Sara Eksuzian Email & Phone Number

U.S. POINTER is a clinical trial to evaluate whether lifestyle interventions that simultaneously target multiple risk factors protect cognitive function in older adults (age 60-79) at increased risk for cognitive decline. It is the first such study to be conducted in a large group of U.S. residents.Approximately 2,000 volunteer older adults who are at increased risk for dementia have been enrolled and will be followed for two years. Two lifestyle interventions will be compared, which vary… Show more U.S. POINTER is a clinical trial to evaluate whether lifestyle interventions that simultaneously target multiple risk factors protect cognitive function in older adults (age 60-79) at increased risk for cognitive decline. It is the first such study to be conducted in a large group of U.S. residents.Approximately 2,000 volunteer older adults who are at increased risk for dementia have been enrolled and will be followed for two years. Two lifestyle interventions will be compared, which vary in intensity and format. Eligible volunteers are randomly assigned to these interventions to evaluate whether cognitive benefits from a structured program differ from a self-guided program.In my role I develop strategies to implement lifestyle interventions. I coach participants to adhere to multiple behavior components as a therapeutic strategy to protect brain health (A combination of physical activity, nutritional guidance, cognitive training, social activities and management of heart-health risk factors).These components are aligning with the U.S POINTER study objectives. Show less

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

School and Community Oral Health is a field-based program that works to promote oral health, disease prevention and access to dental care for children. I used learning management systems to create, manage, and deliver an online learning program. This program was developed to guide process improvements aligned with the goals of the organization.

Panamá, Panama

The Metropolitan School of Panama is an international Baccalaureate Diploma Programme that promotes a culture of global citizenship and sustainability. I utilized a blended learning approach with with traditional classroom methods and learning management systems to provide and interactive learning experience. Creation of curriculum was geared to develop internationally minded young people.

Panama

Peace Corps Response Volunteers and Floating Doctors have developed a robust Community Health Worker Training Program to increase local capacity to the communities in the network. We have implemented this program as a series of classes and home visits, as well as training local community members to serve as health promoters.These health promoters will also act as the point-of- contact for communication with outside health services such as Panamanian Health Ministry.

Panama

The Sustainable Agriculture Systems (SAS) program’s goal is that rural Panamanian farmers—men, woman, youth, and children—are food secure and have resilient, sustainable livelihoods. I worked side-by-side with skilled community members promoting best and/or new techniques for farming, agriculture-based income generation, organizational development, and nutrition.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Taught vinyasa and Hatha yoga classes

Portland, Oregon Area

o Utilized learning management systems to educate and train clinicians in non-clinical process standards.o Led the COPE (creating opportunities for parent empowerment) program to help families cope with a preterm birth.o Ran a Simulation‐based obstetric team training focused on building systems to anticipate errors, improve patient outcomes and the performance of clinical care teams.

Portland, Oregon Area

o Cross-functional collaboration among hospital systems to ensure correct reporting on adverse events.o Used a visual analytics software platform to create dashboards to be distributed to key audiences.o Evaluated and analyzed data to inform best practice among a diverse audience.

Portland, Oregon Area

o Designed and created a database for the program to capture, store, and report data.o Implemented restorative justice programs and services within the school district.o Used mediation to help resolve conflict between parties.

Master Of Science - Ms, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology