Tremayne K. Mitchell
Atlanta
Summary
Public Health professional with strong background in data analysis, program evaluation, and policy development. Proficient in epidemiological methodologies and health policy implications, enabling the generation of impactful health outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and stakeholders to drive impactful public health initiatives. Skilled in statistical software, research methodologies, and project management. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Analyst / Program Evaluator
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - 12.2025
- Analyzed immunization data to identify trends and inform public health strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based recommendations for disease prevention.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and reporting on vaccination coverage rates.
- Developed and maintained surveillance systems to monitor respiratory disease outbreaks across populations.
- Provided training and guidance to junior analysts on data collection methodologies and analytical techniques.
- Led initiatives to improve data integrity and enhance reporting processes within public health programs.
- Presented findings at national conferences, contributing to discussions on immunization policy and practice improvements.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions to align public health objectives with community needs and priorities.
- Answered questions from partners and team members regarding LTCF dashboard
- Participated with LTCF team calls
- Participated with VTF leadership team calls (ongoing)
- Completed Ad hoc data requests as needed
- Ran analysis for mobile clinic data for pediatrics by state
- Participated in data team calls: NCIRD, VDAPS, and pharmacy team calls
- Maintained current understanding of public health issues and program options.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of public health initiatives, recommending improvements for future projects.
- Evaluated quality of current services and recommended improvements.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing high-impact interventions based on rigorous cost-effectiveness analyses.
- Supported the development of evidence-based policies through meticulous data collection and statistical analysis.
- Strengthened partnerships with key stakeholders, fostering cooperation among various agencies in addressing public health concerns.
- Improved access to health services by identifying gaps in existing programs and proposing targeted solutions.
Senior Epidemiologist
Department of Epidemiology, Texas Department of State Health Services
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Anticipated, recognized, evaluated, and controlled COVID-19–related risks to mitigate health and safety hazards across schools, hospitals, clinics, and the general public
- Developed, implemented, and managed risk management activities, including qualitative and quantitative industrial hygiene (IH) and safety surveys, as well as project- and site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
- Provided data management and evaluation support to multidisciplinary teams, including managers, technicians, contact tracers, and medical specialists, as well as client representatives and stakeholders
- Solved complex problems and made informed decisions regarding pandemic prevention, health, and safety across multiple operational levels
- Conducted phone interviews with students and school staff exposed to COVID-19 cases
- Collected and recorded individual symptom data accurately into centralized databases
- Advised individuals on appropriate health protocols, including self-quarantine and self-isolation procedures
- Shared guidance on symptom monitoring and provided clear instructions regarding quarantine and isolation requirements
- Referred exposed individuals to COVID-19 testing sites in accordance with established protocols and connected them to additional support resources when needed
- Communicated approved public health information to address questions and concerns effectively
- Maintained daily communication with supervisors and participated in reporting, training, and team coordination activities
Zika Surveillance Coordinator (EHS III)
Department of Environmental Health, Georgia Department of Public Health
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated Zika and arboviral disease surveillance for Georgia Public Health Regions 5.1, 6, 9.1, and 9.2
- Investigated and responded to both local and travel-related Zika cases
- Coordinated contact tracing efforts with case investigators from the CDC and local health departments
- Provided exposed contacts with approved guidance on quarantine procedures, symptom monitoring, and referrals for testing when appropriate
- Assessed and assigned risk categories based on individuals' underlying medical conditions, occupation, living situation, and level of exposure, applying appropriate protocols for each category
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of surveillance coordinators, investigators, and data managers to efficiently complete case investigations
- Developed and implemented Zika surveillance systems to enhance disease tracking and reporting
- Partnered with public health stakeholders, including CDC officials, environmental health offices, state epidemiologists, mosquito control agencies, homeowners' associations, laboratories, clinicians, and healthcare facilities to strengthen surveillance efforts
- Utilized the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS) to support and implement electronic disease reporting
- Ensured timely notification of district and local public health officials regarding suspected cases or outbreaks within their jurisdictions
- Performed Environmental Health duties in support of section operations, including inspections and response to public health complaints
Public Health Policy Fellow / Epidemiologist
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, GA
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed literature reviews on the consequences of school closures and how these closures affect students who depend on free and reduced school lunches
- Performed literature reviews on the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions for treating chronic diseases in urban food desert
