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2019-20F A C U L T Y R E S E A R C H P R O F I L E S
SCHOOL OF NURSING
4-YEAR
for transfer students
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
D I S C O V E R Y . D I V E R S I T Y . D I S T I N C T I O N .
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STUDENTSENROLLED
4,358
RANKINGS
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
#1 RANKED
in the state, based on quality and affordability. Source: collegestart.org
RANKED #2SCHOOL OF NURSINGPROGRAMaccording to Nurse Journal's rankings for America's Best Nursing Schools Online.
for offering best value bachelor'sdegree program in parks,recreation and leisure in the U.S.Source: College Values Online
RECREATIONADMINISTRATIONPROGRAM
RANKED #2
CHHS MAKING AN IMPACT
#1MOST DEGREES AWARDED by college at Fresno State
92%OF STUDENTS ARE FROMTHE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
and alumni continue to serve and stay in the region after graduation
$16.1 MILLIONIN GRANTS AND CONTRACTSAWARDED
31,382
SERVICE-LEA
vicSERVICE-LEARNING HOURS
COMPLETED
"I pursued social work as a degreebecause I wanted to help people who havebeen down the same path as me. Fresno
State gave me that opportunity andshowed me what's truly possible througheducation." Arnold Trevino, M.S.W. ('19)
70% OF DOCTORAL DEGREES at the University
CHHS students earn
"The Central Valley Health Policy Institutehas played a critical role in helping us understand
health issues affecting our communities, with their work leadingto millions in research and healthcare dollars being invested
right here in the Valley." Kevin Hamilton, CEO, Central California Asthma Collaborative
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The College of Health and HumanServices is proud to present the 2019-20 edition of its Faculty ResearchProfiles. With seven academicdisciplines and a wide range ofcenters and institutes, the collegecontinues to encourage andchampion students, who go on toserve our diverse and growing regionas healthcare practitioners, humanservices professionals, educators,researchers, advocates and leaders. Our talented faculty incorporateinnovative research and high-impactexperiences into their teaching, furtherhelping to build a healthier and moresustainable community for thechildren and adults that reside in ourCentral Valley. Through these profiles, we hope toencourage interdisciplinarycollaboration across the Universityand engaged partnerships in thecommunity, which will allow faculty topave the way for students to connectto service-learning opportunities,internships and community-basedresearch. While each of our academicdisciplines, centers and institutes areunique, we all share a commoncommitment to boldly educate andempower our students for success!
College of Health andHuman Services
JAMES E. MARSHALL, PH.D.
FACULTY
STAFF
245
16%representation of
total faculty at Fresno State
30
COPENHAGENUNIVERSITY PRESS
MESSAGE FROM DEAN
For a full list of CHHS academic departments, centers and institutes, go to page 19.
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College of Health and Human Services | 2019-20 Faculty Research Profiles
Mark W. Baldis, Ph.D., R.C.E.P., P.T.A. Lecturer
Department of Kinesiology [email protected] 559.278.8896
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.HealthPromotionandWellness,RockyMountainUniversity
of Health Professions•M.A.PhysicalEducation,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.A.SpecialMajor:ExerciseScience,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests •Physicalactivityforthepreventionandtreatmentofchronicdiseases•Preventionandphysicalrehabilitationofmusculoskeletalinjury•Clinicalexercisephysiology
Irán Barrera, Ph.D. Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected] 559.278.0398
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWork,UniversityofTexasatArlington •Ph.D.SocialWork,LaUniversidadAutonomadeNuevoLeon•M.S.W.SocialWork,CaliforniaStateUniversity,LongBeach•B.A.Psychology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,LongBeach
Research Interests:•Healthcaredisparities•Latinomentalhealth• Populationhealth
2019-20 Faculty Research Profiles
John Amson Capitman, Ph.D.
