KRISTEN HESS, B.S.

, PBT
2442 Lakeshore Boulevard, Apt. #915 | Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(775) 225-0877 | kristenhess2018@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, Michigan
Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education Expected: December 2020
Master of Social Work in Social Policy and Evaluation: Expected: December 2020
 Concentration in Children and Youth in Families and Society
 Certificate in Political Social Work
University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology May 2018
 Minor in Community Health Sciences
 Minor in European History
 Cumulative GPA: 3.84/4.0
 Awarded College of Science Dean’s List 2014-2018
American Society for Clinical Pathology Reno, Nevada
National Phlebotomy Certification July 2016

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Assistant for the Repeat Testers Project September 2018- Present
 Interpret data related to HIV contraction risk perception to understand the influence of HIV
testing upon sexual practices and safety
 Code data from interviews of patients from a healthcare facility in San Diego, California using
Dedoose qualitative data analysis software
University of Michigan Department of General Medicine Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Assistant for the Blood Pressure and Cognition
and the Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Projects September 2018- Present
 Support research designed to determine the cause of treatment disparities in patients with mild
cognitive impairment through the conduction of literature searches, generate presentations, and
perform administrative tasks such as meeting organization
 Aid in the organization and analysis of quantitative data regarding racial disparities in the
development of mild cognitive impairment and dementia
 Analyze qualitative data related to physician and patient perception of mild cognitive impairment
and treatment preferences
University of Nevada, Reno College of Science Reno, Nevada
Research Assistant for the Gut Microbes and Olfaction Project August 2016- May 2017
 Designed a study to analyze the impact of the gut microbiota upon the olfactory behavior of
Drosophila melanogaster larvae, resulting in the production of evidence to suggest a correlation
and subsequent research presentation and manuscript submission to BIOS
 Wrote a grant proposal, developed study methods, and executed study techniques including the
use of antibiotics, biological specimen handling, and laboratory skills

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ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Self Employed Reno, Nevada and Ann Arbor, Michigan
Piano and Vocal Instructor May 2014- Present
 Instruct between 2-12 students of various ages during weekly 30 minute sessions to develop
musical theory and technique
Charles River Laboratories Reno, Nevada
Histology Assistant: Site Clerk and Intern May 2014- Present
 Supported biomedical research studies through the execution of euthanasia, animal delivery to
necropsy, tissue trimming, and tissue embedding for slide creation and analysis

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, Michigan
Health Behavior and Health Education Alumni Engagement Committee Member September 2018- Present
 Organize the department’s student-alumni mentorship program
 Plan alumni networking events to promote the generation of student opportunities
American Red Cross: Northern Nevada Region Reno, Nevada
Casework Manager for the Service to the Armed Forces Department May 2017-June 2018
 Oversaw client services and volunteer participation in regional caseload management
 Trained volunteer staff in all procedures and client sensitivity to promote quality service
 Documented caseload progress and presented case reports to division management to inform
volunteer training and staffing decisions
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society: Epsilon Chi Iota Chapter Reno, Nevada
President May 2016- May 2018
 Organized an annual community outreach program to promote science education for elementary
school students by involving over 400 children in a full day science fair
 Oversaw four chapter fundraising projects per year and two annual philanthropic event to
promote success and participation throughout the chapter’s membership
Co-Founder and Treasurer August 2015- May 2016
 Collaborated with University and Honor Society administration to obtain an organization charter
for the University of Nevada, Reno chapter through presentation of the College of Science
curriculum and facilities for inspection
 Increased chapter finances through monthly analysis of fundraising efforts and navigation
through the University of Nevada, Reno club funding procedures
Atlantis Project Ferrol, Spain
Fellow December 2016- January 2017
 Observed various hospital departments to understand the Spanish healthcare system and culture
 Taught English to local nurses to increase language proficiency as a volunteer effort

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

 Slankster E, Lee C, Hess K, Odell S, Mathew D. Effect of gut mirobes on olfactory behavior of
Drosophila melanogaster larva.
 Hess K. Effect of gut mirobes on olfactory behavior of Drosophila melanogaster larva.

SKILLS
 Technical: Microsoft Office, Dedoose, and REDCap

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