Alaisha Verdeflor, Mph
About Alaisha Verdeflor, Mph
Alaisha Verdeflor is a Research Analyst at the Urban Institute, focusing on health justice and policy analysis. She holds a Master of Public Health from Drexel University and has experience in community health and outreach.
Work at Urban Institute
Alaisha Verdeflor has been employed at the Urban Institute as a Research Analyst since 2021. In this role, she focuses on health justice and policy analysis, contributing to various research projects aimed at improving public health outcomes. Her work involves utilizing spatial analysis to inform policy decisions and community health initiatives.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Prior to her current position, Alaisha Verdeflor held several roles in public health. She worked as a Community Health Worker at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 2017 to 2018, where she engaged with communities to promote health initiatives. Additionally, she served as a Project ACHIEVE Research and Recruitment Assistant at the New York Blood Center in 2016, focusing on research and recruitment efforts in the Greater New York City Area.
Internship at Hudson Pride Center
In 2016, Alaisha Verdeflor interned at the Hudson Pride Center as a Youth Group Facilitation and Outreach Intern for a duration of two months. During this internship, she contributed to outreach efforts aimed at empowering youth within the community, aligning with her advocacy for building healthy and free communities.
Education and Expertise
Alaisha Verdeflor earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) from Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, where she studied Health Management and Policy from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health from Rutgers University, which she completed from 2013 to 2017. Her academic background supports her specialization in spatial analysis and her focus on health justice.