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Liza Shurik, MPH
8930 S.W. 149 Terr. ◊ Miami, FL 33176 ◊ liza.shurik@gmail.com ◊ (786)797-3899
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Committed public health professional with extensive, high-profile international experience in the field of regional and national public health program
development, prevention of communicable diseases, health system strengthening and grant writing. Devoted to empowering people both in fulfilling
their personal potential and in making conscious, well-informed choices about their health and the health of their children.
C ore Competencies
Technical Expertise: Business Skills: Other Relevant Skills:
• Project development & strategic planning • Relationship building, networking • Native fluency in English and Russian
• Public health aspects of HIV & TB • Adapt quickly to new projects/environments • Photography
• Writing, grant writing, editing • Strong analytical skills • Office, Photoshop/Indesign, Mac and PC
E ducation
Master of Public Health (MPH), International Program, Hebrew University (HU), Jerusalem 2009
Course work: Family Planning; Health Economics; Epidemiology; Statistics; Project Development
Thesis: Effects of management practices on staff motivation and performance in Russian NGOs
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville 2005
Course work: Photojournalism; Reporting; Writing/Editing
Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language, UF, Gainesville 2005
Course work: Grammar; Literature; Translation
P rofessional Experience
PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
My work has focused on improving access to low-threshold medical and psycho-social services for vulnerable populations. I have
coordinated efforts among staff of multinational organizations; government officials; experts; and target populations to produce
comprehensive, effective programs and find solutions for building institutional capacity of health systems and civil society.
Jewish Community Services (JCS), Miami, FL, Sept. 2010 - Present
Built JCS presence in the Jewish community throughout Miami-Dade County. Took initiative to develop internal systems to benefit
the functioning of the organization. Proactively engage in strategic planning process to make JCS more client-focused.
Compostera, Miami, FL, Sept. 2010 - May 2011
Developed proposal and strategy for introducing sustainable sanitation solutions in Haiti and promoting composting toilets as a
viable sanitation solution. Wrote and submitted grant for $100,000 to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Chaim Drizin, MA, Miami, FL, Dec. 2010 - April 2011
Created pilot program to introduce Narrative Therapy approach for teachers and parents in Jewish Orthodox schools in Miami.
Wrote and submitted grant proposal (including detailed budget) to Avi Chai Foundation.
Informed Families, Miami, FL, Feb. 2011
Developed comprehensive parent education intervention proposal for high-risk Miami Gardens community, including quality
assurance, monitoring and evaluation. Wrote and submitted proposal for $300,000 to the Children’s Trust.
United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June - July 2010
Worked with local leaders, target groups and UNDP staff to develop national HIV & TB prevention strategy and proposal for funding
to the Global Fund Against AIDS, TB (GFATM) and Malaria ($180 million). Intervention included all aspects of disease control: health
systems strengthening, community outreach; hospital restoration; education; medical supplies; blood safety; policy; etc.
AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW), Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May - June 2008
Represented Tajikistan’s civil society throughout program development and proposal writing processes. Worked closely with civil
society and UNDP staff to produce winning $50-million proposal to GFATM. See also, above UNDP description.

2. Liza Shurik ◊ 8930 S.W. 149 Terr. ◊ Miami, FL 33176 ◊ liza.shurik@gmail.com ◊ (786)797-3899
P rofessional Experience (continued)
AFEW, HQ in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 2005 - Dec. 2007
Developed HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programs for high-risk groups (drug users, sex workers, street youth,
prisoners, etc.) throughout the Former Soviet Union. Wrote winning proposals to national and multinational organizations totalling
approximately $4 million. Edited, wrote & translated HIV informational materials for donors and target populations. Took initiative
to design and implement new systems for informational materials development. Catalyzed organizational rebranding.
COMMUNICATIONS (EDITING, TRANSLATING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DESIGN)
Translator/Editor, UNESCO, March - May 2011: “Bioethics and Human Rights Handbook for Journalists” (80 pages)
Photographer, Advertising/Design, Alliance for Aging, Miami, FL, April - May 2010
Editor, German Development Cooperation (GTZ), March 2010: “Putting Women’s Health in Perspective”
Editor, WHO, Dec. 2008: “Challenges to Implementing Social Determinants for Health Equity in Countries”
Writer, WHO, March 2008: Abridged “Summary of the Evidence on Patient Safety: Implications for Research”
Coauthor, Editor, Photographer, AFEW, 2005-2008: Annual Reports (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Editor, UNAIDS, Oct. - Dec. 2007: “AIDS in the Commonwealth of Independent States: 2008 Map Report”
Translator, Editor, UNESCO, April 2006: “Social Justice in Healthcare: Bioethics and Human Rights”
Photography Intern, The Birmingham Post-Herald, Birmingham, AL, Summer 2005
Photographer, Florida and Today Magazines, Gainesville, FL, 2004-2005
Photography Intern, Associated Press, St. Petersburg/Moscow, Russia, June 2004
independent florida alligator, Gainesville, FL, 2004-2005
Photography Intern, The Gainesville Sun, Gainesville, FL, Jan. - May 2004
Photographer, Florida FlyIns Journalism Practicum, Gainesville and Nicaragua, Fall Semester 2004
O ther Experience and Training
TRAINING
Landmark Education, Forum; Advanced Course; Self-Expression and Leadership Program; Miami, FL, Jan. - June 2011
Guardian ad Litem (GAL), Training and sworn in to become a Florida GAL; Miami, FL, May 2010
Narrative Therapy, Working with People who Underwent Trauma, Seminar; Moscow, Russia, Nov. 2006
Associated Press, Photojournalism Workshop; Seattle, WA, May 2005
Alachua County Crisis Center, Intensive Counselling Training Course; Gainesville, FL, Sept. 2001
LEADERSHIP
Class President, International Master of Public Health Program, HU, Jerusalem, Oct. 2008 - Sept. 2009
President, National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Student Chapter, UF, Spring 2005
Treasurer, Volunteers for International Student Affairs, UF, 2003-2004
President, Russian Club, UF, 2002-2004
Senator, Student Government, UF, 2003-2004
Congressional Intern, Senator Bob Graham’s Office, Washington, D.C., Summer 2002
VOLUNTEER WORK
Outreach Worker (street youth), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)-Belgium, Moscow, Russia, July - Dec. 2006
Outreach worker & Mentor (street youth), Personal initiative, St. Petersburg, Russia (and remotely), 2004-2008
Outreach worker (homeless community), Personal initiative, Gainesville, FL, 2004-2005
Crisis Counselor, Alachua County Crisis Center & Suicide Hotline, Gainesville, FL, Sept. 2001 - Nov. 2002