I earned Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) status in 2014, a Master of Community Health Education in 2015 and love what I do! My training in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health education and wellness programs have allowed me to positively influence health outcomes for diverse populations within multiple professional settings.A lifelong learner in the ever-evolving discipline of health education, promotion, and disease prevention, I enjoy fulfilling my competencies through my work with individuals, groups, and students using culturally appropriate interventions.Skills: Behavior Change (Stages of Readiness), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Small group facilitating and coaching, SMART goal-setting, Logic Models, Health Risk Assessments (HRA), Biometric Screenings.Areas of interests: Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Coaching, Worksite Wellness, Type-2 Diabetes Education and Prevention, Weight Management, Breast Health Education, Community Health Outreach, Population Health Outcomes, Healthy People 2020, Healthy Aging, Food Politics.
Listed skills include Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, and 40 others.