Meron E. Amare
About Meron E. Amare
Meron E. Amare is an Administrative Assistant at The National Institutes of Health, specializing in community relations strategies and public health. With a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and a Master's in Community Health, Amare has experience in education management and intervention program planning.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Meron E. Amare has been serving as an Administrative Assistant at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2022. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, NIH is a key player in medical research and public health. In this role, Amare contributes to the administrative functions that support the organization's mission to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
Education and Expertise
Amare holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from Stony Brook University, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health and Preventive Medicine from the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2017. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public health and education management.
Background
Before joining the NIH, Amare worked as a Community Relations Coordinator at Success Academy Charter Schools from 2019 to 2020 in New York. She also served as a Graduate Facilities Manager at Stony Brook University from 2015 to 2017. These positions allowed her to develop skills in community relations and facility management, contributing to her expertise in public health and education.
Achievements
Amare has demonstrated her ability to design and manage community relations strategies that reinforce community engagement and shape culture. She possesses in-depth knowledge of education management and public health relations, particularly within multicultural communities. Her experience includes planning and evaluating intervention programs aimed at both local and global populations, showcasing her commitment to public health initiatives.
Skills in Event Planning and Project Management
Amare is skilled in event planning and project management, particularly within the public health sector. Her expertise in these areas supports her ability to effectively coordinate community relations and public health initiatives. This skill set is essential for her roles in both the NIH and the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, where she has been working as an Operations Consultant since 2021.