted a thorough needs assessment of youth in Lake County, Indiana by connecting with representatives from community agencies and service providers
- Worked with community youth groups to assess the needs of vulnerable youth in Lake County, Indiana
- Developed a Social and Emotional Learning program to address specific needs of youth and organizations that serve youth throughout Lake County
- Prepared and managed a detailed project timeline by developing SMART goals and objectives
- Implemented and evaluated a three session Social and Emotional Learning program to youth from a disadvantaged background
Direct Support Professional Sep. 2015 – May 2018
Community Ventures in Living, Lafayette, Indiana
- Encouraged independent performance of daily activities to promote a high quality of life in clients with intellectual and development disabilities
- Advocated for client health and safety by being aware of potential danger to the client which prevented illness or hospitalization
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated new providers on client needs, care plans, and daily routines to ensure the best possible care for clients
- Coordinated care of clients with external and internal providers for optimal impact on health and wellness
Public Health Projects
School-Based Health Educator Spring 2018
The YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (DVIPP), Lafayette, Indiana
- Supported the organizational need for a domestic violence primary prevention tool targeted to elementary-aged children with a complete literature review
- Led a team in designing a school-based program intended to educate youth on knowledge and importance of healthy relationships
- Implemented and critically analyzed the success of an elementary education program to approximately 60 students at Murdock Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana
Lead Grant Proposal Writer Spring 2018
Food Finders Food Bank, Lafayette, Indiana
- Conducted a thorough needs assessment for Food Finders Food Bank and Greater Lafayette on nutrition education needs in the area
- Drafted a complete grant proposal for a community teaching and sharing garden at Food Finders Food Bank to address nutrition education needs and beautify the broader community
- Edited grant proposal based on feedback from academic mentors and the Grant Writer for Food Finders Food Bank
- Designed produce identification signage to facilitate the purposes of the community teaching and sharing garden in Lafayette, Indiana
Public Health Education Program Designer Fall 2017
Purdue University MPH Program, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Reviewed literature of past education programs done to combat adolescent pregnancy and importance of such programs as outlined in “Health People 2020”
- Collaborated with a team to design a public health theory-based intervention aimed at middle and high school students to increase knowledge of contraception and risks for teen pregnancy
Skills and Activities
- Member: The Home Team in LaPorte County, Indiana Purdue University’s Public Health Student Association in West Lafayette, Indiana
- Trainings: Naloxone Administration for the Layperson, Human Trafficking Awareness for the Business Community, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Indiana Navigator
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, SPSS, JMP, Canva
- Volunteer: Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette, Indiana; The American Red Cross