Obumneke Ify Obi, Mph
About Obumneke Ify Obi, Mph
Obumneke Ify Obi is a Health Policy Analyst with extensive experience in public health, including a fellowship at the CDC and current work at Mathematica. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania and has contributed to various health initiatives and research projects.
Work at Mathematica
Obumneke Ify Obi has been employed at Mathematica as a Health Policy Analyst since 2019. In this role, she focuses on health policy analysis and contributes to various projects aimed at improving public health outcomes. Her work involves collaborating with stakeholders and utilizing her expertise in data collection and research design.
Previous Experience at CDC
Prior to her current position, Obi worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an ASPPH/CDC Public Health Policy Fellow from 2018 to 2019. During her 11-month fellowship in Atlanta, GA, she served as a liaison between the Office of Policy, Planning, and Partnerships and the Division of Adolescent and School Health. Her responsibilities included facilitating policy operations and drafting materials on prevention strategies.
Educational Background
Obi earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Studio Arts-Photography from the University of Virginia, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in health policy and research.
Research and Internship Experience
Obi has a diverse range of research and internship experiences. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania's Center of Health Behavior Research in 2017 and served as a Lab Manager/Graduate Assistant at the Health Equity and Media Lab from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she interned at the Public Health Management Corporation in 2016 and contributed as a Global Health Fellow at ICAP at Columbia University in Kisumu, Kenya.
Specializations and Skills
Obi specializes in various areas relevant to health policy and research. Her skills include data collection instruments, team development, research design, focus groups, literature review, statistical analysis, data mining and entry, and graphic design. These competencies enable her to effectively contribute to health policy initiatives and research projects.