Hyuri G.

McDowell
296 Rolling Meadows Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
hyuri@umich.edu | (803)-295-1702

Education
Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan School of Public Health Expected: May 2020
Master of Public Health in Health Behavior Health Education
 Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina | College of Arts and Sciences May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- with distinction Cum Laude (GPA 3.5/4.0) Beijing & Shanghai
Confucius Exchange Program in China December 2016- January 2017

Awards and Honors: President’s List, Dean’s List, University of South Carolina Outstanding Senior Award, LIFE Scholar,
Watson Brown Scholar, Gates Millennium Scholar Finalist

Research and Applied Experience

Research Assistant – Department of Health Behavior and Health Education August 2018 – Present (Ann
Arbor, MI) Coding transcripts and conducting a Psychosocial and Mental Health analysis on data from an ongoing project
designed to reduce HIV transmission rates and the prevalence of stigma amongst black youth in Chicago and Philadelphia
Conducting literature reviews, writing project grant proposals, and collaborating with NYARWEK (community agency) in
preparation to launch a pilot intervention program in Kenya informed by community-based research to promote health among
LGBT communities in Kenya

Research Assistant: Communication Sciences and Disorders Arnold School of Public Health August 2017- June 2018
(Columbia, SC)
- Executed language transcription, data entry, behavioral coding, literature reviews, and general administrative jobs.
- Enhanced Principle Investigators ability to understand how communication features associated with autism and fragile X
syndrome are shamed by genetic and psychological factors my sorting data, speech samples, and reviewing publications
and grants prior to submission
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Centers for Disease Control Undergraduate Public Health Scholar May 2017-August 2017
( Los Angles, CA.)
- Placed at Children’s Hospital: Division of Adolescent Young Adult Medicine
- Developed a translational brief from HIV testing sites evaluations, used data to inform recommendations for HIV testing
standards
- Adapted healthy men’s curricula targeting Black and Latino adolescent high school males in Los Angeles country order to
improve health and wellbeing

Undergraduate Research: Autism Assessment; Fragile X Syndrome August 2015- January 2016
(Columbia, SC)
- Investigated comorbidities in the autism spectrum disorder through literature reviews and contribute towards efforts to better
inform autism diagnosis, psychological assessment, prevention and intervention for at-risk youth and positive
psychology.

Professional Experience
University of South Carolina Ambassador: President August 2014- May
2018 (Columbia, SC)
- Regulated the agenda for and directed weekly professional development and training meetings attended by general body.
- Responsible for the general and necessary operations of the organization and the executive board
- Attained over 400 hours of service, gave ~100 tours to over 2,200 visitors and exceeded expectations 95% of the time.
- Selected in 2015 as a presidential ambassador to Work with Dr. & Mrs. Pastides, the President and first lady of the University
of South Carolina, to showcase the University and advance an understanding of the University to a variety of constituents.

University Ambassador Co-Captain of the Mentor Education Program Augusta 2016- May 2017
(Columbia, SC)
- Developed a yearlong training program to instill core values of the organization and equip new members with skills needed to
be exceptional ambassadors
- Implemented and trained 35 new ambassadors recruited into the organization.

Summer Medical/Dental Education Program at Columbia University June 2016 – August 2016 (New York, NY)
- Attained clinical exposure shadowing physicians in weekly rotations in hospital settings, completed summer curriculum and
labs at Columbia University. Completion of the program afforded me chances to identify gaps in service between medical and
public health practice.
Medical Mission, International Service December 2015 – January 2016 (Lima &
Huacachina, Peru)
- Organized pop up clinics to administer healthcare to impoverished and underserved individuals in Peru
- Delivered support to licensed professional in service work under challenging environments
- Working with healthcare professionals in to reduce barrier and access to quality health care lead to exposure of multiple
health care systems

Didactic Experience
University 101 Peer Leader | University of South Carolina August 2016– December 2017
(Columbia, SC)
- Facilitated and taught two transition courses to help freshman succeed during their first semester at the University of South
Carolina.
- Implemented lesson plans, coordinated with campus partners, and served as a resource to help freshmen navigate day to
day life in a University setting

Biology 102 Lab Peer Teaching Assistant | University of South Carolina January 2017- May 2017
(Columbia, SC)
- Oversaw lab experiments, disseminated curriculum, and enhanced the quality of the course through leading labs and
providing guidance to the students enrolled.