Rasha Elnimeiry

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Executive Director of geo:truth + Geospatial Epidemiologist


Professional Profile

Areas of Speciality
Public Health/Epidemiology | Geographic Information Systems | R programming

  • Geospatial Epidemiologist with 8+ years’ experience in public health research and R programming.

  • Expertise in statistical and geospatial analysis using R and creating data visualizations.

  • Proficient in GIS tools for spatial analysis and visualization.

  • Leadership experience in establishing data infrastructure and directing geospatial projects during COVID-19.

  • Skilled in managing large population and environmental datasets and developing statistical reports and dashboards.


Professional Credibility

Certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE),
ID: 17337, Certified and active since June 2020.


Skills

Language

English Native.
Arabic Native.


Technical

R Programming R + Posit (R Studio) for spatial and non-spatial data analysis and visualisation (sf, sp, tmap, leaflet), Quarto for epidemiological reports and websites, automating tasks.
GIS Tools ArcGIS + R-ArcGIS bridge for spatial data manipulation, SaTScan for spatiotemporal analysis and cluster detection.
Geostatistical + Epidemiologic Analysis Point level and area level: spatial-temporal analysis, cluster detection, spatial optimization, spatial autocorrelation, proximity analysis, density analysis.


Soft

Connectedness Believe in the larger picture, the unity of humankind and building bridges.
Learner Drawn to the process of learning and want to continuously improve.
Individualization Sees themes and unique qualities of each person how they can work together.
Restorative Adept at dealing with problems and good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
Strategic Sorting through the clutter and finding the best route; seeing patterns whereas others simply see complexity.
Additional Skills Excellent communication, creative problem-solving, leadership.


Education

Master of Applied Science in Spatial Analysis for Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

  • Capstone Focus: “Spatial Analysis: Interplay between (Violent) Armed Conflict,  Livelihood, Environmental Factors and Malaria Risk in Sudan.”

Master of Public Health - Specializing: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Capella University

  • Capstone Focus: “Utilizing Social Media for Public Health: Reach, Receptivity and Viewer Retention of Intervention Video as an Intervention Tool to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Hookah, Vaping and E-cigarettes.”

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
University of Minnesota

  • Awards: Best Quantitative Research Presentation for 2013 Symposium Research, “Do You Get Anxious When I Say ‘Bugün güzel bir gün’ or ‘اليوم يوم جميل?’: Listening to an unfamiliar language and stress—Is there a correlation?”

Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option - PSEO)
Rochester Community and Technical College

  • Awards: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Shining Star (outstanding academic performance and good character).


Memberships

URISA Vanguard Cabinet, lead website design and a part of advisory board to engage future leaders of the geospatial community, 2023 - present.

Council of the State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), member collaborate with national and federal colleagues in best practices in epidemiology and syndromic surveillance, conference poster/presentation reviewer, 2019 - present.

GISCorps, volunteer map validator map projects related to humanitarian efforts nationally and internationally, 2018 - 2019.


Presentations

  • Elnimeiry, R., Stepanov A., Pinks, K. (Mar, 2020) A Surrogate for the Truth: Reexamination of North Dakota Traumatic Brain Injury Syndromic Data
    Presented at National Syndromic Surveillance Program, Community of Practice, Data Quality Subcommittee Meeting

  • Elnimeiry, R. (January, 2020) Perinatal Health: Learning from Population Based Surveys
    Presented at North Dakota Title V| Maternal Child Health Meeting

  • Elnimeiry, R. (Dec 2019) Results of the Opioid Dental Survey and Utilization of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
    Presented at North Dakota Dental Association Mid-Winter Annual Meeting

  • Elnimeiry, R., Stepanov A., Pinks, K., (Nov 2019) Syndrome/Case Definition for Traumatic Brain Injury: The Journey From Data Request, Developing Definition, Analysis and Use
    Presented at National Syndromic Surveillance Program, Community of Practice, Syndrome Definition Subcommittee Meeting


Recent Publications

Wastewater-based Epidemiology

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Oral Health Epidemiology

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Projects

Here is a select projects, where I have developed and or helped shape a significant part of the project life cycle.

Armed Conflict in Sudan

coming soon!

Dashboards

Oral Health Service Disparities Across North Dakota

Experience

geo:truth
Executive Director
December 2023 – present

  • Lead and direct research projects uncovering health inequities and global challenges using geography.

Washington State Department of Health
Geospatial Epidemiologist
Dec 2020 – Feb 2024

  • Developed geospatial data and epidemiological reporting infrastructure for first Washington’s Wastewater-based Epidemiology Program.
  • Implemented statistical methodologies to investigate SARS-CoV-2 patterns.
  • Automated reporting for COVID-19 data requests, reducing manual workload by 35+ hours.

CDC Foundation – Washington State Department of Health
R Programmer/Epidemiologist/Data Scientist
Aug 2020 – Dec 2020

  • Led data analytics for COVID-19, improving data quality and processes.

geo:truth
Geospatial Epidemiology Consultant
Aug 2019 – December 2023

  • Provided geospatial and epidemiological support to various organizations.
  • Co-developed the Visibility App for indigenous communities.

North Dakota Department of Health
Opioid Surveillance Epidemiologist
Jan 2018 – Jun 2020

  • Developed COVID-19 disease models and GIS dashboards for oral health.
  • Evaluated and improved syndromic surveillance data on traumatic brain injury and oral health.

Mayo Clinic
Research Professional
Oct 2017 – Oct 2018

  • Managed clinical trial study data for liver and pancreatic cancer.

National Ribat University/National Ministry of Health
Data Analysis Volunteer
May 2015 - August 2017

  • Conducted spatial data analysis for malaria and managed health assessment projects.

Medical Council of Ireland
Data Research Intern
Jan 2015 – May 2015

  • Analyzed data on wellbeing of medical residents and co-developed key reports for the Medical Council.

National Ribat University
Public Health Intern/Data Analysis Volunteer
December 2012 - May 2013

  • Conducted public health needs assessment for Khartoum, Sudan hospitals project for the National Ministry of Health.