Michele Devlin, Dr.P.H. 300 State Street, Unit 110 Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 Phone: (319) 939-1452

Division of Health Promotion and Education 107 HPC University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0245 [email protected] Work: (319) 273-5806

EDUCATION

2015 Army War College National Security Seminar; Carlisle, Pennsylvania

1995 Doctor of Public Health; University of at Los Angeles Specializing in International Health; Refugee, Immigrant, and Minority Health; Health Disparities; and Maternal-Child Health

1994 Doctoral Research Fellow; Braunn School of Public Health; Hadassah Medical Center Hebrew University; Jerusalem, Israel

1989 Master of Public Health; University of California at Los Angeles Specializing in International Population and Family Health

1986 Certificate, Intensive Hebrew Language; Israeli Ministry of Immigration and Absorption Mercaz Klita; Tiberias, Israel

1985 Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies (Summa cum Laude) University of California at Los Angeles

1984 Certificate, Intensive Mandarin Chinese Language; Fudan University Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING

Intermediate Level Hebrew Conversational Level Mandarin Chinese Conversational Level German

1 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007-Present Full Professor and Chair (2014-Present) Division of Health Promotion and Education; University of Northern Iowa

2016-Present Adjunct Research Professor United States Army War College; Carlisle, Pennsylvania

2003-2016 Executive Director and Founder, Iowa Center on Health Disparities University of Northern Iowa

2013 United States Department of Defense; Army Corps of Civilians Lead Social Scientist 1; Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

1995-2006 Associate Professor (2000-2006) and Assistant Professor (1995-2000) Division of Health Promotion and Education; University of Northern Iowa

1995-Present Executive Director and Founder, Global Health Corps University of Northern Iowa

1994-1995 Refugee Health Care Teaching Fellow Collegium of University Teaching Fellows School of Public Health; University of California at Los Angeles

1993-1994 Principal Investigator & Lady Davis Fellow; Ethiopian Breastfeeding Project Schools of Public Health; Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and the University of California at Los Angeles

1989-1993 Department Head; Division of Nutrition Specialists and Behavior Counselors Nutri/System Weight Loss Corporation; Ventura County, California

1989-1990 Public Health Strategic Planning Analyst III Public Health Programs and Services Division Los Angeles County Health Department; California

1988-1989 Maternal and Child Health Planning Associate; Koryo Health Foundation Koreatown, Los Angeles

1987-1989 Health and Safety Program Manager Jay Nolan Center for the Developmentally Disabled Valencia, California

1985-1987 Refugee Health and Resettlement Agent; Israeli Ministry of Absorption Tiberias Immigration Center, Israel

1984-1985 International Program Coordinator Office of International Students and Scholars University of California at Los Angeles; California

1980-1983 Health and Safety Program Coordinator; Lease Operator Exxon Oil Corporation; Castaic, California

2 HONORS, AWARDS, AND PEER RECOGNITION 2018 Outstanding Student Award; Civil Air Patrol CSS Emergency Services Training Program 2018 Hometown Hero: Cedar Rapids/Marion Tuefuland Military Veterans Organization 2016 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame Award, State of Iowa Inductee 2016 Iowa Education Academy Inductee 2016 US Army War College; Adjunct Research Professor Designation 2015 Senior Leader; National Security Seminar; United States Army War College 2015 Outstanding Advisor for Graduate Research; 2nd Place; University of Northern Iowa 2014 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Research Award; University of Northern Iowa 2013 Iowa Civil Rights Award 2013 Immigrant Champion Award; Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit; State of Iowa 2012 Diversity Award; College of Education; University of Northern Iowa 2009 One Iowa Diversity Award; Lieutenant Governor’s Office, State of Iowa 2007 UCLA School of Public Health Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee 2006 Iowa Civil Rights Award; Iowa Center on Health Disparities 2006 Outstanding Faculty Community Engagement Award; Veridian Credit Union 2006 Outstanding Community Service “Hero”; National Semi-Finalist; Volvo Awards 2005 Richard Remington Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Health; IPHA 2005 Iowa Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Research, Teaching, & Service 2005 MAC ADDY Silver Award; Outstanding Public Relations Campaign; EXPORT 2004 Ross Nielsen Outstanding Service Award; University of Northern Iowa 2004 Matt Parrott Award for Integrity and Ethics in Leadership; State of Iowa 2003 Faculty Volunteer of the Year; University of Northern Iowa 2002 Family Friendly Workplace Award; Family and Children’s Council, Iowa 2002 Summit International Creativity Award 2002 National HMR Gold Award for Outstanding Public Relations; Global Health Corps 2002 ADDY Gold and Silver Awards for Outstanding Non-Profit Marketing Programs 2001 College of Education Outstanding Service Award for Faculty; UNI 2001 Champion of Diversity Award. Working Mother Magazine. 2001 Martin Luther King Award for Outstanding Community Service. State of Iowa 2000 Outstanding Mentor Award. UNI Student Ambassador Association 1999 Governor’s Prism Award for Excellence in Diversity Programming 1999 Black Hawk County Human Rights Award; Iowa 1999 Future Leaders of Cedar Valley Recognition; Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier 1999 UNI-UIOWA Regents Fellow; Visiting Fellow to University of Iowa 1997 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award; College of Education; UNI 1997 Honorary Faculty Inductee; Golden Key Honor Society; UNI Chapter 1996-1999 Influential Teacher Recognition; Graduate Exit Surveys; UNI Life Member Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society 1994-1995 Collegium of University Teaching Fellows; UCLA 1994-1995 Near Eastern Public Health Research Fellowship Award; UCLA 1993-1994 Lady Davis Visiting Doctoral Research Fellowship Award; Hebrew University; Israel 1992-1993 Outstanding Health Department Head; Nutri/System Corporation; California Gold Coast 1989 National Association of County Health Officials Award; “Strategic Planning in a Public Health Agency;” Los Angeles County Department of Health Services 1989 Public Health Employee Honor Roll; Los Angeles County Department of Health Services 1989 UCLA Chancellor’s Marshall; Scholastic Achievement & Community Service

3 HONORS, AWARDS, AND PEER RECOGNITION, CONTINUED:

1984-Present National Mortar Board Honor Society; University of California at Los Angeles 1984 Phi Alpha Theta International History Honor Society; UCLA 1984 Lockheed Management Award for Scholastic & Community Achievement 1984 Fels-Kully-Pan Pacific Center Award for Achievement; UCLA 1984 Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship; Los Angeles, California 1983-1985 Dean’s List for Academic Achievement; B.A.; East Asian Studies; UCLA 1983-1985 Honors Status Student; East Asian Studies; University of California

PUBLICATIONS AND SCHOLARLY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Peer Reviewed, Refereed, and/or Professional Journal Articles

Devlin M. (Spring 2018) “Rural America: The New Heartland for Traditional Medicinal Plants.” Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (March 2018) “Tactical Cultural Asset Teams during Disasters and Emergencies.” Digest of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (October 2017) “Super Storms and Megacities: The Lessons of Hurricane Harvey.” War Room. The United States Army War College.

Zeman C., Grey M., and Devlin M. (April 2017). “Human Migration and Environmental Degradation: The Toll of Vulnerable Women and Children.” Universitas: The Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (Fall 2017). “Working Effectively with Interpreters in Public Safety Settings.” Journal of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (March 2016) “The Need for Cultural Asset Teams in American Public Safety Organizations.” Journal of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2015) Ebola and Localizing the “Global Other” in the United States. Somastosphere: Science, Medicine, and Anthropology. http://somatosphere.net/2015/01/ebola.html

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2015) The Need for Cultural Asset Teams in Emergency Management. World Conference on Disaster Management. http://www.wcdm.org/blog/the-need-for-cultural-asset-teams- inemergency-management.html

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2015) Reaching Out and Establishing Trusting Newcomer Communities. Iowa Law Enforcement Magazine, Vol. 43, No. 4, pages 16-17.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2014) A Guide to the Effective Use of Interpreters by Officers. Iowa Law Enforcement Magazine, Vol. 43, No 3, pages 12-13

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2014) New Immigrant Cultures Bring Challenges, Opportunities for Iowa Law Enforcement. Iowa Law Enforcement. Vol. 43, No 2, pages 9-10.

4 Dobie S., Joram E., Chen J., and Devlin M. (2013) “Differences in Beliefs of Black and White Nurses about the Causes of Health Disparities." Nursing Forum. Volume 48:4.

Sadkowski D., Akhtar H. and Devlin M. (2012) “Diabetes Self-Management Activities for Latinos Living in Non-metropolitan rural communities: a snapshot of an underserved rural state.” Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Health. Volume 14, Number 6; pp 990-998

Joram, E., Roberts-Dobie, S., Mattison, S. J., Devlin, M., Herbrandson, K., Hansen, K., & Eslinger, D. (2011). “The Numeracy Demands of Health Education Information: An Examination of Numerical Concepts in Written Diabetes Materials.” Health Communication.

Sadkowski D, Akhtar H, and Devlin M. (2011) “Better Care at Safety Net Providers? Utilization of Recommended Standards of Diabetes Care for Rural Latinos in One Midwestern state.” Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 22:3; 995-1013.

Geiger B., Davis T., Beric B., and Devlin M. (2011) "The Role of Health Educators in Supporting Global Health and The Millennium Development Goals." The International Electronic Journal of Health Education.

Gonnerman M., Lutz G., and Yehieli M. (2008) “Religion and Health Connections: A Study of African American, Christian Protestant Health Beliefs.” Journal of Healthcare for the Poor and Underserved. 19:1, 193-199.

Yehieli M. (2004) Health for All: Project EXPORT Addresses an Elusive Goal with an Expanded Journal. International Journal of Global Health and Health Disparities. 3:1, 5-8.

Yehieli M. (2001) The Global Health Corps: Bringing the Power of Prevention to the People. International Journal of Global Health. 1:1, 8-9.

Yehieli M., Koch S., Brakke J., & Basu L. (1999). Incorporating Health Education into Medical Missions: The Global Health Corps Experience. The Journal of Health Education, 30, 332-334.

Yehieli M. & Koch S. (1999). Bright Smiles, Shining Futures. Journal of School Health, 69(4), 162-164.

Yehieli M. & Koch S. (1999). Bright Smiles, Shining Futures Authors Respond. Journal of School Health, 69, 5.

Koch S. & Yehieli M. (1999). Conflict and Peacemaking across Cultures: Training the Trainers. Conciliation Quarterly, 18 (2), 9.

Yehieli M. & Koch S. (1999). The Global Health Corps: Enhancing Cultural Competency among Pre- Professionals. Journal of the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Fall.

Yehieli M. & Ogah J. (1999). The Global Reality of Urban Poverty: Lessons Learned by Iowan Health Educators in Venezuela. Journal of the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Fall.

Davis T. & Yehieli M. (1998). Hiroshima and Paper Cranes. Journal of School Health, 69, 384-386.

5 Koch S. & Yehieli M. (1998). Preparing Health Promotion Students to Meet the Challenge of Safe Motherhood. Journal of the Iowa Association of Physical Education, Health, Recreation, and Dance, 32 (1), 3-5.

Books

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2018) Tactical Anthropology: A Practical Guide for Emergency and Disaster Response in Culturally Complex Communities. Mission Forward Media. 205 pp.

Grey M., Devlin M., and Goldsmith A. (2009) Postville, USA: Surviving Diversity in Small-Town America. Gemma Media. Boston, Massachusetts. 175 pp.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2005) Health Matters: A Pocket Guide for Working with Diverse Cultures and Underserved Populations. Intercultural Press. Boston, Massachusetts. 146 pp.

Quantitative Scientific Research Reports, Policy Studies, and/or White Papers

Drey J., Devlin M. and Grey M. (2017) “A Final Report: Regional Partnership Grant for Season’s Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center.” United States Children’s Bureau.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2015) “A Review of the Impact of Selected Efforts to Reduce Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System in Iowa.” Iowa Department of Human Services.

Devlin M., Rivera R. and Dunn D. (2014) “A Monitoring and Evaluation Summary of Red Cross Relief Distributions in Barangay Libertad, Tacloban, Philippines, in Response to Typhoon Yolanda.” International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.

Devlin M., Rivera R. and Dunn D. (2013) “A Rapid Needs Assessment of Shelter in Eastern Leyte Communities, Philippines, in Response to Typhoon Yolanda.” International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.

Devlin M., Rivera R. and Dunn D. (2013) “A Monitoring and Evaluation Summary of Red Cross Relief Distributions in Capirawan, Eastern Leyte, Philippines, in Response to Typhoon Yolanda.” International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.

Devlin M., Rivera R. and Dunn D. (2013) “A Monitoring and Evaluation Summary of Red Cross Relief Distributions in Barangay 95, Tacloban, Philippines, in Response to Typhoon Yolanda.” International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.

Hagerich S. and Devlin M. (2013) “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats: A Strategic Analysis of American Relief Efforts for Tacloban, Philippines, in Response to Typhoon Yolanda.” International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.

Hagerich S. and Devlin M. (2013) “Plan of Action for Distribution of American Red Cross Relief Supplies in Tacloban, Philippines, in Response to Typhoon Yolanda.” International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2012) Cultural and Linguistic Barriers Associated with Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System in Iowa: A Baseline Assessment. Iowa Department of Human Services.

6 Devlin M. and Grey M. (2012) A Final Evaluation Report on the Regional Partnership Grant for Parent Partners in Northwest Iowa. United States Children’s Bureau.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2012) A Final Evaluation Report on the Power Up Youth Grant for Hamilton County, Iowa. United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2011) An Evaluation of Refugee Resettlement Programs Sponsored by Church World Service. Church World Service. New York.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2011) A Community Health Assessment of Crawford County, Iowa. Crawford County Board of Health. Iowa.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2011) Challenges and Strategies in Implementing a Hispanic Outreach and Marketing Initiative: A Report to Veridian Credit Union.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2011) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Power Up Youth Development Coalition” in Hamilton County, Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2011) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Parent Partner” Regional Partnership Grant in Northwest Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2010) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Power Up Youth Development Coalition” in Hamilton County, Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2010) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Parent Partner” Regional Partnership Grant in Northwest Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2010) A Report on Improving Strategies to Recruit and Retain International Medical Graduates. Mercy North Iowa Hospital System.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2010) A Report on a Medicare Fraud Prevention Train-the-Trainer Program among African Americans in Iowa.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2010) Conducting a Social Marketing Dissemination Campaign to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening among Latinos in Iowa.: A Final Report. Iowa Department of Public Health.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2010) Conducting a Social Marketing Campaign to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening among Southeast Asian Immigrants in Iowa: Quarterly Reports. Iowa Department of Public Health.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2010) An External Evaluation of the “Farm-to-School” Grant Program in Northeast Iowa. Wellmark Foundation.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Power Up Youth Development Coalition” in Hamilton County, Iowa. Annual Assessment October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Parent Partner” Regional Partnership Grant in Northwest Iowa. Annual Local Assessment for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2009.

