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Mylissia Smith's Resume Highlights Public Health and Safety Experience
1. Mylissia R. Smith, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
3103 Heritage Court Apt. #61, Manhattan, KS 66503
Telephone 785-564-3724 Email MylissiaSmithstukey@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mylissia-smith-mph/19/9ba/a40 age 1 of 8
EDUCATION
Kansas State University
Bachelors of Science (Animal Science & Industry and Business)
Masters of Public Health, CEPH (Infectious Disease and Zoonosis) (Magna cum laude)
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2003-Current
Occupational Health and Safety Manager (2016-Present)
Occupational Health and Safety Manager for the College of Agriculture. The College of Agriculture also
includes the K-State Research and Extension which is a statewide network that shares research-based
information and expertise. Satellite offices of research and extension branch throughout the state of
Kansas.
This position allows for me to be a leader for all aspects of health and safety for the College of
Agriculture as well as the University as I work with colleagues across the university to enhance a safe
working and learning environment. This position allows for the conducting of all health and safety
assessments for the College of Agriculture sites, develop relevant and auditable standards of practice and
participate in college-wide risk assessments. This position is the first point of contact for governmental
agencies and is responsible for education and training all faculty and staff at research sites. I review plans
and code requirements, secure and maintain all required permits and registrations for research sites and
develop and update/maintain health and safety plans. Communications and the persuasion of
management and employees on the value of changing work practices, implementing programs, spending
money to improve safety, and/or mitigate property risks that impact business interruption is also a
significant part of this position.
Research Associate (2007-2016)
Biosafety Manager at the College of Veterinary Medicine for the Department of Diagnostic Medicine &
Pathobiology and for the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories for five facilities located at
Manhattan and Olathe Kansas Campuses for the safety levels of BSL1, BSL2 and BSL3. Biosafety
practicesare compliant with OSHA,NIH,BMBL and PrudentPracticesin the Laboratory. Co-Instructor
and Coordinator for graduate level class titled Veterinary Mycology & Bacteriology Laboratory and Co-
Instructor for graduate level class titled Introduction to Public Health.
This position allows for me to be a leader for the College of Veterinary Medicine for research,
teaching and diagnostics. The tasks I perform are essential in maintaining a safe state of affairs for the
college, community and the environment. My daily tasks are instrumental as I manage all aspects of
biosafety and teach and mentor students of all graduate levels (masters,PhD and veterinary doctorate
students).
In reference to biosafety and biosecurity I have been influential in building the program which
has resulted in substantial growth for research and diagnostics. During my tenure faculty for research
and diagnostics has taken a significant growth. Key functions of the job include, but are not limited to,
2. Mylissia R. Smith, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
3103 Heritage Court Apt. #61, Manhattan, KS 66503
Telephone 785-564-3724 Email MylissiaSmithstukey@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mylissia-smith-mph/19/9ba/a40 age 2 of 8
overseeing the science of more than 50 laboratories for animal and human health, administering and
enforcing all state and federalsafety regulations, liaison for university colleges and departments
including IBC, IRB, IACUC,EH&S and animal research facilities across campus. I oversee all
laboratory planning and remodel designs with faculty members and university officials I am the liaison
for external vendors for servicing and calibration of equipment including autoclaves, balances,
pipettes, biological safety cabinets and more. I am the contact for government agencies including
DHS, CDC,USDA and the area US Army as I manage all permits and licenses for BSL2 and BSL3 for
research,teaching and diagnostics. I perform risk assessments for all active and new research and
diagnostics. I oversee all hazardous waste and chemical storage. I have implemented new policies and
procedures including risk assessments on all accident reports. I have upgraded security systems to key
card access systems. I implemented new training guidelines for all laboratorians, student, visitors and
the PIs that are to be completed prior to laboratory access. I was instrumental in developing and
issuing standardized safety training for the college of veterinary medicine in which two of us worked
together to complete this task. I hold a leadership position for developing and managing the
emergency response plan for the college of veterinary medicine. I have developed and edited protocols
and SOPs for BSL1, BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory work for research and diagnostics. I sit on multiple
committees for the college of veterinary medicine and I work with campus officials, the Dean’s office,
Dept. Heads, faculty, students, visitors and more to ensure a safe yet functional environment.
