Rita Ray

About Rita Ray

I am a Health Economist and Policy Researcher with over 10 years of experience evaluating…

Experience

1. Assistant Professor

   Saint Leo University

   Aug 2020 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Direct ground-breaking research initiatives to meticulously evaluate the intricate economic impact of healthcare interventions, policies, and programs on public health outcomes- Conduct advanced statistical methods and cutting-edge modeling techniques, including Cross Section and Panel Data regression, to intricately scrutinize and gauge the effectiveness of healthcare programs and interventions- Deliver nuanced and strategic counsel to stakeholders drawn from profound research insights. Our overarching aim is to elevate the efficiency of prevailing healthcare programs, policies, and interventions- Develop synergies with esteemed researchers across diverse organizations, collaboratively identifying robust research methods and sophisticated statistical modeling approaches for the nuanced analysis of expansive health and demographic datasets- Elevate academic discourse through impactful publications in esteemed journals and presentations at high-profile conferences, contributing significantly to the field\'s knowledge advancement- Illustrate the academic path by delving into advanced statistical modeling intricacies and imparting proficiency in statistical software R to an engaged cohort of 60+ students, thus fostering their data analysis acumen and research prowess- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to a cohort of 60+ students. Empowering them to undertake individual research projects focused on data analysis and statistical modeling resulted in a remarkable 90% completion rate well before project deadlines- Effectively communicate complex economic concepts to diverse students, contribute to enrollment strategy with three innovative courses, and actively participate in team growth by conducting interviews and filling key positions.