7 Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) Dental Public Health Issues in Iowa. Oral Health Subcontract I-Smiles TOHSS Grant. Final Report December 1, 2007 – August 31, 2009.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) Establishing the Infrastructure for a Specialty Care Volunteer Physician Referral Network in Black Hawk County, Iowa

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Fatherhood Initiative” in Northwest Iowa. Annual Assessment for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2009.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) The Establishment of Regional Minority Health Coalitions in the State of Iowa. A Report on Year One Activities.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) An External Strategic Review of UDMO Organizational Structure: Strengths and Challenges in Meeting the Needs of Northwest Iowa in the 21st Century.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2009) Binational Health Insurance for Mexican Nationals in the Midwest: A Feasibility Study: Health Insurance for Mexican Nationals in Iowa.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2008) An Analysis of Trends, Demographics, and Factors Associated with Infectious Disease Patterns in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Black Hawk County Health Department.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2008) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Fatherhood Initiative” in Northwest Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2008) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Power Up Youth Development Coalition” in Hamilton County, Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2008) An External Evaluation of the Federally Funded “Parent Partner” Regional Partnership Grant in Northwest Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.

Devlin M. and Grey M. (2008) Oral Health Subcontract #5888DH15 I-Smiles TOHSS Grant. Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral Health.

Yehieli M., Grey M., and Dobie S. (2008) Evaluation of the Fire PALS (Prevent Accidents Live Safe) Fire and Injury Prevention Program. Waterloo Fire Rescue Community Service Program, Centers for Disease Control Unintentional Injury Prevention Center.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2008) Establishing the Infrastructure for a Specialty Care Volunteer Physician Referral Network in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Iowa/Nebraska Primary Care Association and Iowa Collaborative Safety Net Provider Network.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2007) Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Curriculum: A Report with Recommendations. The American Medical School Association and Des Moines University.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2007) Providing Culturally Effective Mental Health Services to Immigrant Youth: A Curriculum Manual. United States Department of Education Bridges Grant Program.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2006) The Iowa Minority REACH Network. Iowa Department of Public Health. Center for Health Workforce Planning.

8 Grey M. and Yehieli M. (2006) African Americans from the Gulf Coast: Cultural and Health Information for Hurricane Relief and Public Health Workers. The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, University of Northern Iowa. National Institutes of Health.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2005) A Strategic Plan to Increase Minorities in the Health Professions in Iowa. Iowa Department of Public Health. Center for Workforce Planning.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2005) Addressing the Health Needs of Diverse Patients: A Report on Efforts to Improve Mercy Hospital’s Provision of Culturally Appropriate Services to Minority Clients in Northeast Iowa. Mercy Health System, Northeast Iowa.

Grey M. and Yehieli M. (2005) Rural Whites in Iowa--Fast Facts on Health Disparity Issues. The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, University of Northern Iowa. National Institutes of Health; National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Lutz G., Yehieli M., and Gonnerman M. (2004) Health Care Attitudes and Service Utilization among African-Americans in Waterloo, Iowa. Black Hawk County Health Department, Waterloo, Iowa.

Grey M. and Yehieli M. (2004) African American in Iowa--A Snapshot of Health Disparity Issues. The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, University of Northern Iowa. National Institutes of Health; National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Grey M. and Yehieli M. (2004) Hispanics in Iowa—A Snapshot of Health Disparity Issues. The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, University of Northern Iowa. National Institutes of Health; National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Grey M. and Yehieli M. (2004) Native Americans in Iowa—A Snapshot of Health Disparity Issues. The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, University of Northern Iowa. National Institutes of Health; National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Grey M. and Yehieli M. (2004) Asians in Iowa--A Snapshot of Health Disparity Issues. The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, University of Northern Iowa. National Institutes of Health; National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Ogah J., Miller L., Van Gorp S., Vanderwerff A., and Yehieli M. (2004) Taking Prevention to the People: A Guide for Health Education in Deprived Communities in Ghana. United States Agency for International Development.

Yehieli M., Ogah J., et. al. (2003) Survey and Analysis of the Health Needs and Disparities of the Immigrant Population. Iowa Department of Public Health, Global Health Corps, the Iowa Nebraska Primary Care Association, and the State Public Policy Group. 105 pp.

Yehieli M., Ogah J., Msengi M., et. al. (2002) Survey and Analysis of the Health Needs and Disparities of the Immigrant Population. Primary Care Office, Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, and the Iowa Nebraska Primary Care Association. 102 pp.

Yehieli M., Ogah J., Mukeshimana M., et. al. (2001) Survey and Analysis of the Health Needs and Disparities of the Immigrant Population. Primary Care Office, Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, and the Iowa Nebraska Primary Care Association. 120 pp.

9 Yehieli M., Joslyn S., Mukeshimana M., Dobie S., Gonnerman M., and Lutz G. (2001) Assessing the Health Status of Newcomers: A Report on Bosnian and Latino Immigrants in Black Hawk County, Iowa. University of Northern Iowa Center for Social and Behavioral Research. 67 pp.

Yehieli M., Lutz G., & Dobie S. (1998). A Public Health Assessment of Seniors in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Cedar Falls, IA: University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Social and Behavioral Research. 90 pp.

Yehieli M. & Dobie S. (1997). A Review of Existing Public Health Data on the Elderly in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Cedar Falls, IA: University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Social and Behavioral Research. 66 pp.

Yehieli M. & Koch M. (1996). A Review of Existing Public Health Data on Black Hawk County, Iowa. Cedar Falls, IA: University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Social and Behavioral Research. 75 pp. Government Handbooks and Pocket Guides

Federally Funded Booklets and Pocket Guides

Grey M., Yehieli M, and Rodriguez Kurtovic N. (2006) Bridging the Language Divide: A Pocket Guide to Working Effectively with Interpreters in Health Care Settings. Wellmark Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. 31 pp.

Yehieli M., Grey M., and Vanderwerff A. (2004) Reaching Out to Elderly Minorities, Immigrants, and Refugees: A Senior Medicare Patrol Guide. National Consumer Protection Technical Resource Center for Senior Medicare Patrol and the United States Administration on Aging. 64 pp.

Yehieli M., Grey M., and Vanderwerff A. (2004) Caring for Diverse Seniors: A Health Provider’s Pocket Guide to Working with Elderly Minority, Immigrant, and Refugee Patients. National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. National Institutes of Health. 98 pp.

Feinstein N., Yehieli M., and Grey M. (2004) Orthodox Jewish Patients in Hospital Settings: A Health Provider’s Pocket Guide. National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. National Institutes of Health. 48 pp.

Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2003) A Health Provider’s Pocket Guide to Working with Immigrant, Refugee, and Minority Populations in Iowa. United States Health Resources and Services Administration and the Department of Labor. 100 pp.

Grey M., Woodrick A., Yehieli M., and Hoelscher J. (2003) The New Iowans: A Companion Book to the PBS Miniseries, The New Americans. Iowa Public Television, Independent Television Service, and the Community Connections Project. 32 pp.

Book and Manual Chapters

Grey M. and Devlin M. (2014) “The Crime of Presence: Latino Immigration in Iowa.” The Criminalization of Immigration: Contexts and Consequences. Alissa R. Ackerman and Rich Furman, Editors. Carolina Academic Press.

10 Yehieli M. and Grey M. (2006) “Tips for Talking with Culturally Diverse Families about Mental Health Issues.” Mental Health Handbook: Working to Link Quality Mental Health Services with Schools. Bridges Mental Health Project. U.S. Department of Education.

Yehieli M. (2003) “Linking to and Providing Care in the Public Health Field,” in Excellence in Public Health Practice: Lessons from the Field. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center. University of Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.

Yehieli M. (2003) “Evaluation of Public Health Programs,” in Excellence in Public Health Practice: Lessons from the Field. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center. University of Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.

Yehieli M. (2003) “Assuring a Competent Workforce,” in Excellence in Public Health Practice: Lessons from the Field. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center. University of Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.

Yehieli M. and Mukeshimana C. (2001) “Refugee Health”, In L. Breslow (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Public Health. Macmillan Reference.

Galal O. & Yehieli M. (1995). “The role of public health schools in meeting the needs of rapidly diversifying communities”, In G. Thomas (Ed.), Race and Ethnicity in America: Meeting the Challenge in the 21st Century. Taylor and Francis Publishers.

Other Professional and Community Publications

Devlin M. (Fall 2017) No Stone Unturned #5 (Column): “Adventure Motorcycling through Iowa’s Byways and Highways.” Northwest Iowa Outdoors Magazine.

Devlin M. (Summer 2017) No Stone Unturned #4 (Column): “An Iowa River Expedition with Project Aware.” Northwest Iowa Outdoors Magazine.

Devlin M. (Spring 2017) No Stone Unturned #3 (Column): Hunting the Elusive Wild Morel.” Northwest Iowa Outdoors Magazine.

Devlin M. (Winter 2016) No Stone Unturned #2 (Column): Running with the Wolves: “Dogsledding in the Upper Midwest.” Northwest Iowa Outdoors Magazine.

Devlin M. (Fall 2016) No Stone Unturned #1 (Column): “Kayaking through the Colors.” Northwest Iowa Outdoors Magazine.

Grey M. and Devlin M. (February 2014) “Welcoming Iowa’s Changing Immigrant Population.” Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Yehieli M. (November, 2006) Emergency Preparedness Plan Needed for Black Hawk County. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Guest Editorial.

Yehieli M., et al. Health for All Iowans. (2006; 3:2) Newsletter of the Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities.

11 Yehieli M. (2006: January-February; March-April; May-June; and July-August Issues) Health Equity E- Brief. Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities. National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. National Institutes of Health.

Yehieli M., et. al. Health for All Iowans. (2005-2006; 2:2) Newsletter of the Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities.

Yehieli M., et. al. Health for All Iowans. (2005; 2:1) Newsletter of the Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities.

Yehieli M. (2005) Reducing Health Disparities among Minorities and the Underserved: Advocacy Statement. Iowa Public Health Association Advocacy Priorities.

Yehieli M. (2005: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December Issues.) Health Equity E-Brief. Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities. National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. National Institutes of Health.

Yehieli M. (2004: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December Issues.) Health Equity E-Brief. Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities. National Institutes of Health.

Yehieli M., et. al. Health for All Iowans. (2004; 1:1) Newsletter of the Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities.

Yehieli M. (2004) Reducing Health Disparities among Minorities and the Underserved: 2004 Advocacy Statement. Iowa Public Health Association Advocacy Priorities.

Yehieli M. (Spring 2004). University of Northern Iowa Receives NIH Grant to Establish Health Disparities Center. Iowa Public Health Association Newsletter.

Yehieli M. (2003) NIH Establishes Center of Excellence on Health Disparities at University of Northern Iowa. Newsletter of the Iowa Public Health Association.

Yehieli M. & Etten M. (Spring 2002). Success Stories: The Global Health Corps Veggie Van. BASICS Banter. Issue 2, Volume 1.

Yehieli M., Ogah J., and Mukeshimana C. (Spring 2002). Promoting Health among Iowa’s Latino Population. EPSDT Newsletter. Center for Disabilities and Development. University of Iowa.

Yehieli M. and Herndon C. (2000) Introducing a New Training Model for Cultural Competency. Pursuit: 2 (2).

Yehieli M. (2000) Bringing International Health Skills Back Home: Health Division Commissioned to Study Local Bosnian Refugees. Pursuit: UNI School of HPELS. 1 (2).

Yehieli M. (1999). UNI Global Health Corps Wins Governor’s Award. Pursuit: The UNI School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services. 1 (2).

Yehieli M. (1999). Beyond Bounded Education: The UNI Global Health Corps experience.” Pursuit: The UNI School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services, 1 (1), 4.

12 Sound and Video Publications

“Breastfeeding.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Carpal Tunnel.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Tornado Safety.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Dental Health.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Immunizations.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Prostate Cancer.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Prenatal Care.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Fire Safety at Home.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Seat Belts Safety.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Back Care.” (2005) Radio Postville Public Service Announcement. Iowa EXPORT Center.

“Linking to and Providing Care in the Public Health Field.” Excellence in Public Health Practice: Lessons from the Field. (2003) Video Production. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of Iowa.

“Evaluation of Public Health Programs.” Excellence in Public Health Practice: Lessons from the Field. (2003) Video Production. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of Iowa.

“Assuring a Competent Public Health Workforce.” Excellence in Public Health Practice: Lessons from the Field. (2003) Video Production. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of Iowa.

“Accessing Health Care in Iowa.” (2003) Health in the Heartland Series. Sound Partners Production. Radio Postville and the Benton Foundation.

“Water for Health.” (2003) Sound Partners Production. Radio Postville and the Benton Foundation.

“Smoking and Prevention of Lung Cancer.” (2003) Health in the Heartland Series. Sound Partners Production. Radio Postville and the Benton Foundation.

“Fiber.” (2003) Health in the Heartland Series. Sound Partners Production. Radio Postville and the Benton Foundation.

“Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.” (2003) Health in the Heartland Series. Sound Partners Production. Radio Postville and the Benton Foundation.

“Child Health.” (2003) Health in the Heartland Series. Sound Partners Production. Radio Postville and the Benton Foundation.

13 The University of Northern Iowa Global Health Corps. (2001) English, Spanish, and Hebrew Video. Mathis, Earnest, and Vandeventer Productions. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The Core of the Global Health Corps. Here and There. (2000) Cedar Falls Community Television. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Public Health Week: Community Partnerships in a Changing World. (1990) Los Angeles, CA: CableVision Studio Productions.

PRESENTATIONS

National and International Conference and Forum Papers and Presentations

(April 2018) “Developing Tactical Cultural Asset Teams for Public Health Disasters and Humanitarian Emergencies.” Geneva Health Forum 2018. Geneva, Switzerland.

(April 2018) “Searchers of the Corn: Conducting SAR Operations in Large Crop Fields. Australia and New Zealand Search and Rescue Association Annual Conference. Queensland, Australia.

(March 2018) “Cultural Asset Teams during Disasters: A Tactical Anthropology Training Approach.” International Association of Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers. St. Louis, Missouri.

(April 2017) “Tactical Anthropology: The Need for Cultural Awareness in Emergency Response Operations.” National Conference of the Society of Applied Anthropologists. Santa Fe, New .

(October 2016) “America's Rapidly Changing Population: Utilizing Tactical Anthropology Skills to Protect Multicultural Communities during Emergencies.” FEMA Emergency Management Conference. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

(October 2016) “Tactical Anthropology and the Need for Cultural Asset Teams.” International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference. Amsterdam, Netherlands.

(October 2016) “Ebola and African Refugee Resettlement in the Midwest: A Case Study from Iowa. International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference. Amsterdam, Netherlands.

(May 2016) “Superdiversity in the United States: Opportunities for Teaching Global Health in Local Communities.” NAFSA Annual Conference. Global Health Careers Colloquia. Denver, Colorado.

(March 2016) “Tactical Anthropology in American Law Enforcement Settings.” International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Annual Conference. , Illinois.

(October 2015) “Micro-diversity in Iowa and Disproportionality in the Criminal Justice System.” State Equal Justice Summit Keynote. University of Northern Iowa.

(June 2015) “Cultural Advisors in Disaster Response.” World Conference on Disasters. Toronto, Canada.

(October 2014) “West African Refugees in the United States: Implications for Ebola Emergency Response Planning.” United States Department of Defense. Stability Operations and Global Civil- Military Disaster Response Offices. Pentagon. Washington, D.C.

14 (June 2014) “Understanding the Human Terrain of Search Operations: An Introduction for Emergency Response Professionals.” National Search and Rescue Conference. Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

(April 2014) “Addressing Social Vulnerabilities in Emergency Public Information: Conducting Effective Disaster Outreach and Education Programs with Low-Literacy Populations.” National Hurricane Conference. Orlando, .

(August 2013) “An Introduction to Conducting Field Research: Connecting with Populations to Improve Communities.” United States Army. Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

(October 2012) “Changing Demographics and the Implications for Professionals Working with Children in the United States.” National Drug Endangered Children Annual Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April 2012) “Refugee Emergency and Resettlement Services during Humanitarian Crises.” Gediz University. Izmir, Turkey.

(February 2012) Refugee Emergency and Resettlement Services during Humanitarian Crises.” United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees and the International Organization on Migration; American Association of Refugee Service Professionals. Amman, Jordan.

(September 2011) Results of an Evaluation of Church World Service Refugee Resettlement Programs. National Conference of Refugee Resettlement Professionals. New York, New York.

(November, 2010) “Reverse Cultural Competency:” A Model Training Program for Improving the Ability of International Medical Graduates to Work with Rural Americans. National Association of the American Public Health Association. Denver, Colorado.

(June, 2010) Rapid Ethnic Diversification, Microplurality, and the New Demographics: Implications for Recruiting Minorities into the Health Professions. Keynote Presentation. National Conference of the Area Health Education Centers Association. Las Vegas, Nevada.

(June, 2009) Postville USA: Surviving Diversity in Small-Town America. Jewish Book Council, New York.

(October, 2008) Diabetes Pamphlets: What are Their Demands on Health Numeracy? Annual American Public Health Association Conference. San Diego, California.

(September, 2008) Sudanese Refugees: A Cultural Orientation for Health and Human Service Providers. Diversity RX Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

(May, 2008) Conducting Marketing and Outreach Programs with Diverse and Underserved Populations. Society of Professional Health Educators Conference. Chicago, Illinois.

(May, 2008) The Numeracy Demands of Written Diabetes Materials. Institute for Health Advancement’s Sixth Annual Health Literacy Conference. Anaheim, California.

(May, 2008) Viewing Patient-Provider Communication through the Frame of Reciprocal Determinism. Institute of Health Advancement’s Sixth Annual Health Literacy Conference. Anaheim, California.

(April, 2007) Providing Culturally Effective Occupational Therapy Services to Diverse Clients. Annual Conference of the National Association of Occupational Therapists of America. St. Louis, Missouri.

15 (February, 2007) Occupational Health Disparities among Immigrants and Newcomers in the Midwest. The Clock is Ticking: National Behavioral Health Conference for Rural America. Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

(February, 2007) Culturally Appropriate Marketing and Outreach Programs to Prevent Medicare Fraud: Part I. National Consumer Technical Resource Center and the United States Administration on Aging. National Webinar Conference.

(January, 2007) Culturally Appropriate Marketing and Outreach Programs to Prevent Medicare Fraud: Part I. National Consumer Technical Resource Center and the United States Administration on Aging. National Webinar Conference.

(May, 2006) Medicare Fraud: An Overview for Senior Medicare Patrol Members of Schemes, Scams, and Interventions with Health Organizations and Providers. National Consumer Technical Resource Center and the United States Administration on Aging. National Webinar Conference.

(May, 2006) Medicare Fraud: Preventing Medicare Fraud: Special Challenges among Urban, Rural, and Ethnic Minorities. National Consumer Technical Resource Center and the United States Administration on Aging. National Webinar Conference.

(January, 2006) Strategic Planning To Increase Minority Health Providers. National Summit on Health Disparities. Washington, DC.

(November, 2005) Acculturation Stress and Mental Health Issues among Immigrants in Rural America. American Public Health Association Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(November, 2005) Health Promotion, Emotional Health, and Religion: Results of and African American Community Sample. American Public Health Association Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(November, 2005) Managing Trainee and Staff Responses to Changing Demographics in Patients. American Public Health Association Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(November, 2005) Rapid Ethnic Diversification In a Rural Meatpacking Town. American Public Health Association Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(November, 2005) Serving the Health Needs of Low-Income African Americans through Community Health Planning Partnership With Academia. American Public Health Association Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(December, 2004) Working Effectively with Asian American and Eastern European Senior Immigrants. The National Consumer Protection Technical Resource Center. United States Administration on Aging. National Webinar.

(November, 2004) Working Effectively with Latino, African American, and Native American Minority Seniors. The National Consumer Protection Technical Resource Center. United States Administration on Aging. National Webinar.

(October, 2004) An Introduction to Providing Culturally Competent Care to Senior Immigrants, Minorities, and Refugees. The National Consumer Protection Technical Resource Center. United States Administration on Aging. Washington, D.C.

16 (July, 2004) Strategies to Develop a Comprehensive Research, Outreach, and Education Agenda in Health Equity Issues: A Case Study of the Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities. National Conference of EXPORT Center Directors. National Center on Minority Health Disparities; National Institutes of Health. Washington, D.C.

(November, 2003) Training Pre-Professionals in Culturally Competent Health Care: The Global Health Corps Model. Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association. San Francisco, California.

(May, 2002). Health Resource Utilization of Rural/Small Town Iowan Immigrants: Socio-Demographic Realities. National Rural Health Association Annual Conference. Kansas City, Missouri.

(September, 2001). Cultural Competency: Incorporating Tolerance for Diversity in the Workplace. Diversity Summit 2001: Measuring, Managing, and Leveraging Workforce Diversity Goals. Chicago, Illinois.

(May, 2001). Changing Demographics in the Heartland: Implications for Refugee Health and Wellbeing. Refugee Crime Prevention Conference. San Diego, California.

(April, 2001). Health and Human Rights Panel (moderator). Advancing the Right to Health Conference. University of Iowa.

(March, 2001). Voices of Champions: Measuring Progress in the Workplace. Workplace Diversity Conference. Working Woman Network. Miami, Florida.

(November, 1999). The Role of Universities in Meeting the Public Health Needs of Resettled Refugees. Annual Conference of the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. Washington, D.C.

(June, 1999). Training Rural Students in Cross-Cultural Health. Annual Meeting of the National Council on International Health. Washington, D.C.

(May, 1999). The UNI Global Health Corps Model: Using Appropriate Technology for Safe Motherhood. Magee International Women’s Healthcare Conference. Tallinn, Estonia.

(November, 1998). A Descriptive Study of Services Offered by Rural Hospitals in Northeast Iowa: Challenges for Community Health Planners. The 126th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C.

(November, 1997). The University of Northern Iowa Global Health Corps. The 4th European Conference of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education. Herziliya, Israel.

(November, 1997). Breastfeeding Knowledge and Infant Feeding Resources among Ethiopian Immigrants in Israel. The 4th European Conference of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education. Herziliya, Israel.

(November, 1997). Attitudes and Beliefs about Breastfeeding among American College Students: A Ten- Year Longitudinal Study. The 4th European Conference of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education. Herziliya, Israel.

(November, 1995). Breastfeeding Practices among Resettled Refugees: Meeting the Lactation Needs of Underserved Immigrant Populations. Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association. San Diego, California.

17 (November, 1995). Meeting the Lactation Needs of Displaced Populations: A Case Study of the Impact of Resettlement on Breastfeeding Practices among Ethiopian Refugees in Israel. Annual Conference on the Underserved. University of Washington School of Nursing. Seattle, Washington

(April, 1995). Lactation Policy for Displaced Populations. Annual Conference of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Atlanta, .

(January, 1994). Infant Feeding Policy Implications for Long-Range Immigrant Health and Absorption. Epidemiology Forum. Hadassah Medical Center. Hebrew University. Jerusalem, Israel.

(October, 1989). Public Health Week: Marketing the Concept of Public Health. Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association. Chicago, Illinois.

Selected Peer-Reviewed State and Local Conference Presentations

(November 2017) Occupational Health Concerns among Immigrants and Refugees in the Midwest. I-CASH Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference. Spencer, Iowa.

(October 2017) Utilizing Sociocultural Intelligence to Improve Disaster and Emergency Response in Public Safety Organizations. The Iowa Law Enforcement Intelligence Network State Conference.

(April 2017) The Changing Demographics of Black Hawk County and the Implications for Public Health Professionals. First Five Provider Forum. Waterloo, Iowa.

(September 2016) Providing Trauma Informed Care to Refugees in Iowa. Iowa State Social Work Conference. University of Northern Iowa.

(April 2016) Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Microdiversity in Iowa: Implications for Public Health Professionals. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April 2016) Conducting Health Education with Multicultural Students. Eyes Wide Open State Conference on Family Planning. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April 2016) Iowa’s Changing Demographics and Implications for Schools. Iowa Education Academy Keynote Presentation. Iowa City, Iowa.

(April 2016). Superdiversity and Microdiversity in Iowa: Public Health Nursing Challenges. Public Health Nursing Annual Conference. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(February 2015) Micro-diversity in Iowa’s School System: The Need for Cultural Responsiveness. State Conference on African American Children and Families. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(September 2015) Conducting Outreach and Education on Family Planning Services with Refugees in Iowa. Iowa Department of Public Health Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(May 2015) Implications for Educators of Iowa’s New Rural Demographics. State Educators Conference. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April 2015) Changing Demographics of the Midwest and Implications for Crime and Law Enforcement. Annual FBI Regional Training Conference. Burlington, Iowa.

18 (April 2015) A Report on Data Subcommittee Activities Addressing Disproportionality in Iowa. Annual Learning Session Conference. Iowa Department of Human Services. Des Moines, Iowa.

(March 2015) FEMA Ready Campus Disaster Preparedness Fair. Coordinating Unit. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(March 2015) “Cultural Awareness for Narcotics Investigators.” Annual State Narcotics Investigators Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(March 2015) “Human Displacement and Refugee Response in the Coming Age of Megadisasters.” University of Northern Iowa Annual Sustainability Conference.” Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(February 2015) “Understanding the New Human Terrain of Iowa: An Introduction for Emergency Medical Responders.” Southwest Iowa Emergency Medical Services Annual Conference. Creston, Iowa.

(October 2014) “Providing School Nurse Services to Low-Income Families in Iowa.” Iowa School Nurse Association. West Des Moines, Iowa.

(June 2014) “Typhoon Yolanda: A Case Study of Mega-disasters in the Age of Climate Change.” University of Northern Iowa Carver Sustainability Conference. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(May 2014) “The Impact of Poverty on Families Seeking Behavioral Health and Physical Health Services for Children.” The Annual Iowa Behavioral Health Conference. Dubuque, Iowa.

(May 2014) “Providing Health and Social Services to Iowa’s New Latino Populations.” Annual Mobilizing Communities Conference. Iowa Department of Human Services. Creston, Iowa.

(May 2014) “Preventing Healthcare Fraud among Immigrant Populations.” Minnesota Fraud Investigators Conference. Walker, Minnesota.

(April 2014) “Utilizing Self-Assessment Tools to Measure Cultural Competency among Social Service Staff. Spring Learning Session Conference. Iowa Department of Human Services. Des Moines, Iowa.

(March 2014) “Burqas and Body Armor: The Public Health Implications of Women in War.” Battlefield Earth: The University of Iowa Annual Global Health Conference. Iowa City, Iowa.

(November 2013) “Symbolic Literacy: Communicating Effectively with Immigrants in Iowa.” Iowa Culture and Languages State Conference. Iowa City, Iowa.

(April 2013) “Refugees, Immigrants, and Aliens: Implications for Iowan Lawyers.” Annual Conference of the Iowa Lawyers Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April 2013) “Providing Effective Social Work Services to Burmese Refugees in Iowa.” Annual State Conference of the Iowa Social Work Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April 2013) “A Case Study of Addressing the Needs of Secondary Migrants from Asia in Black Hawk County.” Iowa Public Health Association Annual Governor’s Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(April 2013) “Refugee Mental Health and Trauma.” Refugees in the Heartland Conference. University of Iowa Center on Human Rights. Iowa City, Iowa.

19 (April 2013) “Differences in Childrearing Practices among Global Cultures: Lessons for the Child Welfare System.” Iowa Department of Human Services; Breakthrough Series Collaborative Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(November 2012) Refugee Populations and Forced Marriage: Tradition and Trauma.” Iowa Culture and Language Conference. Iowa City, Iowa.

(October 2012) “Implications of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Iowa for the Child Welfare System.” Iowa Department of Human Services State Meeting; Breakthrough Series Collaborative Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(October 2012) “Working Effectively with Medical Interpreters.” State Conference of the Iowa Podiatry Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(October 2012) “Forced Marriage among Immigrant Communities.” Pioneer Dialogue Series. Iowa.

(April 2012) “Postville: A Case Study of Iowa’s Rapidly Changing Demographics.” American Association of University Women State Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April 2012) “Working Effectively with Low-Income Patients: An Introduction for Health Providers.” Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health. Ames, Iowa.

(March 2012) “Cultural Competency among Health Providers: An Introduction.” Iowa Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Division State Webinar.

(January 2012) “Iowa’s Rapidly Changing Demographics: Implications for Health Providers.” Iowa Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Division State Webinar.

(November 2011) “Iowa’s Rapidly Changing Demographics and the Implications for Schools.” Iowa Cultural and Language Conference. Coralville, Iowa.

(September 2011) “Cultural Competency and Social Marketing for Minority Populations Affected by Colon Cancer.” Iowa Comprehensive Cancer Consortium Fall Meeting. Johnston, Iowa.

(April 2011) “From Darfur to Denison: Public Health Issues among New African Immigrants in Iowa. Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health, Ames, Iowa.

(April 2011) “From the Cradle of Civilization to the Cornfields of Iowa: Public Health Issues among Asian Immigrants in Iowa. Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health. Ames, Iowa.

(February 2011) “Incorporating Service and Experiential Learning into Ethnic Studies.” The Future of Ethnic Studies: An Academic Summit. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

(September 2010) “Rapid Ethnic Diversity and Micro-plurality: Implications of the New Demographics of Iowa for Community Leaders.” Immigration and Community: Working toward a Biblical Perspective. Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa.

(October 2010) “Postville, USA: Surviving Diversity in Small-Town America. Iowa.” History Center, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa.

20 (July, 2010) The Changing Demographics of Iowa and the Implications for City Managers in Rural Communities. Annual State Conference of City Managers. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(May 2010) Sexually Transmitted Diseases among African American Youth: Challenges and Opportunities for African American Pastors. Together For Youth in Schools. Allen College of Nursing. Waterloo, IA,

(April 2010) “’Reverse’ Cultural Competency for International Medical Graduates.” Iowa Governors Conference on Public Health, Ames, IA

(June 2010) “Immigration and Entrepreneurship in the New Iowa.” Iowa Jaycees Convention, Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 2010) Reverse Cultural Competency Training: A Model Curricular Program for International Medical Graduates. Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health. Ames, Iowa.

