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Sallyann Bergh

e-mail: daretodo2004@yahoo.com

MPA 2007

Analytical Paper Title: “Public Health Surveillance Readiness: 
Are Delaware Hospitals Prepared for an Avian Influenza Outbreak?”

Chair: Robert Wilson | Committee Member: Eric Jacobson

position:
Communications Associate
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Washington, D.C.

Introduction

During her graduate school tenure at the University of Delaware, Sallyann developed an interest in the field of health promotions, risk management, and conflict resolution.  Sallyann strives to work in a position in which she can serve an active role in developing creative solutions to resolving the many existing health problems and disparities of our nation. Furthermore, she is interested in promoting more public awareness around the confluence of public health and emergency preparedness, encouraging society to take more responsibility in the decisions they make.  She hopes to find a lasting and fulfilling career in which she can make a difference in the lives of others.

MPA, University of Delaware 2007, Health Policy and Management

BA, Duke University 2003, Public Policy Studies

Study Abroad, January 2006, The Netherlands

Study Abroad, Fall 2001, NYU in Prague, Czech Republic

August 2007–present
Communications Associate, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC),
Washington, D.C.

January 2007–June 2007
Legislative Fellow, Delaware State Senate (Majority Caucus)
Dover, Del.

June 2006–August 2006
Washington Fellow, Delaware Governor’s Office
Washington, D.C.

September 2005–June 2007
Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration
Conflict Resolution Program
University of Delaware
Newark, Del.

August 2003–June 2005
Staff Assistant, Duke University Development Office
Donor Relations and Communications
Durham, N.C.

May 2003–August 2003
Operations Coordinator, Duke University Medical Center
Psychiatry Continuing Medical Education Program
Durham, N.C.

May 2002–August 2002
Summer Intern, The Advertising Council
Washington, D.C.

August 2000–May 2002
Newspaper Advertising Sales Representative
The Chronicle, Duke University
Durham, N.C.

August 2002–May 2003
Student Newspaper Classifieds Coordinator
The Chronicle, Duke University
Durham, N.C.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SPSS, GIS, Internet navigation, advertising/sales/marketing, Advance CB/ER (development database system)

Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society, 2007

College of Human Services, Education & Public Policy (CHEP) Outstanding Masters Student Award, 2007

Legislative Fellow, Delaware State Senate, 2007

Washington Fellow, Governor Ruth Ann Minner, 2006

Five-Year Duke University Employee Award, 2005

MEMBERSHIPS

Chi Omega Sorority

Attendee, Second Annual Nemours Conference on Child Health Promotion, Wilmington, Del., October 2006

Attendee, YWCA Leadership League Kickoff Event (an evening with women panelists from the Delaware General Assembly), Wilmington, Del., October 2006

Attendee, Phase I - The Power of Leadership, sponsored by the Women's Leadership Development Program within the Institute for Public Administration, New Castle, Del., October 2006

Attendee, Pandemics: Are We Prepared?, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C., July 2006

Attendee, Town Hall Meeting on Making a Difference Through Public Service, featuring U.S. Senator Barack Obama and NBC’s Tim Russert, The Partnership for Public Service, Washington, D.C., July 2006

Attendee, First Annual Nemours Conference on Child Health Promotion, Wilmington, Del., December 2005

Attendee, Prague Forum 2000, Prague, Czech Republic, November 2001

”IPA Program Review,” Contributing Writer, February 2007

“Updating Delaware’s High School Graduation Requirements,” Contributor,  Spring 2006

“Health Policy of the Netherlands,” Presenter, Netherlands Trip Presentation to the School of Urban Affairs & Public Policy, Newark, Del., March 2006

“Conflict Resolution Basics and Building Healthy Environments,” Workshop Trainer, Public Allies of Delaware, Wilmington, Del., March 2006

Updating Delaware’s High School Graduation Requirements (PDF)