Melanie Orejuela

Health Science Specialist @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Gainesville, FL, US

Manage diverse studies and research projects that aim to improve Veteran\'s health outcomes•Monitor and oversee participant identification and recruitment including proper screening, informed consent, and enrollment procedures•Supervise and train new research staff with study protocol compliance and IRB and Research and Development guidelines•Data collections and data management systems including conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection, and ensuring data safety, integrity and participant privacy•Coordinate and arrange staff meetings and stakeholders•Organize, prepare, edite and translate suicide prevention and stroke material for English and Spanish speaking audiences at an appropriate reading level•Manage project budgets in collaboration with Administrative Officer •Assist in analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data and work with study team to prepare reports, manuscripts, grants and presentations for dissemination

University of Florida

Graduate Certificate

Coral Reef Senior High School

High School

University of Florida

Bachelor's of Science

University of Florida

Master of Public Health - MPH