Tecarla Ikard Mph

Tecarla Ikard, MPH, M.S., currently serves as a Clinical Research Assistant at Piedmont HealthCare, where responsibilities include collecting subject research data and biospecimen. Prior experience encompasses roles as a Case Investigator at Community Care of North Carolina, conducting outreach to newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients, and serving as a Medical Assistant at Carolina COVID-19 Testing, where diagnostic tests were administered. Additional experience includes a Phlebotomy Intern position at Catawba Valley Medical Center and a Health Promotion Strategist role at Catawba County Public Health, focusing on community health initiatives. Tecarla's educational background includes a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Duke University and a Master of Public Health from Lenoir-Rhyne University, among other qualifications in medical science and public health.