MARIA J.

SCHEDIN, MPH CURRICULUM VITAE

MARIA J. SCHEDIN, MPH

6612 Hibiscus St, Bunnell, FL 32110 | (386) 864-5165 | Schedinmariaj@gmail.com

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PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
As a Public Health Professional, I am dedicated to the development of healthy communities and
building future leaders in the field of public health. Through my education and experience I have
been able to participate in multiple roles related to reducing disparities and improving
community health outcomes. It is my hope to be able to share my passion and expertise with
future public health and health care leaders to provide them with the tools to be successful in
their future endeavors in the field.

EDUCATION
University of North Florida
Master of Public Health July 2020
Concentration: Epidemiology

Graduate Certificate in Global Health July 2020

Bachelor of Science in Health December 2018

Major: Health Science
Concentration: Public Health
Minor: Health Education
Magna Cum Laude

Student Organization Roles & Affiliations

Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Education Honorary, Graduate Advisor
UNF Public Health Student Association, Co-Founder & President
National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, Student Member
Brooks College of Health Interprofessional Student Council, Public Health
Representative

Daytona State College

Associate of Arts May 2015
Concentration: Psychology
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AWARDS

Public Health Leadership Legacy Award July 2020

Brooks College of Health Student Spotlight August 2019
Ackerman Community Health Scholarship Endowment August 2019
AmeriCorps Segal Education Award August 2019
Outstanding Potential in Public Health April 2019
Distinguished Advisor of the Year Award April 2020
Distinguished Service Award April 2018

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of North Florida
Adjunct Instructor – December 2020-Present
“Planning and Evaluation of Public Health Programs”
 Participated in meetings prior to course start to redevelop course content and materials
with the lead instructor
 Providing additional support to students to help develop their program plans
 Educating students to understand the role of planning and evaluation in their future
roles
Learning Coach –
“Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention” August 2019 to July 2020
 Attended community conferences and coalition meetings related to substance abuse
 Aided in finding resources to provide to students
 Utilized role in honor society to host events for students surrounding substance use
prevention and harm reduction outside the classroom
Graduate Teaching Assistant –
“Professional Preparation in Public Health” August 2019 to July 2020
 Assisted with course material updates
 Critically reviewed student assignment submissions and provided insightful feedback to
students
 Hosted additional workshops during the semester for students to attend and gain further
understanding of the course assignments
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RELATED EXPERIENCE & CHES AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY/CEPH COMPETENCIES

Community Coalition Alliance, Inc.

Research and Data Coordinator March 2020 to Present
 Provide guidance Needs Assessment Committee to assist with development of the
Annual Northeast Florida Behavioral Health Needs Assessment
o CHES Area I, II & CEPH Competency 7
 Provide support to partner coalitions on initiatives and development of evaluation tools
(i.e. logic model, surveys), and other resource sharing
o CHES Area III, VI & CHES Competency 2, 11, 13
 Research, compare, and evaluate current trends and policies at the national, state, and
local levels related to substance use
o CHES Area IV & CEPH Competency 1, 5, 6, 11, 12, 15, 22
 Grant Project Director for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program grant funded
through HRSA in Dixie County
o CHES Area V & CEPH Competency 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 21
 Write and assist with the development of reports related to current initiatives
 Design and utilize information dissemination tools such as newsletters and Facebook to
provide information
o CHES Area VII & CEPH Competency 1, 18, 19, 20

Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Education Honorary

Graduate Advisor August 2017 to July 2020
 Lead executive committee in meetings to plan and evaluate the semester activities
and initiatives
o CHES Area II, V, IV & CEPH Competencies 16, 17
 Developed and assisted in the development of multiple partnerships on campus and
in the community
o CHES Area VII & CEPH Competencies 13, 18
 Coordinated member activities including service events, professional development
workshops, and socials
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o CHES Area II, III, V & CEPH Competencies 20

 Collaborated with Brooks College of Health student leaders and faculty on the
Interprofessional Student Council to provide interprofessional development
opportunities to students at the college
o CHES Area VI & CEPH Competencies 21

The Arc Jacksonville, AmeriCorps VISTA Program

Agency Research Programs and Services Assistant August 2018 to August 2019
 Aided in writing grant proposals, process evaluation (i.e. logic models, surveys), and
annual reports
o CHES Area IV, VII & CEPH Competency 7, 8, 10, 11
 Researched current and future policies affecting the intellectual and developmental
disability population (I/DD)
o CHES Area I, IV & CEPH Competency 5, 6, 12, 14, 15
 Conducted agency and outside research on best practices related to the I/DD
population
o CHES Area IV, VI & CEPH Competency 6, 7, 22
 Created, collected, inputted, and analyzed stakeholder surveys and program
evaluations
o CHES Area I & CEPH Competency 1, 2, 4, 11

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

“Northeast Florida 2019 Behavioral Health Needs Assessment Report”

Regional Report 2020

“2020 Drug Epidemiology Network Report – Duval County”

County-Level Report 2020

“Environmental Scan and Synar Report”

State Report 2020
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LOCAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

UNF Public Health Advisory Board 2019-2020

First Coast Recovery Advocates Board 2020-Current
Community Coalition Alliance 2020-Current
 Needs Assessment Subcommittee
Duval Epidemiology Network 2020-Current
 Innovative Project Stakeholders Subcommittee
North Florida Poly-Drug Task Force 2020-Current
 Community Education and Training Subcommittee