Jade Dinh

610-703-7576
JDinh4@masonlive.gmu.edu

Objective Facilitate the highest quality in healthcare by ensuring efficiency and efficacy in the systems
involved.

Professional Ability to utilize and quality check data via the use of SPSS, SAS, and Excel.
Qualifications Comprehension of HIPPA rules and regulations through the day-to-day handling of
PHI and ongoing IRB duties.
Strong interpersonal skills through extensive experience with working in a diverse team,
and across teams within an organization.
Unique ability to combine technological understanding with communication,
operations, and management skills.
Experience with medical record, patient and provider, and claims data.

Education George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

Master of Public Health, Concentration in Epidemiology, Anticipated Spring
2018
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, June 2012
Successful Thesis Defense: Impact of Social Support on Recidivism Rate in Offenders
Professional Senior Research Data Assistant Alexandria, VA
Experience HealthCore, Inc. A Subsidiary of Anthem, Inc. March 2014 Present
Director: Amanda Marshall
Manage 3+ external vendors and coordinate daily operations of HealthCores medical
record and survey studies as a facet of health outcomes research
Lead knowledge advancing presentations to larger teams
Construct a centralized portfolio database and associated processes to track historical
and cumulative study analytics
Develop and coordinate study IRB submissions to maintain federal/regulatory
compliance
Quality check study data files and manage weekly production reports with external
vendors to maintain data quality and track study progress
Research Data Assistant Wilmington, DE
HealthCore, Inc. A Subsidiary of Anthem, Inc. August 2012 March 2014
Manager: Amanda Marshall
Review study materials such as surveys, abstraction forms & codebooks, and study
manuals prior to study start
Quality check study data files to maintain data quality and track study progress
Responsible for establishing standardized production report templates with external
vendors, increasing efficiency in tracking study progress over time
Identify process inefficiencies and create compliance protocols to improve quality
and workflow
 Research Assistant Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia School District September 2010 March 2011
Supervisor: Michael Imburgia
Assist in evaluating the Eat.Right.Now Nutrition and Wellness Buddy Program
effects on the children in the Philadelphia School District
Evaluate subsequent programs conducted within the Philadelphia School District to
determine efficacy
Compile and analyze survey data in addition to writing reports and aiding in grant
development
Conduct school visits to determine program efficacy and perform external
benchmarking

Additional Research Assistant Philadelphia, PA

Research Heilbrun Lab July 2011 August 2012
Experience Supervisors: Dr. Kirk Heilbrun, Dr. Stephanie Brooks Holliday
Assist in coding and cleaning data for a study regarding the effectiveness of a model
of correctional intervention
Rate treatment fidelity for study participants using a structured rating form developed
for this investigation
Pilot use of new versions of the fidelity measure
Assist in various research projects conducted in the lab
Research Assistant Philadelphia, PA
Drexel University Psychology Department May 2009 June 2012
Supervisor: Marlin Killen
Prepare proposals and presentations for Drexel University faculty
Lead and manage a team in improving Drexels online Psychology program
Engineer tools to improve education for online Psychology students
Obtain and analyze essential student record information
Compile data utilizing SPSS and Excel

Posters and Stephenson, J., Marshall, A., Dinh, J., Merkh, R., & Paullin, M. (2017, January). A
Presentations Tale of Two Surveys: Patient Survey Recruitment Via Emails and Letters. Abstract
to be presented as a poster presentation at the ISPOR 22nd International
Meeting to be held May 20-24, 2017.
Dinh, J., Brooks Holliday, S., & Heilbrun, K. (2012, April). Impact of social support on
recidivism rate in offenders. Poster presented at Drexel University College of
Arts and Sciences Research Day, Philadelphia, PA.
Brooks Holliday, S., Dinh, J., & Rubin, L. (2012, April). Changes in antisocial attitudes during
a structured reentry program. Poster presented at Drexel University College of Arts
and Sciences Research Day, Philadelphia, PA.
Brooks-Holliday, S., King, C., Danylyuk, A., Dinh, J., Yasuhara, K., Shah, S.,
Hamilton, D., LaDuke, C., DeMatteo, D., & Heilbrun, K. How accurately do
offenders perceive risk factors? Self-reported and LS/CMI-measured concordance.
Paper presentation.
Volunteer Emergency Room Lead Volunteer Alexandria, VA
Experience Inova Alexandria Hospital July 2014 Present
Supervisor: Christine Spencer
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in patients rooms
Conduct trainings to new volunteers
Provide support to patients, within volunteer capabilities
Provide support to nurses and hospital staff

Volunteer Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House November 2008 July 2014
Supervisor: Linda Parry
Ensure security of establishment by registering families into and out of the house
Socialize Ronald McDonald Houses mission and educate the public through
conducting organized tours of the establishment
Provide support for special events such as Share A Night
Perform administrative duties including: sorting documents, scanning, data entry,
filing

Big Sister Philadelphia, PA

Big Brother Big Sister March 2013 October 2013
Supervisor: Kenisha Askew
Mentor a little sister and provide guidance in accordance with program rules and
requirements
Create activities that are fun, safe, and cost-efficient for little sister
Manage a healthy balance in the Big Sister Little Sister relationship and maintain
consistent communication with organization supervisor in order to track and uphold
this relationship

Peer Mentor Philadelphia, PA

Drexel Autism Support Program July 2011 September 2012
Supervisor: Dr. Felicia Hurewitz
Provide academic and organizational tools for student with Autism Spectrum
Disorder
Provide goal-setting techniques and suggestions in order for student to be able to
manage their daily lives
Facilitate preparation for big academic and social events