Amandi Clarke, Mph
About Amandi Clarke, Mph
Amandi Clarke, MPH, serves as the Associate Director of Analytics and Data Strategy for the Standards of Excellence at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in public health and extensive experience in data analysis, she leads a team focused on enhancing data-driven projects and health equity initiatives.
Work at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Amandi Clarke currently serves as the Associate Director of Analytics and Data Strategy for the Standards of Excellence (SOE) at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she manages a team that includes a Senior Analyst and an affiliate consultant. Her responsibilities encompass analysis and data visualization to support the organization's strategic objectives. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Analytics Manager for SOE from 2022 to 2023 and as a Senior Healthcare Analyst from 2021 to 2022. Clarke's extensive experience with Planned Parenthood also includes a previous role as a Research and Data Intern in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Amandi Clarke holds a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where she studied Public Health Research Methods from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Affairs with dual concentrations in Global Public Health and International Development from The George Washington University between 2007 and 2011. Additionally, she completed an Associate of Arts (A.A.) at Bard College while attending Bard High School Early College from 2004 to 2007.
Background in Data Analysis
Clarke's background in data analysis includes significant roles at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, where she worked as a Data Analyst from 2016 to 2018 and later as a CATCH Data and Evaluation Analyst from 2018 to 2021. Her experience also includes a position as a Research Assistant at Population Action International from 2011 to 2014. These roles have equipped her with a strong foundation in data management and analysis, contributing to her current work in public health analytics.
Leadership and Project Management
In her current role, Amandi Clarke develops and manages comprehensive project plans that align with the strategic goals of Planned Parenthood. She leads health equity analysis initiatives aimed at disaggregating data by race, gender, and sexuality, which enhances the organization's ability to track and improve health outcomes for diverse populations. Clarke also provides mentorship and technical support on data tools and analytic methods to Planned Parenthood affiliates, fostering the development of data-driven projects.
Previous Experience in Public Health Initiatives
Before her current position, Amandi Clarke held various roles that contributed to her expertise in public health. She worked as a Team Leader and Corps Member at Jumpstart, a Program Intern at Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, Inc., and as a Research Associate at Population Action International. These experiences have provided her with a diverse skill set in public health research and program implementation.