Education
Walden University (2016)
PhD in Public Health
Dissertation Title:
A Concurrent Mixed Method Study Exploring Iraqi Immigrants’ Views of Michigan Hazards
Walden University (2010)
Master of Public Health
Capstone Project: Obesity Prevention Communication Strategies – Michigan Department of Community Health – Cardiovascular Health, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Section
Michigan State University (1998)
Bachelor of Science – Physiology/Pre-Medicine
Awards
- Commitment to Social Change Scholarship, Walden University (2007)
- Northern Michigan Outstanding Instructor, Northern Michigan Region – Central Division – National Ski Patrol (2010)
- National Appointment #10500, Northern Michigan Region – Central Division – National Ski Patrol (2007)
- Michigan Prepares Emergency Plan Mobile App – Gold Winner – Social Media (Outsourced) (2015)
Teaching Experience
Michigan State University
Adjunct Lecturer
- Course section for NUR 419 on emergency preparedness and disabilities
University of Detroit Mercy
Adjunct Professor
- Population Health: Managerial Epidemiology – (May 2013 – July 2013)
- Healthcare Emergency Management – (August 2013-December 2013)
Subject Matter Expert – Public Health Preparedness
National Ski Patrol – Northern Michigan Region – Central Division
Program Lead and Instructor
Senior Emergency Management (2005-2011)
National Ski Patrol – Northern Michigan Region – Central Division
Instructor
Outdoor Emergency Care/CPR (2001-2011)
Michigan Department of Community Health – Office of Public Health Preparedness
Regional Instructor
Michigan Health Alert Network (2003-2005)
Volunteer Experience
National Ski Patrol – Central Division (1993-Current)
- Volunteer Patroller
- Northern Michigan Region Senior Emergency Management Advisor
- CPR Instructor
- Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor
Specialized Skills
Online training:
Blackboard (As an online student)
Trivantis Lectora (As an online course developer)
MI-TRAIN (Course Provider and Administrator)
Other skills:
Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection
Adobe Connect
Videography
Professional Memberships
- American Public Health Association
- National Public Health Information Coalition
- National Ski Patrol (Alumni Member)