Crystal Ukaegbu is a resilient, forthcoming emerging public health leader. Both of her parents immigrated to America from Nigeria. She was born in the Bronx, NY. She attended the University of Bridgeport for her first Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Human Services. She continued her education by attending the next SUNY Downstate Medical Center for her Master's in Public Health degree. She is currently a 1st year Doctor of Public Health student attending New York Medical College committed to expanding access to quality healthcare among underserved communities. Currently, she is working with the CDC at JFK Airport Quarantine Station, Border Health Services Branch as a Public Health Analyst. Assisting with combating the COVID-19 pandemic through conducting secondary and tertiary screenings, conducting contact investigations, and infection prevention protocols. Providing public health expertise to clinical, epidemiological, and technical experts in response to reports of illnesses in travelers related to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. She has served and worked on initiatives with hospital systems, community clinics, non-profits, and federal & city government agencies. She has experience conducting case investigations, disease outbreak surveillance, epidemiological research studies, gathering, managing, and analyzing data; survey deployment, report writing, infectious disease control & prevention protocol implementation, statistical analysis (SAS & STATA) and providing medical, behavioral, and social resources and services to various types of patients. Her research interests include Infectious Diseases, Racial Disparities in Women's Health, Geriatric Care, Health Policies, Cancer Prevention & Control, and Global Health issues. In her spare time, she enjoys having fun, trying new foods, shopping, watching movies, traveling, and mentoring others.

Hometown

Bronx, NY

Undergraduate School

University of Bridgeport

Undergraduate Major

Health Sciences

Undergraduate Minor

Human Services

Graduate School(s)

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Focus Area/Interests

• Infectious Diseases
• Racial Disparities in Women's Health
• Geriatric Care
• Health Policies
• Cancer Prevention & Control
• Global Health

Current Position

• Public Health Analyst, CDC at JFK Airport Quarantine Station (Border Health Services Branch)

Career Experience

• Conducted secondary and tertiary screenings related to COVID-19
• Performed contact investigations and implemented infection prevention protocols
• Gained experience in case investigations, disease surveillance, and epidemiological studies
• Skilled in data management and analysis, report writing, and statistical software like SAS & STATA
• Provided medical and social resources across various health sectors