Yaya Koita

Yaya Koita is a skilled public health professional currently serving as a Public Health Specialist Data Analyst at The Y in Central Maryland, responsible for data gathering using SQL and dashboard creation with Tableau, along with care management services. Previously, Yaya worked as a Research Analyst at the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from June 2018 to July 2023, contributing to a transformative initiative that supported healthcare practices' transition to value-based payment models. Additional experience includes a role as a Data Analyst at The Arc of Baltimore and as a Health Information Specialist at CMS, focusing on care coordination in hospice services. Yaya holds a Master’s degree in Public Health/IT and Epidemiology/IT, alongside various other degrees and certifications from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and other institutions, including a projected Certificate in Mental Health First Aid from the National Institute of Mental Health.