Maria Victoria Elsberg

6516 Windermere Circle, N. Bethesda, MD 20852

Cell: (240) 425-7713
Email: riaelsberg@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Passionate, charismatic public health student, looking to gain valuable research skills and
experience with health policy.
EDUCATION
B.A. Public Health Science,
Anticipated May 2017
University of Maryland College Park, MD
Cumulative GPA: 3.42
Global Public Health College Park Scholars Program,
2013-2015
Actively participated in four semesters of discussion classes focused on contemporary global health issues in
the developing world.
Completed a semester long practicum project examining declining MMR vaccination rates within the United
States and possible solutions to improve rates in the future.
HONORS AND AWARDS

Semester Academic Honors,

Semester Academic Honors,
Semester Academic Honors
Zeta Tau Alpha Certificate of Academic Excellence

Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Spring 2016
2014-2016

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Intern
Westat
Supervisor: Denise St. Clair denisestclair@westat.com
August 2016 - December 2016
Collected extensive notes from over 40 qualitative consumer testing interviews for the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sponsored Physician Compare project.
Organized study findings from consumer testing interviews in order to assist with the drafting of a final
findings report.

Developed the plain language and descriptions of several CMS quality measures.
Contributed with usability testing and quality checking of the redesigned Physician Compare CMS
website.
Research Assistant,
August 2015 - May 2016
The Prevention and Early Adversity Research Lab
Supervisor: Erin Cannon - ecannon@umd.edu
Collaborated on a colleagues Pregnancy Project dissertation by collecting and analyzing data from at risk
mothers and their infants from WIC clinics within Prince Georges County.
Conducted in-home surveys with Pregnancy Project participants to observe mother and infant interactions and
recorded findings from Pregnancy Project participant questionnaires in SSP software.
Scored early development examinations to gain understanding of achievement gaps during early childhood in
rural areas.
Maintained and filed project data and supporting documents.
Intern, Sports Manager,
August 2015 - December 2015
The Healthy Futures Program
Supervisor: Dr. Elliot Segal - esegal1@umd.edu, (301) 652-5001
Developed communication skills by promoting programs that reduce childhood obesity in the Prince Georges
County area.
Collaborated with Soccer Shots, a nationally recognized organization that teaches soccer to toddlers and
children, to successfully recruit 50 university students as coaches in order to expand the program for more
participants.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Patio Server
Manor Country Club
Supervisor: Steve Mendiata (301) 929-1700

May 2015 August 2015; May 2016 August 2016

Served patrons, while providing exceptional customer service.

Delivered orders to customers after ensuring the quality and quantity of food.
Assisted the accounting office in various projects including filing and answering telephone calls.
Aided in the set up of member functions and banquets.