(October, 2009) The New Ethnic Landscape of Iowa and Health Disparity Implications; Iowa Latino/a Conference, Grandview College, Des Moines, IA.

(May, 2009) Postville: Surviving Diversity in Small-Town America. Postville: Past, Present and Future, University of Northern Iowa. State Forum on Immigration Raids.

(February, 2009) Interdisciplinary Research on Health Literacy and Numeracy at UNI. University of Northern Iowa Interdisciplinary Research Symposium. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(November, 2008) Providing Culturally Effective Services to Diverse Clients in Child Care Settings. Child Care Resources and Referral Conference of Southeast Iowa. Burlington, Iowa.

(October, 2008) An Introduction to Working in Dental Settings with Multicultural Patient Populations. Quad Cities Dental Hygienists Association, Bettendorf, Iowa.

(October, 2008) Addressing Health Disparities: The Role of Librarians in Iowa. Iowa Library Association Annual Conference, Dubuque, Iowa.

(September 2008) Immigration and Human Rights in Iowa. Center for Multicultural Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(July, 2008) Health Disparities in Iowa. Global Health Conference. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

(June, 2008) Conducting Marketing and Outreach Programs with Diverse and Underserved Populations. Iowa Community Action Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2008) Cultural Competency and Preventing Child Abuse. Preventing Child Abuse Iowa Conference. West Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2008) Conducting Marketing and Outreach Programs with Diverse and Underserved Populations. Iowa Hospital Association Conference. West Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2008) Preventing Medicare Fraud. Iowa Public Health Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(April, 2008) The Challenge of Health Literacy in Iowa. Iowa Public Health Conference. Ames, Iowa.

21 (April, 2008) What Counts in Health Numeracy? Ten Recommendations for Best Practice in the Presentation of Quantitative Health Information. Iowa Public Health Association Conf. Ames, Iowa.

(October, 2007) Working Effectively with Low-Literacy and Immigrant Populations. Annual State Diversity Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(October, 2007) Pregnancy and Childbearing from a Cross-Cultural Perspective. Annual Planned Parenthood Regional Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(September, 2007) Improving the Ability of Child Care Providers to Serve Diverse Families. Annual Conference of the Childcare Resources and Referral Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(September, 2007) Why Ethnicity and Gender Still Matter: Maternal and Child Health in the New Iowa. Annual FutureNet Maternal and Child Health Conference. Ames, Iowa

(September, 2007) Providing Culturally Effective Care in Free Clinics to Diverse Populations. Annual Conference of the Free Clinics of the Great Lakes Region. Bettendorf, Iowa.

(May, 2007) Immigration and Acculturation in the New Iowa: The 2007 Carver Summer Institute. Graduate College. University of Northern Iowa.

(April, 2007) Culturally Effective Outreach Programs with Diverse Populations: An Introduction for Public Health Workers. Iowa Public Health Association Annual Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(October, 2006) Providing Culturally Appropriate Services to Patients in Hospital Settings. Iowa Hospital Association Annual Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(October, 2006) Providing Culturally Appropriate Environmental Health Services to Minority Populations. Annual Conference of the Iowa Environmental Health Association. Marshalltown, Iowa.

(August, 2006) Cultural Competency and Health Care. Planned Parenthood Conference of Central Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa.

(May, 2006) Providing Culturally Competent Care. Annual Conference of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2006) Providing Culturally Competent Care. Annual Meeting of the Iowa Gerontological Society. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2006) Working Effectively with African American Elders. Annual Meeting of the Iowa Gerontology Society. Des Moines, Iowa. .

(April, 2006) Providing Culturally Competent Care. Annual Conference of the Iowa Hospice Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2006) Working Effectively with Hispanic Elders. Annual Conference of the Iowa Hospice Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2006) Reducing Health Disparities among Minority Populations. Cambio de Colores State Conference on Hispanic Health and Human Services. Columbia, Missouri.

22 (April, 2006) “Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency.” Gerontology Society of Iowa Annual Educational Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Acculturation Stress and Mental Health Issues among Immigrants in Rural America. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Health Promotion, Emotional Health, and Religion: Results of and African American Community Sample. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Managing Trainee and Staff Responses to Changing Demographics in Patients. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Rapid Ethnic Diversification in a Rural Meatpacking Town. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Serving the Health Needs of Low-Income African Americans through Community Health Planning Partnership with Academia. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2006) A Community Needs Assessment of Low-Income African American Evacuees from Hurricane Katrina. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Efforts to Increase Diversity in Iowa’s Health Workforce. Iowa Public Health Conference, Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Reducing Health Disparities in Iowa and the United States. Global Health Studies Conference Program. University of Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Cultural Disparities in Black Hawk County and Beyond. Health and Ethics Conference. University of Northern Iowa. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Acculturation Stress and Mental Health Issues among Immigrants in Rural America. Annual Conference on Ethics and Health. University of Northern Iowa. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Health Promotion, Emotional Health, and Religion: Results of and African American Community Sample. Conference on Ethics and Health. University of Northern Iowa. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Managing Trainee and Staff Responses to Changing Demographics in Patients. Annual Conference on Ethics and Health. University of Northern Iowa. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Rapid Ethnic Diversification in a Rural Meatpacking Town. Annual Conference on Ethics and Health. University of Northern Iowa. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Serving the Health Needs of Low-Income African Americans through Community Health Planning Partnership with Academia. Annual Conference on Ethics and Health. University of Northern Iowa. Waterloo, Iowa.

(October, 2005) Meeting the Ag Safety & Health Needs of Minority Clients in an Effective Manner: Cultural Competency Education for Service Providers. Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Forum, Des Moines, Iowa.

23 (2005) An Introduction to Culturally Competent Care. Maternal and Child Health Workers Annual Meeting. Scott County Health Department. Davenport, Iowa.

(2005) Working Effectively with African American, Hispanic, and Low-Income Clients. Maternal and Child Health Workers Annual Meeting. Scott County Health Department. Davenport, Iowa.

(2005) Building Health Provider’s Understanding of the Diverse Population in Their Community. Governor’s Annual Public Health Policy Barn Raising Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(June, 2005) Creating a Diverse Health Care Workforce in Iowa. Governor’s Annual Public Health Policy Barn Raising Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(2005) Cultural Competency and Health. State Conference on Equalizing Access and Eliminating Barriers for Patients. Mercy Health Network. Des Moines, Iowa.

(2005) Reducing Cancer Disparities among Rural Minorities: Recommendations from the Iowa EXPORT Center. Annual Spring Meeting of the Iowa Consortium for Comprehensive Cancer Control. Iowa City, Iowa.

(November, 2004) Providing Effective Care to Diverse and Underserved Patients in Iowa. Annual Conference of County Health Officials. Public Health Nurses Section. Des Moines, Iowa.

(November, 2004) Bridging the Barriers: An Introduction to Providing Culturally Competent Care. Annual Iowa Consulting Dieticians Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(October, 2004). Cultural Competence: Building Skills beyond Sensitivity and Awareness. 7th Annual Iowa HIV/AIDS Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(October, 2004) The Iowa Project EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities. Minority Health Conference. University of Northern Iowa Multicultural Education Center. Waterloo, Iowa.

(March, 2004) Reducing Health Disparities in Iowa: The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence. Annual Conference of the Iowa Public Health Association.

(2003) Working with Culturally Diverse Families to Improve Health Status. State of Iowa Annual Conference of the Early Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Diagnosis Program. Newton, Iowa.

(2003) Refugee, Immigrant, and Minority Health Priorities in Iowa. Iowa Public Health Association Legislative Conference.

(2003) Bringing the Power of Prevention to the People through UNI Health Disparities Programs. Annual Conference on Research in Nursing. School of Nursing, Allen College. Waterloo, Iowa.

(October, 2003) Reducing Health Disparities: A Personal Perspective on Peace in Action. Annual Peace Day Program. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 2003) Working with Culturally Diverse Families to Improve Health Status. Annual Conference of the Early Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Diagnosis Program, State of Iowa. Newton, Iowa.

(March, 2003) Health Needs, Attitudes, and Practices of Latino Immigrants in Iowa. Annual Conference of the Iowa Public Health Association. Ames, Iowa.

24 (October, 2002) Refugees and Displaced Persons: The Maternal and Child Health Priority. Global Health Conference. University of California at Los Angeles. Drew Medical Center. Los Angeles.

(April, 2002) Seniors at Risk: Implementing Health Promotion Programs with Elderly Minority Populations. Missouri Valley Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference. Waterloo, Iowa.

(March, 2002) Bringing the Power of Prevention to the People: A Train-the-Trainer Program for Refugee and Immigrant Youth. Iowa Public Health Association State Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(March, 2002) Public Health Strategies to Improve the Health of Refugees, Immigrants, and Minorities. Iowa Public Health Association State Conference.

(October, 2001) Minority Health in Iowa. Fall Conference for the Family Services Bureau and Child Health Specialty Clinics. Iowa City, Iowa

(June, 2001) Newcomers in Iowa: Assuring Access to Healthcare for All. Governor’s Barn Raising Conference on Public Health. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2001) Wellness on Wheels. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(April, 2001) Immigrants and Refugees in Iowa: Public Health Challenges for Meatpacking Towns. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(April, 2001) Community-Academic Partnerships: The UNI Global Health Corps. Iowa Public Health Association Conference. Ames, Iowa.

(February, 2001) The Global Health Corps. Iowa Language and Cultural Concerns Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.

(November, 2000) Will Forming a Partnership Save Your School? The Way Up Conference for Women in Higher Education. Des Moines, Iowa.

(September, 1999) The UNI Global Health Corps. Annual Conference on Race Relations. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 1999) A Community Health Assessment of the Elderly in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Annual Meeting of the Iowa Public Health Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(March, 1999) Minorities in the Workplace: The Implications of Diversity for Occupational Health. Annual Occupational Health Symposium. University of Iowa.

(June, 1996) Babies, Boardrooms, and Bundles of Dilemma: Breastfeeding and the Working Woman. 10th Anniversary Lakeshore Wellness Conference. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(March, 1996) Maternal and Child Health for Low-Income Populations: Applying International Health Skills to the Domestic Agenda. Women’s Health Conference: Pursuing an Active Role in Women’s Health. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(March, 1995) The Impact of Resettlement on Traditional Breastfeeding Practices of Refugee Women. Fifth Annual Joint Research Conference on Women and Gender. University of California at Los Angeles.

25 Selected Invited Lectures

(September 2017) Recruiting Millenials and Ethnic Minorities into the United States Military. Iowa Air National Guard. Des Moines, Iowa.

(July 2017) Understanding Grief and Grieving among Immigrant and Refugee Patients. Unity Point Hospice. Waterloo, Iowa.

(June 2017) Multicultural Children in the Foster Care System. Season’s Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center. Okoboji, Iowa.

(April 2017) Careers in Health and Humanitarian Fields. Iowa Civil Air Patrol Cedar Rapids Squadron. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(April 2017) Cultural Competency in Social Services. Training for the Iowa Department of Human Services. Dubuque, Iowa.

(September 2016) Providing Effective Mental Health Services to Burmese Refugees in Iowa. Seasons Northwest Iowa Mental Health Forum. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(October 2015) Working Effectively with Immigrant Clients from Russia, Mexico, Somalia, and Southeast Asia. Shakopee County Employee Training Conference. Minnesota.

(October 2015) Burmese Refugees in Black Hawk County. University of Northern Iowa Refugee Summit.

(September 2015) “Iowa’s Changing Demographics: Implications for the Criminal Justice System.” United States Attorney Staff Retreat; Northern District of Iowa.

(June 2015) “Reducing Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System in Western Iowa.” Iowa Department of Human Services Professional Forum. Sioux City, Iowa.

(April 2015) “Careers in the Health and Human Rights Field.” Baum Human Rights Annual Symposium. Drake University. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April 2015) “Basic Tactical Emergency Medical Services.” Cedar Falls Bike Patrol. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(March 2015) “Public Health Challenges in the Middle East: Addressing Refugee Health among Women and Children.” Hawkeye Community College. Waterloo, Iowa.

(January 2015) “Health Disparities: Emerging Challenges with Immigrant Populations in the State of Iowa.” Martin Luther King Day Speaker’s Series. University of Iowa College of Medicine. Iowa City, Iowa.

(November 2014 and January 2015) “Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response.” Army ROTC Battalion. University of Northern Iowa and University of Dubuque. Iowa.

(November 2014) “Burqas and Body Armor: Reflections of a Female Professor with the Army Corps of Civilians in Afghanistan.” Veterans Week Featured Lecture. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

26 (November 2014) “Ebola Preparedness and Response in the Healthcare Field.” Exceptional Persons Industries. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(November 2014) “Cultural Awareness during Search and Rescue Operations.” Iowa Star One Search and Rescue Team. Ames, Iowa.

(October 2014) “Ebola and West Africans in Iowa: Considerations for Public Safety Responders.” Iowa Department of Public Safety and Iowa Department of Homeland Security. Des Moines, Iowa.

(September 2014) “Providing Culturally Responsive Services to Immigrant Customers of City Government.” Shakopee City Government. Shakopee, Minnesota.

(September 2014) “Traditional Healing Practices among Immigrants in Iowa.” University of Iowa College of Medicine Ground Rounds Program. Iowa City, Iowa.

(August 2014) “Culturally Responsive Services for Community Action Agencies.” Decorah, Iowa.

(May 2014) “Iowa’s New Super Diversity: Challenges for the Child Welfare System.” Iowa Department of Human Services. State of Iowa Webinar.

(May 2014) “African Americans in Iowa: An Overview of Sociocultural Data related to Health and Healing Practices.” Covenant Hospital. Waterloo, Iowa.

(May 2014) “Immigrant Populations in Southeast Iowa and the Implications for the Child Welfare System.” Muscatine, Iowa. Iowa Department of Human Services.

(May 2014) “Working Effectively with Low-Income, Low-Literacy Latino Families in Iowa.” Muscatine, Iowa. Iowa Department of Human Services.

(April 2014) “Differences in Childrearing Patterns among Cultures.” Iowa Department of Human Services. Independence, Iowa.

(April 2014) “A Report on Courageous Conversations with African Americans to Reduce Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System.” Iowa Department of Human Services.

(April 2014) “Traditional Healing Practices among Refugees in the Midwest.” Iowa Department of Human Services. Independence, Iowa.

(April 2014) “The American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces: A Case Study of Humanitarian Service Downrange in Afghanistan.” Keynote at the PROPS Annual American Red Cross Gala. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April 2014) “Cultural Differences in Breastfeeding Practices around the World.” . Talk of Iowa.

(March-July, 2014) “Understanding the New Human Terrain of Iowa: Implications for Public Safety Professionals.” Iowa Department of Public Safety. 25 Field Offices. Iowa.

