Chad Hazlett was a 2003-04 Hart Fellow with Seva Mandir, a non-governmental
organization based in Udaipur, India, that develops local governance structures.
Chad researched "Barriers to Health Care Access" in the surrounding communities.
In response to the immediate medical problems he found through his research, Chad
Hazlett coordinated with a state-run hospital to conduct medical outreach visits
to rural communities, addressing health problems on-site and bringing patients
into clinics and hospitals for acute care. Chad also conducted interviews with
community health workers to assess their capacity in terms of time, materials,
knowledge, and biases (especially in relation to the caste system) to address
community health problems. As a result of this research, Carl designed and piloted
a health insurance policy for a low-income community in rural Rajasthan.
As an undergraduate, Chad's interest in development and poverty reduction prompted
him to establish "Duke for UNICEF." He also organized and planned a symposium
addressing poverty, development, and volunteerism; traveled to Mexico twice for
construction work, cultural exposure, and interviews/research; and spent two
months studying development projects in Tamil Nadu, India. At Duke, Chad also
worked in Duke's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience where he designed and ran
experiments using magnetic-resonance imaging, electrophysiological recording,
and behavioral data-gathering techniques. Chad graduated from Duke in May 2002
with a B.S. in psychology and neuroscience. Chad is currently pursuing a Master
in Public Policy degree.
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