1. Emily Surico
127 Lookout Dr. Dayton, OH 45409 (773) 412-5227 efsurico@gmail.com
Objective: Seeking employment to promote and advocate health equity for Spanish speaking women and minority
populations.
Education
Master of Public Health, Global Health Expected Graduation August 2015
Wright State University Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Social Work and Spanish May 2003
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
La Universidad de Complutense de Madrid January-June 2001
Study Abroad for a Semester Madrid, Spain
Related Work Experience
MPH Graduate Assistant August 2014-Present
Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University Dayton, OH
• Support the faculty of the Masters in Public Health Program (MPH) and the Center for Healthy
Communities Program through conducting research and preparing for both undergraduate and graduate
courses.
• Prepare and maintain the classrooms, address administrative needs, and program planning.
• Manage Wright State University Master of Public Health Program Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wright-State-University-Master-of-Public-Health-
Program/531102460363752
• Mentor and guide incoming students into the program.
MPH Student March 2015
La Clínica Esperanza y Caridad San Pedro de Macorís, República Dominicana
• Conducted a rapid ethnographic study as part of the culminating experience (CE) using an inductive
approach to learn more about the existing social support systems of Dominican women living with
HIV/AIDs and how it impacts their health.
• Over 20 interviews were completed with women Infected with HIV, individuals living in the social network
of people infected with HIV and professionals responsible for programs for the care of people infected
with HIV.
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes Children and Family Center May 2007-July 2013
Health and Nutrition Manager Chicago, Illinois
• Provided holistic Health/Nutrition program leadership, direction and implementation of all programs
under Children and Youth Services Programs for three Children and Family Centers and 19 private day
care centers serving families from pregnancy through 12 years of age
• Lead team based grant writing projects to increase funding opportunities:
o Successfully acquired healthy meals for youth under the Youth Development Program
(Summer 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013)
o Awarded $20,000 in funding from CLOCC to establish environmental changes in support of
breastfeeding initiatives (2011)
o Awarded $2,500 in funding to implement hearing screenings with OAE for children under
three years of age
• Facilitated Health Services Advisory Committee; Coordinated agency participation with internal and
external health services advisory groups
• Identified and managed outside partnerships and contracts to meet the identified health, nutrition
and safety needs of the families, including those partnerships for hearing, vision, dental screenings
and treatment, first aid and CPR
• Managed the operations and training of the Child Adult Care Food Program under the Illinois State
Board of Education to provide over 20,000 nutritious meals to 1500 children each month.
• Supervised and mentored a team of seventeen individuals to ensure all health, nutrition and safety
needs of the 2000 children and families were met
• Collaborated with Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurse consultants to ensure comprehensive,
holistic health education and services were provided to expectant families
• Developed and implemented health, nutrition and safety initiatives based on community assessment
data including programs addressing the topics of childhood obesity and asthma prevention

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• Participated in cross component planning with other managers in support of interdisciplinary services
to children and families
• Presented on Healthy Menu Planning in Preschool Settings at the “Building a Healthier Chicago”
Conference April 2010
El Valor, Guadalupe Reyes Children and Family Center July 2005 – April 2007
Health and Nutrition Site Supervisor Chicago, Illinois
• Provided holistic Health/Nutrition program leadership, direction and implementation for the
Guadalupe Reyes Children and Family Center
• Site Resource for site case management staff in the coordination and tracking of all ongoing health
and nutrition screening and follow-up referrals involving identified problems
• Site resource for teachers, child care workers and social services staff in addressing daily and ongoing
health and nutrition related issues for all children, including those with special needs
• Health and nutrition educator for children and families
• Managed kitchen operations including, staff supervision, menu planning and services to children with
special nutrition needs
• Managed housekeeping staff and ensured that the building was safe and clean
• Facilitated the monthly safety committee meetings and quarterly walk around inspections of the
building
El Valor, Rey Gonzalez Children and Family Center June 2003 – June 2005
Health & Nutrition Site Supervisor for the Private Provider Initiative Chicago, Illinois
• Established Head Start programs within private child care centers
• Managed five private day care centers and seven private day care homes to maintain the Head Start
health requirements
• Planned and developed methods and procedures for implementing health programs,
• Directed and coordinated Head Start health program activities
• Trained and monitored personnel according to knowledge and experience in the area with which the
program is concerned.
• Mentored and Monitored staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for function and
phases of a program
• Directed and coordinated activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of a
program.
• Reviewed reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified
program objectives and modify or change methodology as required to redirect activities and attain
objectives.
• Developed and promoted health education to children and families living in the Southeast and West
Chicago communities
• Lobbied to state and local government the health needs for the children and families
Internship Experience
Public Health Dayton Montgomery County (PHDMC) April 2014 – April 2015
Public Health Intern Dayton, OH
• Developed the questions for the focus group portion of the Montgomery County Community
Health Assessment 2014 and assisted in identifying the health status of minority health
populations living in Montgomery County
• Reviewed and assisted with the 2014 Ohio Statewide Health Disparities Collaborative: Policy
Committee Strategic Plan
• Provided health education at various health fairs in Montgomery County through the Office of
Minority Health (OMH)
• Participated in conference calls and funding opportunities through OMH, Region V
Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University August 2014-Present
Dayton, OH
• Assisted in the research and planning components of the Global Health 101 Online Course for
first year undergraduate students and Master level global health certificate programs.
16th
St. Community Health Center August 2002 - May 2003
Medical Social Work Intern Milwaukee, WI
• Connected clients to receive culturally appropriate human services in the community

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• Provided support to those suffering from everyday life experiences
• Translated for Spanish speaking clients with follow up health care needs
• Empowered clients to receive necessary health and social services
• Co-Facilitated parenting classes for local community
Certifications/Skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago, IL: April 2012
• Food and Sanitation Certificate
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, Chicago, IL: November 2006
• Instructor Certification of CPR/First Aid/AED for Infants, Children and Adults
Training and Technical Assistance for Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, Providence, RI: April 2006
• Managing Comprehensive Health Services in Head Start and Early Head Start: Nutrition, Medical,
Oral & Mental Health Certification
Otoacoustic Emission Screening (OAE), Chicago, IL: April 2005
• Certified OAE Screener: Provide hearing screenings to children from ages birth to three years of age
Leadership Positions
• Presenter at the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission/Ministerio Católico Hispano Minority Health
Workshop “Mejore su salud y bienestar: Aproveche los recursos de salud Spanish Conference
Dayton, OH, April 2015
• Member of Latino Connection Dayton, OH: January 2014-present
• Member of Miami Valley Black Health Coalition Dayton, OH: July 2014-present
• Board Member of Esperanza Health Centers Chicago, IL: August 2012-July 2013
• Executive Committee member and Co-facilitator of the Early Childhood Interest Group with the
Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) Chicago, IL: May 2007-July 2013
• Site Mentor for Schweitzer Fellow UIC College of Dentistry Chicago, IL: May 2009-May 2011
• Member of Nutrition Working group with the Chicago Department of Family Support Services
Chicago, IL: Sept 2011- Aug 2012
• Managed the Community Organizing Obesity Prevention Pilsen Project with CLOCC and assisted in
the completion of a Community Survey Chicago, IL: Sept 2009-Sept 2010