Sarah Batta is a public health professional with over 10 years of experience in community health, education, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS outreach in Africa and the United States. She holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University and Bachelor of Science from Purdue University. Her experience includes designing health education programs, conducting needs assessments, facilitating support groups, and managing small projects in Mali and South Africa.

1. SARAH E. BATTA
PO Box 20 (country code 027) 079-347-5785
Ga-Mathabatha, 0733 South Africa batta.sarah@gmail.com
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrates enthusiastic communication and interpersonal skills
o Languages: English (fluent), Bambara (professionally proficient), Northern Sotho/Sepedi (comfortable)
o Exercises multicultural sensitivity
• Possesses strong ability to organize and design effective teaching activities
• Excels at team building and enhancing interdependence
• Displays flexibility, resourcefulness, and ability to perform productively with little supervision
• Exhibits strong computer skillset (Adobe Captivate, Adobe Connect, Adobe PDF, Atlas, Blackboard, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Prezi, Tegrity, SPSS)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community HIV/AIDS Outreach Program Specialist Ga-Mathabatha, South Africa
Fanang Diatla Self-Help Project, Home Based Care/United States Peace Corps Jan 2016 – present
• Conducted a thorough village profile, identifying all potential resources of use for Fanang Diatla’s programming
• Facilitated the creation of a self-sustaining I-ACT program by getting 13 community members trained as HIV
support group facilitators and obtaining a PEPFAR grant to fund the initial start up of 6 support groups in-village
Child Nutrition Specialist Sikasso, Mali West Africa
Save the Children/United States Peace Corps Sep 2014 – Nov 2015
• Participated in ongoing training of trainers (TOT) formations targeting 25 Malian professionals for a large-scale
USAID Hygiene and Nutrition Project
• Co-facilitated relais (community health workers) trainings in 5 villages for child malnutrition identification and
prevention, proper breastfeeding practices, and Ebola sensitization
Distance Learning Toxicology Courseware Designer New Orleans, Louisiana
Tulane University, Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences Aug 2013 – Dec 2014
• Flipped a graduate-level toxicology course into 12 eLearning modules utilizing Captivate software
• Designed learning aids through online course “gamification”
• Navigated modules, quizzes, and tasks within Blackboard LMS/CMS
Curriculum Designer/Co-Evaluator New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana Community Health Worker Training Institute Aug 2012 – Aug 2013
• Contributed to the organization of the community health worker training project curriculum design
• Coded outcome evaluation interviews using the Atlas software program and collaborated with others
Health Education Specialist Mali, West Africa
United States Peace Corps Jul 2009 – Apr 2012
• Created and administered 2 detailed evaluation surveys to assess community health needs and knowledge:
o A needs assessment conducted monthly for 6 months on 60 village families
o An in-depth situational analysis of 190 village 9th
graders’ health understanding
• Wrote and was awarded a USAID small project assistance grant to aid the community in building a health
resource center
• Designed, developed, and implemented a life skills program to promote hand sanitation, balanced nutrition,
healthy communication, peer pressure, dental hygiene, the dangers of cigarettes, and sex education
• Encouraged hand washing by marketing hand washing stations and conducting a follow-up demonstration at each
station location 2 months post-distribution
• Conducted informal nutrition counseling
• Counseled individually on benefits of family planning to residents of neighboring villages

2. Youth Educator Franklin, Indiana
Kid Company Preschool and Childcare Oct 2008 – Jun 2009
• Developed recreational and educational activities for ages 5-12 years
• Catered to the mental health needs of children struggling
• Provided a healthy emotional processing outlet when necessary
Resident Assistant West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue University Residence Halls Aug 2006 – Jun 2007
• Provided support to residents, thereby facilitating a smooth transition for a successful college experience
• Maintained accessibility to residents at a minimum of 4 nights each week
• Organized a variety of educational and social programming, including group CPR certification, faculty fellow
dinners, floor decoration competitions, weekly movie nights, and mud volleyball matches
• Administered policies and practices designed to promote the safety and security of residents and facilities
• Wrote a weekly floor newsletter to communicate upcoming events and university news
PUBLICATIONS
Wennerstrom, A., Johnson, L., Gibson, K., Batta, S.E., & Springgate, B.F. (2014). Community Health Workers
Leading the Charge on Workforce Development: Lessons from New Orleans. Journal of community health, 1-10.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Clinical Associate Indianapolis, Indiana
Mental Health of Greater Indianapolis Oct 2008 – Feb 2009
• Responded to Crisis and Suicide Hotline calls
• Assessed severity of call and responded accordingly
• Directed caller to help while expressing empathy
College of Agriculture Ambassador West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue University Aug 2005 – Jun 2008
• Led campus tours for parents, visitors, and prospective students
• Presented on careers in agriculture and college life to requesting high school classes and specific introductory
college courses
• Represented the College of Agriculture at information fairs
Plains Biome Animal Care Volunteer Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis Zoo Jun 2005 – Dec 2005
• Assisted zoo keepers with exhibit maintenance, diet preparation, and behavioral enrichment
• Aided in animal handling during veterinary medical procedures
EDUCATION
Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana
Master of Public Health May 2015
Department of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences
Dual concentration of Health Education & Communication and Maternal & Child Health
Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana
Bachelor of Science May 2008
College of Agriculture
Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Biology
University of Zamorano Honduras, Central America
Honduran Food Systems (9 credits) May 2007 – Jul 2007
School for Field Studies Kenya, East Africa
Wildlife Management (4 credits) Jun 2006 – Jul 2006