Jerell DeCaille
St. Louis
Summary
Public health professional with a background in health education, program coordination, and behavioral science. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, design impactful health interventions, and translate data into action. Seeking to leverage academic training and real-world experience to drive systems-level change as a public health or behavioral science consultant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
The Brookings Institute
Washington
02.2024 - Current
- Synthesized behavioral and public health literature to inform well-being project development
- Supported the development of survey and focus group protocols for the well-being study.
- Analyzed qualitative data using Dedoose to shape deliverables for stakeholders.
Independent Contractor
Youth Acquiring Leadership and Excellence
Buffalo
06.2021 - Current
- Led the development and analysis of pre-/post-assessments for youth development summer programs
- Synthesized results into strategic reports to inform program improvements
Graduate Research Assistant
Saint Louis University
St. Louis
08.2020 - Current
- Designed and conducted mixed-methods research on behavioral health and education initiatives
- Created dashboards and visuals in Tableau and ArcGIS to communicate research impact.
- Contributed to peer-reviewed publications and stakeholder presentations.
- Applied behavior change theories and evaluation frameworks to community-engaged research
Worksite Supervisor
Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center
Manhattan
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Trained 100+ youth in community asset mapping and data collection strategies
- Developed youth leadership curriculum and tracked fieldwork across city-wide placements
Graduate Assistant
University of Oklahoma
Norman
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Facilitated undergraduate instruction and academic support in Health and Exercise Science
- Collaborated with stakeholders on a health and wellness evaluation for the "Open Streets" community initiative
- Designed surveys in Qualtrics and conducted data analysis using R and SPSS for public health research projects
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health Studies
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO12-2025
Master’s of Science - Health Promotion
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2020
Bachelor’s of Science - Community Health
SUNY Cortland
05.2018
Skills
- R
- SPSS
- Qualtrics
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Survey design
- Mixed-methods research
- Logic models
- Qualitative research
Websites
Certification
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Applied Analytics, Saint Louis University
- R Programming for Data Science, Udemy, 2022
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Community Involvement & Volunteerism
- Fitness and Wellness
Languages
English, Native
Skills
R, SPSS, Qualtrics, Dedoose, Stakeholder engagement, Survey design, Mixed-methods research, Logic models
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant
The Brookings Institute
02.2024 - Current
Independent Contractor
Youth Acquiring Leadership and Excellence
06.2021 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Saint Louis University
08.2020 - Current
Graduate Assistant
University of Oklahoma
08.2018 - 05.2020
Worksite Supervisor
Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center
06.2018 - 08.2020
Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health Studies
Saint Louis University
Master’s of Science - Health Promotion
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor’s of Science - Community Health
SUNY Cortland
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