Victoria Poradich
About Victoria Poradich
Victoria Poradich is a Policy & Data Visualization Associate specializing in health care at the National Journal in Washington, D.C. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from Tulane University and has experience in research, public health communications, and education.
Current Role at National Journal
Victoria Poradich serves as a Policy & Data Visualization Associate in the Health Care sector at National Journal. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the analysis and visualization of data related to health policy. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to present data-driven insights that inform health care discussions and decisions.
Previous Experience at Tulane University
Prior to her current role, Victoria Poradich worked at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She served as a Student Research Assistant for five months in 2018-2019, where she engaged in research activities in the Greater New Orleans Area. Additionally, she held positions as a Tulane Interdisciplinary Experience Seminar (TIDES) Peer Mentor from 2020 to 2021 and as an Honors Peer Mentor from 2019 to 2020, both in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Educational Background in Public Health
Victoria Poradich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from Tulane University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. Her educational journey also included a brief period at the Community College of Baltimore County in 2017, where she achieved a 4.0 GPA. She completed her high school education at Pikesville High School from 2014 to 2018.
Internships and Practical Experience
Victoria Poradich has gained practical experience through various internships. She worked as a Data Management and Public Health Communications Intern at the Baltimore City Health Department for three months in 2020. She also served as a Public Health Education Planning Intern at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum for four months in 2021. In these roles, she coordinated educational activities and contributed to public health initiatives.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Victoria Poradich has been actively involved in community engagement initiatives. She designed and facilitated personalized Whole Food Plant-Based cooking lessons weekly and co-led supermarket tours to promote healthy purchasing options. Additionally, she drafted and facilitated presentations focused on sustainable lifestyle changes impacting nutrition, fitness, stress, and sleep.