ELIZABETH AIMONE
2612 Erwin Road, Durham NC 27705
[email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-aimone/

Experienced Master of Science student with a demonstrated history of working in the wellness and qualitative research science industry. Skilled in behavior change, qualitative research methodology, and program implementation, with additional skills in event planning, and public speaking. Strong administrative professional with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science from North Carolina State University. Currently pursuing an MSc in Global Health from Duke University, with an expected graduation date of May 2021. I hope to gain exposure and experience in advocacy before pursuing a law degree fall of 2021. I am interested in the intersection of social determinants of health and advocacy.

EDUCATION:
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina May 2021
M.Sc. Global Health
Thesis Title: Barriers to Uptake of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services in Harare, Zimbabwe:
A Comparative Stakeholder Analysis

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina    May 2019
B.S. Applied Nutrition Science
Minor: Sociology

University of Botswana      June-August 2017
Study Abroad – Public Health and Intercultural Communications Program
Seminars: International/Cross Cultural Communication, International Health Issues and Communication
Cross-Cultural Research Project: How Does Socio-economic Standing of a Community Affect the
Prevalence of Disease across the Botswana Population?
• Conducted literature review of health initiatives in low-resource settings
• Collected observational data in villages across Botswana
• Presented research findings to faculty and students at the University of Botswana
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, WELLNESS & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Lead Investigator, Dr. Rashida Ferrand April 2020 – Current
• Conduct secondary data analysis of qualitative data
• Coproduce manuscripts acceptable for publication
• Lead systematic review projects with international partners
Duke University, Duke Global Health Institute September 2019 – Current
Research Assistant under Dr. Kearsley Stewart
• Develop extensive literature reviews on a variety of fields and topics
• Successfully apply for interdisciplinary grants
• Collaborate with colleagues at Duke University and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical
Medicine
• Contribute to literature using innovate arts-based qualitative research methodology
• Enthusiastically leads and co-leads project on contraceptives, HIV, ethics and patient-centered
design

University Recreation and Wellness, Raleigh, North Carolina March 2016-May 2019
Program Assistant, Health Coach
• Designed, implemented, and evaluated lifestyle modification programs available free of charge to
all NC State students and staff
• Student-supervisor of administrative tasks and career development of twenty employees
• Generated and presented health and wellness initiatives to various groups on campus
• Collaborated with administrators, student organizations, and external companies to develop
campus-wide events: Employee and Faculty Field Day, Fresh Check Day, Wolfpack Welcome
Week, RecFest
• Provided one-on-one health coaching services to students, employees, and staff of NC State
North Carolina State, Food Bioprocessing & Nutrition Science Department    May 2018-May 2019
Research Assistant under Dr. Lindsay Tanskey
• Conducted formative literature reviews and landscape analysis
• Established and implemented an eight-week nutrition curriculum at a summer feeding site
• Successfully wrote grant proposals and applications for the Institutional Review Board
• Used mixed-methods strategies to develop a survey tool and collected data
• Worked collaboratively to write a manuscript for publication
• Presented a poster at the Society for Nutrition Science and Behavior International Conference
• Participated in weekly lab meetings with twelve members of the research team Interfaith Food Shuttle, Raleigh North Carolina June-August 2018
Intern
• Served as a Nutrition Educator at a Summer Feeding Site
• Worked in conjunction with the Mobile Tastiness Machine, a renovated food truck providing meals to low-income, high-need neighborhoods

University Recreation and Wellness Teaching Assistant September-December 2017
• Oversaw senior design class for Parks, Recreation and Tourism majors
• Aided in the design and implementation of campus-wide health programs
• Prepared students for graduation and professional settings
Nutrition NUTS (Nutrition Understanding Through Service) Program, Crosby Head Start
Research Volunteer January-May 2018
• Weekly reading of nutrition education material to diverse, underserved Head Start preschoolers
• Developed rapport and trust between students and faculty of the facility

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program, Ambassador May 2016 – May 2019
Impact Leadership Village (NCSU), Member 2015 – 2016

CERTIFICATIONS & INTERESTS
• ACE Certified Health Coach July 2017
• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician June 2016
• Powerlifting, cooking, social justice activism, environmental awareness
• Travel: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, and Mexico