Rachel Suss
About Rachel Suss
Rachel Suss is a Research Intern at NYU Langone Section for Health Equity with a background in public health and extensive experience in research and community health initiatives.
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Rachel Suss currently holds the position of Research Intern at the NYU Langone Section for Health Equity. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in 2021. She is also currently an HRTP Intern at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Suss has a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, earned between 2020 and 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Yale University, completed from 2016 to 2020. Her educational background has equipped her with strong quantitative data analysis skills using tools like R, SAS, SPSS, and Microsoft Excel.
Professional Background
Rachel Suss has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across premier institutions. She has served as a Research Assistant at Yale School of Public Health from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she interned at the Genetic Alliance in 2019 and participated in a Community Public Health Summer program with CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange in Argentina in 2018. She also worked as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Rutgers University in 2017.
Leadership Roles
Rachel Suss has demonstrated leadership through her roles in various initiatives. She served as President of Columbia's Food Justice Initiative, where she led efforts to address food justice issues. Furthermore, she was on the board of Yale's Public Health Coalition, contributing to public health initiatives during her undergraduate studies.
Skills and Proficiencies
Rachel Suss has honed strong communication skills, creating health materials for diverse audiences and preparing manuscripts for publishing. She is highly proficient in Spanish, enhancing her ability to engage with diverse communities. Additionally, she has demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills through her participation in Yale's Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field teams at the Division 1 level.