Shavaun Sutton, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Qualitative Researcher | Community Health Scientist
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About
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Education
Northeastern University
PhD Sociology / 2025
State University of New York Downstate
MPH / 2016
Andrews University
BS / 2010
Experience
The College of New Jersey
Adjunct Lecturer / August, 2025 — Present
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Northeastern University
Teaching Assistant / January, 2020 — December, 2024
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Research and Evaluation Assistant / January, 2021 — December, 2024
Institute for Health Equity Social Justice Research and College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Carson Pepper Collaborative
Applied Qualitative Evaluation Research Assistant / January, 2024 — January, 2024
Analyzed qualitative interview data for accuracy and ethical compliance using Dedoose Produced integrity-focused and accurate reports and narratives for external clients overseas
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
City Research Scientist / August, 2017 — March, 2019
Designed surveys and interviews guides for fentanyl adaptation study across 5 boroughs of New York. Increased interview participation for qualitative studies on fentanyl adaptation behaviors and buprenorphine treatment in primary care. Conducted semi-structured interviews. Data coding and analysis using Dedoose Software. Conducted literature reviews. Prepared findings reports for internal and external stakeholders Managed budgeting record of transcription services for 100 recorded interviews.
NYNJ High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Qualitative Research Associate detailed to NYC Department of Health / April, 2017 — August, 2017
Support the qualitative research component and overall fieldwork activities. Recruit potential interview participants. Assist with data coding and analysis. Contribute to write-up of findings. Conduct literature reviews.
Independent Scholar
Independent Scholar / January, 2016 — January, 2020
Conduct original scholarship using transdisciplinary lens. Consultant on collective healing and resilience after police violence Robert Wood Johnson funded project. Inform research projects through transcription analytic memo thematic coding spatial analysis power mapping narrative analysis. Prepare findings for dissemination.
Sadie Nash Leadership Project
Summer Institute Facilitator / May, 2016 — August, 2016
Adapted "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks into a 6-week curriculum for 15 teen-aged girls of color using popular education approaches. Introduced and incorporated PhotoVoice research methods to challenge and explore single narrative as related to history contemporary times and self.
State University of New York Downstate
Research Assistant / January, 2015 — January, 2016
Conducted literature reviews of multidisciplinary scholarly articles. Supported qualitative data collection. Qualitative analysis of violence prevention programming school pushout teen dating violence relationships transnationalism and self-articulation as it intersects with public health. Analysis of archival materials. Transcription of interview audio files.
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