Alexandria M Anderson, MPH

506 Summer Breeze Dr.

Durham, NC 27704
alexandriamhorne@gmail.com
919-500-3149
EDUCATION
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in
Family Consumer Sciences
December 2009, Magna Cum Laude

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

(UNCG), Greensboro, NC
Master of Public Health, Community Health Education,
May 2016

EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Lecturer, August 2016- Present
North Carolina Central University, Department of Public Health

Develop course outline/syllabus

Facilitate student learning of basic health education to complete their general education requirements

Provide mentor/advising services to students

Attend faculty meetings and trainings

Medical Case Manager, April 2016- present
Lincoln Community Health Center: Early Intervention Clinic

Provides clinic clients with local social services

Assists in the completion of Ryan White Funding for eligible clients
Facilitate collaborative advisory board (CAB) meetings with clients
Organize research studies in the client via recruitment, policies, implementation, data maintenance and
evaluation

Organize community events for the local Durham community

Independent Research Consultant, September 2015 - present
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Assisting with manuscripts for publication

Participates in in-person outreach events

Developing community engagement outreach through social media

Developing internet challenges for mass community engagement

Clinical Trials Assistant II: Study Recruiter, October 2014- October 2015
Duke University

Established relationship with child care centers in North Carolina

Successfully implemented recruitment methods to child care director, teachers, and parents
Organized recruitment events with child care centers
Completed intensive data collection of participants using instruments such as: Anthropometry,
Dietary Observation for Child Care, and Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation

Received IRB training and certification through Duke University

Created and updated standard operating procedures (SOP)

Local Disease Intervention Specialist/ Bridge Counselor. March 2013 October 2014
Durham County Health Department

Understanding and researching current disease information and professional expertise for consultation/rapid
disease intervention
Established and maintained effective working relationships with patient, the medical community, the public
and community-based organizations
Used active listening skills, empathizes and remains non-judgmental while discussing personal and socially
sensitive issues with a client


Serves a clients point of contact person between time of diagnosis and first HCV medical appointment

Documented and tracked initial HCV care visits

Followed up with HCV positive clients who have missed medical care appointments.
Lead Research Assistant/Outreach Coordinator/Surveyor, May 2009 June 2012
North Carolina Central University

SKILLS

Organized and actively participated in community outreach

Collaborated with other research projects and community organizations to conduct community outreach
Participated in conducting and coordinating focus groups and surveys in the Durham Community
Assisted in survey and survey SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) development
Maintained confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive, identifiable information
Received IRB training and certification through North Carolina Central University
Conducted and supervised support and follow up calls for survey recruitment and retention
Supervised undergraduate and graduate student Research Assistants

Strong public speaking

Community outreach/education
Coordination of project events/data
collection
High organizational skills

Advance knowledge of Microsoft software

(Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient in SPSS and Microsoft Access.

PUBLICATIONS
Sea AC, Willis SJ, Hilton A, Anderson A, Wohl DA, Hurt CB, Muir AJ. Efforts at the Frontlines: Implementing a
Hepatitis C Testing and Linkage-to-Care Program at the Local Public Health Level. Public Health Rep. 2016
May-Jun;131 Suppl 2:57-64.
**Manuscripts below are pending submission to a peer-reviewed journal in 2016**
Mathews, A., Matthews, D., Alston, L., Brown, A., Horne, A., MacQueen, K. "An Examination of the Relationship
Between Black Identity, Use of Social Support, and Durham Black Young Adults' Sexual Health Behaviors.
Mathews, A., Farley, S., Anderson, A., Dube, K., Valera, E., Rennie, S., Tucker, J. Do the right thing: Opportunities
and challenges of community advisory boards for use in HIV cure community engagement