Christina Maroun
New Britain, Connecticut, United States
of America
7 Years Experience
Lead Researcher at Bani Athwal Media &
Consulting
Experience
UTHealth
Research
Coordinator / January, 2023 —
May, 2023
• Executed an NIH-funded
public health study by
collaborating with
researchers through hybrid
meetings and submitting
project documentation for
IRB approval through iRIS •
Secured eligible
participants with a 92%
completion rate of Qualtrics
surveys • Enhanced the
efficiency of topic modeling
with BERT by developing six
qualitative categories from
a curated list of 118 social
media keywords • Assembled,
trained, and managed a data
collection team of six to
conduct and transcribe
qualitative interviews
through Microsoft Teams •
Increased the visibility and
timeliness of data
collection for a 14-day
LifeData EMA (ecological
momentary assessment) by
creating dashboards to
monitor participants’ daily
diary entries
Research Expertise
Neuroscience
Sociology
Product Discovery
Market Research
Public Health
And 2 more
About
Christina Maroun is a highly motivated
and dedicated individual with a
diverse background in both sociology
and neuroscience. She earned her B.S.
in Sociology and Neuroscience from The
Ohio State University in 2020, where
she developed a strong foundation in
research methods and data analysis.
She then went on to pursue a M.S in
Biology from Central Connecticut State
University, further honing her skills
in scientific research and
communication. Throughout her academic
career, Christina has gained valuable
experience in various research roles.
She has served as a Research
Coordinator at UTHealth, where she
oversaw an NIH-funded research study
and managed a team of data collectors.
She also worked as a Sociology
Research Assistant at The Ohio State
University, where she assisted with
data collection and analysis for a
sociological study on police
brutality. In addition, she has also
worked as a Neuroscience Research
Assistant at The Ohio State
University, conducting experiments
related to interleukin-1 and stress.
In addition to her research
experience, Christina has recently
started her role as a Lead Researcher
at Bani Athwal Media & Consulting.
In this role, she will collaborate
with clients to conduct market
research and develop strategic plans
for business growth. Christina's
strong educational background and
diverse research experience make her a
well-rounded and knowledgeable
individual in the fields of sociology
and neuroscience. She is passionate
about using her skills and knowledge
to make a positive impact in the world
through research and data-driven
decision making.