Leya Tanmaiyee Jacob
Public Health Professional- Epidemiologist | Biostatistician I | Specializing in Epidemiology & Health Informatics | UMass Lowell Graduate
- Role
- Biostatistician i at University of Massachusetts
- Location
- Lowell, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leya Tanmaiyee Jacob
Driven and impact-oriented public health epidemiologist with a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from UMass Lowell and a strong record of supporting data-driven research, community-centered program evaluations, and interdisciplinary health surveillance initiatives.My public health career spans domestic and global experiences, including research in remote regions of Assam, India, and applied epidemiology and policy evaluation work in Massachusetts. I specialize in transforming complex health data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making, public health equity, and sustainable interventions.Key areas of expertise include: Advanced statistical analysis and visualization using SAS, STATA, RStudio, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and ArcGIS Experience leading and contributing to NIH-funded studies, local health department evaluations, and federally supported projects Proficient in program evaluation, logic model development, and mixed-methods research (NVivo, ATLAS.ti, REDCap) Hands-on work in opioid overdose surveillance, long-term care research, maternal and child health, and infectious disease monitoring Skilled in crafting community toolkits, data dashboards, and stakeholder reports to support evidence-based public health strategyAt the Center for Community Research and Engagement, I supported evaluation efforts for city-funded opioid response and revitalization initiatives, designed surveillance workflows, and identified key health disparities through geospatial and statistical analysis. As a Graduate Research Assistant on an NIH-supported project, I managed data integration and modeling to study the effects of private equity ownership on resident health outcomes in assisted living communities.I’m currently exploring full-time opportunities where I can contribute to data-informed public health initiatives, whether in research, epidemiology, policy, or health systems innovation. I\'m especially passionate about work that connects rigorous analysis with frontline impact.Let’s connect if you\'re looking for a collaborative, technically proficient, and equity-focused public health professional.
Experience
Biostatistician i
Jul 2025 — Present · Lowell, MA, US
In my role as a Biostatistician I with the UMass Lowell Department of Public Health, I support multiple NIH-funded and community-engaged research projects focused on aging, long-term care, and social determinants of health. I work closely with faculty investigators and research teams to design analytic workflows, manage large and complex datasets, and conduct statistical analyses that inform health policy, program evaluation, and population-level insights.
Education
Christian Medical College and Hospital - CMCH Vellore
Bachelor of Science - BS, Medical sociology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Public Health - MPH, Epidemiology
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