Amaka Mgboh
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Research Assistant at geo:truth
Professional Profile
Areas of Speciality
Data Science | GIS - Health Equity | Public Health Research | Social Justice | Global Health
Researcher with 3 years’ experience in public health research.
Graduate student at Emory University, MPH in Global Health and Data Science, specializing in health equity and geospatial analysis.
Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, Python, R, SAS, Qualtrics, and RedCap.
Experience in GIS internships, suitability analysis, and geospatial data integration for public health projects.
Research assistant at CDC, focused on vaccination interventions and health equity.
Fluent in Spanish, with strong skills in community outreach and program development.
Professional Credibility
Associate Data Scientist Track: Courses Completed by Data Camp,
Introduction to R Issued December 2024.
Group 3: Social/Behavioral Focus by CITI Program,
ID: 56553170, Issued July 2023.
Social and Behavioral Research by CITI Program,
ID: 36908956, Issued June 2020.
Skills
Language
| English | Native. |
| Spanish | Proficient. |
Technical
| GIS Tools | ArcGIS Pro, Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing techniques, Google Earth Engine for geospatial data processing and visualization. |
| Programming Languages | Python, R for spatial and non-spatial data analysis, visualization. |
| Data Analysis + Visualization | SAS, Qualtrics, RedCap for survey data collection and analysis, suitability analysis, and intervention strategies evaluation. |
Education
Master of Public Health in Global Health, Data Science
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University (Expected May 2025)
Bachelor of Arts in Health Equity (Major) and Spanish (Minor)
Rhodes College (May 2023)
Memberships
E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta – Community Advisory Board, implement community-level interventions among HIV+ youth in the Greater Atlanta region, 2024 – present.
Presentations
Recent Publications
Estimating the Number of Measles-Susceptible Children in Georgia
coming soon!
Land Ownership, Power, and Community Control in Binghampton
Homelessness and Inequality in Shelby County
Current Projects
Here is a list of current projects, where I have developed and or helped shape a significant part of the project life cycle.
Measles-Susceptible Children in the State of Georgia
Inequities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and vaccination rates across the State of Georgia
Experience
geo:truth – Research Assistant
Remote | 2024 – Current
- Conducting geospatial research to identify health disparities and inequities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution across Georgia.
- Analyzing county and census tract-level vaccination data to assess variations in vaccine uptake by race, age, sex, and ethnicity.
- Integrating demographic and geographic data to map and visualize areas of vaccine hesitancy and limited access to vaccination providers.
- Collaborating with public health organizations to develop strategies for improving vaccine access in underserved communities.
- Contributing to the creation of data visualizations and reports to support health equity initiatives and policy recommendations.
The Ray – GIS Intern
Atlanta, GA | 2024 – Current
- Performed suitability analysis for the Ray Anderson Highway with the Department of Transportation.
- Acquired, processed, integrated, and visualized geospatial data provided by Ray’s partners into existing GIS datasets.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Graduate Student Research Assistant
Atlanta, GA | 2023 – Current
- Constructing effective vaccination interventions using RedCap, SAS, and Qualtrics for the ADEPT study.
- Developing and evaluating multi-level strategies linked to routine health and community settings.
- Increasing childhood vaccinations while promoting vaccination equity and decision-making globally.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Researcher
Memphis, TN | 2022 – 2023
- Led a palliative care study with patients with sickle-cell anemia.
- Designed a program to improve medical performance in palliative care delivery.
Emory University Sociology Department – Researcher
Atlanta, GA | 2021 – 2023
- Promoted Weyera Project which looked at the connection between mental health and race.
- Provided guidance on mental health facilities in Decatur that benefit youth well-being and education.