(March 2014) “Culturally Competent Health Series: An Overview of Health, Mental Health, and Traditional Healing Patterns in Iowa’s Immigrant Population.” Iowa Department of Human Services. Des Moines, Atlantic, Sioux City, and Davenport, Iowa.

27 (March 2014) “Working Effectively with Low Income Families in Iowa: An Introduction for Social Service Providers.” Iowa Department of Human Services. Manchester, Iowa.

(February 2014) “Iowa’s Changing Demographics and Implications for Surgeons.” University of Iowa Department of Surgery. Iowa City, Iowa.

(February 2014) “Iowa’s New Super Diversity and the Early Childhood System.” Early Childhood Iowa State Commission Meeting. Des Moines, Iowa.

(February 2014) “Culture, Health, and Healing among Iowa’s Amish Patients.” Covenant Hospital System. Oelwein, Iowa.

(February 2014). “Cultural Differences in Childrearing Practices: An Introduction for Family Service Professionals.” Iowa Department of Human Services. Manchester, Independence.

(February 2014) “Iowa’s Changing Demographics and Implications for Pediatrics.” University of Iowa Department of Pediatrics. Iowa City, Iowa.

(January 2014) “Iowa’s Changing Demographics and Implications for Child Welfare Workers in Western Iowa. Iowa Department of Human Services. Sioux City, Iowa.

(January 2014) “New Trends in Health Issues in Iowa Affecting Young Adults.” Wellness and Recreation Services and Medical Staff; University of Northern Iowa. Dubuque, Iowa.

(December 2013) “Human Trafficking: An Introduction for University Law Enforcement.” University of Northern Iowa Police Department. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(December 2013) “African American Immigrants from Chicago and the Iowa Child Welfare System.” Iowa Department of Human Services.

(December 2013) “Burqas and Body Armor: A Female Professor’s Experiences as an Army Civilian in Afghanistan.” University of Northern Iowa.

(November 2013) “Iowa’s Changing Demographics and Implications for Law Enforcement and Intelligence Personnel.” Iowa Department of Public Safety. Des Moines, Iowa.

(November 2013) “Early Childhood in Iowa and Immigrant Child Needs.” Early Childhood Iowa State Board. Des Moines, Iowa.

(November 2013) “Iowa’s Amish Population and Health Considerations.” Covenant Hospital System. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April 2013) “Postville: Immigration and Diversity in Iowa.” Cedar Valley Leadership Institute.

(March 2013) “Providing Culturally Responsive Academic Advising to Ethnic Minority Students.” Academic Advising Conference, University of Northern Iowa.

(November 2012) “Strategic Planning for Demographic Change in the Child Welfare System in Iowa.” Iowa Department of Human Services, Southern/Central Region.

28 (November 2012) “Fire Safety and Accident Prevention among Ethnically Diverse Children in Iowa.” Waterloo Fire Department, Iowa.

(October 2012) “Health Barriers and Disparities among Immigrant Women.” Multicultural Lecture Series. University of Northern Iowa.

(September 2012) “An Assessment of Cultural Barriers Affecting Disproportionality in Iowa’s Child Welfare System.” Iowa Department of Human Services, via webinar.

(June 2012) “Poverty in Northwest Iowa and the Implications for Families. Parent Partner Community Forum. Sheldon, Iowa.

(May 2012) “Culturally Appropriate Hospice Medical Care.” Waterloo, Iowa. Iowa Hospice.

(April 2012) “Working Effectively with Low Income Families in Northwest Iowa. Parent Partner Program Public Forum. Spencer, Iowa.

(March 2012) “Immigrant Women in Iowa.” Women’s History Month Panel. University of Northern Iowa.

(March 2012) “Working Effectively with Low-Income Patients: An Introduction for Health Providers. Spencer Hospital and Buena Vista Hospital, Iowa.

(February 2012) “Sudanese Refugees in Iowa: Implications for Health Professionals. Crawford County Hospital.

(February 2012) “Women’s Health Issues among International Students.” Culture and Intensive English Language Program. University of Northern Iowa.

(February 2012) “From Darfur to Denison: Iowa’s Newest Refugees from Africa.” CROW Forum. University of Northern Iowa.

(October 2011) “Culturally Appropriate End-of-Life Care for Ethnically Diverse Patients.” Iowa Hospice. Johnston, Iowa.

(November 2011) “International Disasters and the Role of the American Red Cross.” American Red Cross Annual Luncheon. Cedar Valley, Iowa.

(October 2011) “Culturally Appropriate Health Care for Ethnically Diverse Patients.” Primgar, Iowa.

(October 2011) “Health Literacy and Medical Interpretation.” Central Iowa Area Health Education Center. Des Moines, Iowa.

(October 2011) “Culturally Appropriate End-of-Life Care for Ethnically Diverse Patients.” Iowa Hospice. Boone, Iowa

(October 2011) “Culturally Appropriate End-of-Life Care for Ethnically Diverse Patients.” Iowa Hospice. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(October 2011) “Community Eye Health in Patna, India: Blindness among the Untouchables.” Cedar Falls Rotary Club. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

29 (September 2011) “Rural Poverty among Preschool and Head Start Children in Iowa. Upper Des Moines Opportunity. Sheldon, Iowa.

(March 2011) “An Introduction to Cultural Competency in Health Care and Health Literacy.” Hancock County Health Department. Garner, Iowa.

(March 2011) “An Introduction to Health Literacy.” Allen Memorial Hospital. Waterloo, Iowa.

(Spring 2011) O’Brien County, Iowa, Economic Development: Accommodating Latino Newcomers: Issues for Social Service Agencies.

(Spring 2011) “Working Effectively with Sudanese and Micronesian Patients.” Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(Spring 2011) “An Introduction to Culturally Competent Health Care.” Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(March 2011) “An Introduction to Working Effectively with Dinka Patients and Students.” Des Moines Catholic School. Des Moines, Iowa.

(February 2011) The Rural Poor and Generational Poverty. Upper Des Moines Opportunity Management Team. Spencer, Iowa.

(January 2011) .Rapid Ethnic Diversification, Microplurailty and Providing Culturally Competent Health Care and The Changing Demography of Patients: Challenges and Opportunities for Training Health Care Professionals. Des Moines University. Des Moines, Iowa.

(January 2011) Iowa Governor’s Council on Long-Term Care and Chronic Disease.” Challenges in Collecting and Analyzing Data to Eliminate Health Disparities.” Clive, Iowa.

(January 2011) Crawford County Health Department. “A Community Health Assessment of Crawford County. Denison, Iowa.

(2010; 10 lectures) “Working Effectively in Multicultural Environments.” John Deere Corporation. Waterloo and Des Moines, Iowa.

(December 2010) “Working with Micronesian and Burmese Patients.” Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(September 2010; 3 lectures) “Top of the Pyramid Children.” Upper Des Moines Opportunity/Head Start. Spencer, Iowa.

(September 2010) “Rapid Ethnic Diversification and Microplurality: Implications of Iowa’s New Demographics for Health Professionals.” University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine Dean’s Council.

(July 2010) “Developing a Global Health Studies Program.” Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

(July 2010; 2 lectures) “Working Effectively in Multicultural Environments.” John Deere Corporation. Coffeyville, Kansas.

30 (June 2010) “Cultural Competency for Health Care Providers.” Broadlawns Hospital. Des Moines, Iowa.

(Spring 2010) Chariton, Iowa, Chamber of Commerce: “Assessing the Health and Social Needs of Ukrainian Pentecostal Residents.”

(April, 2010) Preparing Students for Global Health Careers. Drake University Faculty Development Seminar in Global Health. Des Moines, Iowa.

(March, 2010) Health Literacy for Nurses, Central Iowa Area Health Education Center, Broadlawns Hospital, Des Moines, IA.

(March, 2010) Postville USA: Surviving Diversity in Small-Town America, School of Public Health, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.

(February, 2010) Postville USA: Surviving Diversity in Small-Town America, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA.

(December, 2009) Postville and the New Iowa. Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA.

(November, 2009) Cultural Competency for Health Providers, Sioux County Public Health Department, Orange City, IA.

(November, 2009) The Health Needs of Our New Hispanic Neighbors, Sioux Center Public Library, Sioux Center, IA.

(November, 2009) Law Enforcement in the New Iowa, Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, Sioux Center, IA.

(November, 2009) Rapid Ethnic Diversification and the Implications for Public Health. Department of Community and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health, University of Iowa.

(October, 2009) Cultural Competency in the Workplace, John Deere, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa.

(October, 2009) Social Market and Colorectal Cancer Awareness for African Americans, Iowa Cancer Coalition Summit, Ankeny, IA.

(October, 2009) Cultural Competency in Health Care, Central Iowa Area Health Education Center, Broadlawns Hospital, Des Moines, IA

(September, 2009) Immigrant, Refugee and Minority Health Challenges in the New Iowa, Region VI Minority Health Coalition, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, IA.

(September, 2009) Health Literacy Challenges for Public Health Officials, Scott County Public Health Department, Davenport, IA.

(September, 2009) Immigrant, Refugee and Minority Health Challenges in the New Iowa, Region III Minority Health Coalition, Sioux City and Storm Lake, IA.

(September, 2009) Newcomer Populations in Storm Lake, Iowa, Storm Lake City Government, Storm Lake, IA.

(August, 2009) Conducting Outreach with Diverse and Underserved Populations, Central Iowa Area Health Education Center, Broadlawns Hospital, Des Moines, IA.

31 (August, 2009) Migrant and Immigrant Students: Challenges and Opportunities, Williamsburg Public Schools, Williamsburg, IA.

(July, 2009) Culturally Competent Care for Health and Social Service Providers. Dennison Job Corps, Dennison, IA.

(June, 2009) Education in the New Iowa, Great Prairie Area Education Agency, Fairfield, IA.

(June, 2009) Cultural Competency and Mental Health, Hamilton County and Webster City Government, Webster City, IA.

(May, 2009) Demographic Change and Cultural Competency. Cedar Valley Leadership, Cedar Falls, IA.

(May, 2009) Iowa Public Radio. The Exchange.

(May, 2009) Cultural Competency in the Workplace. Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(May, 2009) Cultural Competency in the Workplace. Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 2009) Iowa’s Immigrant Past and Future. Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(April, 2009) Immigrant Workers and the I-9 Process. Cedar Valley Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM), Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 2009) Providing Culturally Competent Health Care in the New Iowa. Northeast Iowa Family Practice Clinic, Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 2009) Multicultural Perspectives on Death and Dying. Cedar Valley Hospice, Waterloo, Iowa.

(March, 2009) Working Effectively with Families from Low Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds: An Introduction for Educators. Washington Community School District. Ainsworth, Iowa.

(March, 2009) Conducting Marketing and Outreach Programs with Diverse and Underserved Populations. Brain Injury Association of Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa.

(March, 2009) An Introduction to Providing Culturally Appropriate Services to Diverse Clients with Brain Injuries. Brain Injury Association of Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa.

(February, 2009) Working Effectively in Multicultural Environments. Cedar Valley Alliance. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(February, 2009) Understanding Dating and Gender Relation Patterns in the United States. International Education Program. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(February, 2009) An Introduction to Developing Sustainability Strategies for Grant Programs. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(February, 2009) Mental Health among Immigrant Children. Storm Lake, Iowa.

32 (January, 2009) An Analysis of Trends, Demographics and Factors associated with Infectious Disease Patterns in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Black Hawk County Health Board. Black Hawk County Health Department. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2008) Medicare Fraud Prevention. Jesse Cosby Senior Center. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2008) Cultural Competency and Changing Populations in Black Hawk County. Family and Children’s Council. Waterloo, Iowa.

(August, 2008) Cultural Competency and Public Health. Woodbury County Health Department. Sioux City, Iowa.

(July, 2008) Cultural Competency and Health in a Changing Iowa. St. Luke’s Hospital. Sioux City, Iowa.

(July, 2008) Working Effectively with African American and Hispanic Patients. St. Luke’s Hospital. Sioux City, Iowa.

(June, 2008) Grants and Contract Management. Upper Des Moines Opportunity. Graetinger, Iowa.

(June, 2008) Evaluating Social Service Programs. Upper Des Moines Opportunity. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(April, 2008) Providing Culturally Competent Services to Iowa’s Latinos. Indian Hills Community College. Ottumwa, Iowa.

(April, 2008) Rapid Ethnic Diversification in Iowa and Health Disparities. University of Iowa Global Health Forum. Iowa City, Iowa.

(October, 2007) Health Disparities among African American Female Populations: A Call to Action for Communities. Annual Women of Color Conference. Waterloo, Iowa.

(October, 2007) Health Disparities among Black Women: Living Life to the Fullest. KBBG Radio. Waterloo, Iowa.

(October, 2007) Incorporating Cultural Competency Training into the Medical School Curriculum. College of Osteopathic Medicine. Des Moines University. Des Moines, Iowa.

(September, 2007) The Role of Academics and Service Learning in the Jacobsen Human Performance Complex. Jacobsen Fundraising Ceremony. University of Northern Iowa Foundation. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(September, 2007) Promoting Injury Prevention Programs among Minority and Immigrant Populations. Waterloo Fire Department. Waterloo, Iowa.

(August, 2007) Promoting Responsible Fatherhood among Sudanese and Latino Immigrants. Northwest Iowa Fatherhood Coalition. Spencer, Iowa.

(July, 2007) The Role of the Local Public Health Department in Reducing Health Disparities among African American Populations. KBBG Community Radio. Waterloo, Iowa.

(June, 2007) Meeting the Health Needs of Women in a Changing Iowa. Annual Women and Wellness Conference. Mercy Hospital System. Mason City, Iowa.

33 (June, 2007) Providing Culturally Effective Care to Patients in a Changing Iowa. Sioux Center Hospital. Sioux Center, Iowa.

(May, 2007) Physicians and Ethnically Diverse Patients: Overcoming Challenges for Providers. Trinity Medical College and Hospital System. Rock Island, Illinois.

(May, 2007) Working Effectively with Medical Interpreters. College of Medicine Training. Des Moines University. Des Moines, Iowa.

(May, 2007) Communicating Effectively with Low Health Literacy Patients: Skills for Providers. College of Medicine Training. Des Moines University. Des Moines, Iowa.

(May, 2007) Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Services with Immigrants from Africa and Southeast Asia. Bridges Mental Health Coalition Training Program for School Superintendents and Counselors. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(April, 2007) Engaging the Local Community in Addressing the Health Needs of Latino Immigrants in Iowa. Immigration Forum. Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(April, 2007) Improving the Ability of Medical Schools to Train Students in Cultural Competency. Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Annual Global Health Lecture. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2007) Global Health Disparities: The United States Perspective. Annual Global Health Lecture. Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Des Moines, Iowa.

(April, 2007) HIV/AIDS among African Americans. Black Hawk County Board of Health Presentation. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 2007) UNI Goes Global. Keynote Address: Old Central Associates Annual Banquet. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 2007) Working Effectively through Health Literacy and Medical Interpreter Barriers. Cedar Valley Hospice Staff Training. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 2007) Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Services with Hispanics and Medical Interpreters. Bridges Mental Health Coalition Training Program for School Superintendents and Counselors. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(March, 2007) An Introduction to Culturally Effective Mental Health Services with Immigrant Youth. Bridges Mental Health Coalition Training Program for School Superintendents and Counselors. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(March, 2007) HIV/AIDS among African American Populations: The Challenge of Health Disparities. KBBG Community Radio. Waterloo, Iowa.

(March, 2007) Minority Health Challenges among African Americans in Northeast Iowa. KBBG Community Radio. Waterloo, Iowa.

(March, 2007) Minority Health Efforts: The Volvo for Life Awards Interview. KUNI Public Radio. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

34 (February, 2007) Reproductive Health Issues from a Cross-Cultural Perspective. University of Northern Iowa Culture and Intensive English Program. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(February, 2007) Providing Culturally Effective Mental Health Services to Immigrant Youth: An Introduction. Bridges Mental Health Coalition. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(February, 2007) Providing Culturally Appropriate Services to Hospice Patients from Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds. Hospice of Central Iowa.

(November, 2006) Ethnic Minority Populations in Iowa: An Experiential Learning Study Tour. Mid- TESOL Conference. University of Northern Iowa.

(October, 2006) Health Disparities among Asian American Populations in Iowa. External Advisory Board Meeting of the Asian-Pacific Islander Association. Des Moines, Iowa.

(September, 2006) “Ethnicity and Poverty: The Changing Demographics of Iowa.” Public Health Symposium. University of Iowa College of Public Health.

(August, 2006) Cultural Competency and Health Care. Planned Parenthood of Central Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa, August.

(July, 2006) Strategic Planning to Increase Number of Minorities in Health Care Professions through Project REACH. Iowa Department of Public Health. Des Moines, Iowa, July.

(July, 2006) Cultural Competency and Health Care in the New Iowa. St. Luke’s Hospital. Sioux City, Iowa.

(July, 2006) Cultural Competency and Women and Children’s Health. Covenant Hospital. Waterloo, Iowa.

(July, 2006) Cultural Competency in Healthcare. Iowa Pharmacy Association. Johnston, Iowa.

(April, 2006) Building Hospice Provider Understanding of Diverse Populations. Iowa Hospice Association.

(March, 2006) Mental Health Issues among Immigrant Children. Train the Trainer Program for Storm Lake School System. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(March, 2006) Building Health Provider Understanding of Diverse Populations. Dallas County Hospital. Perry, Iowa.

(February, 2006) Social Work with New Iowans. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Social, Patient and Family Services, Iowa City, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Culture, Fringe Benefits and Newcomer Workers. Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative. Des Moines, Iowa.

(November, 2005) Working with Medical Interpreters. Dallas County Hospital. Perry, Iowa.

(October, 2005) Culture, Fringe Benefits, and Newcomer Workers. Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative, Des Moines, Iowa.

35 (October, 2005) Death and Culture: Common practices in the Hispanic Community. Allen College, Waterloo, Iowa.

(May, 2005) Working with Medical Interpreters. United Community Health Clinic. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(April, 2005) Building Cultural Competency Skills among Health Providers. Scott County Health Department and Genesis Hospital System. Davenport, Iowa.

(March, 2005) Spanish-English Interpretation. United Community Health Center. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(March 2005) Preparing Health Providers in Culturally Sensitive Caregiving: A Train the Trainer Program. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(February 2005) Providing Culturally Appropriate Care to Diverse and Underserved Populations. Sioux City, Iowa.

(January 2005) Increasing Minorities in Iowa’s Healthcare Workforce. Advisory Board for the Center on Workforce Planning. Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa.

(January 2005) The Iowa EXPORT Center: Opportunities for Research Collaboration. Interdisciplinary Health Group. University of Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.

(January 2005) The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities: Addressing Poor Health among Women. Women’s Studies Class in Cross-Cultural Communication. University of Northern Iowa.

(January 2005) The Iowa EXPORT Center of Excellence in Health Disparities. Division of Health Promotion and Education. College of Education. University of Northern Iowa.

(October, 2004). Providing Culturally Competent Care to Sudanese Immigrants. Buena Visa Regional Medical Center. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(May, 2004) Providing Culturally Competent Health Care to Latino Populations. Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 2004) Culturally Competent Bereavement Practices. Cedar Valley Hospice. Waterloo, Iowa.

(March, 2004) Culturally Competent Care for Health Related Providers. Buena Vista Hospital. Storm Lake, Iowa.

(March, 2004) Culturally Competent Care for Health Related Providers. Kirkwood College. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(January, 2004) Health Disparities in Iowa, and the UNI Center of Excellence. Black Hawk County Minority Health Coalition. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 2003) Political Advocacy in Addressing Global AIDS and Other Health Disparity Issues. Iowans for AIDS Action. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(November, 2003) Iowa Export Center of Excellence for Health Disparities. Black Hawk County Board of Health. Waterloo, Iowa

36 (October, 2003) Culturally Competent Care for Health Related Providers. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(October, 2003) Reducing Health Disparities: A Personal Perspective on Peace in Action. Annual Peace Day Program. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(October, 2003). Refugee, Immigrant, and Minority Health Priorities in Iowa. Iowa Public Health Association Legislative Conference.

(October, 2003) Health Disparities and Latinos in Iowa: The NIH Center for Health Disparities. Latino State Healthcare Network. Marshalltown, Iowa.

(October, 2003) University of Northern Iowa Initiatives on Health Disparities. Kiwanis Club Monthly Meeting. Waterloo, Iowa.

(September, 2003) The UNI Global Health Corps: A Model of Cultural Competency Education. College of Education Advisory Board. University of Northern Iowa.

(November, 2002) Developing Cultural Competency Programs for Health Providers. Values in Diversity Course. Department of Social Work. Wartburg College. Waverly, Iowa.

(October, 2002) The UNI Global Health Corps: Opportunities for Health Promotion Majors. Orientation to Health Promotion Course. University of Northern Iowa.

(April, 2002) Public Health Status and Strategies of the Latino Population in Iowa. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Center for Disabilities and Development. Iowa City, Iowa.

(November, 2001) UNI Global Health Corps. Graduate Seminar, Division of Health Promotion and Education, University of Northern Iowa.

(October, 2001) Promoting the Human Rights of Refugees to Health. United Nations Day at the Capitol. Des Moines, Iowa.

(September, 2001) Refugees and Conflict: The Public Health Implications of Terrorism. University of Northern Iowa Public Forum. Cedar Falls, Iowa

(May, 2001) Bringing the Power of Prevention to the People. Rotary Club International. Waterloo, Iowa.

(May, 2001) Immigrants and Refugees in Black Hawk County: Multicultural Health Challenges. Family Practice Residency Program. Kimball Ridge Medical Center. Waterloo, Iowa.

(March, 2001) The Public Health Status of Refugees and Immigrants in Black Hawk County, Iowa. American Association of University Women. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(February, 2001). Conducting Public Health Programs with Diverse Cultures and Low-Literacy Populations. Black Hawk County Health Nursing Department. Waterloo, Iowa.

(January, 2001) A Report on the Community Health Status of Bosnians and Latinos in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Board of Health. Black Hawk County, Iowa.

37 (February, 2000) Perceptions of the United Nations Coordination of Response to Global Tragedies. Meeting of the Linn County Chapter of the United Nations Association. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(October, 1999). Multicultural Issues in Death and Dying. Cedar Aids Support Services Training Program. Waterloo, Iowa.

(October, 1999). The First Peoples: Native American Traditions. Cedar Heights Elementary School. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(October, 1999). Maternal and Child Health in Shantytowns: The Growing Challenge of Peri-Urban Poverty. Current Research on Women “Crow” Forum. University of Northern Iowa.

(October, 1999). Cultural and Health Practices of Asians. Cedar Heights Elementary School. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(September, 1999). Multicultural Perspectives on the Problems of Aging. Moderator. Current Issues on Aging. University of Northern Iowa.

(May, 1999). Refugee Health Care: The Kosovo Crisis. Adult Education Series. First Presbyterian Church. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(April, 1999). Planting Seeds of Friendship for a Healthier Tomorrow. World’s Window Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(January, 1999). A Community Health Assessment of Seniors in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Black Hawk County Board of Health and Agency Directors. Waterloo, Iowa.

(September, 1998). The UNI Global Health Corps. Family Fest. College of Education. University of Northern Iowa.

(April, 1998). Hypertension: Risk Factors and Prevention. Waterloo School District Annual Wellness Seminar. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 1998). Meeting our Rural Domestic Health Needs. Presentation to U.S. Representative Jim Nussle. University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 1998) From Panic to Prose: Tips for Public Speaking. Northeast Iowa Alzheimer’s Association Training for Speakers’ Bureau. Waterloo, Iowa.

(January, 1998). Haiti: Social Concerns in a Developing Nation. St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(December, 1997). The Many Faces of Israel. Peet Junior High School. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(December, 1997). The Aborigines of Australia. Peet Junior High School. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(October, 1997). A Review of Existing Public Health Data on the Elderly in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Board of Health. Black Hawk County, Iowa.

(October, 1997). A Review of Existing Public Health Data on the Elderly in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Public Health Strategic Planning Committee. Black Hawk County, Iowa.

38 (October, 1997). Multicultural Awareness for Physicians. Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program. Waterloo, Iowa.

(September, 1997). The UNI Global Health Corps. Family Fest. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(September, 1997). The Bosnians of Black Hawk: Refugee Health Challenges for the Future. Bosnian Immigrant Support Committee. St. Patrick’s Parish. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(June, 1997). Grand-parenting Today for a Healthier Tomorrow. Covenant Hospital. Waterloo, Iowa.

(April, 1997). Women, Health, and the Environment. Conference on Women and Global Action. Moderator. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 1997). Reemerging Infectious Diseases. United Nation’s World Health Day Conference. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 1997). Health Needs of Families in Haiti. Haiti-Social Justice Committee. St. Patrick’s Parish. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(April, 1997). Sustainable Human Development. Conflict and Social Reconstruction Course. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(March, 1997). Public Health and Social Work: The Needs in Black Hawk County. Social Work Course. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(October, 1996). Black Hawk County Public Health Status. Board of Health. Waterloo, Iowa.

(September, 1996). Multicultural Issues in Health Care. Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program. Waterloo, Iowa.

(September, 1996). Ethiopian Jews. Presentation to the Sons of Jacob Sisterhood Organization. Waterloo, Iowa.

(July, 1996). Public Health Barriers to Cancer Screening. Annual Karl Jauche Symposium on Medical Education. Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program. Waterloo, Iowa.

(January, 1996). Maternal and Child Health: The International Perspective. Allen Hospital College of Nursing. Waterloo, Iowa.

(November, 1995) Ethiopian Refugee Women in Israel: A Chronicle of Health Education Challenges. Third Thursday Series on Global Education. University of Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(October, 1995) Ethiopian Refugee Women: A Shared Sisterhood with Americans. American Association of University Women. Cedar Falls, Iowa.

(November, 1993). Maternal Nutritional Considerations during Pregnancy and the Post-Partum Phases. International Maternal and Child Health. Hebrew University. Jerusalem, Israel.

(November, 1993). Infant Nutrition: Breastfeeding and Child Weaning Guidelines. Hadassah Medical Center. Hebrew University. Jerusalem, Israel.

39 UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM DEVELOPED AND TAUGHT

Culturally Competent Health Care International Health Minority Health Global Health Mission Maternal and Child Health Community and Public Health Implementing Health Promotion Programs Nutrition for Personal Wellness Refugee Community Health Care International Maternal and Child Health Health Disparities Doctoral Seminar Global Health Domestic Practicum

DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS, MASTER’S PAPERS, AND HONOR THESES

Lewison, D. (2017) Social Determinants of Health and Impact on Wellbeing in the United States.

Al Rebeh A. (2017) Effectiveness of a Patient Discharge Information Booklet in Saudi Arabia.

John Baptiste, T. (2017) Perceptions of Wellbeing and Happiness: Exploring Youth Perceptions.

Grimm, M. (2017) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Health.

Amoako, J. (2018) Women's Occupational Health and Safety in the Informal Economy; Focusing on Pregnant and Neonatal market traders in Accra, Ghana.

Whittaker, J. (2017) Local Health Departments in Iowa: Are They Keeping Up with the Shift from Communicable to Chronic Diseases?

Fadladdin, N. (2017) The Impact of Cat’s Claw Herb on Osteoarthritis. Shrestha, J. (2017) A Study of Low Dose Nitrite Effects on Human Cells. Makula, F. (2017) An Investigation into Causes and Forms of Examination Malpractices in the Malawian Education System. Al Nassir, M. (2017) Current Practices of Co-Teaching in an Elementary Inclusive School: Moving Towards Effective Co-Teaching Relationships. Rose, K. (2017) An Evaluation of Military Officer Education and Training. Lim, C. (2017) An Evaluation of Green Personal Care Products and Cosmetics. Sheetz, T. (2016) Foreign Aid: Causes of Failures and Methods for Success.

Tura, R. (2016) Mother-to-Mother Health Promotion Model: An Evaluation of the Long Term Impact of a Cascading Approach to Health Promotion in Mozambique

Herrig, L. (2016) Obesity and Early Onset Diabetes in American Youth: Health Promotion Strategies for At-Risk and Minority Populations.

Abkes C. (2015) Teen parents, Infant Crying, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Herrig L. (2015) Obesity and Early Onset Diabetes in Youth: Strategies and Interventions.

40 Fleming K. (2015) The Relationship between Levels of Physical Activity and Social Capital.

Poppe K. (2015) International Service Learning Trips: A Review of Quality Indicators

Abubakr J. (2015) Cultural Factors Affecting Ebola Transmission in Sierra Leone.

Blocker K. (2015) The Return on Investment from Comprehensive Worksite Health Promotion Programs.

Haislet S. (2014) Barriers to Adolescent Boys Receiving the Gardasil HPV Vaccine and Effective Strategies to Increase Vaccination Rates in the U.S.

Barnett J. (2014) Reducing Child Neglect in Linn County, Iowa, Utilizing the Public Health Model

Muhamadegic A. (2014) Constraints to Participation in Recreational Sports within Diverse Ethnic Communities in the Cedar Valley.

Almahdi W. (2013) Obesity among Saudi Arabian and Gulf Adolescents.

Alsebiani N. (2013) Gender-Specific Health Promotion Programming to Address Breast Cancer among Males.

Muhamadagic A. (2013) Leisure Programming among Bosnian Refugees: A Model for Resettled Refugees.

Leonard, K. (2013) A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Undergraduate Learning in a Multidimensional Wellness Course.

Alsultan, A. (2013) A Comparison of Obesity Rates and Risk Factors among American and Gulf Arab University Students.

Niraula, K. (2012) Witchcraft in Nepal.

Herring, L. (2012) Early Onset Diabetes in American Youth.

Damirgi, S. (2011) A Review of School Wellness Policies in the United States.

Lyon, P. (2010) The Impact of Oral Communication Style of Patients from Generational Poverty on Healthcare.

