Bright Osajie

Bright Osajie has a diverse range of work experience spanning several industries. They began their career as a Media Intern at Boston Neighborhood Network, where they collaborated with a group to produce media pieces, earning an Emmy nomination for one of their advertisements. They then interned with the Development Team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, where they performed data entry, worked on social media projects, and designed public events. Bright also worked as a Portable Electronic Sales Associate at Best Buy, providing expertise on the latest technologies and assisting customers. They later worked as a Sales Representative at Vector Marketing, independently selling kitchenware and grossing over $10,000 in sales.

In 2015, Bright joined the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium as an Associate Intern, where they improved marketing relations and assessed the feasibility of involvement in the CMS Qualified Certified Entity Program. They then gained research experience as a Research Intern at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conducting a systematic review and working in the Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management. Bright then transitioned to the healthcare industry, working as a Practice Quality Associate at New England Quality Care Alliance (NEQCA), collaborating with care organizations and primary care practices to improve clinical quality measures.

Most recently, Bright joined Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island as a Senior Accountable Entity Program Specialist and later transitioned to the role of Assistant Product Manager (Medicare-Medicaid Plan). Overall, Bright has a strong background in research, healthcare quality improvement, sales, and event planning, showcasing their versatility and adaptable skills.

Bright Osajie completed their high school education at Milton Academy, where they earned a High School Diploma in General Studies from 2005 to 2012. They then pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Public Health at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2012 to 2016. During their undergraduate studies, Bright also spent a year at Khon Kaen University in 2015, focusing on International Public Health/International Health. Afterward, Bright enrolled in the Boston University School of Public Health and obtained a Master's Degree in Public Health, which they completed from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, Bright obtained the certification of Master of Public Health from the Boston University School of Public Health in May 2016.