Natsumi Matsue
Winnetka
Summary
Graduate student in public health with hands-on experience conducting quantitative research on mental health disparities among Southeast Asian American communities, utilizing community-based participatory research approaches. Eager to contribute to culturally responsive research and expand skills in qualitative methodologies. Experienced in data collection, entry, and management; participant follow-up; protocol development; literature reviews; and dissemination of findings at national conferences and community town halls. Highly motivated to support research teams and continue developing mixed-methods research expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
California State University, Northridge
03.2023 - 07.2025
• Supervise and train a team of 7 research assistants in accurate data entry and protocol compliance
• Enter and clean quantitative survey data with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Develop protocols and procedures to ensure high-quality data input
• Participate in outreach initiatives to recruit participants and improve retention through strategic follow-up
• Conduct quantitative research focused on improving mental health treatment access among Southeast Asian American communities
• Analyze trends in psychological distress and treatment-seeking behaviors
• First author on one local and two national conference abstracts (CSUNposium, APHA, WPA)
• Delivered poster and oral presentations at conferences and a community town hall
Retail Store Manager
Ryusho International Inc
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Oversaw daily operations at a small retail store and supervised 1–2 part-time staff.
- Handled inventory, customer service, and basic scheduling.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Community Health Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles 06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
05.2024
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences and Psychology
Los Angeles Valley College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Santa Monica College
12.2010
Skills
- Bilingual: Japanese (native), English (professional)
- Translation & interpretation (Japanese ↔ English)
- Academic and professional writing in English
- Cross-cultural communication
- Public speaking and presentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Language & Communication
Research & Technical
- Quantitative research methods
- Regulatory compliance
- Data entry and management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Professional & Organizational
Certification
Certified Helpline Specialist
- Certified Helpline Specialist, National Alliance on Mental Illness - August 17th, 2023
CITI Certification
- HSR Basic Course for Social, Behavioral, and Educational Researchers, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative - February 20th, 2023
Timeline
Research Assistant
California State University, Northridge
03.2023 - 07.2025
Retail Store Manager
Ryusho International Inc
11.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Santa Monica College
Master of Science - Public Health Community Health Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences and Psychology
Los Angeles Valley College
Publications
Conference presentations
Natsumi Matsue et al. (2025) "Intra-Ethnic Disparities in Depressive Symptoms Among Southeast Asian Americans: Preliminary Findings from the SEA US, HEAR US Study". 2025 Western Psychological Association Annual Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Natsumi Matsue et al. (2024) "Exploring discrepancies in mental health perception among Southeast Asian Americans: A Los Angeles area study". 2024 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Patchareeya Kwan, PhD and Natsumi Matsue et al. (2023) “Social and Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Southeast Asian Americans: Preliminary Results of a RADx Community-Based Study”. 2023 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo. Atlanta, Georgia.
Poster presentations
Natsumi Matsue et al. (2024) "Exploring Mental Illness Awareness in Southeast Asian Americans". The 2024 CSUNposium. Northridge, California.
Victoria Fawcette and Natsumi Matsue et al. (2023) "Conspiratorial Ideation's Impact On Vaccine Acceptance". The 2023 CSUNposium. Northridge, California.
Scholarships & Fellowships
- University Fellowship, UCLA Division of Graduate Education – 2025
- Research Supplies Grant, Office of Undergraduate Research, CSUN – 2023
Extracurricular Activities
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Arlington, VA,
02/2023- 09/2023
- Took calls from help-seekers across the nation
- Provided appropriate mental health resources
- Obtained Suicide Prevention training
- Received Threat Assessment training
- Completed Panic Attack Management training
- Attended meetings
Applied Decision Making Lab, Northridge, CA,
01/2023 - 05/2024
• Collaborated with a lab partner to collect data through experimentation
• Supervised participants
• Coded data
• Attended meetings
• Participated in poster presentation
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