NAJEIA C.

MENTION
nmention@umich.edu • (203) 901-0806 • www.linkedin.com/in/najeiamention

EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education Expected Apr 2020

University of Michigan School of Social Work

Master of Social Work in Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health Expected Dec 2020

Tufts University Medford, MA

Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Community Health May 2014
Minor in Africana Studies
Tufts Africana Center Community Service Award April 2014, Tufts Community Health Program Polinger
Award February 2013, Tufts Africana Center Student Activism Award April 2011

PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

National Academy for State Health Policy Washington, DC
Population Health Team Research Analyst Nov 2014- Aug 2018
 Conducted qualitative health policy research and analysis on the following topics: health equity,
oral health, healthy child development, social determinants of health, behavioral health, coverage,
and payment and care delivery models for policymakers
 Led and assisted with the planning and execution of reports, issue briefs, blogs, webinars, policy
memos to inform policymakers of policy solutions and best practices
 Conducted phone and in-person key informant phone, focus groups, and in-person meetings in
order to gain candid insights from policymakers on state health policy needs
 Led planning for in-person meetings and webinars: identified and worked with speakers to
develop content materials; commanded logistics for in-person meetings; plans sessions for the
National Academy for State Health Policy’s health policy conferences
 Co-wrote grant proposals and reports for funders to expand NASHP’s project portfolio
 Created and maintained databases and other systems to monitor state and national activity and
inform policy analysis for internal and external audiences
 Provided technical assistance to learning communities comprised of health policymakers from
state, community, and academic agencies on oral health coverage

Mailman School of Public Health Sociomedical Sciences New York, NY

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fellow May 2014- Jul 2014
 Coded qualitative data around effects of weatherization upgrades in homes of low-income New
York residents, revealing their disproportionate experiences of energy insecurity
 Transcribed and translated several Spanish interviews from study participants to support
qualitative analysis
 Analyzed and presented research findings on the impact of energy efficiency upgrades on
parental stress through manuscript development and other public health symposia

PROGRAM COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

University of Michigan School of Social Work Ann Arbor, MI
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program Assistant Aug 2018- Present
 Coordinates DEI programming that aligns with the themes of the School of Social Work DEI
strategic plan such as increasing transparency and accountability regarding DEI efforts and
involving students in developing and sustaining DEI priorities
 Designs accessible flyers and other promotional materials to attract students, faculty, and staff to
DEI events
 Leads the creation of the DEI office social media plan by developing work plans, meeting with
School of Social Work communications staff, and conducting internet research to determine the
 office’s social media goals and target audience

Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center Boston, MA

Health Promotion Center Intern Jun 2013- Aug 2013
 Organized and staffed Get Health Information Project (HIP), a summer health equity program for
young men of color to inform the public about structural inequities associated with oral health
status
 Developed and delivered curricula for racial justice and health equity trainings to equip people
with the skills to advocate for social equity; led trainings for Peer Leaders at the South Street
Youth Center; led racial identity development training for 90 youth
 Prepared nutrition and exercise materials for Nuestra Generacion, a culturally relevant health
promotion program
 Managed caseload of 15 families enrolled in the JP Fit Obesity Prevention Program, providing
families with resources to maintain healthy lifestyles

DOMESTIC & GLOBAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Tufts Black Alumni Association Mentoring Program Boston, MA
Mentor Aug 2016- Present
 Mentors students with interests in public health and social justice by relaying advice on
successfully completing senior year and assisting with securing post-baccalaureate opportunities

The Bridge Church Silver Spring, MD

Member July 2015- Aug 2018
 Volunteered with City Love, an outreach ministry, by providing meals and organizing clothing
donations for people experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness in partnership with
organizations like A Wider Circle and Central Union Mission
 Performed with dance ministry Selah at the Bridge and other community events as a method of
creative worship
 Planned and organized events as a leader of Peak Time, an event-planning group that organizes
events that foster community among Bridge members
 Prepared welcoming environment for Bridge attendees as a Guest Services volunteer by
assembling and arranging welcome signs, preparing tables with coffee and tea, and attending to
guest needs
 Prayed bi-weekly with Prayer Warriors team for Bridge members, Bridge leadership, and the
greater community

Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa Pokuase, Ghana

Volunteer Aug 2014- Dec 2014
 Collaborated with students and faculty from the Little Daisy School to develop a school health
promotion manual on hand washing, oral health, personal hygiene, and first aid
 Conducted internet research on school health promotion guides in Sub-Saharan Africa to inform
manual content

PUBLICATIONS
 Berro, M., Rosenthal, J., & Mention, N., (2018, December 10). How Supported Employment Can
Address Mental Health Inequities in Minority Populations: Five States' Experiences.
 Mention, N., (2017, November 13). NASHP Identifies State Strategies to Address Mental Health
and Education Inequities.
 Mention, N., (2017, January 3). Addressing Inequities Through Innovations in Oral Health Policy.

SKILLS
Language: Intermediate Spanish spoken and written; Conversational Twi
Technical: Dropbox, Prezi, Social Media (Facebook and Instagram), ReadyTalk, SharePoint, Prezi,
Surveymonkey, Qualtrics, Doodle, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Zotero, Canva, Weebly