Harina Ainaga

Business Operations & Website Management - Brand El Health

Jan 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 5 mos

* Managed website content, updates, and ongoing website maintenance. * Created educational health content and developed resources for the Health Library. * Organized business records, client information, scheduling, and administrative systems. * Assisted with marketing initiatives, content planning, and daily business operations. * Developed business outreach strategies and partnership programs for schools, sports organizations, and community stakeholders. * Managed business partnerships, client communications, and relationship-building efforts to support business growth.

Health Research & Health Policy Specialist - Upstream Public Health

Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 • 7 mos

● Partnered with Lillie Manvel, Board Director and Haoua Dogo, Program Coordinator of Upstream Public Health, a Non-Profit Community Health Agency. ● Researched and presented Oregon substance abuse health policy, and developed literature review regarding tobacco as gateway to toxic, legal opioid-like substance, kratom. ● Conducted historical research on the cultural connection of the Arab Slave Trade and tobacco/hookah, providing critical context for public health education and program development. ● Participated in weekly Monday staff meetings to contribute to decision-making processes, brainstorm community project ideas, and support organizational objectives. ● Attended monthly TOFCO Coalition meetings (every 3rd Thursday) to present research findings and discuss policy implications with regional health leaders. ● Engaged in Tobacco Retail Meetings (every 2nd Thursday) to collaborate on strategies for improving tobacco-related public health outcomes. ● Developed Excel data graphic showing demographic and risk stratification of kratom use, abuse and health effects.

Lead Event Coordinator Assistant - Oregon State University

Oct 2021 - Jan 2025 • 3 yrs 3 mos

● Collaborated with Oregon State University (OSU) Foundation Department, Provost and Board of Trustees to amass a $1.75 Billion campaign for scholarships and experiential learning opportunities. ● Trained new event coordinator assistants on software systems (Mazevo, Social Table) and effective communication techniques for liaising with clients across departments and external organizations. ● Partnered with OSU Board of Trustees, Provost and collegiate organizations to organize weekly university events, addressing logistical operations including scheduling, resource allocation, 2D/3D venue designs, and supportive personnel. ● Software Systems: Mazevo (Event Coordination Platform); Social Table (2-D and 3-D Designs)