Education.

University of Illinois Chicago, IL
John Marshall Law School                          
J.D., Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Trubow Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Dean’s List 2018-2020, IAPP-Member
Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, Chair Coordinator
GPA: 3.5 | Top Grade Awards: Constitutional Law I, Constitutional Law II

Rutgers University -School of Public Health   New Brunswick, NJ
M.P.H, Health Care Systems and Policy, Dean’s List, Leadership Award

Rutgers University- Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy New Brunswick, NJ
B.S. Public Health, Eta Sigma Gamma Honorary, Dean’s List

Professional Experience.

Siemens Healthineers                                                                             Flanders, NJ | Tarrytown, NY | Remote
Global Data Privacy Ambassador- Laboratory Diagnostics (Director) Oct. 2023-Present 

• Drove global, high-profile and high-impact projects involving data privacy, data governance and cybersecurity compliance with cross-functional teams across business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments resulting in reduced technical, organizational, and business risk.

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of  comprehensive privacy policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, while also providing strategic counsel to C-Suite executives on emerging trends and best practices.

•  Leveraged artificial intelligence to develop data privacy and cybersecurity application that reduced inefficiencies within the Digital Advancement Office.

• Developed and implemented company-wide privacy and data protection policies, procedures, and training programs across 15,000 employees to promote a culture of compliance and data security awareness.

• Proactively conducted privacy reviews of digital assets assessing data privacy risks associated with data collection, processing, data storage and data deletion to ensure compliance across the legal entity.

• Worked with Legal, Compliance, Quality, and other stakeholders to advance the data protection program

Global Data Privacy Ambassador- Laboratory Diagnostics (Associate Director) Nov. 21- Oct. 23

• Supported contract negotiations to review data privacy and technology contractual provisions with customers and third-party suppliers, including data processing agreements, data transfer agreements, and business associate agreements.

• Drafted privacy notices and policies for websites, e-commerce sites, online marketplaces, products, apps, and services.

• Monitored changes in global privacy and artificial intelligence-related laws, regulations and business practices to ensure continuing organizational compliance.

• Established holistic notification requirements, support responses, and escalation paths for the handling and monitoring of  data privacy and cybersecurity risks such as data breaches, vulnerabilities, and incident management to mitigate organizational risk.

• Handled privacy incident management that includes investigation, remediation, and notification.

• Oversaw completion of the Healthineers Data Privacy (HDP) Register to ensure compliance of personal data processing across the legal entity.

• Handled privacy incident management that includes investigation, remediation, and notification

Evolent Health                                                                                  Washington, DC | Chicago, IL | Remote
Associate Director- Information Technology, Data Management  Oct. 2020- Nov. 2021

• Subject matter expert for Payer Data Services team and liaison with business teams, including Client Analytics, Finance, Partner Delivery, and Market managers for assigned clients

• Lead and mentored a team of direct reports and aid in development of learning activities, educational opportunities, and career advancement initiatives

• Implement analytic directives from senior staff and clients and develop written reports as needed

• Coordinate the decommissioning of client data in compliance with HIPPA and contractual agreements

Sr. Project Manager- Information Technology, Data Management                Jan. 2020- Sep. 2020

• Provided strategic and tactical leadership, including planning and evaluation of the network, technology, and infrastructure to meet business objectives and strategic goals

• Performed operational data analysis requests including defect triage, review, and deep dive analysis to provide direction to engineering and QA teams for resolution

• Managed workflow of a Data Operations Analysis team including coordination of timelines, prioritization, and planning of work for client and market-driven enhancements to improve operational efficiency

Project Manager- Information Technology, Data Management           Jan. 2018- Dec. 2019

• Led the 2020 Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Reimbursement Report resulting in a $170,000 benefit gain

• Advised and evaluated cloud-based software technologies to implement company wide information governance processes involving defect triage, review, and reporting

