Jessica Castiglione

Dedicated candidate eager to apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a professional setting. Skilled at gathering and analyzing data for research with a keen eye for accuracy. Reliable with strong leadership skills for mentoring and team collaboration. Flexible with strong adaptability for working in a dynamic environment.

Public Health Experience:

Prevention Links, Jersey City, NJ                                                              August 2024 – Present

NJ4S Prevention Consultant

Prepare and deliver community education programs to staff, students, the public, professionals, and volunteers. 

Coordinate and participate in Community Health Fairs, open houses, information sessions and agency wide events. 

Develop and implement assessments and surveys necessary to trach and measure program impact and outcomes. 

Montclair State University Student Health Center (SHC), Montclair, NJ         

January 2023- June 2024

Graduate Assistant/Customer Service Specialist

Contributed to research and data analysis within the Student Health Center landscape regarding STI prevalence on campus and student involvement. 

Participated in outreach events on campus, planning activities for students to engage with the SHC.

Presented in Freshman Seminar courses on relevant health topics. 

Assisted Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Doctors in gathering data for immunization compliance.

Montclair Department of Health and Human Services, Montclair, NJ             

August 2023-December 2023

Public Health Intern

Project Managed multiple data collection methods for the Division of Senior Services. 

Conducted focus groups and surveys and analyzed collected data for the Division of Senior Services.

Developed and created the 2020-2023 Lifelong Montclair Progress Report and Appendix. 

Collaborated with public health specialists to determine community needs and develop actionable support. 

Montclair State University Student Health Center, Montclair, NJ                   

February 2021-January 2023

Contact Tracer

Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases.

Documented potentially affected contacts.

Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.

St. Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ                                          

July 2017-August 2017

Summer Student Intern

Received 50+ hours of shadowing experience under Physician Assistants. 

Observed general, plastic, pediatric, vascular and urology surgeons in OR, pre-op patients, and emergency room care. 

Additional Experience:

JZT Dance and Yoga, Weehawken, NJ                                                      October 2015-June 2024 

Tap Company Director

Choreographed award-winning routines for the JZT Tap Hawks 

Studio L Dance Co., Hoboken, NJ                                                                    

September 2018-January 2024

Pre-Competition Team Director

Directed and organized the Studio L Hoboken Pre-Competition Team. 

Choreographed award-winning routines for the Studio L Hoboken Pre-Competition Team. 

AP Morris Elementary School, Hillside, NJ                                                     

February 2020-March 2020

Student Volunteer

Shadowed a Speech Language Pathologist in a school setting. 

Worked with children with special needs on diction and communication skills. 

Certifications: 

Mental Health First Aid – March 2023-March 2026

Contact Tracing – August 2020 

Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) – February 2024 – February 2026

QPR Gatekeeper – January 2025 - January 2028

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Systems Administration and Policy, May 2024

Bachelor of Science in Biology, January 2020