Elizabeth Qua Lynch

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated with desire to excel in the public health field. Passion to serve rural communities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional multi-tasker with the ability to work
under pressure.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health with a concentration in
Community Health Education
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Bill and Melinda GATES Millennium Scholarship

Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society

Bachelor of Science in Biology / Pre-Professional

Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

May 2015
GPA: 3.9 out of 4.0

May 2012
GPA: 3.1 out of 4.0

Bill and Melinda GATES Millennium Scholarship

United Tribes of North Carolina Scholarship
LaVerne R. Grady Memorial Scholarship
Blaylock Scholarship
Pre-Med Allied Health Honors Society
Deans List

RELEVANT PRACTICE / EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Applied Program Planning and Evaluation

Developed a conceptual model illustrating the effects various factors have on the development of
Alzheimers disease
Reviewed existing programs and literature addressing Alzheimers
Completed a program logic model and Gantt timeline chart
Designed an evaluation plan for the Not On Tobacco (NOT) Program

Professional Grant Writing Community Organizations

Wrote a grant proposal advocating that funding be allotted to the New Arrivals Institute to hire a Health
Case Manager to assist refugees in their transition to life in the U.S

Stress Management
Taught and learned various stress management techniques that have been proven to minimize the
effect of everyday stressors amongst students and working professionals

Community Health Analysis

Conducted a community health needs assessment for a Greensboro refugee community using walkingtour observations, interviews with key informants, and Google maps to identify what resources and
services were accessible to its citizens

Management of Community Health Organizations

Conducted a case study analysis, addressing the structural and communication framework of a health
department

Analyzed previous studies and presented on the impact that bullying has within a workplace, focusing
on the effects it has job productivity and employee satisfaction.

Health Policy

Completed a policy analysis paper discussing the options that the NC legislature and US Department of
Agriculture could implement to increase the access of fresh fruits and vegetables to SNAP/EBT users at
local farmers markets.

Public Health Statistics

Analyzed the Youth Risk Behavior Survey for Guilford County using the SPSS statistical software and
compared the data to state and national results

Epidemiology

Calculated descriptive measures to depict the impact of health problems on specific populations
Wrote a paper discussing the causal relationship between a lack of sleep and the onset of migraines and
the prevalence/incidence of migraines in the United States

Community Health Interventions

Assessed the strengths and weaknesses of community health interventions

Reflected on theories and concepts used to develop interventions
Developed a housing resource manual that assists mentally ill individuals identify potential housing
opportunities and provides their caregivers with advice on how to better advocate for their needs

Community Health Education

Identified various public health theories and planning models

Discussed the ethical principles governing the conduct of public health professionals

Environmental Health

Developed a pro-con paper and presentation on the topic Should North Carolina Use Hydraulic
Fracturing to Extract Natural Gas?

WORK EXPERIENCE
Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and NC American Indian Health Board, Winston-Salem, NC,
January 2015 Present
Intern

Co-presented an educational workshop on Alzheimers disease

Designed, implemented, and evaluated a health needs assessment questionnaire on the American
Indian population of NC

North Carolina Dept. of Administration / Div. of Indian Affairs, Housing and Urban Development /
Section 8 Housing Program, Raleigh, NC, July 2012 August 2013, Summer 2014
Office Assistant III (Commission of Indian Affairs)

Wrote, coordinated, and solicited submission of articles for the Indian Time Newsletter published by the
NC Commission of Indian Affairs
Partnered with state agencies and community organizations to schedule workshops for the American
Indian Unity Conference including topics ranging from health disparities, economic development, grant
opportunities, and career advancement
Prepared reports for the State Recognition Committee and the Commission of Indian Affairs Board of
tribal leaders

Office Assistant III (HUD/Section 8 Housing)

Performed housing inspections and completed accompanying documents using Lindsey Housing
Manager Software
Generated financial reports for Section 8 and monitored individuals for fraud in coordination with the
fiscal office and federal guidelines
Issued notices and invoices for requesting repayments
Recorded the office rent and phone bills for the program using MS Excel

North Carolina Eastern Medical Group, Rocky Mount, NC, Summer 2009
Summer Intern

Shadowed Physician, Shandal E. Emanuel, MD, MPH during patient consultations

Assisted with filing medical records, delivered prescriptions to patients
Communicated time frames and procedures with patients
Created a hospitable environment for patients

Chilis Bar and Grill, Rocky Mount, NC, May 2008 March 2012
Hostess

Hostess Trainer
Organized the work floor plan for servers
Provided excellent customer service

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Leadership Roanoke Valley - Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce

Halifax County Leadership Equity Project Community Trainer
Campus Activities Board Diversity Committee, Campbell University
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School Proctor for End of School Testing (EOC and EOG Tests)

HONORS

Leadership Challenge Bronze Medallion, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2015
Woman to Watch Award, American Indian Women of Proud Nations Conference, 2011
Miss Indian North Carolina 2010-2011, Ambassador for all American Indians in North Carolina
Miss North Carolina Native American Youth Organization 2007-2008, Ambassador for all American
Indian Youth in North Carolina
Miss Haliwa-Saponi Tribal Princess 2005-2007, Ambassador for the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe
Volunteer of the Year Award, Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School, 2006

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 8, Lindsey Housing Manager Software, Statistical Package for the Social
Sciences Software (SPSS)