About May D. Sifuentes
With over 15 years of experience working with nonprofits, foundations, and advocacy organizations across the U.S., Latin America, and Africa, May D. Sifuentes (she/her) blends her expertise in multidimensional communications with a public health background to help organizations build social impact infrastructure and campaigns that advance human rights.
From her early work in reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ health, and messaging/behavioral research to more recent campaigns focused on racial, gender, and economic justice, May's efforts aim to reach, engage, and activate audiences to address today's most pressing issues.
Specializing in research-based narrative strategies, campaign & brand management, and digital, May has collaborated with organizations such as Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Obama White House, CARE International, and the United Nations.
A proud alumna of Wellesley College and Columbia University, May currently serves on the Board of Directors at Wellesley. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, getting a little too close to artwork in museums, and spending time with family.
Education
Columbia University
Mailman School of Public Health
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Master of Public Health, Health Policy & Practice
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Capstone: The Role of Media in Changing Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Training:
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Behavior change frameworks;
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Mixed methods research design & data collection;
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Data coding & analysis;
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Program & project planning;
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Monitoring and evaluation;
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Tech and digital interventions;
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Health policy, law, and economics.
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Harvard University
Extension School
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Post-bac, Medical & Sciences Program
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Tutor, Organic Chemistry
Wellesley College
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Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies
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Writing with Distinction Award