- Utilized NCES data to identify schools with high proportions of students eligible for free and reduced school lunches
- Utilized Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and JMP to conduct descriptive analysis on National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) data
- Utilized SAS and JMP to fabricate graphs and maps of the data collected
- Worked under the advisement of Jeanette J. Rainey, MPH, PhD, Senior Epidemiologist, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
Health Communication Specialist / Public Health Ambassador
Department of Community Health, Georgia Department of Public Health/Coastal Health District
Savannah, GA
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Developed diabetes prevention /education programs that were implemented in Chatham County
- Researched and identified activities and specialized diets that helped diabetic patients improve their metabolic health
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans such as diet and prescriptions
- Prepared educational PowerPoint presentations on diabetes management and prevention to present to Coastal Health District official and DPH health directors
- Monitored patients' compliance with medications and doctor appointments
- Entered patient information into the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS)
Vaccine Research and Policy Fellow
Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, GA
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Contributed to developing new and updating national ACIP policy and vaccine recommendations by organizing and carrying out data collection and/or analysis for special projects related to ACIP working group requests or data needs
- Supported the ACIP hepatitis working group by reviewing and summarizing literature, tabulating, analyzing, summarizing data, and/or preparing presentations when needed
- Assisted with enhanced data collection and analysis by state and local perinatal hepatitis B prevention project awardees to identify hepatitis B-infected pregnant women and outcomes in the infants; develop new projects and expert panel to define elimination strategies for vaccine-preventable hepatitis
- Reviewed and summarize literature, collect and/or analyze data for cost-effectiveness analyses and/or modeling changes in disease epidemiology
Biological Science Lab Aid/Tech
Division of Viral Hepatitis, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta, GA
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Assisted with enhanced data collection and analysis by state and local perinatal hepatitis B prevention project awardees to identify hepatitis B-infected pregnant women and outcomes in the infants; develop new projects and expert panel to define elimination strategies for vaccine-preventable hepatitis
- Conducted analytical research on the prevalence on Viral Hepatitis B
- Investigated mobile transmission of Viral Hepatitis B
- Utilized Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and ASTRO 21 to analyze data
- Identified risk factors associated with Viral Hepatitis B
Research Analyst / Community Outreach Associate
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Charleston, SC
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Conducted research on Ethnic Differences in Inpatient Empowerment / Medication Adherence and Glycemic Control in Adults with Type II Diabetes
- Researched and identified activities and specialized diets that will help elderly diabetic patients improve their metabolic health
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans, such as diet and prescriptions
- Interviewed patients with Type II Diabetes on diet and medication adherence
- Administered surveys and entered survey data into data analysis software
- Took vital signs of all patients interview
- Worked under the advisement of Leonard Egbe, MD, MS, Director of the MUSC Center for Health Disparities and the Director of the Charleston VA TREP-Understanding Health Disparities in Chronic Diseases
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2010
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.2012
Doctorate of Public Health - Public Health Policy
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2027
Skills
- Programming: SAS, SPSS, SEER, REDCap
- Stat, ARCView, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), JMP, HTML, SUDAAN, STATA, ASTRO 21
- Operating Systems: Windows NT, Unix
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Mac Office Suite
Affiliations
- Public Health Ambassador; Savannah, GA – 2011-Present
- Georgia Public Health Association; Atlanta, GA – 2010-Present
- CPR Certified, American Red Cross; Atlanta, GA – 2011-2013
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Student Careers Employment Program; Atlanta, GA – 2011
- Certified Smoking Cessation Instructor, Coastal Health District; Savannah, GA – 2011
- Medical University of South Carolina Summer Undergraduate Research Program; Charleston, SC – 2009
- American Public Health Association; Atlanta, GA – 2008-Present
- Georgians for a Healthy Future Organization; Atlanta, GA – 2009-2011
- Health Profession Society; Columbia, SC – 2006-2010
Timeline
Public Health Analyst / Program Evaluator
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
02.2021 - 12.2025
Senior Epidemiologist
Department of Epidemiology, Texas Department of State Health Services
04.2020 - 01.2021
Zika Surveillance Coordinator (EHS III)
Department of Environmental Health, Georgia Department of Public Health
05.2018 - 01.2020
Public Health Policy Fellow / Epidemiologist
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
02.2016 - 04.2018
Health Communication Specialist / Public Health Ambassador
Department of Community Health, Georgia Department of Public Health/Coastal Health District
02.2016 - 03.2017
Vaccine Research and Policy Fellow
Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
02.2013 - 12.2015
Biological Science Lab Aid/Tech
Division of Viral Hepatitis, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
06.2012 - 09.2012
Research Analyst / Community Outreach Associate
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
06.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Georgia
Doctorate of Public Health - Public Health Policy
Georgia Southern University