Daniella Paola Carrillo

2020 Certified Bilingual by the State of California (Spanish)

2021-2024 Certified by Collaborative Institute Training Initiative (CITI Program) for Social and Behavioral Research

2023 Certified by the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine for Framing Session and Deliberative Democracy Forums

LA's Best Biostatistics and Data Science Summer Program at the University of Southern California (USC) - Program Member

June - July 2023 

• Achieved comprehensive proficiency in statistics and R Language Coding encompassing training in machine learning and data analysis.
• Underwent specialized training in R language coding, enhancing skills in spatial graphs, linear regressions, and cluster mapping.
• Developed skills in Single Cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis by collaborating with Dr. Kelly Street on the Clustering, Cell Type Identification, and Differential Abundance in scRNA-Seq Analysis of a Renal Cancer Cohort project.
• Executed project objectives, including characterizing patients' immune responses across different stages of disease progression, creating clusters for renal cell carcinoma samples, identifying cell types, and testing for differential abundance between normal and tumor samples.
• Utilized statistical methods such as the Chi-Squared Test to identify the number and significance of cell clusters, cross-referencing gene databases for cell type identification, and determining differential abundance between tumor and normal cells.
• Delivered a concise 7-minute oral presentation accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation detailing project objectives and data analysis.
• Showcased project outcomes through a poster presentation to USC graduate students and faculty members.

American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia - Research Assistant Presenter & Attendee

November 2023

• Attended sessions on Latino research utilizing Community Health Works, promotora(s) engagement, and Biostatistics and Data Analysis.
• Engaged in a roundtable session where participants shared experiences related to community health workers, project dissemination, and community outreach.
• Presented our published abstract, "The value of CBPR in the adaptation and testing of early childhood obesity prevention curriculum for low-income Latinx families," during a poster session, providing insights into project objectives and processes to fellow attendees.
• My team orally presented our second publication, "Examining How Respecto Guides Communication Between Latina Mothers and Pediatricians in Infant Care Respecto," as part of a panel discussion on Latina Mothers and their experiences in caring for their infants.

Teaching Kitchen Research Conference (TKRC) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Research Assistant Attendee

October 2022

• Engaged in lectures focusing on strategies to enhance public health by empowering a network of innovators dedicated to transforming lives through nutrition.
• Participated in workshops focusing on data analysis, community outreach strategies, and project development.
• Participated in Teaching Kitchens at UCLA, actively taking part in cooking lessons led by a culinary chef, focusing on healthy, affordable, and simply recipes.

Technology Sessions for Grow Well/Crecer Bien at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) - Technology Tutor Facilitator

November 2022 - Present

• Conducted training sessions for Community Health Workers, promotoras, and other community members on effectively utilizing technology
• Provided clear explanations and hands-on demonstrations covering the use of iPads/tablets and computers
• Provided training in Qualtrics survey software, Gmail, and Zoom.

Data Analysis Training Seminar for Grow Well/Crecer Bien at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) -  Facilitator

October 2022 - Present

• Established a comprehensive code system within MAXQDA qualitative software.
• Conducted demonstrations and provided detailed explanations on the effective utilization of the code system, guiding undergraduate, graduate, and medical student researchers in coding individual interview transcripts.

Mentor Collective at University of California, Riverside (UCR) - STEM Mentor 

September 2022 - Present

• Mentored incoming first-year students majoring in Mathematics or Statistics, offering guidance and support for their success at UCR.
• Cultivated a welcoming environment to ease the transition into university life for new students.
• Delivered valuable guidance, assistance, and constructive feedback on course loads and utilization of campus resources.

American Public Health Association (APHA) 

1. Cheney, A.M., Lee Cruz, A., Chauhan, N., Del Rosario, N., Espinoza, N., and Carrillo, D. The meaning of respeto in the care of infants in latinx families: Implications for clinical and public health practice. Presented at the American Public Health Association 2023 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA: Nov. 11-15, 2023.

2. Cheney, A.M., Vázquez, E., Ramirez, A., Tovar, A., Zimmer, A., Ortiz, G., Pozar, M., Carrillo, D. The value of CBPR in the adaptation and testing of an early childhood obesity prevention curriculum for low-income latinx families. Presented at the American Public Health Association 2023 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA: Nov. 11-15, 2023.

Qualitative Health Research

3. Ramirez, A., Vázquez, E., Tovar, A., Zimmer, A., Carlos, C., Carrillo, D., and Cheney, A. M. Understanding the Relationship Dynamics Between Mothers and Caregivers Around Infant Feeding in the Context of the Family Ecological Model. Submitted December 2023 to Qualitative Health Research.

International Journal of Nutrition Eduction and Behavior

4. Vázquez, E., Chauhan, N., Zimmer, A., Ramirez, A., Carlos, C., Carrillo, D., Tovar, A., & Cheney, A.M. Stages and Transitions of Solid Food Introduction Among Low-income Latinx Communities. Submitted December 2023 to International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

5. Cheney, A.M., Vázquez, E., Tovar, A., Mujuru, P., Ortiz, G., Zimmer, A., Carrillo, D. Adapting an evidence-based infant nutrition program to reduce the risk of child obesity in low-income Latinx immigrant families. Submitted December 2023 to Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.