Shreya Dixit
Aliso Viejo
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Incoming Fellow
Duke Sanford School of Public Policy
05.2025 - Current
- Aim to develop policy solutions addressing gender and health disparities in complex emergencies in partnership with UNHCR, Médecins Sans Frontières, and the International Red Cross
Research Assistant
Soka University of America
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed literature review of 200+ research papers to help develop intervention policies for COVID 19 patients
- Conducted thematic analysis of 50+ participants in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County
Public Health Intern
Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative South Asia
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led a cross disciplinary project with Women Lift Health and Public Health Foundation of India to advance female leadership for Neglected Tropical Diseases, including active participation of women in pre-registration clinical trials
- Conducted literature review of 80+ publications on the intersection of climate change and NTDs
- Synthesized findings to support evidence-based policy recommendations during a one day InSciLEAD summit
Health Policy Intern
International Clinical Epidemiology Network
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Collected medical data for the Dementia Project, ensuring the accuracy of 50+ anthropometric measures using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) processed maps to efficiently identify target households for data collection
- Analyzed 100+ elderly participant questionnaires, identifying psychological patterns and providing actionable insights to the clinical team for diagnosing potential dementia cases
- Spearheaded community mobilization efforts by creating raw maps and leveraging advanced GIS techniques to identify target areas, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement within one month for the Febrile Illness Project
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - - Public Health
Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, CA05.2026
Skills
- Proficient in Python
- Power BI proficiency
- R programming
- SQL data analysis
- NVivo proficiency
- Ethnographic research
- Skilled in MacOS
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Experienced with ArcGIS Pro software
- Zotero proficiency
- Canva design proficiency
- Statistical regression analysis
- Policy Memo drafting
- Qualitative research techniques
- Literature review
- Quantitative analysis
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Leadership Experience
Vice President and Director of Global Health and Development, United Nations Association, U.S.A, Soka University Chapter
- Led monthly events on SDGs and curated targeted outreach strategies, resulting in a 70% increase in student participation
- Teamed with SoCal colleges to draft UNHCR policy recommendations aimed at improving refugees' access to jobs
- Partnered with Global Hope 365 to raise awareness on human trafficking and child marriage, educating 100+ students
Resident Assistant
- Processed late-night check-in and storage assistance requests, ensuring students' convenience and security
- Coordinated periodic fire drills, guided residents on possible evacuation responses to fire incidents
- Spearheaded community development programs that increased students’ hall engagement by 60%
Alternative Spring Break
- Partnered with Tiyya to support 200+ homeless individuals and refugees towards food, shelter, and employment
- Volunteered at the Serve LA program to help distribute food to 100+ homeless individuals
- Helped organize awareness events addressing challenges faced by Afghan women and Middle Eastern refugees
Awards
- 2023 Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge recognition, For impactful social media
- 2022 Winner in Impactathon, Mental health therapy method for refugee children
- Soka Merit scholarship
- DEI scholarship
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Incoming Fellow
Duke Sanford School of Public Policy
05.2025 - Current
Public Health Intern
Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative South Asia
06.2024 - 08.2024
Health Policy Intern
International Clinical Epidemiology Network
06.2023 - 07.2023
Research Assistant
Soka University of America
03.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - - Public Health
Soka University of America
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