Indiana University Bloomington

Adjunct Professor

Responsible for course development and instruction of undergraduate level course
SPH - H 263 Personal Health

Eta Sigma Gamma

Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) is the National Health Education Honorary which focuses on developing professional competence and dedication to health education with primary focus on research, teaching & service within the community. During my time as President of ESG, I helped develop several community and university wide programs, one of which (the Sexual Assault & Alcohol Awareness Campaign) received special recognition and the Sharon Brehm Award from the Dean of Students.

Baylor University

Adjunct Professor

Teaching Assessment and Planning in Public and Community Health for the MPH@Baylor program

Fors Marsh Group

Senior Researcher

Leading and assisting on several projects as a part of the communication research team for federal clients with a special focus on qualitative-based projects. Highlights include:
+ Evaluation of Emergency Communication Material for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Leads efforts on qualitative research examining fact sheets used in emergency situations to educate the public.
+ Developing Integrated Marketing and Education Campaign for Men’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Plan for Department of Defense: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. Leads efforts on evaluating current research and literature available on male sexual assault within the military.
+ Evaluating Knowledge and Awareness around Infant Sleep Safety among Caregivers for the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Leads efforts on qualitative research examining knowledge and awareness around sleep safety practices among infant caregivers and current safety messaging.
+ Campaign Evaluation Research for the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Leads efforts on qualitative research examining consumer knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards anchoring furniture in their home and the impact of an educational campaign.
+ Branding Research for the Department of Defense: Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. Research to develop and test branding frameworks and recommend a final branding identity for civilian careers.

American University

Adjunct Professor

Responsible for course development and instruction of undergraduate level course
HLTH 245 Multicultural Health

Widener University

Adjunct Professor

Responsible for course development and instruction of graduate level courses.
HSED 714 - Qualitative Research Methods

The Realities of Conducting Reproductive Health-based Studies in the Developing World: Cases from Mali & India

Journal of Global Health

This field notes article provides an overview of two reproductive health research studies previously conducted in Mali and India and the methodological lessons learned. The lessons learned from these studies were: 1) to effectively emphasize the protocol for the study and the specific timeline to which all study coordinators/partners will adhere; 2) to obtain both written and oral agreements from all the partners to abide by the protocol; 3) to ensure the study tools are approved for use by all study coordinators; 4) to ensure adequate resources are available for use prior to the beginning of data collection; and 5) to provide adequate training to all interviewers and personnel who will be interacting and working with study participants. By following these steps, study investigators in the future will be able to effectively carry out international public health research.

The Realities of Conducting Reproductive Health-based Studies in the Developing World: Cases from Mali & India

Journal of Global Health

This field notes article provides an overview of two reproductive health research studies previously conducted in Mali and India and the methodological lessons learned. The lessons learned from these studies were: 1) to effectively emphasize the protocol for the study and the specific timeline to which all study coordinators/partners will adhere; 2) to obtain both written and oral agreements from all the partners to abide by the protocol; 3) to ensure the study tools are approved for use by all study coordinators; 4) to ensure adequate resources are available for use prior to the beginning of data collection; and 5) to provide adequate training to all interviewers and personnel who will be interacting and working with study participants. By following these steps, study investigators in the future will be able to effectively carry out international public health research.

Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Management in Indiana Community Health Centers

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Background: The role of community health centers (CHCs) in preventive health care is central to health reform, yet little is known about how CHCs identify and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Methods: A survey of Indiana CHCs from April to May 2013 measured reported STI services, clinic expectations for STI testing and management, barriers to screening and management, and partner services. Reported practices were compared with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for STI testing in clinical settings. Results: Although most CHCs reported screening for syphilis (75.0%), chlamydia, and gonorrhea (85.7%), screening generally did not reflect CDC guidelines. Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing was provided primarily at patient request or when symptomatic by 67.9% of CHCs. Syphilis testing at 67.9% of CHCs reflected CDC guidelines for adults 65 years or younger and at 53.6% for first-trimester pregnant women. Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening reflected CDC guidelines for 17.9% of CHCs for gay/bisexual men and 60.9% for first-trimester pregnant women. One-third (35%) of CHCs reported not knowing the expectation for screening pregnant women and gay/bisexual men. Conclusions: It is likely that CHCs are not aware of patient sexual health risks because standard of care screening was observed only for gonorrhea and chlamydia during the first trimester and for syphilis testing when symptoms were present. As CHCs increase their role in preventive care with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, focus must be upon clinician awareness of patient sexual health and training to identify and manage STIs in their patient populations.

The Realities of Conducting Reproductive Health-based Studies in the Developing World: Cases from Mali & India

Journal of Global Health

This field notes article provides an overview of two reproductive health research studies previously conducted in Mali and India and the methodological lessons learned. The lessons learned from these studies were: 1) to effectively emphasize the protocol for the study and the specific timeline to which all study coordinators/partners will adhere; 2) to obtain both written and oral agreements from all the partners to abide by the protocol; 3) to ensure the study tools are approved for use by all study coordinators; 4) to ensure adequate resources are available for use prior to the beginning of data collection; and 5) to provide adequate training to all interviewers and personnel who will be interacting and working with study participants. By following these steps, study investigators in the future will be able to effectively carry out international public health research.

Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Management in Indiana Community Health Centers

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Background: The role of community health centers (CHCs) in preventive health care is central to health reform, yet little is known about how CHCs identify and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Methods: A survey of Indiana CHCs from April to May 2013 measured reported STI services, clinic expectations for STI testing and management, barriers to screening and management, and partner services. Reported practices were compared with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for STI testing in clinical settings. Results: Although most CHCs reported screening for syphilis (75.0%), chlamydia, and gonorrhea (85.7%), screening generally did not reflect CDC guidelines. Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing was provided primarily at patient request or when symptomatic by 67.9% of CHCs. Syphilis testing at 67.9% of CHCs reflected CDC guidelines for adults 65 years or younger and at 53.6% for first-trimester pregnant women. Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening reflected CDC guidelines for 17.9% of CHCs for gay/bisexual men and 60.9% for first-trimester pregnant women. One-third (35%) of CHCs reported not knowing the expectation for screening pregnant women and gay/bisexual men. Conclusions: It is likely that CHCs are not aware of patient sexual health risks because standard of care screening was observed only for gonorrhea and chlamydia during the first trimester and for syphilis testing when symptoms were present. As CHCs increase their role in preventive care with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, focus must be upon clinician awareness of patient sexual health and training to identify and manage STIs in their patient populations.

Routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers

American Journal of Public Health

Objectives. We assessed routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers (CHCs). Methods. CHC medical directors reported HIV services, testing behaviors, barriers, and health center characteristics via survey from April to May 2013. Standard of care testing was measured by the extent to which CHCs complied with national guidelines for routine HIV testing in clinical settings. Results. Most (85.7%) CHCs reported HIV testing, primarily at patient request or if the patient was symptomatic. Routine HIV testing was provided for pregnant women by 60.7% of CHCs. Only 10.7% provided routine testing for adolescents to adults up to age 65 years. Routine testing was reported by 14.3% for gay and bisexual men, although 46.4% of CHCs reported asking patients about sexual orientation. Linkage to care services for HIV-positive patients, counseling for HIV treatment adherence, and partner testing generally was not provided. Conclusions. Most CHCs reported HIV testing, but such testing did not reflect the standard of care, because it depended on patient request or symptoms. One approach in future studies may be to allow respondents to compare current testing with standard of care and then reflect on barriers to and facilitators of adoption and implementation of routine HIV testing.

The Realities of Conducting Reproductive Health-based Studies in the Developing World: Cases from Mali & India

Journal of Global Health

This field notes article provides an overview of two reproductive health research studies previously conducted in Mali and India and the methodological lessons learned. The lessons learned from these studies were: 1) to effectively emphasize the protocol for the study and the specific timeline to which all study coordinators/partners will adhere; 2) to obtain both written and oral agreements from all the partners to abide by the protocol; 3) to ensure the study tools are approved for use by all study coordinators; 4) to ensure adequate resources are available for use prior to the beginning of data collection; and 5) to provide adequate training to all interviewers and personnel who will be interacting and working with study participants. By following these steps, study investigators in the future will be able to effectively carry out international public health research.

Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Management in Indiana Community Health Centers

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Background: The role of community health centers (CHCs) in preventive health care is central to health reform, yet little is known about how CHCs identify and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Methods: A survey of Indiana CHCs from April to May 2013 measured reported STI services, clinic expectations for STI testing and management, barriers to screening and management, and partner services. Reported practices were compared with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for STI testing in clinical settings. Results: Although most CHCs reported screening for syphilis (75.0%), chlamydia, and gonorrhea (85.7%), screening generally did not reflect CDC guidelines. Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing was provided primarily at patient request or when symptomatic by 67.9% of CHCs. Syphilis testing at 67.9% of CHCs reflected CDC guidelines for adults 65 years or younger and at 53.6% for first-trimester pregnant women. Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening reflected CDC guidelines for 17.9% of CHCs for gay/bisexual men and 60.9% for first-trimester pregnant women. One-third (35%) of CHCs reported not knowing the expectation for screening pregnant women and gay/bisexual men. Conclusions: It is likely that CHCs are not aware of patient sexual health risks because standard of care screening was observed only for gonorrhea and chlamydia during the first trimester and for syphilis testing when symptoms were present. As CHCs increase their role in preventive care with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, focus must be upon clinician awareness of patient sexual health and training to identify and manage STIs in their patient populations.

Routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers

American Journal of Public Health

Objectives. We assessed routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers (CHCs). Methods. CHC medical directors reported HIV services, testing behaviors, barriers, and health center characteristics via survey from April to May 2013. Standard of care testing was measured by the extent to which CHCs complied with national guidelines for routine HIV testing in clinical settings. Results. Most (85.7%) CHCs reported HIV testing, primarily at patient request or if the patient was symptomatic. Routine HIV testing was provided for pregnant women by 60.7% of CHCs. Only 10.7% provided routine testing for adolescents to adults up to age 65 years. Routine testing was reported by 14.3% for gay and bisexual men, although 46.4% of CHCs reported asking patients about sexual orientation. Linkage to care services for HIV-positive patients, counseling for HIV treatment adherence, and partner testing generally was not provided. Conclusions. Most CHCs reported HIV testing, but such testing did not reflect the standard of care, because it depended on patient request or symptoms. One approach in future studies may be to allow respondents to compare current testing with standard of care and then reflect on barriers to and facilitators of adoption and implementation of routine HIV testing.

Successful implementation of a combined learning collaborative and mentoring intervention to improve neonatal quality of care in rural Rwanda

BMC Health Services Research

The Realities of Conducting Reproductive Health-based Studies in the Developing World: Cases from Mali & India

Journal of Global Health

This field notes article provides an overview of two reproductive health research studies previously conducted in Mali and India and the methodological lessons learned. The lessons learned from these studies were: 1) to effectively emphasize the protocol for the study and the specific timeline to which all study coordinators/partners will adhere; 2) to obtain both written and oral agreements from all the partners to abide by the protocol; 3) to ensure the study tools are approved for use by all study coordinators; 4) to ensure adequate resources are available for use prior to the beginning of data collection; and 5) to provide adequate training to all interviewers and personnel who will be interacting and working with study participants. By following these steps, study investigators in the future will be able to effectively carry out international public health research.

Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Management in Indiana Community Health Centers

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Background: The role of community health centers (CHCs) in preventive health care is central to health reform, yet little is known about how CHCs identify and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Methods: A survey of Indiana CHCs from April to May 2013 measured reported STI services, clinic expectations for STI testing and management, barriers to screening and management, and partner services. Reported practices were compared with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for STI testing in clinical settings. Results: Although most CHCs reported screening for syphilis (75.0%), chlamydia, and gonorrhea (85.7%), screening generally did not reflect CDC guidelines. Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing was provided primarily at patient request or when symptomatic by 67.9% of CHCs. Syphilis testing at 67.9% of CHCs reflected CDC guidelines for adults 65 years or younger and at 53.6% for first-trimester pregnant women. Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening reflected CDC guidelines for 17.9% of CHCs for gay/bisexual men and 60.9% for first-trimester pregnant women. One-third (35%) of CHCs reported not knowing the expectation for screening pregnant women and gay/bisexual men. Conclusions: It is likely that CHCs are not aware of patient sexual health risks because standard of care screening was observed only for gonorrhea and chlamydia during the first trimester and for syphilis testing when symptoms were present. As CHCs increase their role in preventive care with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, focus must be upon clinician awareness of patient sexual health and training to identify and manage STIs in their patient populations.

Routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers

American Journal of Public Health

Objectives. We assessed routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers (CHCs). Methods. CHC medical directors reported HIV services, testing behaviors, barriers, and health center characteristics via survey from April to May 2013. Standard of care testing was measured by the extent to which CHCs complied with national guidelines for routine HIV testing in clinical settings. Results. Most (85.7%) CHCs reported HIV testing, primarily at patient request or if the patient was symptomatic. Routine HIV testing was provided for pregnant women by 60.7% of CHCs. Only 10.7% provided routine testing for adolescents to adults up to age 65 years. Routine testing was reported by 14.3% for gay and bisexual men, although 46.4% of CHCs reported asking patients about sexual orientation. Linkage to care services for HIV-positive patients, counseling for HIV treatment adherence, and partner testing generally was not provided. Conclusions. Most CHCs reported HIV testing, but such testing did not reflect the standard of care, because it depended on patient request or symptoms. One approach in future studies may be to allow respondents to compare current testing with standard of care and then reflect on barriers to and facilitators of adoption and implementation of routine HIV testing.

Successful implementation of a combined learning collaborative and mentoring intervention to improve neonatal quality of care in rural Rwanda

BMC Health Services Research

Village Health and Sanitation Committees: evaluation of a capacity-building intervention in Bagalkot and Koppal districts of Northern Karnataka

BMC Proceedings

The Realities of Conducting Reproductive Health-based Studies in the Developing World: Cases from Mali & India

Journal of Global Health

This field notes article provides an overview of two reproductive health research studies previously conducted in Mali and India and the methodological lessons learned. The lessons learned from these studies were: 1) to effectively emphasize the protocol for the study and the specific timeline to which all study coordinators/partners will adhere; 2) to obtain both written and oral agreements from all the partners to abide by the protocol; 3) to ensure the study tools are approved for use by all study coordinators; 4) to ensure adequate resources are available for use prior to the beginning of data collection; and 5) to provide adequate training to all interviewers and personnel who will be interacting and working with study participants. By following these steps, study investigators in the future will be able to effectively carry out international public health research.

Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Management in Indiana Community Health Centers

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Background: The role of community health centers (CHCs) in preventive health care is central to health reform, yet little is known about how CHCs identify and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Methods: A survey of Indiana CHCs from April to May 2013 measured reported STI services, clinic expectations for STI testing and management, barriers to screening and management, and partner services. Reported practices were compared with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for STI testing in clinical settings. Results: Although most CHCs reported screening for syphilis (75.0%), chlamydia, and gonorrhea (85.7%), screening generally did not reflect CDC guidelines. Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing was provided primarily at patient request or when symptomatic by 67.9% of CHCs. Syphilis testing at 67.9% of CHCs reflected CDC guidelines for adults 65 years or younger and at 53.6% for first-trimester pregnant women. Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening reflected CDC guidelines for 17.9% of CHCs for gay/bisexual men and 60.9% for first-trimester pregnant women. One-third (35%) of CHCs reported not knowing the expectation for screening pregnant women and gay/bisexual men. Conclusions: It is likely that CHCs are not aware of patient sexual health risks because standard of care screening was observed only for gonorrhea and chlamydia during the first trimester and for syphilis testing when symptoms were present. As CHCs increase their role in preventive care with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, focus must be upon clinician awareness of patient sexual health and training to identify and manage STIs in their patient populations.

Routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers

American Journal of Public Health

Objectives. We assessed routine HIV testing in Indiana community health centers (CHCs). Methods. CHC medical directors reported HIV services, testing behaviors, barriers, and health center characteristics via survey from April to May 2013. Standard of care testing was measured by the extent to which CHCs complied with national guidelines for routine HIV testing in clinical settings. Results. Most (85.7%) CHCs reported HIV testing, primarily at patient request or if the patient was symptomatic. Routine HIV testing was provided for pregnant women by 60.7% of CHCs. Only 10.7% provided routine testing for adolescents to adults up to age 65 years. Routine testing was reported by 14.3% for gay and bisexual men, although 46.4% of CHCs reported asking patients about sexual orientation. Linkage to care services for HIV-positive patients, counseling for HIV treatment adherence, and partner testing generally was not provided. Conclusions. Most CHCs reported HIV testing, but such testing did not reflect the standard of care, because it depended on patient request or symptoms. One approach in future studies may be to allow respondents to compare current testing with standard of care and then reflect on barriers to and facilitators of adoption and implementation of routine HIV testing.

Successful implementation of a combined learning collaborative and mentoring intervention to improve neonatal quality of care in rural Rwanda

BMC Health Services Research

Village Health and Sanitation Committees: evaluation of a capacity-building intervention in Bagalkot and Koppal districts of Northern Karnataka

BMC Proceedings

Exploring Drivers of Infant Deaths in Rural Rwanda Through Verbal Social Autopsy

Annals of Global Health

OBJECTIVE To explore the care pathways and barriers taken by infant caregivers before the death of their infant through a verbal social autopsy study in 2 districts in eastern Rwanda. METHODS We adapted the World Health Organization verbal social autopsy tools to reflect local context and priorities. Caregivers of infants in the 2 districts were interviewed using the adapted quantitative survey and semi structured interview guide. Interviews were recorded and thematic analysis employed on a sub sample (n = 133) to extract the content relevant to understanding the drivers of infant death and inform results of the quantitative data until saturation was reached (66). Results were interpreted through a driver diagram framework to explore caregiver-reported challenges in knowledge and experiences with care access and delivery. FINDINGS Most study participants (82%) reported accessing the formal health system at some point before the infant’s death. The primary caregiver-reported drivers for infant death included challenges in accessing care in a timely manner, concerns about the technical quality of care received, and poor responsiveness of the system and providers. The 2 most commonly discussed drivers were gaps in communication between providers and patients and challenges obtaining and using the community based health insurance. The framework of the driver diagram was modified to identify the factors where change was needed to further reduce mortality. CONCLUSION This study provides important information on the experiential quality of care received by infants and their caregivers within the current health care space in rural Rwanda. By listening to the individual stories of so many caregivers regarding the gaps and challenges they faced, appropriate action may be taken to bolster the existing health care system.

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals

Eta Sigma Gamma

President, Nu Chapter

The mission of Eta Sigma Gamma is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. The goals of the honorary include: - Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources - Stimulating and disseminating scientific research; - Motivating and providing health education services - Recognizing academic achievement - Supporting health education advocacy initiatives - Promoting professional standards and ethics - Promoting networking activities among health educators and related professionals