Maya Rivera Hildebrand
Geneva
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic global health specialist with over 12 years of public health experience in diverse settings such as LMIC, state health departments, The United Nations, and INGOs. Quick learner with strong technical capabilities applicable to various health areas. Specialty areas include disease surveillance, research, qualitative and quantitative data collection/analysis, report development, program coordination, and project and proposal management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Associate
09.2022 - Current
- Center of Digital and Data Excellence (CoDE, Coordinating across PATH country offices, partner organizations, and key stakeholders, with responsibilities including qualitative data analysis utilizing Atlas.ti and Nvivo
- Leading landscape analysis and systematic review efforts, contributing to the design and implementation of digital health interventions
- Translating complex analytical findings into compelling narratives for stakeholders such as UNICEF, WHO, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, USAID
- Conducting key informant interviews (KII) for TB Digital Adherence Technologies and big donors like GAVI and USAID to understand COVID-19 funding mechanisms
- Developing surveys in the WHO Lime platform and conducting landscape reviews for digital health strategies comparison with WHO GDHS
- Conducting landscaping for digital health system partnerships in 5 African countries and for Novartis Foundation to understand AI maturity levels in Latin America
- Supporting various developments including WHO Clearinghouse, LTA Guidelines, and a digital health implementation guide targeted for African countries
- Conducting field research for Ethiopia’s progress in information revolution/digital health strategy
- Offering technical support for digital health system strengthening and supporting proposal development.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations
Program Associate
PATH
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Center of Digital and Data Excellence (CoDE), Worked closely with the Chief Digital Officer/CoDE Director and the Director of Program to track, prioritize, and coordinate opportunities with external partners and donors
- Adhered to PATH CoDE strategy and global digital principles across the organization’s programs and projects
- Involved in family planning advocacy landscaping and USAID report of root cause analysis of COVID-19 data backlogs in 3 African countries
- Supported internal data strategy through the development of internal surveys and landscaping of Rwanda immunization e-tracker system.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to inform program decisions
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar
Communications Associate
PATH
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed and managed communication materials and conducted qualitative data research and analysis with interviews of top donors and partners to determine PATH’s overall organization strategy refresh
- Packaged and disseminated learnings and best practices.
Communications Officer
PATH
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in conducting baseline assessments for national immunization programs and produced high-quality publications, technical reports, concept notes, etc
- Liaised and maintained key relationships with Global Engagement teams, international stakeholders, and UN multi-laterals.
Graduate Researcher
World Health Organization
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Disseminated technical knowledge for communicable disease and global health emergency team
- Coordinated relationship between WHO and NGOs in Vietnam to assess the status of malaria cases.
- Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans
- Drafted technical papers and other documentation for use by research leadership
- Prepared summaries of research data for use in high-level meetings and presentations
Paraprofessional Senior
Minnesota Department of Health, Epidemiology
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted surveillance of tick and mosquito transmitted diseases and provided educational advice on vector-borne disease risk, prevention, and current research.
Vector-borne Disease Researcher
University of Minnesota
Public Health Educator/Clinic Assistant
Planned Parenthood
Phlebotomist/Laboratory Technician
University of Oregon, Laboratory
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Health Infectious Disease
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Psychology/Human Physiology
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Project and Proposal Management
- Strategy Development
- Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
- Landscape Assessments and Policy Analysis
- Research Plan and Protocol Development
- Business Process Mapping
- Disease Surveillance
- Stakeholder Mapping and Management
- Exemplary Writing and Oral Communication Skills
- Analytical and Creative Thinking Skills
- Fast Learner with Eagerness to Acquire New Skill
- With a rich tapestry of over 12 years in public health, Maya Rivera, MSc, has developed a distinctive profile as a global health specialist Her career traverses diverse settings, including Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC), state health departments, renowned organizations such as The United Nations and international non-governmental organizations like PATH
- Her tenure at PATH has seen her evolve into a Senior Program Associate in the Center of Digital and Data Excellence (CoDE), where she exemplifies her forte in qualitative data analysis, digital health intervention, and translating complex analytical findings for stakeholders like UNICEF, WHO, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, and USAID Rivera’s adeptness in conducting research is evident in her contribution to Ethiopia's progress in digital health strategy and landscaping for digital health system partnerships in several African and Latin American countries
- Previously stationed in PATH's Vietnam office as a Communications Officer, Rivera played a pivotal role in baseline assessments for national immunization programs and producing insightful publications and technical reports Her research has significantly contributed to the understanding of digital health tools and the implementation of electronic immunization registries in various countries Rivera's role in WHO as a Graduate Researcher fortified her expertise in communicable diseases, enabling her to coordinate effectively between WHO and NGOs in Vietnam, focusing on malaria cases
- With an academic background in Environmental Health Infectious Disease and Psychology/Human Physiology, Rivera blends technical skills with analytical thinking, demonstrating proficiency in project management, strategy development, qualitative data collection/analysis, and disease surveillance Her linguistic capabilities extend to Spanish, further enriching her communicative reach Rivera’s publication record and experiences across countries like Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Rwanda, Thailand, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Zambia illustrate her extensive understanding and commitment to global health
- Infectious Diseases
- Interviewing Techniques
- Project Implementation
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Field Investigations
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Systems Evaluation
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Surveillance Monitoring
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- MS Office
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Rwanda, Thailand, Uruguay, Vietnam, Zambia
Certification
Certified Phlebotomist
Certified Laboratory Assistant
Certified Wilderness First Responder
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Senior Program Associate
09.2022 - Current
Program Associate
PATH
09.2020 - 09.2022
Communications Associate
PATH
06.2020 - 09.2020
Communications Officer
PATH
02.2019 - 06.2020
Graduate Researcher
World Health Organization
06.2018 - 02.2019
Paraprofessional Senior
Minnesota Department of Health, Epidemiology
10.2017 - 06.2018
Vector-borne Disease Researcher
University of Minnesota
Public Health Educator/Clinic Assistant
Planned Parenthood
Phlebotomist/Laboratory Technician
University of Oregon, Laboratory
Master of Science - Environmental Health Infectious Disease
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Human Physiology
University of Oregon
Certified Phlebotomist
Certified Laboratory Assistant
Certified Wilderness First Responder
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