Audra Walters, Mshs, Ches® Email & Phone Number

I am currently serving as Project Director of the SHAPE America cooperative agreement funding from CDC (National Collaboration to Support Health, Wellness, and Academic Success of School-age Children). As the lead on CDC-related partnerships and programming at SHAPE America, I collaboratively develop both professional development offerings that support physical education, health education, and physical activity in schools, as well as resources that support the implementation of effective K-12… Show more I am currently serving as Project Director of the SHAPE America cooperative agreement funding from CDC (National Collaboration to Support Health, Wellness, and Academic Success of School-age Children). As the lead on CDC-related partnerships and programming at SHAPE America, I collaboratively develop both professional development offerings that support physical education, health education, and physical activity in schools, as well as resources that support the implementation of effective K-12 health and physical education. Show less

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

As the Director of the Coordinated School Health Program for the state of Arkansas, I oversaw the development of resources and training related to physical activity, physical education, and nutrition for Arkansas public and charter schools. I planned and facilitated quarterly in-person workshops with a variety of community and state partners to support the implementation of the CDC and ASCD's Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. During my time in this role, I also served as the… Show more As the Director of the Coordinated School Health Program for the state of Arkansas, I oversaw the development of resources and training related to physical activity, physical education, and nutrition for Arkansas public and charter schools. I planned and facilitated quarterly in-person workshops with a variety of community and state partners to support the implementation of the CDC and ASCD's Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. During my time in this role, I also served as the co-chair of the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention's (ArCOP) Early Childhood and Schools Workgroup. Show less

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

As the coordinator of professional education for the Injury Prevention Center (IPC) at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I ensured continuing education opportunities were available to healthcare and community health professionals through the many professional development trainings and workshops provided through the IPC across all content areas. I also traveled across the state delivering Injury Prevention 101 workshops to local hospitals, fire departments, police departments, and non-profits.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

As the lead program manager for the Department of Health's Coordinated School Health Program, I provided training and resources to Arkansas public and charter schools, served on many state health committees and coalitions, and managed the CDC cooperative agreement workplan and budget for the state of Arkansas.

During my second year as a VISTA, I served as VISTA Leader for the North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE) providing orientation to newly recruited VISTAs, providing ongoing support to the VISTA team, and participating in a national collaboration of VISTA leaders to develop training resources. I was based at the community health resource center where I assisted with program such as the RWJF-funded community gardens programs (Healthy Kids, Healthy Ozarks), the Susan G. Komen… Show more During my second year as a VISTA, I served as VISTA Leader for the North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE) providing orientation to newly recruited VISTAs, providing ongoing support to the VISTA team, and participating in a national collaboration of VISTA leaders to develop training resources. I was based at the community health resource center where I assisted with program such as the RWJF-funded community gardens programs (Healthy Kids, Healthy Ozarks), the Susan G. Komen breast cancer awareness and prevention grant, and a variety of other community-based health programming. Show less

I provided support for the North Arkansas Technical School's Medical Professions Education program (Med Pro Ed) for high school juniors and seniors, as well as the community Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Master'S Degree, Health Science

Bachelors, Exercise Science