Curriculum Vitae
September 12, 2008
Gina Marie Piane, DrPH, CHES
EDUCATION
Doctor of Public Health University of Illinois at Chicago,
School of Public Health
January 1986 - June 1989
Major, Community Health Sciences
Master of Public Health University of Illinois at Chicago,
School of Public Health
June 1982 – June 1984
Major, Community Health Sciences |
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Bachelor of Arts |
University of Illinois at Chicago, Circle Campus |
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September 1977 – June 1981 |
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Major, Chemistry |
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Other Education |
Purdue University January 1977 – June 1977 |
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Intermediate Spanish Conversation, FLSP 211, Spring, 1990; Intermediate Spanish Grammar, FLSP 202, Fall, 1990; Molecular and Cellular Biology, BIOS 300, Summer 1994. PSYC 544, Clinical Psychology V: Behavior Modification, Spring 1998.PSYC 543 Clinical Psychology IV: Theories of Psychotherapy, Fall 1998. PSYC 511 Cognitive Psychology, Spring 1999.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., October 1996, #5231.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Institutions Rank or Title Dates
California State University, Associate Professor 2001-present
Long Beach
Department of Health Science
Long Beach Community College Adjunct Professor 2004-present
Life Sciences
Northern Illinois University Associate Professor 1996-2001
Program in Community Health Assistant Professor 1989 – 1996
School of Allied Health Professions
Northern Illinois University Program Coordinator 1992- 1994
Program in Community Health
School of Allied Health Professions
DuPage County Public Health Environmental Health 1990-1992
Department
Educator
Cook County Department of Patient Education 1987- 1989
Public Health
Coordinator
Cook County Department of Health Educator 1984- 1987
Public Health
University of Illinois at Chicago Research Assistant 1983- 1984
School of Public Health
University of Illinois at Chicago Teaching Assistant 1982 - 1984
School of Public Health
Imperial Tutoring Teacher Consultant 1983- 1984
University of Illinois at Chicago Group Tutor 1980 - 1981
Chemistry Department
Illinois Department of Transportation Assistant Chemist 1980 Division of Highways
PUBLICATIONS
*Piane, GM and Clinton, EA: (2009) “Maternal mortality interventions: A systematic review” submitted to Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, February 6, 2009.
*Piane, GM: (2009) “Maternal Mortality Correlates by Nation” submitted to Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, February 6, 2009.
* Piane, GM: (2008) “Evidence-based practices to reduce maternal mortality: A systematic review” Journal of Public Health August 2008; doi: 10.1093/pubmed/fdn074).
*Piane, GM and Safer AM: (2008) “Drinking behaviors, expectancies and social norms among college women” Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, volume 52 #1, p 67-79.
*Safer AM and Piane GM: (2007) “An analysis of acculturation, sex and heavy alcohol use in Latino college students” Psychological Reports, 101, 565-573.
*Friis, R.H., Piane, G.M., Safer, A.M. “Public Opinion regarding the Use of Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) Funds”. Public Heath. Doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2003.09.008. January 23, 2004.
Friis, R.H. Piane, G.M., Safer, A.M., Pervez, M.M., Lee, J., Muecklich, A. “Public Opinion regarding the uses of Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) Funds”. Southern California Public Health Association Bulletin, Fall 2002.
*Piane, G.M., “Comparison of Contingency Contracting and Systematic Sensitization for Heroin Addicts in Methadone Maintenance Programs: A Literature Review” Journal of Pychoactive Drugs. 2000. volume 32 (3), July-September, pages 311-319.
*Ciesla, J.R.., Piane, G.M., and A.J. Rubens, "Hypertension in Community-Dwelling African American Elders From a State-Wide Study: Implications for Nonpharmacologic Therapy," Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 1998, Volume 9, No. 1, pages 62-75.
*Piane, G.M., "Oh Beans!" Journal of Health Education, May/June, 1997, Volume 28, No. 3; pages 180-181.
*Piane, G.M., Rydman, R.J., and A.J. Rubens, "Learning Style Preferences of Public Health Students," Journal of Medical Systems, January, 1997, Volume 20, No. 6; pages 377-384.
*Rubens, A. J., Stoy, W. and G.M. Piane, "Using Interactive Videodisc to Test Advanced Airway Management Skills," Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, October/December 1995, Volume 10, No. 4; pages 251-258.
Piane, G.M., "Universal Access: Nine Illinois Leaders in Public Health Give Their Views," I.P.H.A. Viewpoint, summer, 1992. Volume 24, pages 1-17.
*Piane, G.M., "Undetected Breast Cancer in Black Women," Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. December, 1991, Volume 2, No. 2; pages 352-354.
Piane, G.M., "Breast Cancer and Mammography in Illinois," I.P.H.A. Viewpoint, May, 1991, Volume 23; pages 8-9.
*Piane, G.M., "A Comparison of Effect of a Hypertension Program among Black and White Participants," Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, December, 1990, Volume 1, No. 2; pages 243-253.
DISSERTATION
Piane, GM: “Evaluation of a Hypertension Education Program”, accepted for partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Public Health degree, University of Illinois School of Public Health, March 1989.
REVIEWS
2008. Reviewer Human Sexuality: A Psychosocial Perspective by Ruth Westheimer and Sanford Lopater, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins Publishers.
2007-present. Reviewer for Preventing Chronic Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2007. Reviewer Human Sexuality by Roger Hock, Prentice Hall Publishers.
1995-1999. Reviewer for Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, Meharry Medical School.
PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS
Piane GM and Kuffar C: "Water Supply and Sanitation in Tanzania" 137th APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition, November 7-11, 2009.
Piane GM: "Maternal Mortality Interventions: A Systematic Analysis" 137th APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition, November 7-11, 2009.
Piane GM and Clinton EA: “Maternal Mortality Interventions: Evidence-Based Public Health” presented at th 19th annual Long Beach Research Symposium, November 14, 2008. (Abstract published)
Piane GM: “Short-term Study Abroad Courses in International Health: Lessons from the Field” presented at the ConnectEd conference, January 22-24, 2008 in Monterrey, California. (Abstract published)
Guilliaum MG and Piane GM: “Differencias en condiciones de salud entre paises en el Hemisferio Occidental segun su nivel de ingresos” presented at the annual meeting of Pan American Health Care Exchanges, February 16, 2007, Long Beach, California.
Guilliaum MG, Friis, RH and Piane GM “The Hispanic Paradox” presented a the 134th annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Latino Caucus, November 6, 2006, Boston. (Abstract published)
Piane GM and Safer AM: “Alcohol use and acculturation of Latino college students” presented a the 133rd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Alcohol and Other Drugs section, November 7, 2005, Philadelphia. (Abstract published in Evidence-Based Policy and Practice)
Piane GM, Guilliaum MG and Safer AM: “Students as bridges to the community, Type 2 Diabetes” presented at the 133rd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Public Health Education and Health Promotion Section, December 12, 2005, Philadelphia. (Abstract published in Evidence-Based Policy and Practice)
Piane GM and Safer AM: “Alcohol and acculturation of Asian and Latino college students” presented a the 132nd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Alcohol and Other Drugs section, November 8, 2004, Washington, DC. (Abstract published in Public Health and the Environment)
Piane, G.M., Guilliaum, M. G., Safer, A.M. “Students as Bridges to the Community: Preventing Type II Diabetes on Campus” presented to the 15th annual Long Beach Research Symposium, October 29, 2004.
Piane, G.M., Safer, A.M. “Diversity Town Meeting” Invited for presentation to the U.S. Department of Education’s 18th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, October 16-19 2004, Arlington, VA. (abstract published)
Piane, G.M., Safer, A.M. “Effect of Acculturation of Asian and Latino College
Students” presented at the U.S. Department of Education’s 18th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, October 16-19 2004, Arlington, VA. (abstract published)
Piane, G.M., Safer, A.M. “An Analysis of Asian and Latino College Students Attitudes and Subjective Norms Regarding Alcohol Use”. Presented to the 14th annual Long Beach Research Symposium, February 27, 2004.
Piane, G.M., Safer, A.M. “A Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Acculturation on
Attitudes and Subjective Norms of Asian and Latino College Students regarding Alcohol Use” Presented at The U.S. Department of Education’s 17th
Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, “Deep in the Heart of Prevention: Collaboration for Accountability and Effectiveness”, October 16-19, 2003, Austin, Texas. (abstract published)
Friis, R. H., Piane, G.M., Safer, A.M., Pervez, M.M., Lee, J. “Public Opinion Analysis Regarding the Uses of Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) Funds in Long Beach, California” Presented at the XVI lEA World Congress of Epidemiology, International Epidemiological Association, August 19, 2002, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (abstract published)
Piane, G.M. “Multicultural Issues in Disease Transmission and Control” Presented at the Joint Biannual Conference of the Northern and Southern Chapters of the American Public Health Association, April 25, 2002, Los Angeles, California.
Piane, G. M. “How Do African-American Moms Keep Their Daughters Tobacco Free?” Presented at the 129th annual meeting and exposition of the American Public Health Association, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Section, October 24, 2001, Atlanta, Georgia. (abstract published)
Piane, G. M. “How Do African-American Moms Keep Their Daughters Tobacco Free?” A poster presentation at the 12th annual Long Beach Research Symposium, CSULB, November 2001.
Piane, G.M.” Motivations for Smoking and Quitting among College Students” presentation at the 128th annual meeting and exposition of the American Public Health Association, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Section, November 12-16, 2000. (abstract published)
Piane G.M.; Haines, M.P,; Cabrera, D.M.; and N.Z. Bukonda: “An Evaluation of a Normative Influence Model to Reduce Binge Drinking on a College Campus” presented to the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Section at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Tuesday, November 17, 1998, Washington, D.C. (abstract published)
Piane G.M. and W.A. Oleckno: “Women who Pioneered Epidemiology” -presented to the Epidemiology Section at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Thursday, November 19, 1998, Washington D.C. (Poster Session). (abstract published)
Piane, G.M., and N. K. Z. Bukonda, “Valuation of and Willingness to Promote Health Education,” presented at the XVI World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, June 21-26, 1998, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (abstract published)
Bukonda, N. K. Z., and G.M. Piane, “Predicting Attitude Toward Health Education Among Health Care Professionals in the Ivory coast and in Zambia,” presented at the XVI World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, June 21-26, 1998, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (abstract published)
Piane, G.M., “An Overview of the United States Health Care System,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education sponsored meeting at Apnalaya, Mumbai, India, December 29, 1997. (Invited presentation)
Piane, G.M., “Major Diseases and Health Problems in the United States,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education sponsored meeting at S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai, India, December 29, 1997. (Invited presentation)
Piane, G.M., “U. S. Drug Policy,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education sponsored meeting at the Indian Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur, India, January 5, 1998. (Invited presentation)
Piane, G.M., “The Food Service Inspector as Health Educator: Analysis of the New Role,” United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Preventional National Food Safety Conference, Washingtion D.C. June 12-13, 1997 (Abstract published in Changing Strategies, Changing Behavior)
Piane, G.M., Rydman, R.J. and, A.J. Rubens, “The Learning Style Preferences of Public Health Students, “Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Academic Public Health Caucus, San Diego, CA., October 31, 1995. (Abstract public in Decision Making in Public Health: Priorities, Power, and Ethics).
Piane, G.M., and E. Schuenemann, “The Sexuality Education Needs of Deaf Adults,” Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Disability Caucus, San Diego, CA., October 31, 1995. (Abstract publish in Decision Meking in Public Health: Priorities, Power, and Ethics).
Ciesla, J.R., Piane. G.M. and M.C. Ciesla, “Nonpharmacologic Hypertension Control in Community-Dwelling African- American Elders: Results from a State-wide Survery,” Annual Meeting of the American Public helath Association, Gerontological Hleaht Section, San Diego, CA., November 1, 1995. (Abstract published in Decision Making in Public Health: Priorites, Power, and Ethics).
Piane, G.M., “Public Perception of Enviromental Risks Compared to Health Deparment Programming,” Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Environment Section, Washington, D.D., October 30, 1994. (Abstract publshed in Public Health and Diversity: Opportunities for Equity).
Piane, G.M., and E. Schuenemann, “The Health Promotion Needs of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Adult, “Annual Meeting of the American Public Helath Association, Caucus on Disability, Washingtion, D.C., November 2, 1994. (Abstract published in Public Health and Diversity: Opportunities for Equity).
Piane, G.M., “The Power of Evaluation, “Annual Meering fo the lllinois Society for Public Health Education, Peoria, llinois, November 4, 1994.
Rubens, A. and G.M. Piane, “An Opinion Survey of Organ Donorship of College Students, “Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Forum on Bioethics, Washigtin, D.C., November 1, 1994. (Abstract published in Public Health and Diversity: Opportunities for Equity).
Rubens, A. and G.M. Piane “Survey College Student’s Attitude Towards Organ Donorship,” Annual Meeting of the lllinois Public Health Association, Bloomingdale, IL, October 3, 1994. (Abstract publish in The Challenge of Change).
Piane, G.M., “An Evaluation of Worksite Smoking Policies,” Annual Meeting of the lllinois Public Health Association, Bloomingdale, IL, September 28, 1993. (Abstract published in Demystifying Public Health Leadership).
Piane, G.M., “Enviromental Health Education, “Annual Meeting of the lllinois Public Health Association, Bloomingdale, IL, September 29, 1993. (Abstract published in Demystifying Public Health Leadership).
Piane, G.M., “The effect of Maternal Smoking and Alcohol Consumption on Birth Weight in Illinois’ Suburban Cook Country—1989,”Annual Meeting of the lllinois Public Health Association, May 13, 1992. (Abstract publish in Public Health Partnerships).
Piane, G.M., “Applying the Healthy People 2000 Objectives to Your County Needs Assesment, “Annual Meeting of Your County Needs Assessment, “Annual Meeting fo the Illinois Society for Public Health Education, Champaign, Illinois, September 24, 1992.
Piane, G.M., and H.K. Trites, “Racial and Ethnic Infromation in Data Sets: The Answer Depends on the Question,” Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Latino Caucus, Atlanta, Georgia, November 14, 1991. (Abstract published in Public Health and a National Health Program).
Piane, G.M., and H.K. Trites, “The Effect of Maternal Tabacco and Alcohol Consumption on Birth Weight in Illinois’Suburban Cook County,” Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Drug and Alcohol Section, Atlanta, Georgia, November 11, 1991(poster session). (Abstract published in Public Health and National Health Program).
Piane, G.M., and H.K. Trites, “What Information Go We Gain by Requiring Abortion History on Birth Certificates?” Annual Meeting of the American Public Helath Assocation, Maternal and Child Health Section, Altlanta, Gerorgia, November 10-12, 1991. (Abstract published in Public Health and a National Health Program).
Piane, G.M., “What Information Do We Gain by Requiring Abortion History on Birth Certifcates?” Annual Meeting of the lllinois Public Health Association, Peoria, IIIinois, May 8,1991. (Abstract published Public Health in IIIinois).
Piane, G.M., “Opportunities in Health Education: Panel Discussion. “Annual Meeting of the IIIinois Society for Public Health Education, Champaign, IIIinois, November 5, 1990.
Piane, G.M., “An Evaluation of A Hypertension Eduacation Program,” Annual Meeting of the lllinois Society for Public Health Education Annual Meeting, DeKalb, IIIinois, October 5, 1989.
Rocella, E., P. Kofron, E. Lenhart, and G.M. Piane, “Step Down Therapy and Non-Pharmacologic Aporoaches to High Blood Pressure Control,” Great Lakes Annual Conference, Chicago, IIIinois, October 12, 1989.
Piane, G.M., “The Effectiveness of a Behavioral Approach to Hypertension Control,” Annual Meeting of the American Publis Health Association, Health Education Section, Boston, Massachusetts, November 18, 1988. (Abstract published in Technology and Health: Problems and Issues).
Piane, G.M., and R.M. Jakus, “A Dynamic Profile of the Status of Sex Education in IIIinois’ South Suburban Cook Country,” Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Health Education Section, Boston, Massachusetts, November 18, 1988. (Abstract published in Technonology and Health: Problems and Issues).
Piane, G.M., “Partnership to Educate Hypertensives, “Annual Meeting of the IIIinois Public Health Association, Public Health Association, Chicago, Illinois, May 18, 1988. (Abstract published in Partnership in Health).
Piane, G.M., “Quality Assurance in Health Education, “Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Public Health Education Section, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 10, 1987. (Abstract published in Health Care: For People or For Profit?)
Piane, G.M., and T.L. Edwards, Public/Private Partnership for Hypertension Education,” Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Gerontology Section, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 10, 1987. (Abstract published in Health Care: For People or For Profit?)
Piane, G.M., “Individual vs. Group Education in Family Planning Clinics,” Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Family Planning Section, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 19, 1987. (Abstract published in Health Care: For People or For Profit?).
Piane, G.M., “Compliance Stragies—Networking with the Private Sector,” IIIinois Deparment of Public Health and the American Heart Association IIIinois Affiliate, Cardiocascular Risk Management through Community Programs Workshop Chicago, IL, August 25, 1987.
Piane, G.M., "AIDS and Hepatitis B: Are You at Risk?" Annual Meeting of the American Society for Extra Corporeal Technicians, Bloomingdale, Illinois, October 18, 1986. (Invited).
Piane, G.M., E. Brottman, E. Larkin, and A. Reninger, "Sex Education Curriculum," Annual Meeting of the Illinois Public Health Association, Chicago, Illinois, April 30, 1986.
Piane, G.M. and E. Brottman, "Innovative Ideas in Reproductive and Sex Education," Annual Meeting of the Illinois Society for Public Health Education, Urbana, Illinois, October 31, 1985.
Piane, G.M. and R. Rydman, "A Decision Process for Determining Statewide Outcome Concepts and Measures for Alcoholism Services in Illinois," Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Health Administration Section, Washington D.C., November 18, 1985 (poster session). (Abstract published in Government's Responsibility and the People's Health).
FUNDED GRANTS
Piane, G.M., “Short-term Study Abroad courses in International Health: Incentive Award for Internationalizing the Curriculum” ($500) CSULB, International Education Committee, June 2008.
Piane, G.M., “Conference Travel Grant” ($201.62) CSULB University Scholarly and Creative Activities Committee, June 2005.
Piane, G.M., “Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Acculturation of Asian and Latino
College Students regarding Alcohol Use” (3 units of assigned time) CSULB
University Scholarly and Creative Activities Committee, Fall 2003.
California State University, Long Beach, Incentive Award for Internationalizing the Curriculum, March 2003. ($750) CSULB International Education Committee.
California State University, Long Beach, Incentive Award for Internationalizing the Curriculum, March 2002. ($1000) CSULB International Education Committee.
Piane, G.M., “Computerized Tutorial for Teaching Epidemiology to Undergraduate Students”, Committee for the Improvement of Undergraduate Education Grant, Northern Illinois University — ($3500) Principal Investigator,
Summer 2001.
Piane, G.M., “Motivations for Smoking and Quitting Among College Students”
($5000) NIU Graduate School Research and Artistry Committee’s fund for
Summer 2000, November 22, 1999.
Piane, G.M., “Economic Reform, Free Trade, and Democratization in Chile” ($1500) from the Division of International Programs, June 1999.
Piane, G.M., “Computerized Slide, Audio, and Video Presentation of the
Interdisciplinary Study of Drug Use,” Committee for the Improvement of
Undergraduate Education Grant, Northern Illinois University — ($5150) Principal
Investigator, Summer 1997.
Piane, G.M., “Incorporating Technology for Health Educators into AHPH 445,”
Writing Across the Curriculum Grant, Northern Illinois University, Department of
English - ($1000) Principal Investigator, Summer 1997.
Piane, G.M., “Assessing the Writing Needs of Entry-Level Professionals Working in the Field of Public Health,” Writing Across the Curriculum Grant, Northern Illinois University, Department of English — ($1000) Principal Investigator, Summer 1995.
Piane, G.M., and K. Lewandowski, “Don’t Let Your High Blood Pressure Get you
Down!” Illinois Department of Public Health, Hypertension Control Grant — ($45,000 per year). Co-Principal Investigator, 1987-1989.
Piane, G.M., “Cook County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program,” Illinois
Department of Public Health, Parents Too Soon Program, Community Based
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Project — ($26,000) Principal Investigator, 1987-
1988.
Piane, G.M., “Changes, Challenges, and Choices,” Illinois Department of Public
Health, Parents Too Soon Program, Teen Leadership Conference — ($2,500)
Project Coordinator, 1986
Piane, G.M., “Smoke-Free Wombs,” Illinois Department of Public Health, Infant
Mortality Reduction Initiative, Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women — ($20,000) Principal Investigator, 1986.
SUBMITTED GRANT PROPOSALS
Piane, GM: “Coalition for Kenyan Mothers: Collaboration among California State University, Long Beach, University of Nairobi and the Kenya YWCA” submitted to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in response to Achieving the Abuja 15%- Investing in Advocacy for African Public Health RFP# GH-GHPA-2008-01, $226,420 for 12 months, submitted May 14, 2008.
Piane, GM: “Short-term study abroad in International Health” submitted to the IFSA Foundation in response to RFP, $50,000 for 12 months, December 5, 2007 for funding cycle ending December 15, 2008.
Piane, GM: “Short-term study abroad scholarships” submitted to the CSULB Alumni Association, $10,000 for 12 months, December 2007. (not funded)
CURRENT TEACHING
Fall semester 2008 (total 12 units)
HSC 421: Health Behavior, 6 units
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, 6 units
Summer semester 2008 (total 12 units)
HSC 421: Health Behavior, 3 units
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education, 3 units
HCA 698: Project, 3 units
HSC 420I: International Health on location in Cambodia and Viet Nam (3 units)
Spring semester 2008 (total 15 units)
HSC 421: Health Behavior, 6 units
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, 6 units
HCA 698: Project, 3 units
Winter semester 2008 (total 3 units)
HSC 420I: International Health, section 1, 3 units
Coordinate all sections of HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2009 (15 units) HSC 421: Health Behavior
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 535: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HCA 698: Project
Winter 2009 (3 units) HSC 420I: International Health in
Tanzania
Fall 2008 (12 units) HSC 421: Health Behavior
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
Summer 2008 (12 units) HSC 421: Health Behavior
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
Spring 2008 (15.6 units) HSC 421: Health Behavior
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HCA 698: Project
Fall 2007 (12 units) HSC 420I: International Health
HSC 421: Health Behavior
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
Summer 2007 (12 units) HSC 420I: International Health
HSC 421: Health Behavior
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
Spring 2007 (15.6 units) HSC 421: Health Behavior
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education honors section
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction sections 1 and 2
HCA 698: Project sections 1 and 2
Winter 2007 (4 units) HSC 420I: International Health (in
Thailand)
HSC 490: Independent Study
Fall 2006 (14 units) HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex
Education
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health Science
HCA 698: Project sections 1 and 2
Summer 2006 (12 units) HSC 420I: International Health
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education sections 1 and 2
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
Spring 2006 (16 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction sections 1 and 2
HCA 698: Project sections 1 and 2
Release time 3 units for coordination of HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
Winter 2006 (3 units) HSC 421: Health Behavior
Fall 2005 (12 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 420I: International Health
sections 1 and 2
Summer 2005 (6 units) HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex
Education
HSC 420I: International Health
Spring 2005 (12 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education sections 1 and 2
Winter 2005 (3 units) HSC 420I: International Health
Fall 2004 (12 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
HSC 420I: International Health
Summer 2004 (6 units) HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex
Education
HSC 420I: International Health
Spring 2004 (12 Units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
Release time 3 units for coordination of HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
Winter 2004 (3 units) HSC 420I: International Health
Fall 2003 (12 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
Release time 3 units for SCAC
Summer 2003 (6 units) HSC 420I: International Health
section 1 in Brazil, section 2 on-campus
Spring 2003 (12 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex Education
3 units release time first two years teaching
Winter 2003 (3 units) HSC 421: Health Behavior
Fall 2002 (12 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 420I: International Health
3 units release time for departmental service, 3 units release time first two years teaching
Summer 2002 (6 units) HSC 425I: Human Sexuality and Sex
Education
Spring 2002 (12 units) HSC 420I: International Health
sections 1 and 2
HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
3 units release time first two years
teaching
Winter 2002 (3 units) HSC 435: Health Promotion and Risk
Reduction
Fall 2001 (12 units) HSC 440: Applied Concepts in Health
Science
HSC 420I: International Health
HSC 535: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
3 units release time first two years
teaching
Northern Illinois University
Summer 2001 (6 units) AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
AHP 444Z: Public Health Studies in Kenya
Spring 2001 (12 units) AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
AHPH 491: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Drug Addiction
AHPH 520: Primary Prevention and Health Promotion
Fall 2000 (12 units) AHPH 445: Community Health
Promotion
AHPH 491: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Drug Addiction
AHPH 585: Independent Study in Publlic Health
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Summer 2000 (6 units) AHP 444Z: Public Health Studies in
Kenya
AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
Spring 1999 (12 units) AHPH 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
AHP 455: Public Health Epidemiology
Fall 1999 (12 units) AHPH 445: Community Health
Promotion
AHPH 491: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Drug Addiction
AHPH 585: Independent Study in Publlic Health
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Summer 1999 (3 units) AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
Spring 1999 (12 units) AHPH 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
AHP 455: Public Health Epidemiology
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Fall 1998 (12 units) AHPH 445: Community Health
Promotion
AHPH 491: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Drug Addiction
AHPH 585: Independent Study in Publlic Health
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Summer 1998 (3 units) AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
Spring 1998 (12 units) AHPH 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
AHP 455: Public Health Epidemiology
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Winter 1998 (3 units) AHP 444Z: Public Health Studies in
India
Fall 1997 (12 units) AHPH 445: Community Health
Promotion
AHPH 491: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Drug Addiction
AHPH 585: Independent Study in Publlic Health
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Summer 1997 (12 units) AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
NURS 580: Nursing Epidemiology
AHPH: Independent Study in Statistics
AHPH 585: Independent Study in Epidemiology
Spring 1997 (12 units) AHPH 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHP 201: Social and Individual Patterns
of Drug Use
AHP 455: Public Health Epidemiology
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Fall 1996 (12 units) AHPH 445: Community Health
Promotion
AHPH 491: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Drug Addiction
AHPH 585: Independent Study in Publlic Health
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Spring 1996 (15 units) AHPH 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHPH 488: Applied Health Promotion Programming
AHPH 498: Independent Study: Cancer Prevention Education
AHPH 595: Independent Study: Diabetes Education for Cherokee Tribesmans and HIV Education for African-American Adults
AHPH 595: Internship in Public Health
Fall 1995 (12 units) AHPH 445: Community Health
Promotion
AHPH 550: Health Behavior
6 units administrative release time Coordinator of MPH program
Summer 1995 (12 units) AHPH 495: Funding for Programs in
Public Health
AHPH 585: Independent Study in Public Health
6 units administrative release time Coordinator of MPH program
Spring 1995 (12 units) AHPH 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHPH 550: Health Behavior
AHPH 498: Independent Study in Health Behavior
6 units administrative release time Coordinator of MPH program
Fall 1994 (12 units) AHCH 445: Community Health
Promotion
AHCH 488: Applied Health Promotion Programming
AHCH 550: Public Health Issues in
Reproduction
AHCH 595: Internship in Public Health
Summer 1994 (6 units) AHCH 595: Internship in Public Health
Spring 1994 (12 units) AHCH 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHCH 599B: Masters Research Paper
AHCH 585: Health Promotion Needs of
Deaf Adults
Fall 1993 (12 units) AHP 295: Ecology of Health
AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
Summer 1993 (6 units) AHP 595: Internship in Public Health
AHP 598: Hypertension Education in a
Community Setting
AHP 598: Health Care Delivery
Spring 1993 (12 units) AHP 520: Primary Prevention and
Health Promotion
AHP 585: Public Health Leadership
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
AHP 498: Community Health Promotion
Fall 1992 (12 units) AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
AHP 598: Community Health Promotion
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
Summer 1992 (6 units) AHP 451: Practicum in Community
Health
AHP 595: Internship in Public Health
AHP 598: Primary Prevention
Spring 1992 (12 units) AHP 550: Maternal and Child Health
AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
Fall 1991 (12 units) AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
AHP 598: Primary Prevention
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
Summer 1991 (6 units) AHP 451: Practicum in Community
Health
AHP 595: Internship in Public Health
AHP 598: Primary Prevention
Spring 1991 (12 units) AHP 550: Maternal and Child Health
AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
Fall 1990 (12 units) AHP 295: Ecology of Health
AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
AHP 598: Health Promotion
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
Summer 1990 (6 units) AHP 451: Practicum in Community
Health
AHP 595: Internship in Public Health
AHP 598: Primary Prevention
Spring 1990 (12 units) AHP 295: Ecology of Health
AHP 550: Maternal and Child Health
AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
Fall 1989 (12 units) AHP 295: Ecology of Health
AHP 445: Community Health Promotion
AHP 598: Health Promotion
AHP 599B: Masters Research Paper
Northern Illinois University: Curriculum Development
Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Community Health, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1989-2001. Assisted in the development of a comprehensive undergraduate public health curriculum with three subspecialty areas. Submitted applications for AHP 295 and AHP 201 as General Education requirements. Authored the 1992 program review.
Master of Public Health Degree Program, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1989-2001. Assisted in the development of the Master of Public Health Degree. Authored the 1992 and 1996 program reviews.
Master of Science / Master of Public Health Degree Program for nurses, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1993-1994. Co-led the development of a joint degree program with the School of Nursing.
AWARDS
California State University, Long Beach, Incentive Award for Internationalizing the Curriculum, March 2008. ($500)
California State University, Long Beach, Incentive Award for Internationalizing the Curriculum, March 2003. ($750)
California State University, Long Beach, Incentive Award for Internationalizing the Curriculum, March 2002. ($1000)
California State University, Long Beach, Health Science Student Association, Certificate of Appreciation, May 30, 2002.
Northern Illinois University, School of Allied Health Professions Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching, College of Health and Human Sciences, 2001.
Northern Illinois University, John Henrik Clarke African-American Honor Society, Honorary Member, April 29, 2000.
Northern Illinois University, College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching, 1999.
Northern Illinois University, Delta Omega honor society in Public Health, Chapter Founder and Faculty Member, May 15, 1997.
Northern Illinois University, Graduate School, Senior Member of the Graduate Faculty, November 20, 1996.
Illinois Public Health Association, President’s Award, September 28, 1993. One of three recipients statewide for exceptional service to the association.
Illinois Public Health Association, Certificate of Appreciation, September 28, 1993. One of five recipients statewide for recruiting members for the association.
Illinois Public Health Association, President’s Award, May 13, 1992. One of three recipients statewide for exceptional service to the association.
Illinois Public Health Association, Certificate of Appreciation, May 13, 1992. One of two recipients statewide for recruiting members for the association.
Included in the Platinum Edition of Who’s Who Worldwide, April 3, 1992.
Northern Illinois Univversity, Graduate School, Full Member of the Graduate Faculty, September 12, 1991.
Illinois Public Health Association, President’s Award, May 8, 1991. One of three recipients statewide for exceptional service to the association.
Alpha Eta Honor Society in Allied Health, Elected Faculty Member, May12,1990.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, Program Evaluation Award in Community Health, August 23, 1988. One of three recipients nationally for program evaluation of a community health project.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Outstanding Achievement in Health Promotion , August 23, 1988. One of seven recipients nationally for a health promotion project.
Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Health Promotion Award, May 20, 1988. One of three recipients statewide for a health promotion project.
Illinois Society for Public Health Education, Significant Contribution to Health Education Award, May 19, 1988. Sole recipient statewide for Public Service in the area of health education.
University of Illinois School of Public Health, Public Health Trainee Scholarship. 1987, 1988, 1989. Received full tuition scholarship for work toward the DrPH degree.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
CSULB: University level
CSULB, Volunteer Crisis Resource Team, trained March 10-11, 2008.
Best Practices for International Community Service Committee, 2008.
International Education Committee, CSULB, invited member Fall 2002-2007.
Study Abroad Subcommittee, member. International Week Planning Subcommittee, member.
Financial Affairs Council, CSULB, elected as alternate, March 28, 2002.
CSULB: College level
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, member RTP committee, Fall/Spring 2007/2008.
College of Health and Human Services Educational Planning Committee, member Fall 2003-present.
College of Health and Human Services Technology Committee, member Fall
2001-2002.
CSULB: Department level
Health Science Student Association, Faculty Advisor Spring 2002-present.
Department of Health Science Curriculum Committee, chair Fall 2001-present.
Department of Health Science Undergraduate Committee, Fall 2004-present.
Department of Health Science General Education Committee, chair Fall 2003-
present.
Edited the Health Science Department newsletter, February 2002.
Planned and conducted the winter retreat for Health Science Department Faculty, January 24, 2002.
Northern Illinois University: University Level
Member, Provost’s Task Force on Multicultural Curriculum Transformation 1996-
2001. Appointed by Provost Moody. Institute Planning Subcommittee, 1996-
2001.
Member, Graduate College Curriculum Committee, (1998-2001). Appointed by
Dean Zar.
Member, Faculty Development Advisory Committee (1999-2002). Appointed by Dean Lankford.
Faculty Co-Chair, NIU and Community HIV/AIDS Taskforce, 1994-1995.
Developed recommendations to the Provost on future plans regarding HIV and
AIDS on campus.
Member, Health Care Taskforce, Research and Training Center for Deaf Persons, Northern Illinois University, 1994.
Member, University Honors Committee, 1991-1992.
Northern Illinois University: College level
Member, College of Professional Studies Curriculum Committee, 1990-1 994.
Member, College of Professional Studies Associate Dean Search Committee,
1992.
Northern Illinois University: School level
Editor, School of Allied Health Professions Connections. 1995-2001.
Member, School of Allied Health Professions, Promotion and Tenure Guidelines Task Force, 1995.
Member, School of Allied Health Professions, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1995-2001.
Chair, School of Allied Health Professions Curriculum Committee, 1990-1994. Member, School of Allied Health Professions Curriculum Committee, 1997-2001.
Senior Member, School of Allied Health Professions Graduate Faculty Committee, 1996-2001.
Full Member, School of Allied Health Professions Graduate Faculty Committee,1989-1996.
Northern Illinois University: Program level
Chair, Public and Community Health Programs, Community Relations
Committee, 1995- 2001.
Member, Community Health Program Faculty Search Committees, 1991 and
1993.
Member, Public Health Program Admissions Committee, 1989-2001.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
External Reviewer, University of Delaware, College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy, RTP Committee, September 2008.
Consultant, City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services, Preventive Health/Youth Health Education, The Cable Positive Tony Cox Community Fund project, May 2007-present.
Consultant, PROERD (DARE) Program, Captain Rodrigo Mohr Picon Brigada Militar - Estado do Rio Grande do Sul Brasil, June 2003- present.
HSC 4201: International Health class raised funds and donations for the Miseracordia Orphanage, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2003.
Health Science Student Association raised funds for: Kangundo Junior Academy, Tala, Kenya, Kenya Breast Health Program, Nakuru, Kenya, Nyumbani Orphanage, Karen, and Kenya and Mama na Dada, Lwak, Kenya, June 2003.
Piane, G.M., Career Day Speaker, Emerson Parkside Academy Charter School, Long Beach Unified School District, May 2l, 2002, May 22, 2003.
Organized fund raising and donations of medical supplies for public hospitals and agencies throughout Kenya in 2000 and 2001.
Piane, G.M., “Sex and Drugs and Rock ‘n Roll”, presented to the Geneva High School seniors, Geneva, IL, April 13, 2001.
Piane, G.M. Seirra, M, Kabat, N., Burch M. “A Celebration of Non-Smokers” Clinton Rosette Middle School, DeKalb, IL, November 15, 2000.
Piane, G.M., Guest presenter” Kenya,” School District 101, Forest Hills School, Kindergarten, Western Springs, IL, November 22, 2000.
Served as an external reviewer for the tenure and promotion review of Dr. Suzanne Christopher of Montana State University, Bozeman.
Piane, G.M., “Effective Marketing Strategies for Worksite Health Promotion” Worksite Wellness Council of Illinois, February 16, 2000.
Piane, G.M., Guest presenter, “Terry, Jerry, and Germs,” School District 101, Forest Hills School, Kindergarten, Western Springs, IL, September 29, 1997.
Piane, G.M., “Learning Styles of Public Health Students”, presented to the faculty and students of the health education program at California State University at Long Beach, May 15, 1996.
AHPH 520 class members: “Heart Health for Men”, presented to the employees of the McHenry County Health Department and the Cook County Department of Public Health, spring 1996.
AHPH 520 class members: “Dental Hygiene for Elderly Adults”, presented to the employees of the DeKalb County Nursing Home, spring 1996.
AHPH 520 class member initiated a tobacco information and prevention program as part of the Rolling Meadows and Northwest Community Healthcare Partnership. This resulted in an $18,000 grant to the partnership, spring 1996.
AHPH 520 class member: “Cholesterol Education”, presented to 4th grade students at a public school in Belvidere, Illinois, Spring 1996.
Plane, G.M. and AHPH 488 class members: ‘The Road to a Healthy Heart”, a six-session workshop, presented to the residents of Barb City Manor, spring 1996.
Plane, G.M. and AHPH 488 class members: “Conflict Management workshops”, presented to the students attending the NIU Campus Childcare facility, spring1996.
Piane, G.M., Guest lecturer, “Learning Styles and Health Promotion,” University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, Health Care Management Class, March, 1992; March, 1993; March, 1994.
Doctor of Public Health Degree Program, University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, Chicago, Illinois, 1992-1993 Assisted in the revision of the Dr. P. H. degree.
Piane, G.M., Workshop presenter, “Presentation Pointers,” DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton, IL, June 9, 1993.
Piane, G.M., Workshop presenter, “Curriculum Development,” Environmental Health Division, DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton, IL, May 5, 1993.
Piane, G.M., Workshop presenter, “Learning Styles and Community Presentations,” AIDS Division, DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton, IL, April 10, 1993.
Piane, G.M., Workshop presenter, “Planning your Presentations,” Environmental Health Division, DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton, IL, January 6,1993.
Piane, G.M., Lecturer, “Don’t Let your High Blood Pressure Get you Down!” patient education course, Golden Years Plaza, DeKalb, IL, Spring, 1990.
Piane, G.M., Lecturer, “Don’t Let your High Blood Pressure Get you Down!” patient education course, Proviso Council on Aging, Bellwood, IL, Fall, 1989.
Piane, G.M., Lecturer, “Don’t Let your High Blood Pressure Get you Down!” patient education course, Lyons Township, Countryside, IL, Winter, 1989.
Piane, G.M., Lecturer, “Don’t Let your High Blood Pressure Get you Down!” patient education course, General Motors Electromotive Division, LaGrange Park, IL, Spring, 1989.
Plane, G.M., Guest Lecturer, “Teen Pregnancy and Drop-outs: What Can be Done?’ School District 205, Teacher inservice, Harvey, Illinois, August 17, 1986.
Plane, G.M., Guest Lecturer “Communication and Relationships,” Discovery Day Il, South Suburban Youth Services Alliance, South Holland, Illinois, May 24,1986.
COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS
Long Beach Global Health Coalition, member Fall 2002 to present.
Member of the Council on Academic Planning, Committee on Educational Programs Joint Committee on the DrPH at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, July 1993-July 1994. Served as an alumna representative to the committee that revised the DrPH degree program.
Member of the Northern Illinois Community Health Outreach Committee, DeKalb,
IL, 1991-1993.
Member of the Elderhealth Prevention Policy Action Group, League of Women Voters of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1991.
Member of the Year 2000 Workshop Planning Committee, Illinois Department of Public Health, Springfield, IL, 1990-1991.
Participant in “Evaluability Assessment Roundtable of Community Integrated Living Arrangements,” Sangamon State University Institute for Public Affairs, Springfield, Illinois, June 24-25, 1990.
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Interviewed by the Daily 49er regarding International Health course conducted in
Brazil, June 2003.
Interviewed by Richard Manly of the CSULB Publications Office, October 2001 and May 2003.
Featured in CSULB Daily 49er, “Panel focuses on casualties” November 20, 2002.
Featured in NIU Northern Star, “Bus set to take bar-goers home”, December 1, 2000.
Featured in DeKalb Chronicle, “Flu continues to bug campus”, November 15, 2000.
Featured in DeKalb Chronicle, “Children at risk”, October 13, 2000.
Featured in the DeKalb Midweek, “Trip to Kenya gives Pearcy insight into health concerns”, August 23, 2000.
Featured in Weekender, “Buds or Suds: Which is worse?”, April 20, 2000.
Interviewed and featured in an article published in the Northern Star, “Class
Dispels Drug Myths” January 21, 1999.
“In Your Interest,” WYCB-TV, Chicago, Illinois, Interviewed Regarding Environmental Concerns, March 1993.
“In Your Interest,” VVYCB-TV, Chicago, Illinois, Interviewed Regarding Environmental Concerns, April 1 993.
National Public Radio, “Is Your Holiday Turkey in Jeopardy?” press release read on Air, November 1992.
“Public Health Perspective,” TCI-TV, McHenry County, Illinois, Interviewed Regarding World Health Day 1990, April 1990.
CONSULTANTSHIPS
Curricular consultant, Breast and Cervical Cancer curriculum tailored to Latina women. William Baldyga, MA, DrPH, Associate Director, Institute for Health Research and Policy, 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, Illinois. Critiqued draft of curriculum and gave detailed suggestions for application of Health Education theory.
Highlands Middle School, LaGrange Highlands, Illinois, Health Education Consultant, August 1997 - 1998 Junior high students contacted me by e-mail with questions about sex, contraception, and H/V.
Biomedia, Inc., Grant Writing Consultant, 1995. Assisted in the writing of four proposals submitted to NIH for Small Business Innovation Research Grants.
DuPage County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health, Health Education Consultant, August 1991- August 1993. Educated Health Inspectors to give effective presentations to food service workers and the general public.
Kane County Health Department, Grant Writing Consultant, 1992. Wrote an immunization program grant for the department.
Cook County Department of Public Health, Training Consultant, 1990. Trained Health Educators to teach hypertension compliance classes.
OFFICES AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Public Health Association - Member, 1984-present.
Society for Public Health Education - Member, 1990-present.
Delta Omega, Founder and President of the Alpha Zeta Chapter at NIU,
November 1997- August 2001.
Southern California Public Health Association — Member, 2001-present.
Illinois Public Health Association - Member, 1982-1994, Faculty Consultant to
Northern Illinois University Student Chapter, 1990-1992, 1995-present; Chair,
Viewpoint Committee, 1991-1993; Chair, Continuing Education Committee,
1993-1995.
Illinois Society for Public Health Education - Member, Trustee 1990-1991, President-elect 1992-1993, President 1993-1994, Past-President 1994-1995; Representative to Society for Public Health Education, 1991.
Task Force on Adolescent Fertility, School of Public Health, University of Illinois
Coordinator 1983-1984.
Student Council, School of Public Health, University of Illinois- elected member,
1982-1984.
