Mya Maybank, MPH
Applied Epidemiology | Infection Prevention | Community Health
I am a Master of Public Health student specializing in Epidemiology at the University of Florida, with a strong foundation in microbiology, infectious disease research, and applied public health practice. My work focuses on infection control, hospital infection prevention, outbreak investigation, and disease surveillance, with an emphasis on translating data and scientific evidence into practical public health action.
EDUCATION
2024-2026
University of Florida
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
MPH student specializing in Epidemiology with training in infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and epidemiologic methods. Current work emphasizes infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, and data-driven public health practice.
2022-2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Completed a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science with extensive laboratory-based research experience in infectious disease and microbial pathogenesis.
University of Florida
2020-2022
Indian River State College
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS
Earned an Associate of Arts in Biology with a strong academic record and early involvement in microbiology research. Developed foundational laboratory and scientific communication skills while collaborating on bacteriophage research projects.
INTERESTS
Infection Prevention
Outbreak Investigtion
Hospital Infection Control
Epidemiological Data Analysis
Community Health
Disease Surveillance
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2025- May 2026
UF Health Shands
Infection Prevention Intern
Supported healthcare-associated infection surveillance and NHSN reporting using CDC definitions. Analyzed Candida auris incidence data to inform hospital screening policy. Contributed to infection prevention efforts through unit-based line rounding for CLABSI and CAUTI prevention. See Applied Practice Experience
January 2025 - Present
Community Health Worker
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Conducted rapid hepatitis C testing and supported treatment initiation among unhoused and unsheltered populations. Documented patient data in Epic and coordinated referrals to promote continuity of care.
May 2025 - Present
Bagamian Scientific Consulting
Research Associate
Supported data management, quality control, and development of public-facing scientific communication materials. Translated epidemiologic and infectious disease topics into accessible content for diverse stakeholders.
May 2025 - Dec 2025
UF National Early Drug Warning System
Rapid Street Reporting Field Data Collector
Conducted community-based interviews across multiple U.S. cities to collect real-time surveillance data on emerging substance use trends. Contributed qualitative observations to inform public health surveillance reports.
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
SAS
NVivo
Microsoft Excel
RedCAP
Epic
METHODS
Outbreak investigation, epidemiological study design, surveillance system analysis, data cleaning, data visualization, technical reporting
APPLIED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Infection Prevention Intern
I am grateful to have completed an applied practice experience with the Infection Control department at UF Health Shands Hospital. This experience allowed me to develop skills in healthcare-associated infection control, surveillance, epidemiologic data analysis, and infection prevention practices that support the timely detection, reporting, and prevention of infectious diseases in a hospital setting. Through this applied practice experience, I gained hands-on exposure to how epidemiologic data are used to inform infection prevention policies and operational decision-making in healthcare environments. This experience reinforced my interest in applied epidemiology, infection prevention, and surveillance systems that directly support patient safety and public health protection.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
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Supporting healthcare-associated infection surveillance through review and analysis of patient-level screening data
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Assisting with NHSN reporting in accordance with CDC definitions and facility protocols
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Conducting epidemiologic data analysis on large hospital datasets (n >5,500) to identify risk factors associated with Candida auris positivity
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Evaluating PCR integration into existing screening workflows to inform infection control practices
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Performing line rounding to assess central line and Foley catheter utilization in support of CLABSI and CAUTI prevention efforts
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Using Epic to review clinical documentation and ensure accurate data capture while maintaining HIPAA compliance