In reference to teaching I am a co-instructor for graduate classes titled Mycology and
Bacteriology Laboratory and Introduction to Public Health. I teach the mycology and bacteriology
laboratory every fall semester to approximately 130 graduate students. The Introduction to Public
Health is an ongoing class as it is presented via video for distance learning. The public health class is
utilized for students as well as scientist and state workers in the field for Kansas for training and
continuing education opportunities presented by the university. I present multiple case studies and
individual assignments each week to students for the mycology and bacteriology class. The case
studies include bacteria, yeast and fungi. I manage all aspects of the class which includes grading
assignments/tests, maintain online grading system and course materials, manage inventory of all
biologics and cultures as well as physically prep and grow cultures for each case study and individual
assignment, a daily task. I oversee graduate teaching assistants as I assign tasks as they assist with
student Q&A. I mentor students of all college levels year round on curriculum, field work, work force
and more. Although I am listed as co-instructor for the mycology and bacteriology laboratory I am the
class leader and manage all aspects directly and indirectly involved with the teaching and preparation
of this class. I also give lectures to group organizations, continuing education and fellowships, such as
STEM, on an ongoing basis.
Research Assistant (2003-2007)
My work assignment for this position was to perform a variety of testing methodologies for the
diagnosis, investigation and quantification of several infectious diseases that resulted from
bacteria, viruses and prions for animals and humans.
I was hired by the university to succeed as the lead person to finalize the planning
design and perform the ELISA testing for one of seven surge laboratories identified by the US
government for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. I worked with Enfer and Bio-Rad on a
domestic and international level to ensure this was a success. I was also instrumental in the
development and design of the first Chronic Wasting Disease laboratory in the state of Kansas.
4. Mylissia R. Smith, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
3103 Heritage Court Apt. #61, Manhattan, KS 66503
Telephone 785-564-3724 Email MylissiaSmithstukey@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mylissia-smith-mph/19/9ba/a40 age 4 of 8
evaluation and organization of global surveys, present lectures, exhibits and strategy meetings and manage
our annual CVM Award Program.
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Manhattan, KS 2001-2004
Corporate Commercial Underwriter for the U.S. states of New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Arizona. I worked with over one hundred agents and field representatives to ensure
profitable commercial business. The book of business in value of dollars had a wide range with
several of my clients ranging in over a million dollars. Profitable business was maintained with
minimal annual losses by way of ongoing consultations and presentations with colleagues and
insureds on laws, company regulations, specific state laws, policy logistics and rates. I
continuously worked with agents and field representatives on utilizing proper marketing tools that
was the best fit for the company and the insureds. I also maintained continuing education
requirements according to Kansas and Iowa regulations.
5. Mylissia R. Smith, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
3103 Heritage Court Apt. #61, Manhattan, KS 66503
Telephone 785-564-3724 Email MylissiaSmithstukey@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mylissia-smith-mph/19/9ba/a40 age 5 of 8
CONTINUING EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Scheduled: Occ. & Env. Health for Rural Health Professionals June2016
Biosecurity in Practice: Research, Healthcare, Ag. & Production July 2016
Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) Certification 2015
Biosafety and Biosecurity Training Course (BBTC) 2014
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification 2014
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Tropical Medicine Course. Fort Riley Kansas 2014
ESRI ArcGIS Certification 2013
BBTC: Biosafety and Biosecurity Training Course – General, Large and Small Animal, Research and
Veterinary Clinics Sessions 2012
KSU Graduate Certificate in Public Health 2012
Webinar: Lab Accidents in the News: Institutional & Individual Risks, Roles and Responsibilities 2012
DOT Dangerous Goods Certification: Unit 7: Class 6.2 and Class 9 IATA. Colorado State University
2012
USDA ARS 1st
International Biosafety and Biocontainment Symposium – February 2011
3rd
Annual Merial Rabies Symposium – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
2010
NBBTP Certificate in Biosafety and Biocontainment - Level 1 2010
2nd
Annual Merial Rabies Symposium – Kansas State University 2009
Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute BSL 3 Biosafety Program for Personnel 2009
Merial Rabies Symposium – Tuskegee University 2008
CDC: Protecting Workers in Clinical Laboratories, Research, Animal Care, & Public Health Comm.