Hernandez, V. (2010) Environmental Barriers Contributing to Dental Caries among Diverse and Underserved Children.

Hall, J. (2010) An Environmental Health Scan of a Roma Population.

Boateng, E. (2009) The Impact of an International Healthcare Mission Experience on Healthcare Professional Students at the University of Northern Iowa. .

Breeden, A. (2007) The Global Gag Rule: Implications for Feminism, NGO Funding, and Women’s Global Health.

Krueger T. (2007) Dental Health and Nutrition in Low-Income Preschool Children.

41 Park, K. (2006) Correlation between Acculturation and Health Promotion Behaviors among Hispanics/Latinos in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Orsborn, L. (2005) The Effects of Support Groups on Alzheimer’s Caregivers and the Racial and Gender Differences in the Needs of Caregivers: Support Group Efficacy.

Etten, M. (2004) Food Insecurity among Elderly Persons in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

deLaubenfels, J. (2004) Use of Herbal Medications by Patients in a Conventional Health Care Setting: A Health Education Challenge.

Vanderwerff, A. (2003) An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Fire Pals Program on Fire and Life Safety Knowledge.

Steffensmeier, M. (2003) Diabetes Education: Overview, Obstacles, and Opportunities.

Gehrke, D. (2002) Health Concerns of Reentry Nontraditional Women Students: A Survey of Community Colleges in Eastern Iowa.

Kim, S. (2001) A Survey of Selected Drinking Behaviors of Korean Students at Kook-Min University.

Winblade, P. (2001) A Review of Research Literature Pertaining to the Effects of Student Nutrition upon Cognitive and Behavioral Performance in the Classroom. .

Ogah, J. (2000) Comparison of Health Practices of International Students at the University of Northern Iowa before and after Coming to the United States.

Fleishmann, B. (2000) Barriers to Prenatal Care for Women in Rural and Urban Populations.

Walters, J. (2000) Dieting Behaviors and Eating Habits among Israeli Adolescent Girls.

Wroblewski, K. (2000) The Relationship between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Revictimization in Adulthood among UNI College Students.

Hageman, G. (2000) The Mental Health of Parents and Children Who are Clients of Title V Maternal and Child Health Agencies and Child Health Specialty Clinics in Iowa.

Lang J. (1999) Health Services in Community Colleges: A Review of National Programs and Needs.

Dawson W. (1999) The Relationship between School-Based Extracurricular Activities and the At-Risk Behaviors among Selected Northeast Iowa High School Students.

Yarrow L. (1998) The Relationship between Coping Strategies and Body Image among Adolescent Females.

Drilling, R. (1998) The Relationship between the Intensity and Duration of Extracurricular Activities and Teenage Pregnancy.

Owens, K. (1996) Occupational Stress and Absenteeism among Promise Job Specialists.

42 EXTERNAL FUNDING RECEIVED (Total: $8,163,147 for Contracts and Grants)

$350,000 Evaluation of Trauma Informed Care in Behavioral Health Northwest Iowa; U.S. Children’s Bureau (2018-2023)

$375,000 Evaluation of Trauma Informed Care in Behavioral Health Northwest Iowa; U.S. Children’s Bureau (2013-2018)

$25,000 Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Emergency Service Personnel Iowa Wing of the Civil Air Patrol; Cedar Rapids Composite Squadron (2016)

$65,000 Reducing Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System (2016-2017) Iowa Department of Human Services Training and Technical Assistance

$5,000 Emergency Mental Health Services for Children Planning Grant Training Subcontract; Iowa Department of Human Services (2016-17)

$65,000 Reducing Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System (2015-2016) Iowa Department of Human Services Training and Technical Assistance

$15,000 Reducing Disproportionality in the Juvenile Justice System in Iowa Polk County DECAT Contract

$10,000 Adverse Childhood Experience Training within Cross-Cultural Populations Seasons Behavioral Health Center; (2015)

$50,000 Diversity Strategic Planning and Technical Assistance Early Childhood Iowa; Iowa Department of Education (2013)

$450,000 Addressing Disproportionate Minorities in the Child Welfare System Iowa Department of Human Services (2012-2017)

$40,000 Parent Partner Evaluation (2011-12) Upper Des Moines Opportunity

$65,000 Colon Cancer Social Marketing Campaign for White Males (2011-2012) Iowa Department of Public Health

$10,000 Power Up Youth Evaluation (2011-2012) Upper Des Moines Opportunity

$10,000 Iowa Minority Disease Burden Report (2011) Iowa Department of Public Health; Office of Minority and Multicultural Health

$15,000 National Refugee Resettlement Program Evaluation. Church World Service. (2011)

$10,000 Crawford County Community Health Assessment (2011) Crawford County Health Department

43 $40,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2010-2012) Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. Head Start & Early Head Start Consultation, Evaluation & Assessment

$24,000 Veridian Credit Union (2011) Polk County Latino Market and Outreach Analysis

$57,900 Iowa State University (2010-2012) Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Building Food System Framework to Advance Health of Iowans

$137,600 W.K. Kellogg Foundation (2010-2011) Building Food System Policy

$20,000 Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa (2009-2011) Cultural Competency Initiative

$3,000 Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. (2010) Feasibility Study

$10,000 Wellmark Foundation (2009-2011) Farm to School Lunch Program

$24,000 Iowa Department of Public Health (2008-2011) Office of Multicultural Health Multicultural Health Regional Coalition Building

$12,500 Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. (2008-2010) Governance Board Training

$6,500 Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. (2008) Governance Board Evaluation

$200,000 United States Administration for Children and Families (2007-2012) Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. Parent Partner Regional Partnership Grant Evaluation and Training

$266,560 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2007-2012) Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities

$45,000 United States Department of Health and Human Services (2007-2012) Administration for Children and Families Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. Lifetime Dads Evaluation, Training, and Technical Consulting

$65,000 Iowa Department of Public Health (2007-2010) Oral Health Bureau TOHSS Grant Oral Health Multicultural Consultation

44 $39,000 United States Department of Health and Human Services (2007-2010) Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. Power Up Youth Development Coalition in Hamilton County, Iowa Evaluation

$8,000 United States Department of Health and Human Services (2007-2010) Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. Early Smiles Evaluation

$69,627 Iowa Collaborative Safety Net Provider Network (2007-2010) Specialty Care Volunteer Physicians Referral Network in Black Hawk County

$75,000 United States Administration on Aging (2007-2011) Outreach Program to Prevent Medicare Fraud among Minorities and the Medically Underserved in Iowa

$30,000 Ford Foundation (2007-2009); (with M. Grey) A Binational Mexican Health Insurance Demonstration Project

$55,000 United States Department of Agriculture (2007) BASICS Nutrition Education Program in Black Hawk County, Iowa

$10,000 Wellmark Foundation (2007) Capacity Building Grant for the Iowa Center on Health Disparities

$10,000 Wellmark Foundation (2007); (with Lisa Skemp Kelley) A Community Health Assessment of Sudanese in Iowa

$15,000 Black Hawk County Health Department (2007) Infectious Disease Patterns in Black Hawk County: A Trend Analysis

$20,000 Centers for Disease Control (2006-2008) Black Hawk County, Iowa Evaluation of the Fire Pals Accident Prevention Education Program

$55,000 Wellmark Foundation (2006) PRISM Training Series in Culturally Competent Health Care

$60,000 Iowa Department of Public Health (2006) Minority REACH Network

$13,000 United States Administration on Aging (2006) National Training on Medicare Fraud among Minorities (with M. Grey)

$40,000 United States Administration on Aging (2006) Outreach Program to Prevent Medicare Fraud among Minorities and the Medically Underserved in Iowa

$35,000 United States Department of Education (2006) BRIDGES to Improving Mental Health among Immigrants

45 $6,500 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2006) Cultural Competency Curriculum Consultation

$25,000 United States Administration on Aging (2005) Culturally Competent Health Care with Minority Seniors

$30,000 Iowa Department of Public Health (2005) A Statewide Strategic Plan to Increase Diversity in Iowa’s Health Care Workforce

$2,000 Wellmark Foundation (2005) Cultural Competency Training for Northwest Iowa

$5,000 Planned Parenthood of Greater Des Moines, Iowa (2005) Cultural Competency Training and Consulting

$10,000 Centers for Disease Control (2004) Evaluation of the Fire Pals Safety Education Program

$10,000 Wellmark Foundation (2004) Study Tours of Mexican Health Disparities

$10,000 Black Hawk County Health Department (2004) African American Community Health Needs Assessment

$5,000 Centers for Disease Control (2004) Development of Online Cultural Competency Training

$7,500 Planned Parenthood International of Greater Des Moines (2004) Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Programs

$3,000 Mercy Hospital System of Northeast Iowa (2004) Development of a Diversity Strategic Plan for Employees

$950 Proteus Migrant Worker Organization, Des Moines, Iowa (2004) Cultural Competency Training

$1,011,000 National Institutes of Health (2003-2008) R24 Iowa EXPORT Center on Health Disparities

$20,000 Wellmark Foundation (2003) Train-the-Trainer Women’s Health Education Program

$103,000 United States Department of Agriculture (2003) BASICS Senior Minority Health Education Program

$100,000 United States Agency for International Development (2002) Developing Global Health Corps in Ghana, University of Cape Coast

$54,500 Wellmark Foundation (2002) Meskwaki Dental Health Education Program

46 $7,000 Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center/CDC (2002) Cultural Competency Training Program for Health Professionals

$6,000 Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (2002) Evaluation of the Fire Pals Project in Waterloo, Iowa

$5,000 United States Department of Agriculture (2002) Evaluation of BASICS Senior Health Education Program, Cedar Rapids

$54,000 United States Department of Agriculture (2002) BASICS Senior Health Education Program, Waterloo

$7,500 Benton Foundation (2002) Multilingual Health Education Programming for Radio Postville

$500,000 Davis Family Foundation (2002) Administrative Headquarters for Global Health Corps, UNI

$1,800,000 U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (2002) Capital Funds for the Global Health Corps HPC; University of Northern Iowa

$85,000 Ford Foundation (2001-2003) New Voices Fellowship for Refugee Health Programming

$12,000 Iowa Department of Public Health (2001-2002) State Immigrant and Refugee Health Assessment, Part II

$8,000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2001-2002) Fire Pals Evaluation Project, Waterloo Fire Department

$38,000 Iowa Department of Public Health (2001-2002) BASICS Grant for Senior Nutrition Education

$65,000 Wellmark Foundation (2001) Newcomer Health and Wellness Project

$10,000 Waterloo Community Foundation (2001) Wellness on Wheels: Mobile Health Education Center . $12,000 Iowa Dept of Public Health (2001) Refugee and Immigrant Community Health Assessment, State of Iowa

$3,000 Iowa State Department of Public Health (2001) Senior Nutrition Education Assessment Project, Linn County

$24,000 United States Department of Housing (2000-2003) COPC Urban Neighborhood Grant; Lead Paint Prevention Program

$50,000 Iowa Department of Public Health (2000-2001) BASICS Grant for Senior Nutrition Education

47 $10,360 Waterloo Fire Rescue, Iowa. (2000-2001) Fire Pals Safety Education Evaluation Project

$3,300 Northeast Iowa Food Bank (2000) Fresh Produce Nutrition Education Grant

$750,000 Health Resources and Services Administration (1999-2003) UNI Global Health Corps

$250,000 United States Public Health Service Training Grant (1999) UNI Global Health Corps

$1,000 Iowa Arts Council (1998) Health Education Puppet Making Program for UNI Global Health Corps

$22,000 Stein-Oppenheimer Foundation (1995) Development of Refugee Studies at the School of Public Health University of California at Los Angeles

INTERNAL GRANTS RECEIVED, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (total: $314,240)

$47,000 Professional Development Research Assignment, Spring 2018 (.5 FTE Annual Salary) Climate Change, Environmental Migrants, and the Health of Marshallese in Iowa

$10,000 Technology Grant, College of Education Student Experiential Learning Center; 2013

$15,000 Migration Studies Program Support Dean’s and Provost’s Offices; 2010

$32,000 Professional Development Assignment A Community Health Assessment of Sudanese Refugees in Iowa; 2008

$5,000 Carver Summer Institute on Graduate Education Promoting Wellbeing and Integration in the New Iowa; 2007

$30,000 Professional Development Assignment Minority and Immigrant Health Issues; 2005

$40,000 Professional Development Research Assignment (Teaching Release) Sudanese Refugee Health Practices in the Midwest

$500 Lakota Indian Health Project, Rosebud Reservation Intercollegiate Academic Fund, 2002

$2,900 Lakota Indian Health Project, Rosebud Reservation Intercollegiate Academic Fund, 2002

$1,200 Health Literacy Project for Minorities Provost’s Summer Mini-Grant, 2001

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$2,500 Regents Fellowship Award Collaborative Public Health Projects with the University of Iowa, 2001

$3,000 Global Health Corps Mission to Mexico. College of Education Experiential Learning Grant. 2000-2001 Academic Year

$1,500 Global Health Corps Mission to St. Lucia College of Education Experiential Learning Committee, 2000

$10,000 Global Health Corps Missions to Mexico and St. Lucia. College of Education Experiential Learning Grant. 1999-2000 Academic Year.

