Tara Smith
About Tara Smith
Tara Smith is a Public Health Analyst I with extensive experience in public health, particularly in HIV/AIDS prevention. She has worked with various organizations, including the CDC and ICF, and holds multiple degrees in biology, epidemiology, and microbiology.
Current Role at DLH Corporation
Tara Smith currently serves as a Public Health Analyst I at DLH Corporation. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to public health initiatives in Atlanta, Georgia. Her role involves analyzing public health data and supporting programs aimed at improving health outcomes.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Before joining DLH Corporation, Tara Smith worked as a Public Health Analyst at ICF from 2019 to 2021. She also served as an ORISE Fellow at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education from 2017 to 2019. Her experience includes over five years in the Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention Branch, highlighting her focus on HIV/AIDS prevention.
Educational Background
Tara Smith holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completed in 2021. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Microbiology from Georgia State University in 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Furman University in 2012.
Training and Leadership Skills
Tara has demonstrated her leadership abilities by training several employees in the CLIA HIV laboratory. She completed CLIA training in just six months, indicating her capability to quickly acquire specialized laboratory skills. This experience showcases her commitment to mentoring and developing others in the field.
Early Career and Volunteer Experience
Tara Smith began her career with various roles, including a SWEP Student Volunteer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as a Furman Advantage Research Assistant in 2011 and held administrative positions at TekPro Services. These early experiences laid the foundation for her career in public health.