2008
APHL Biosafety & Biosecurity for Research Labs 2007
APHL Laboratory Methods for Detecting Rabies Virus Program 2007
RELEVANTCOURSEWORK
Globalization, Cooperation, And The Food Trade
Investigate the Performance of a Rabies ELISA
Human Rabies Vaccines Cut-off Values
Spatial Analysis of Leptospirosis in Canines
Food Protection and Defense – Essential Concepts
Strategic Health Communication
Intermediate Epidemiology
Trade and Agricultural Health
Social and Behavioral Science
Global Health Issues
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Administration of Health Care Organizations
Environmental Toxicology
Multidisciplinary Overview of Food Safety and Security
Fundamental Concepts in Emerging Pathogenic Diseases
6. Mylissia R. Smith, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
3103 Heritage Court Apt. #61, Manhattan, KS 66503
Telephone 785-564-3724 Email MylissiaSmithstukey@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mylissia-smith-mph/19/9ba/a40 age 6 of 8
VOLUNTEER
MHKCCO 2014 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator: KSU Public Health Club 2011-2012
Riley County Humane Society Vice-President 2010-2011
Riley County Humane Society Board of Director 2003-2011
Riley County Humane Society President 2009-2010
Riley County Humane Society Humane Education Coordinator 2003-2011
KSU College of Veterinary Medicine World Rabies Day Coordinator 2007
Riley County Humane Society President 2007 – 2008
Boy Scouts of America Assistant Den Leader 2006-2008
Animal Program Manager (Low Cost Altering of Feral Felines in KS) 2004-2008
PRESENTATIONS/POSTERS/EXHIBITS/WEBINARS
Scheduled: KSU KSVDL National Rabies Conference July 2016
KSU CVM MPH Club, April 2015
A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Nov. 2014
One Health Kansas: Student Undergrad Public Health Fellowship, 2014
Merial Rabies Symposium 2008, 2013
Humane Society of the United States - Humane Society International Annual Animal Care Expo 2008 –
2012
World Rabies Day 3rd
Annual Webinar 2012
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Zoonotic Diseases Webinar 2012
Kansas State University World Rabies Day 2012
Riley County Humane Society 2012
Rabies In The Americas 2011
Midwestern Annual Veterinary Conference 2006-2009
American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference 2006, 2007, 2009
Boy Scouts of America 2006
MEMBERSHIPS
American Biological Safety Association 2010 - Current
KSU Public Health Club 2011 – 2014
KSU Graduate Student Association 2011 – 2014
Riley County Humane Society 2002 – 2012
Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator KS 2004-2007
7. Mylissia R. Smith, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
3103 Heritage Court Apt. #61, Manhattan, KS 66503
Telephone 785-564-3724 Email MylissiaSmithstukey@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mylissia-smith-mph/19/9ba/a40 age 7 of 8
REFERENCES
Dr. M.M. Chengappa, BVSc, MVSc,MS, PhD,Diplomate, Department Head
Relationship: Previous Superior, Co-instructor of DMP 713 and MPH Major Professor
Kansas State University
Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology
University Distinguished Professor
1800 Denison Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66506
Office Telephone: 785-532-4403
Email: chengapa@vet.k-state.edu
Dr. Susan Moore, MS, PhD
Relationship: Colleague for Rabies Science, Education, Study Design
Kansas State University
Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Rabies Serology Supervisor
2005 Research Park Circle
Manhattan, KS 66502
Office Telephone: 785-532-4472
Email: smoore@ksu.edu
Dr. Debora J. Briggs, PhD
Relationship: Executive Director/Boss, Mentor for MPH Field Experience, Colleague
Global Alliance for Rabies Control
Former Executive Director
529 Humboldt Street Suite I
Manhattan, KS 66502
Email: djbriggs2004@yahoo.com
Dr. Robert Ellis, Ph.D.
Relationship: Colleague for Biosafety and Biosecurity
Professor
Department of Microbiology
Immunology and Pathology
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
University Biosafety Officer
Environmental Health Services
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Telephone: 970-491-5740
Email: Robert.ellis@colostate.edu
8. Mylissia R. Smith, MPH, RBP (ABSA)
3103 Heritage Court Apt. #61, Manhattan, KS 66503
Telephone 785-564-3724 Email MylissiaSmithstukey@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mylissia-smith-mph/19/9ba/a40 age 8 of 8
REFERENCES CONTINUED
Dr. Jerry Jaax,DVM, ACLAM
Relationship: Colleague for Biosafety, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, KSU Safety Agenda
Kansas State University
Former Associate Vice President for Research Compliance
University Veterinarian
Email: jaax@ksu.edu
Dr. Charles E. Rupprecht, VDM, MS, PhD
Relationship: Colleague for all Aspects of Rabies, Partner for Specified Projects
Adjunct Professor at The Wistar Institute
Biomedical Consultant, LYSSA LLC
Charles_Rupprecht@yahoo.com
Cell Phone: 770-855-6180
Peter Costa,MPH,MCHES
Relationship: Colleague for One Health Initiative
Director, Health Advancement & Prevention Strategies at Lehigh University
Associate Executive Director at One Health Commission
27 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
pjc5702@hotmail.com
Cell Phone: 484-546-6313
Hao Vu, MS
Relationship: Colleague for Biosafety and Biosecurity
Booz Allen Hamilton
Associate,Laboratory Safety SME
Atlanta, GA
Mobile Telephone: 502-345-7177
Email: Vu_hao@vahc.com