MEHAR ANAND
Alpharetta
Summary
MPH-trained epidemiologist with advanced experience in OHCA surveillance, emergency care systems, and large-scale public health data pipelines. Leads multi-state clinical registry infrastructures, coordinates integration of EMS/hospital datasets, and produces high-impact analytics that guide operational strategy, resuscitation quality improvement, and population health outcomes. Passionate about bridging epidemiology with clinical environments to elevate patient-centered care, system reliability, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Coordinator
Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES)
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced OHCA survival rates through operational leadership at CARES center.
- Ensured data integrity and leveraged insights to improve cardiac arrest outcomes.
- Integrated electronic patient care records to maintain high-quality data submissions.
- Analyzed national datasets, generating benchmark reports for EMS and public health.
- Championed national partnerships to implement evidence-based OHCA interventions.
- Led quarterly regional calls, facilitating communication between states and national leadership.
Global Health Junior Epidemiologist
CARE International, Emory University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Evaluated gender-sensitive interventions using data mining in R and SAS.
- Assessed impact of WASH practices on nutrition and diarrhea prevalence.
- Calculated nutrition indicators to inform evidence-based program recommendations.
- Presented findings through visual reports and assessments for CARE.
Community Health Junior Epidemiologist
Georgia Department of Public Health
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed a comprehensive Community Health Improvement Plan addressing health disparities in Georgia.
- Utilized post-COVID-19 data to identify socioeconomic challenges in West Central Health District.
- Justified resource allocation based on data-driven insights, ensuring effective community health interventions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance understanding of local health needs and priorities.
- Conducted thorough analysis of health data to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Maternal and Child Health Undergraduate Research Fellow
University of Georgia College of Public Health
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Investigated Bisphenol-A’s role in endocrine disruption and PCOS through a systematic review and R-based analysis
Software Developer
CDC
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Analyzed carbon monoxide poisoning data to build surveillance tools for state and local public health agencies using the NEDSS Base System
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Rollin’s School of Public Health, Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2021
Skills
- Programming Languages: SAS, R, Python (Beginner), SQL (Beginner)
- Software Development Tools: R Studio, GitHub, Docker, ArcGIS
- AI and Automation: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, AI-assisted analytics
- Workflow management
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- JPHMP Direct: Students Who Rocked Public Health 2022 January 2023
- Developed comprehensive health profiles and updated the 2021 Community Health Assessment for Georgia’s West Central Health District, creating a step-by-step manual to standardize future updates
Certification
Project Management Certification, Emory University September 2024
Conference Presentations
Presented statistical analyses of maternal morbidity, preterm birth, and Cesarean delivery risk factors at the State of the Public’s Health Conference and APHA Annual Meeting October 2020 - September 2021
Timeline
Regional Coordinator
Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES)
01.2024 - Current
Global Health Junior Epidemiologist
CARE International, Emory University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Community Health Junior Epidemiologist
Georgia Department of Public Health
03.2022 - 05.2023
Software Developer
CDC
05.2020 - 11.2020
Maternal and Child Health Undergraduate Research Fellow
University of Georgia College of Public Health
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Georgia
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Rollin’s School of Public Health, Emory University