•  Managed high visibility projects and resource allocation of mulit-functioning teams including developers, senior data analysts, and quality analyst personnel using a combination of JIRA, SalesForce, Aha!, MS Project and Visual Studio

Project Coordinator- Information Technology, Data Management Oct. 2015-Dec. 2017

• Developed, implemented and maintained departmental policies, standards and guidelines

• Communicated and presented departmental policies and procedures to staff and other internal teams to ensure proper data management and data governance processes were followed

• Fostered an environment that adapts quickly to change, resulting in a 38% reduction of post-production issues

• Performed project management duties for data onboarding implementation for provider, eligibility and claims data

The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associations Washington, DC
Research Coordinator      Jul. 2014- Jul. 2015 

• Managed a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovations telehealth study ($2M funding initiative) on biometric data collection and monitoring for over 300 research participants at 10 DaVita dialysis clinics across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia to reduce hospitalizations and improve health outcomes among peritoneal dialysis patients.

• Supported and contributed to the development, writing and management of IRB protocols collaborating with senior researchers to iterate protocols to comply with new IRB and HIPAA regulations

Rutgers University - School of Communication & Information New Brunswick, NJ
Research Assistant Sep. 2013 -Jul. 2014

• Actively participated in background research, experimental design, technical execution and writing and dissemination of information about community engagement strategies to address health disparities among lower socioeconomic status individuals

• Collaborated with university stakeholders involved in community-based partnership work to promote relationship building

• Provided logistical and administrative support for team members to meet study goals and objectives

• Worked with project investigator and colleagues to draft research and study materials applicable for publication

Madison Health Department New Brunswick, NJ
Graduate Fellow Sep. 2013 to Jul. 2014

• Executed focus groups to youth ages 18-20 years to understand behavioral change and perception of risk associated with underage drinking in connection to a local ordinance

• Liaised with government officials and community members to increase awareness of local underage drinking policies

• Oversaw logistical operations of health department including coordination of events, community relations and campaign details

• Drafted health education content such as fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations and posters to advocate community wellness

• Lead coordination of PRIDE survey for Madison High School to evaluate student drug use in local community

Lululemon  Washington, DC | Bridgewater, NJ
Educator          Dec. 2012- Aug. 2015 

• Identified, connect and deepen relationships with community influencers, and foster collaborations as well as creative partnerships

• Collaborated with local Cross Functional Partners (Area Director, Regional Manager, Area Community Manager, Men’s Community Leader, etc.) to create a market community strategy that creates conversation about the brand and drives business growth

• Worked with SSC Cross Functional Partners such as Integrated Marketing, Brand, PR on market community strategy

• Facilitated a seamless end-to-end guest experience by conducting accurate and timely guest transactions and executing market-relevant omnichannel programs according to company standards
  

Schindler, Cohen & Hochman  New York, NY
Legal Administrative Assistant          Feb. 2012- Aug. 2012 

• Assisted with and maintained electronic discovery and records management of legal documents

• Managed calendars and schedules across multiple time zones and coordinated with internal and external participants
  

Wellspring Center For Prevention East Brunswick, NJ
Intern Sep. 2011- May 2012

• Received a $60,000 grant for family intensive services to prevent substance abuse in Middlesex County

• Increased attendance by 150% for a legislative event to advocate Good Samaritan legislation and stakeholder relations

• Reviewed online training courses in substance abuse, child abuse, youth suicide and bullying to meet program goals

• Worked directly with the CEO to draft a $500,000 grant proposal for a Family Success Center in Carteret Township

• Partnered with county level stakeholders to advocate local underage drinking policies to Rutgers University community

• Strategically planned operating procedures for 250 attendees of the Young Women's Leadership Conference

• Conducted trainings and briefings to local pharmacists on prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse

• Worked with team members to facilitate activities maximizing the quality and access of health care programs to residents

• OneTrust Certified Privacy Professional

• Expert- OneTrust Vendor Risk Management

• Expert- Incident Response

Honors & Awards.