Imani Smith

Assisted in executing health equity initiatives for Black Californians through collaboration with CDPH’s Black Health Equity Lead and advisory group. Supported project implementation by coordinating with cabinet members. Aided in organizing meetings, providing project support, conducting research, and facilitating communication efforts.

• Oversaw strategic planning and operational execution of programs that furthered Alpha Kappa Alpha’s goals within campus and community settings.
• Coordinated chapter programming on health equity, financial literacy, and educational advancement using insights from community needs to guide planning.
• Supervised 50+ chapter members, delegating responsibilities and facilitating leadership development to ensure program quality and sustainability.
• Drafted reports and presented progress summaries to national and regional leadership, applying strategic thinking and outcomes analysis.

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with local barbershops and salons to establish reliable venues for health promotion and intervention initiatives.
• Facilitated blood pressure screenings and collected biometric data for ongoing analysis of chronic disease prevalence in underserved populations.
• Supported community-based health equity research by contributing to program evaluation and documenting outreach outcomes.
• Implemented evidence-based health education strategies on hypertension and diabetes tailored to Black and Brown communities.
• Trained and supervised volunteers to ensure proper protocol and respectful community engagement.

· Contributed to the development and delivery of student wellness programming through event planning and post-program evaluation surveys.

· Collected and reported data related to safety device distribution (Peace of Mind [POM] devices) to inform campus safety research.

· Supported qualitative needs assessments related to food insecurity, sexual health, and mental wellness to guide future campus health interventions.

· Collaborated with health professionals and student leaders to analyze the effectiveness of outreach strategies targeting marginalized student populations.

• Conducted a public health research project focused on the health disparities of hepatitis c viremic kidney donors.
• Participated in workshops on research methodology, data analysis, and medical interview skills.
• Engaged with team members to design and deliver an impactful group research presentation.