Curriculum Vitae

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)