Sofia Bletnitsky

About

With a robust foundation in public health and economics, I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at Emory University. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Economics from The George Washington University, where I also minored in Statistics. My professional journey includes significant experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where I have served as an ORISE Fellow and Public Health Epidemiology Assistant, contributing to research on infectious diseases and developmental disabilities. I have also worked as a Business Analyst at Grant Street Group and interned with the Council of Economic Advisors at The White House. My research roles at the Institute for International Economic Policy and the Milken Institute School of Public Health have honed my skills in data analysis and policy development. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to inform public health strategies and improve community health outcomes.

Experience

• ORISE Fellow - NCIRD · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention07-01-2024

  In my current role, I contribute to cost-effectiveness analyses supporting vaccine recommendations, lead projects focused on physician reimbursement timing and associated costs, and evaluate COVID-19 vaccine program outcomes. My work leverages expertise in SQL, R, SAS, Excel, and PowerBI to deliver data-driven insights that inform healthcare policy and financial decisions.

• Summer ORISE Fellow - NCBDDD · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention05-01-2024 – 07-01-2024

  As a Summer ORISE Fellow at NCBDDD, I utilized SAS to transform longitudinal data for a Zika study, contributing directly to the WHO's global research efforts. I collaborated with stakeholders to ensure the data was accurately processed and fit for use in international study objectives.

• Public Health Epidemiology Assistant · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention08-01-2023 – 05-01-2024

  As a Public Health Epidemiology Assistant, I used SQL to identify discrepancies between SAS and R datasets related to syphilis and Hepatitis C exposures. I investigated how general variables were calculated across the datasets, categorized the discrepancies by their importance, and provided actionable recommendations for resolution, which I presented to the analyst working group.

• Business Analyst · Grant Street Group01-01-2023 – 08-01-2023

  As a Business Analyst, I liaised with over 30 DMV offices to provide immediate and ongoing software support, resolving financial and system issues using SQL and Jira. I collaborated on projects aimed at improving the efficiency of tax collection systems and updated Tableau dashboards for the San Francisco Property Tax Office, showcasing tax flows and delinquent payments.

• Council of Economic Advisors Intern · The White House08-01-2022 – 12-01-2022

  As a White House intern, I created macroeconomic data visualizations using Microsoft Excel and STATA for inclusion in the Economic Report of the President. I researched, drafted, and fact-checked health policy memos for both internal and external release. Additionally, I contributed to the development of STATA code to automate the generation of data memos for senior officials, and presented an original research memo on racial disparities in federal student loans to the White House Council of Economic Advisors.

• Research Specialist · Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) at GW08-01-2021 – 12-01-2022

  As a Research Specialist, likely conducted economic research and data analysis to support policy recommendations.

• Research Assistant · Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) at GW08-01-2021 – 08-01-2021

  Managed and enlarged a database for sovereign bond prices with over a million rows in SQL. Generated 5 written memos on bond price behavior during periods of pandemic-induced financial crisis. Visualized bond price data in R and SAS to compare health inequity-induced economic distress. Produced statistical comparison of the economic impact of pandemics on rural versus urban populations.

• Athletics Tutor · GW Educational Support Services10-01-2020 – 12-01-2022

  Planned tutoring lessons targeted towards each student's specific learning needs, strengths, and goals. Assisted in student development through study skill coaching and time management workshops. Created summary worksheets and problem sets to assist in student course success. Interacted and communicated with a diverse range of student-athletes with varying educational needs.

• Community Health Intern · Onslow County Health Department05-01-2022 – 08-01-2022

  Cleaned, analyzed, and displayed child abuse and neglect case data utilizing Microsoft Excel and GIS. Presented educational material on birth control and breastfeeding to mothers in the free mother and infant health clinic. Collaborated with community organizations to encourage STI testing and PREP usage at Onslow Counties first annual LGBTQ+ pride event.

• Research Assistant · Environmental and Occupational Health @ Milken Institute School of Public Health05-01-2021 – 01-01-2022

  Conducted literature review for over 100 scientific articles in support of a new Perry Lab birth cohort study. Researched the current known effects of organophosphate pesticide exposure during pregnancy. Developed a summarization document on how THC is metabolized differently based on factors related to duration and intensity of exposure and body composition. Summarized research on the biological mechanisms that account for differences in metabolization of the THC-COOH metabolite.

Education

• Emory UniversityMaster of Public Health - MPH, Epidemiology
• The George Washington UniversityBachelors of Science, Public Health and Economics with a minor in Statistic
• Palo Verde High SchoolHigh School Diploma

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