1. Katie P. Cobb
206-898-1929 • email: k.cobb1019@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master in Public Health, San Diego State University, Dec 2015
Concentration: Health Promotion and Behavioral Science
Relevant Coursework: Theories of public health interventions, research methods, program development,
program monitoring & evaluation, grant writing, and public health communication.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Washington State University, Dec 2010, Magna Cum Laude
Concentration: Intercultural Communication, Minor in Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow, USAID, Field Office Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 2015 – Aug. 2015
• Developed and implemented processes to monitor and evaluate data for community health programs.
• Created a research-based curriculum and conducted trainings to support our health programs.
• Contributed to writing program and grant proposals, press releases, and other documents for submission
to donor and partner organizations.
• Evaluated program outcomes, developed research methods, monitored grant compliance, and drafted
reports sent to USAID and other donor organizations.
• Conducted research and contributed sections of writing to the study publication.
HIV/AIDS Medical Case Manager, North County Health Services, CA, Feb. 2015 – June 2015
• Implemented a health program by providing care coordination to a case load of over 30 patients, which
successfully improved rates of retention in care, and adherence to health plans.
• Performed needs assessments for clients and collaborated with community organizations to secure
transportation assistance, emergency food resources, housing programs, mental health services, etc.
• Managed program data and medical health records for use in program reports and quality improvement.
• Completed monthly reports to track grant fulfillment.
ILS Case Manager, YMCA Youth and Family Services, Carlsbad, CA, July 2013 – Feb. 2015
• Executed activities for two federally funded public health programs focused on improving outcomes for
transition age foster youth.
• Managed a case load of over 50 current and former foster youth which involved leading participants
through a curriculum of independent living skills including crisis management, employment activities,
securing stable housing, and creating action plans.
• Developed timelines for program activities and reports, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Represented the Independent Living Skills Program to San Diego County and partner organizations.
Food Pantry Program Manager, ACTS Food Pantry, Dumfries, VA, March – Dec. 2012
• Managed the development and implementation of a food pantry program, providing emergency
assistance to clients visiting our organization.
• Supervised over 50 volunteers, created program timelines, and coordinated complex distribution events.
• Oversaw the program budget and compiled monthly reports on program inputs and outputs.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Twelve-week fellowship working on a research study funded by USAID aimed at
improving health outcomes for children.
Barcelona, Spain- Semester abroad, Spring 2009