1. Marielle E. Kopasz, cMPH
569 Cumberland Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (331)-431-1266 marielle.kopasz@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health (MPH) 3.93 GPA - Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois May 2016
Certificates of Concentration: Health Education and Promotion, Health Administration and Policy
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 3.0 GPA - Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois Graduated May 2012
PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE
IPHA-AmeriCorps Member September 2015 – Present
Kane County Health Department: Division of Health Promotion, Aurora, IL
Community Outreach & Health Education:
 Promote reduction and prevention of tobacco use and chronic diseases, utilizing innovative approaches through
implementation of social marketing strategies to promote health in the community and recommended best practices.
 Lead outreach for Smoke-Free Housing initiative in Kane County and enforce Smoke-Free Illinois Act
 Develop materials and represent KCHD programs and initiatives, providing health education at community events.
 Promote health equity in the community and maintain awareness of disparities in the community.
Collaboration & Coalition Building:
 Interact with community partners and members to address early childhood development, through Kane County All Our
Kids “AOK” Network involvement.
 Partner with coalitions working to improve factors associated with chronic diseases and environmental health hazards.
Planning, Data Analysis, & Evaluation:
 Participate in “Kane Health Counts” Community Health Improvement Plan
 Collection and analysis of data related to meeting performance measures.
 Facilitate Food & Physical Activity Environment Scans and strategic planning in all five Kane County hospitals.
 Analyze school and childcare wellness policies using School Health Index, WellSat, and NAPSACC assessments.
Benedictine MPH Student Advisory Panel Fall 2014 – Present
Executive Board Social Media & Networking Chair
 Organize and facilitate events hosted by the Student Advisory Panel for MPH students and alumni to attend on campus
or virtually, and encourage engagement of MPH students in all events and activities via social media outlets.
Lead Receptionist, Administrative Assistant January 2013 - June 2015
DuPage Medical Group: Midwest Internists, Naperville, IL
● Communicated with diverse patient base, provided exceptional patient care, and kept patient confidentiality per HIPPA.
● Office liaison and primary contact in office to Director-Lead Physician, Office Manager.
● Training and supervision
Wellness Intern & Group Fitness Instructor October 2010 – May 2012
Lewis University: Fitness and Recreation Center, Romeoville, IL
● Applied health promotion and marketing techniques to plan and implement health promotion events and campaigns.
● Lead, choreographed, and motivated safe exercise classes for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Assisted
in planning healthy meal alternatives. Tracked base-line data of participants upon beginning new workout plan.
PRESENTATIONS
● Facilitated Infographic Training to KCHD Staff (Nov.
2015)
● “Reproductive Life Plans: Young Adults”(Oct. 2014)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT
 Certifications: Mental Health First Aid (Jan. 2016),
 Emergency Preparedness Certifications: FEMA: IS-
00001.a , IS-00100.b, ICS-100, IS-00102.c, IS-00244.b.
 Volunteer Experience: Feed My Starving Children
(2013-present), Marie Wilkinson Food Bank (2016),
National Days of Service projects (September 2015 –
June 2016)
 Recruitment: of Members/Volunteers for both IPHA-
AmeriCorps program and Benedictine MPH Student
Advisory Panel.
 Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
 Social Media & Infographics
 Quality Improvement Tools & Skills
 Memberships: Executive Board Benedictine MPH
Student Advisory Panel, Student Mentor in MPH
Mentor Pilot Program, Illinois Public Health
Association, Illinois Disaster Corps, IPHA
AmeriCorps Member Development Chairperson
 Cultural Competency