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Valerie R. Hill
Project Coordinator, Howard University National Human Genome Center
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Joined: Dec 22nd, 2003

About (request update)

What makes me special? I found my soulmate and married him!

My Interview Question

No Q's and A's

Current Whereabouts:

After Tougaloo, I attended Mercer University and recieved my Master of Public Health (MPH) in 2002 in Macon, GA. I am currently working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. I am loving it here and hope to do even better things for the future. Now... I am married and living in Woodbridge, VA.

Education (request update)

Tougaloo College class of 2000

Undergrad Major: Biology

Campus Organization:

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Claim To Fame:

I really have no claim to fame. I am just me.

Most Memorable Moment:

Gaining 24 sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Skee-wee!

High School: Canton High School in Canton, MS class of 1995

Experience

I currently work with Howard University National Human Genome Center as Project Coordinator
I have 5 years of experience working in the Healthcare, Other industry.

Project Coordinator | Howard University National Human Genome Center
From November 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Coordinate genetics education network activities to increase genetics literacy among African Americans and collaborate with community partners on genetics policy discussions.

Prevention Specialist | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
From September 2003 to September 2006 • 3 year(s)
Coordinated special events and trainings for chronic disease prevention, managed youth physical activity programs, and provided technical assistance to local communities.

Adjunct Instructor | Coppin State University
From August 2005 to May 2006 • 1 year(s)
Taught college students core concepts of individual and family health applying instruction to everyday experiences.

Education and Training Consultant | Unionville M. Baptist Church, Prodigal Friendship Ministries, Inc.
From November 2002 to August 2004 • 2 year(s)
Coordinated activities for approximately 100 youth ages 12-18 and provided health education resources as part of faith-based community initiative.

Public Health Educator-West Nile Virus Prevention | Macon-Bibb County Health Department
From September 2002 to August 2003 • 1 year(s)
Designed WNV prevention campaign materials, conducted surveillance monitoring, and presented prevention methods to community members and officials.

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