$1,200 A Model for the Incorporation of Interculturalism into College of Education Summer Mini-Grant Program. Summer, 1999

$1,200 Development of a Campus Violence Prevention Training Program College of Education Experiential Learning Fund. 1999

$2,500 Technology Support Grant; Global Health Corps; College of Education, 1999

$5,000 Estonian Women’s Health Education Project; UNI Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1999

$2,500 Estonian Women’s Health Education Project; UNI Global Health Corps Intercollegiate Academic Fund; 1999

$4,100 Ghana Village Health Education Project; UNI Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1999

$3,000 Myers Seed Grant Program; College of Education; 1998-1999

$4,000 Computer Technology Mini-Grant; UNI Global Health Corps; 1998

$4,200 Appalachian Rural Health Project; UNI Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1998

$2,590 Health Education Puppet Program; UNI Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1998

$7,200 Mexican Health Education Project; UNI Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1998

$1,200 Factors Associated with Rural Hospital Closure College of Education Undergraduate Research Project; 1997

$1,800 Bosnian-Hispanic Immigrant Children’s Health Project’ UNI Global Health Corps; College of Education Experiential Learning Program; 1997

$1,200 Establishment of a Global Health Corps Website; Technology Mini-Grant; 1997

49 $1,500 The Global Health Corps Model: Incorporating Service into Learning SERVE Mini-Grant for Publication; 1997

$1,500 Glenwood Community Health Assessment; UNI Global Health Corps Project College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1997

$4,200 Maternal and Child Health Mission to St. Lucia; UNI Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1997

$5,100 Incorporating Health Education into Medical Missions Summer Fellowship; 1997

$4,200 Child Hygiene Education Project in Cuba; UNI Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1997

$4,200 Prenatal and Infant Health Education Project in Cuba; Global Health Corps College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1997

$1,250 Medical Mission to Haiti; UNI Global Health Corps UNI College of Education Experiential Learning Fund; 1997

SERVICE

Service to the Profession

Fall 2017 Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Responder, Houston, Texas International Roster of the American Red Cross

2017-Present Board of Directors, Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center, Northeast Iowa

2017-Present Wilderness Medic, Isle Royale National Park United States National Park Service

2016-Present Allen Hospital Hospice Volunteer; Northeast Iowa

2015-Present Emergency Services Officer and Chaplain Corps; Iowa Wing of the U.S. Civil Air Patrol Cedar Rapids Composite Squadron

2015-Present American Red Cross “Restoring Family Links” Service Member Tracing of Refugee Families Internationally

2015-Present Faculty Instructor; Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

2015-Present Field Investigations Response Team Safety Officer American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

2015-Present American Heart Association Instructor; CPR and First Aid

2014-Present External Reviewer, International Journal of Equity in Health

50 2014-Present External Reviewer; (Journal of) Health Education

2014-Present External Reviewer; Journal of Healthcare for the Poor and Underserved

2014-Present Iowa Disaster Mortuary Response Team

2014-Present Iowa Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team

2014-Present American Red Cross Disaster Instructor

2014-Present Master Gardener Outreach Intern and Educator; Iowa State University

2013-Present Faculty Instructor, Iowa Department of Public Safety Academy

2013-Present Cultural Asset Team Member; Iowa Department of Public Safety

2013-Present Team Rubicon Veterans Disaster Relief Organization

2013-Present Iowa Disaster Medical Action Team, State of Iowa

2012-Present Star One Search and Rescue Team Member NASAR-Certified Search and Rescue Technician II; State of Iowa

2010-Present International Red Cross; Disaster Relief Team Member Information Management Specialist, Assessment Specialist and Cash Transfer Specialist

2011-Present Iowa Community Health Assessment Team; Disaster Response Member Iowa Department of Public Health

2011-Present Cedar Trails Bike Patrol; Iowa

2011-Present Medical Reserve Corps; First Responder, State of Iowa

2011-Present Community Emergency Response Team Member; FEMA Black Hawk, Bremer, and Cerro Gordo Counties

2010-Present Disaster Action Team Member, American Red Cross; Hawkeye Chapter; Iowa

2008-Present Emergency Medical First Responders; Janesville, Iowa

2016-2017 Cultural Equity Alliance, Outreach and Engagement Committee Chair State of Iowa; Department of Human Services

2016 Zika Virus Public Health Education Project MEDICO Medical Mission Organization, Honduras

2015 Medical Mission Team; Levolosi Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania. International Volunteer Headquarters.

2015 Burmese Community Health Education Team Waterloo, Iowa; EMBARC

51 2013 American Red Cross Emergency Response Unit Relief Specialist Tacloban, Philippines Deployment for Typhoon Yolanda

2013 Service to the Armed Forces Volunteer, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan American Red Cross

2013-2015 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Protection Initiative Task Force State Office of the Attorney General, Iowa

2013-2015 Human Trafficking Research and Threat Assessment Subcommittee State Office of the Attorney General, Iowa

2013 Human Trafficking Education and Outreach Subcommittee State Office of the Attorney General, Iowa

2013 External Reviewer; Culturally Responsive Human Trafficking Grant Proposals State Office of the Attorney General, Iowa

2012 International Medical Mission Team Member; MEDICO Non-Profit Organization; Jinotega, Nicaragua

2011 International Community Eye Health Team Member; Unite for Sight Non-Profit Organization; Bihar, India

2010-2012 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; Flotilla 09-06; Iowa

2009 Iowa State Cardiovascular Task Force

2008-2011 Governor’s Task Force for Long Term Care and Health Access, State of Iowa

2007-2011 Commissioner; Black Hawk County Board of Health, Iowa

2007-2011 Adjunct Clinical Faculty Member College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Iowa

2007-2010 African American HIV/AIDS Prevention Advisory Board Member Iowa Department of Public Health

2007 Board Member, Iowa Public Health Association Chair, Refugee, Immigrant, and Minority Health Section

2006-2010 Statewide Strategic Planning Committee for Multicultural Health Iowa Department of Public Health

2006-2010 State Board Member, Iowa Collaborative Safety Net Provider Advisory Council

2006-2007 Chair, Board of Health, Black Hawk County, Iowa

2006 Faculty Preceptor; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Minority Internship Program in Health Promotion and Education

52 2004-2007 External Research Grant Reviewer; National Institutes of Health National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities

2004-2006 Statewide Advisory Council. Center for Health Workforce Planning. Iowa Department of Public Health.

2004-2005 Commissioner; Black Hawk County Board of Health, Iowa

2004-2005 Planning Committee Member, National Public Health Week, State of Iowa

2004 Planning Committee Member, Speaking of Women Conference Covenant Hospital Systems; Waterloo, Iowa

2002-2010 Member, Minority Health Coalition, Black Hawk County, Iowa

2002-2006 Statewide Steering Committee Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa

2002-2004 Iowa State Tobacco Committee; Diversity Coalition

2002-2003 Black Hawk County Child Obesity and Fitness Coalition

2002-2003 Latino Iowa Statewide Health Network Member

2001-2007 Iowa Public Health Association Member Board of Directors, 2001-2003 Founder & Chair; Refugee, Immigrant, & Minority Section; 2001-2004 Student Recruitment Committee Member; 2006

2001-2008 Regional Steering Committee Member Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa

2001 External Reviewer. “Teaching Ideas” Manuscripts. Journal of Health Education.

2000-2004 Day on the Hill: Public Health Advocacy Team Member Iowa Public Health Association

2000 External Reviewer. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

1999-2002 Board of Directors; Northeast Iowa Cedar Valley Food Bank Member, Operations Subcommittee

1999-2000 Board of Directors, Blackhawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Program Black Hawk County, Iowa

1999 Member, Childhood Asthma Prevention Coalition Black Hawk County, Iowa

1999 Member, State Advisory Committee for Refugee and Immigrant Affairs Des Moines, Iowa

53 1999 External Reviewer International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh

1999 Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Task Force Member Cedar Valley Summit, Iowa

1999 Volunteer, Race Relations Study Groups Cedar Valley Diversity Appreciation Team

1999 Member, Bosnian Senior Health Advisory Committee Black Hawk County, Iowa

1999 Member, FutureNet Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition Black Hawk County, Iowa

1999 Member, Iowa Coalition for Public Health University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

1998-2000 African American Health Access Committee Member Black Hawk County, Iowa

1998 Rural Community Health Development Team Member National Association for Rural Health; State of Iowa

1997-1998 Co-Chair, Bosnian Immigrant Support Committee St. Patrick’s Parish, Cedar Falls, Iowa

1997 Diversity Conference Planning Committee Member YWCA of Black Hawk County, Iowa

1997 Medical Mission Team Member, Haiti Friends of the Children of Haiti

1996-2000 SPICE Public Health Grant Reviewer Black Hawk County Health Department, Iowa

1996-2000 Education Committee Member 10,000 Villages International Development and Fair Trade Agency

1996-1998 Rural Iowa Health Networking Team Committee Member

1996-1997 Haiti Committee Member St. Patrick’s Parish, Cedar Falls, Iowa

1996-1997 Disaster Action Team Member, American Red Cross Black Hawk County, Iowa

1996 Iowa Public Health Association Maternal and Child Health Section Member

54 1996 Medical Mission Team Member, Venezuela Global Missions Fellowship

1996 Health Communication and Information Technology Committee Member Black Hawk County, Iowa

1995-2009 Breastfeeding Coalition Member Black Hawk County, Iowa

1995-1998 United Nations Humanitarian Relief Unit Refugee and Emergency Relief Roster Member

1995 National Council on International Health Policy Committee Member

1994-1996 Middle East Studies Association for North America Health and Medicine Section Member

1992-1995 La Leche League International Group Leader Trainee and Member

1992-1995 Association for Childbirth at Home, International

1992-1995 National Adolescent Health Network Member American Medical Association Special Project

1991-1996 National Rural Health Association Member, Frontier Section and Education Section

1991-1995 Health Access for National Health Care Reform Speakers Bureau Member; Special Events Committee Member

1990 Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition Member Los Angeles County, California

1989-Present International Xeropthalmia Club Member, United States Section

1989-2004 American Public Health Association Refugee and Immigrant Caucus Member International Health Section Member

1988 Reader for the Blind Office of Disabled Students; University of California at Los Angeles

1987-1994 Disaster Action Team Member, American Red Cross Northridge Earthquake Shelter Staff Whittier Earthquake Shelter Staff and Multiple Brush Fires; Mass Care Staff

55 Service to the University

2017 Lead, National Accreditation Process and Report, Council on Education in Public Health Division of Health Promotion and Education

2016-Present Iowa Education Academy Member; Interinstitutional Think Tank Organization, Iowa

2014-Present Chair, Division of Health Promotion and Education, UNI

1995-Present Director and Founder, UNI Global Health Corps, University of Northern Iowa

2015-2017 Chair, Curriculum Committee, School of KAHHS, UNI

2017 Associate Dean Search Committee, College of Education, UNI

2017 Provost’s Committee on Community Engagement, UNI

2016 Military Occupational Specialty Transfer Committee for Veterans, UNI

2016 UNI Police Department; Police Officer Search Committee

2015 Advisor and Faculty Board Member, UNI-RISE Organization for Refugee Engagement

2014-2016 Advisory Board Member, PIEER Intern Program, University of Northern Iowa

2014 Secretarial Search Committee Member, School of HPELS, University of Northern Iowa

2013-2014 Public Safety Committee, University of Northern Iowa

2003-2015 Founder and Director; Iowa Center on Health Disparities; University of Northern Iowa

2011-2015 Technology Committee; School of HPELS, University of Northern Iowa

2012 Chair, Search Committee; Assistant Professor, Health Division School of HPELS

2011 Search Committee; Assistant Professor, Health Division School of HPELS

2008-2011 UNI Speakers Bureau Member: Refugee and Minority Health Topics

2010-2011 JUMPSTART Advisory Committee for Minority Student Recruitment

2009-2011 Trainer; Sexual Health and Dating in America: Orientation for International Students

2009 President’s Task Force on Revenue Enhancement, University of Northern Iowa

2009-2014 University of Iowa College of Public Health Advisory Board University of Northern Iowa Representative

2008-2014 Global Health Consortium, State of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa Representative

2008-2009 Chair, Professional Assessment Committee, School of HPELS, UNI

56 2007-2010 University Faculty Senator University of Northern Iowa

2007-2011 Coordinator and Advisor, Global Health Disparities Certificate Program University of Northern Iowa

2007-2008 Planning and Policies Committee Member, School of HPELS

2007 Clinical Adjunct Appointment Task Force Member University of Northern Iowa

2007 Veridian Community Engagement Award Selection Committee University of Northern Iowa

2007 Excellence in Teaching Award Selection Committee University of Northern Iowa

2007 Ross Nielsen Outstanding Service Award Selection Committee University of Northern Iowa

2007 Dean’s Search Committee; College of Education University of Northern Iowa

2006 Professional Assessment Committee Member; Dr. Windee Weiss University of Northern Iowa

2005 Professional Assessment Committee Member; Dr. Todd Evans University of Northern Iowa

2004-2007 Coordinator, Certificate in Global Health and Health Disparities University of Northern Iowa

2004-2006 Coordinator, EXPORT Student Scholars in Health Disparities Network University of Northern Iowa

2004 Professional Assessment Committee Member; Dr. Deepak Chhabra University of Northern Iowa

2004 Academic Program Review; External Advisor Host; Health Promotion University of Northern Iowa

2003-2004 Initiative on Joint UNI-UIOWA Certificate in Health Disparities Health Division Representative; University of Northern Iowa

2003-2004 Planning and Policies Committee Member School of HPELS, University of Northern Iowa

2003 Chair, Global Health Corps Advisory Board University of Northern Iowa

57 2001-2006 Reviewer and University Mentor for New Faculty Grants and Contracts University of Northern Iowa

2001-2006 Speakers Bureau Member: Refugee, Immigrant, and Minority Health University of Northern Iowa

2001-2006 Executive Committee, University of Iowa Global Health Studies Program Health Division Representative; University of Northern Iowa

2001 Annual Global Health Conference, University of Iowa Planning Committee Member

2001 Host Family for Foreign Exchange Student, Mexico-Iowa Sister City Program Career Services Center, University of Northern Iowa

2001 Member, Performance Evaluation Committee for Dr. Sandra Alper University of Northern Iowa

2000 Human Development and Performance Center - Third Floor Committee School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa

2000 Host Family. International Student Exchange Program, University of Northern Iowa

1999-2001 Planning and Policies Committee, UNI School of HPELS

1999 Search Committee, Associate Professor, UNI School of HPELS

1999 Search Committee, Health Instructor, UNI School of HPELS

1998-2000 Faculty Mentor for Dr. Chinyelu Okafor, University of Northern Iowa

1998-2000 College of Education Senator, University of Northern Iowa

1998-1999 Project VIP Faculty Representative, University of Northern Iowa

1998 Search Committee, HPELS Assistant Professor, UNI Division of Health Promotion

1997-Present Faculty Advisor; Northern Iowa Campus Health Educators Organization University of Northern Iowa

1997-1999 Promotion and Tenure Guidelines Committee Member, University of Northern Iowa

1997 UNI Planning Committee Member; Conference on Women and Global Equality University of Northern Iowa

1996-Present Service, Ethical Reflection, and Vocational Education Project Member, UNI

1996-Present Graduate School of Public Policy, UNI Joint Faculty Appointment

1995 Committee on Wellness Center Teaching Equipment, UNI School of HPELS

58 1996 UNI-China Exchange Initiative Program; UNI College of Education

1996 UNI Host Family; Swedish Folk Dance Ensemble “Philocros”, UNI

1995 Educ Research and Development Center, UNI College of Education Advisory Board

1989-1994 International Student Alumni Association, Service Subcommittee Member, UCLA

1989-1994 Governmental Relations Advocate, University of California at Los Angeles

1985-Present Alumni Association Member, University of California at Los Angeles

1985 UCLA Annual World Affairs Conference, Coordinating Committee Member

1984-1985 International Student Center Board of Directors Member, UCLA

1984-1985 Steering Committee Member, UCLA Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation

1983-1985 Office of International Students and Scholars; Cultural Exchange Group Coordinator Language Exchange Program Coordinator; International Advisor; Cross-Cultural Communication and Training Coordinating Committee; UCLA

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Marshall Islands Federated States of Micronesia Northern Marianas Afghanistan Philippines Kuwait Turkey Israel Tanzania India Haiti China Jordan Malaysia Mexico Nicaragua Guatemala Costa Rica Ecuador Peru Venezuela Aruba Bahamas Puerto Rico St. Lucia Jamaica Australia England Ireland East Germany West Germany Netherlands Portugal Spain Austria Wales France Russia Finland Estonia Tahiti Singapore Japan South Korea Taiwan Fiji Canada Puerto Rico Ghana Egypt Morocco Honduras Marshall Islands Palestine Switzerland Liechtenstein South Africa Botswana Zimbabwe Zambia

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