Alyssa Edwards
About Alyssa Edwards
Alyssa Edwards is a Health Navigator with a strong academic background, holding a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from Case Western Reserve University. She has extensive experience in research and education, having worked at various institutions including the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants and the National Institutes of Health.
Work at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Alyssa Edwards has been employed as a Health Navigator at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) since 2018. In this role, she focuses on providing health-related support and resources to refugees and immigrants. Her work involves assessing health needs, facilitating access to healthcare services, and promoting health education within diverse communities.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Edwards completed her Master of Public Health at Case Western Reserve University from 2019 to 2020. She also holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the same institution. Additionally, she earned her Bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University, studying from 2016 to 2020. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public health and medical knowledge.
Research and Teaching Experience
Alyssa Edwards has a diverse background in research and education. She worked as a Student Research Fellow at The Jackson Laboratory for two months in 2019. Prior to that, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Case Western Reserve University from 2018 to 2019 for six months. She also gained experience as a Research Intern at Ohio State University in 2016 for two months.
Leadership in Special Olympics
From 2017 to 2019, Alyssa Edwards held the position of President of Spartans for Special Olympics. In this leadership role, she contributed to the organization's mission of promoting inclusion and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports and community engagement.
International Research Training Program
Alyssa Edwards has been involved with the National Institutes of Health as an intern in the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training Program since 2018. This program focuses on addressing health disparities and promoting research in minority health, with her internship based in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana.