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Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction /Community Health University of Northern Iowa 2004
M.A. Community Health University of Northern Iowa 2001

2011 - M.C.H.E.S. - National Credential for Health Education, Inc. (NCHEC) Master Certified Health Education Specialist: MCHES #: 11517

2009 - Intrinsic Coach - Certified Intrinsic Coach

2004 - C.H.E.S. - National Credential for Health Education, Inc. (NCHEC) Certified Health Education Specialist: CHES#: 11517

2010 - Qualitative Research Methods, Application, and Analysis. The University of Michigan-School of Public Health- Michigan Public Health Training Center.

2009 - Survey Design and Methodology. The University of Michigan-School of Public Health- Michigan Public Health Training Center.

2009 - Health Coach. Completed 12-week course. Wellcoach Corporation

Social/Behavioral Aspects of Health
Research Methods
Health Behavior Change
Public Health and Disease Prevention
Health Science Capstone
Health Senior Seminar
Program Planning and Evaluation
Community Health
Comprehensive School Health
Introduction to Research Methods
Grant writing
Health Perspectives
Behavioral Interventions
Health Educational Topics/Issues
Personal and Community Health
Senior Health Seminar
Health Workshops
Wellness Coaching Practicum

Health behavior change
Chronic diseases: Type II diabetes
Program evaluation

2010-2011 Associate Professor: Winona State University, Winona, MN
Department of Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences

2005-2009 Assistant Professor: Winona State University, Winona, MN
Department of Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences

1998-2000 Instructor: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
School of Heath, Physical Education & Leisure Services, College of Education.

2008 Winona State University Professional Improvement Fund: Received $2,000. Perceived Stress among International Students at a Comprehensive University. Primary Investigator.

2008 Winona State University Foundation Grant: Not funded at $ 20,000. Breast Cancer
Awareness and Screenings for Hispanic Women. Primary Investigator.

2008 Winona Health Foundation Grant: Not funded at $ 43,000. Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening for Hmong women. Primary Investigator.

2008 WSU Student Assessment Grant: Received $500.

2006 MN ClearWay: Received $126,440. Winona County Great Expectation Coalition against Tobacco Use. Co-Principal Investigator.

2006 Winona State University Learning for 21 Century Round 3: Received $19,994. Integrating service learning and cultural competency training into the Nursing and Health Promotion Curricula. Primary Investigator.

2005 WSU Professional Improvement Fund: Received $1,200. Primary Investigator.

Riverside Korean Baptist Church, Riverside, CA
La Crosse New Hope Baptist Church, La Crosse, WI

Wellness Committee. Riverside Unified School District- Nutrition Services
Inland Empire Health Educators’ Alliance

Tennis, badminton, basketball, martial arts (1st degree black belt in TaeKownDo)
Traveling to South Korea and Russia
One son and twin girls

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27