Mapping and Visualizing Health Data in The U.S: Cardiovascular Disease Risk
The project entails the development of a WebGIS platform for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk assessment, integrating geographical and behavioral data to visualize and analyze risk factors. By merging disparate datasets, the platform provides comprehensive insights into CVD risk, enabling informed decision-making for individuals and communities. Beyond the fellowship, the project aims to enhance user experience, and promote widespread access to WebGIS for CVD prevention efforts.
Fellow Bios
Emnet Sisay (she/her) is a public health organizer based in Boston, MA, and is a first-generation Ethiopian American. She received her bachelor’s degrees in biology and public policy from Hamilton College and her Masters in epidemiology from Harvard, both of which feed into her passion for understanding and tackling health inequities through a scientific lens. While at Hamilton, she conducted her biology thesis on health risks associated with medical racism and poor patient-provider communication among sickle cell disease patients. This work fostered her passion for leveraging science for social good. In addition, she was the co-chair of the Feminists of Color Collective. She was most passionate about ensuring there was a space for students of color to be seen and respected on campus. She found art to be a key means to her activism. She is also researching the psychological risks of depression among Haitian migrants entering Latin America. In Boston, she co-founded the Blak Talk Collective, an organization fostering restorative justice through events centering art and local creatives. Beyond her work, she enjoys photography around her hometown and being a podcaster.
| Princeton Hampton-Jackson has a diverse background spanning compliance monitoring, data management, and strategic leadership. Princeton is a seasoned professional adept at leveraging technology for social impact. Their experience includes overseeing SMS campaigns, managing IT projects, and training teams for effective data utilization. Passionate about empowering marginalized communities, they thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. With a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement, Princeton brings a wealth of expertise to every endeavor, driving positive change through data-driven strategies. |
