Raya Rukab

About

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in health communications, public health research, and community engagement. Experience includes driving health campaigns, managing communications strategies, and collaborating on public health projects with leading organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC. Strong background in data analysis and strategic content creation, with a focus on health equity and literacy.

Experience

• Account Executive · Palladian Partners, Inc.2023-07-01 – 2025-03-01

  Drove scientific, biomedical, and health communications projects for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, mainly serving the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Creatively developed and executed internal communication strategies to enhance NHLBI employee engagement. Managed production of an e-newsletter reaching 500+ staff, covering internal campaigns, events, and initiatives. Provided administrative, editorial, and creative support for health campaigns, workplace initiatives, and professional development programs for NHLBI, National Institute of Aging (NIA) and Small Business Education and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Office contracts.

• Undergraduate and Graduate Research Assistant · American University2022-02-01 – 2023-07-01

  HEAL (Health Equity and Advanced Health Literacy): Collaborated with community organizations to develop and implement culturally tailored health literacy strategies for Black/African Americans in underserved DC wards. RECIPES Project: Transcribed DC resident focus group audio discussing food waste and coded qualitative data in Dedoose using thematic analysis; presented research at Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior Conference. Food Retail Landscaping Assessment Project: Assessed healthy versus unhealthy food retail space availability to inform policymakers about improving access to nutritious foods. Well-being, and Mindfulness Lab: Analyzed qualitative data in Dedoose using thematic analysis of George Washington medical subjects’ obesity bias test results and reflections to improve patient care.

• Administrative Coordinator · American University2022-04-01 – 2022-09-01

  Analyzed engagement data of original Instagram content for incoming first-year students about American University and college tips and tricks.

• Injury and Violence Prevention Summer and Fall Intern · American Public Health Association2022-06-01 – 2022-11-01

  Researched and presented findings of sexual violence prevention programs to implement a national BIPOC college sexual violence learning collaborative. Utilized Center for Disease Control reports to inform strategic decision-making and improve the accuracy of APHA resources targeting gun violence, suicide prevention, Safe Routes to School, and the NVDRS. Collaborated with CDC on a data science project aiming to improve data science in public health.

• Volunteer · Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington2022-03-01 – 2022-07-01

  Executed original written and digital health education content strategies for the Center’s social media accounts. Managed NGO operations including donor breast milk program management and cross-women’s health community-building event planning.

• Research Intern · Rise Against Hate 501(c)(3)2021-09-01 – 2021-12-01

  Led analytical research for court evidence about racial justice and DC’s special police. Co-authored four research publications about police brutality, racial justice, and the gender wage gap in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Education

• American UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Health Promotion Management
• American UniversityBachelor's degree, Public Health, Minor: International Studies

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