Professor Director
Department of Public Health CentralValleyHealthPolicyInstitutejcapitman@csufresno.edu559.228.2157
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialPsychology,DukeUniversity •B.A.Linguistics,YaleUniversity
Research Interests:•Inequityinhealthandwell-being•Place,race/ethnicityandpublicpolicy•Financingpublichealthandpersonalhealth•Universal,sustainableandefficientnationalhealthpolicies•Eldercarepoliciesandprograms•Adolescentdevelopment,teenpregnancyprevention,substanceabuseprevention
Jennifer Adame-Walker, D.P.T., P.T., O.C.S., P.M.A.-C.P.T. Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: •D.P.T.,PhysicalTherapy,U.C.SanFrancisco•M.S.PhysicalTherapy,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.Physiology/MinorinHumanMovement,U.C.SantaBarbara Research Interests:• Concussionbaselinetesting• Pilates,healthandwellness
Cynthia A. Cavazos, Au.D., C.C.C./A. Lecturer
DepartmentofCommunicative [email protected] 559.278.6967
Degrees Held: •Au.D.Audiology,ArizonaSchoolofHealthSciences•M.A.Audiology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.A.CommunicativeSciencesandDisorders,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno Research Interests:•Pediatric audiology •Cochlearimplants
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Michael G. Coles, Ph.D. Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected] 559.278.4166
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.ExerciseandSportScience,UniversityofUtah•M.A.ExerciseScience,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.A.SpecialMajor:Biology/PhysicalEducationandHumanPerformance,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno Research Interests:•Fitnessandwellness• Appliedexercisescience:sportspecific
Neelam Chanda, Ph.D., R.N. Associate Professor
[email protected] 559.278.2835
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.Nursing,U.C.SanFrancisco•M.S.PsychiatricNursing,NationalInstituteofMentalHealthandNeurosciences,DeemedUniversity,India
• B.S.Nursing,BangaloreUniversity,India
Research Interests:•Measuringstressinvulnerablepopulations• Therapeuticcommunicationinnurses• Psychometrics
Marcus Crawford, Ph.D., M.S.W.Assistant Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWork,UniversityofTexas,Arlington•M.S.W.SocialWork,WichitaStateUniversity•B.A.SocialWork,WichitaStateUniversity• B.A.CriminalandSocialJustice,AshfordUniversity Research Interests:•Juvenilejustice•Fostercare• Systemsofcare• Under-representedyouth
Travis Cronin, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. Assistant Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWork,ArizonaStateUniversity,Phoenix•M.S.W.SocialWork,EasternWashingtonUniversity,Cheney•B.S.Sociology,BrighamYoungUniversity,Idaho-Rexburg
Research Interests:•Adolescents• Blacklives• Childwelfare
Nancy A. Delich, Ed.D., M.A.T.S., L.C.S.W., P.P.S.C. Assistant Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/[email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.EducationalLeadership,SeattleUniversity•M.A.TransformingSpirituality,SeattleUniversity•M.S.W.SocialWork,SanDiegoStateUniversity•B.A.Psychology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Northridge
Research Interests:•MentalhealthissueswithDeafandHardofHearingcommunities•Applicationofself-efficacytrainingingroupauralrehabilitationwithHardofHearingadultsandtheircommunicationpartners
•Applicationofself-efficacytraininginschoolsocialwork•Socialworkandspirituality
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College of Health and Human Services | 2019-20 Faculty Research Profiles
Kerry Dunn, J.D., Ph.D., M.S.W. Assistant Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/[email protected]
Degrees Held: •J.D.RutgersSchoolofLaw,Newark•Ph.D.SocialWelfareandAnthropology,UniversityofPennsylvania•M.S.W.SocialWorkDirectPractice,UniversityofPennsylvania• B.A.,LiberalArts,TheEvergreenStateCollege
Research Interests:• Prisons • Interprofessionaleducation • Teachingandlearning• SocialWorkersprofessionalidentity• Participatoryresearch
Don Freed, Ph.D. Professor
DepartmentofCommunicative [email protected] 559.278.2029
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SpeechPathology,UniversityofOregon •M.A.EarlyChildhoodSpecialEducation/SpeechPathology,UniversityofOregon•B.A.SpeechPathology,UniversityofOregon
Research Interests:•Adultspeechandlanguagedisorders
Donna DeRoo, A.B.D., M.P.A. Assistant Director
CentralCaliforniaCenterfor [email protected] 559.228.2160
Degrees Held: •A.B.D.EducationalLeadershipandChange,FieldingGraduateUniversity•M.P.A.PublicAdministration,CaliforniaStateUniversity,DominguezHills•B.A.English,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Grantwritinganddevelopment•Projectandprogramdevelopment•Evaluation•Sustainability •Qualityimprovement
Brooke Findley, Ed.D., C.C.C.-S.L.P., B.C.B.A.Assistant Professor
DepartmentofCommunicativeSciencesandDeafStudiesbrfindley@csufresno.edu559.278.2423
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.EducationalLeadership,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•M.A.EducationalLeadershipandAdministration,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
•M.A.CommunicativeDisordersandDeafStudies:Speech-LanguagePathology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
• B.A.CommunicativeDisordersandDeafStudies:Speech-LanguagePathology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•School-basedspeech-languagepathology• AutismSpectrumDisorder• AppliedBehaviorAnalysis
David J. Foster, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Lecturer Director
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/GerontologyCentralCaliforniaSocialWelfareEvaluation, [email protected]
Degrees Held: •M.S.W.SocialWelfare,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.A.SocialWelfare,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Socialwelfarepolicyandpolicyimplementation•Childwelfare•Administrationandorganizationalchange
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Wade Gilbert, Ph.D. Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.Psychopedagogy,UniversityofOttawa•M.A.HumanKinetics,UniversityofOttawa•BachelorofPhysicalEducation(Honors),UniversityofOttawa
Research Interests:•Talentdevelopment•Youthsports• High performance sport • Sportcoaching
Marie Gilbert, D.N.P., R.N. Director
CentralCaliforniaCenterforExcellenceinNursingmgilbert@csufresno.edu 559.228.2155
Degrees Held: •D.N.P.DoctorofNursingPractice,CaliforniaStateUniversityNorthernCaliforniaConsortium
•M.A.Education,FresnoPacificUniversity,Fresno•B.S.Nursing,TheUniversityofManchester,RoyalCollegeofNursingInstitute,London
Research Interests:•Interprofessionaleducationandcollaborativepractice•Patientsafety• Healthcaresimulation• Competency-basededucation(assessment/evaluation)
Jenelle N. Gilbert, Ph.D., C.C.-A.A.S.P., C.M.P.C.Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.Education:Psychopedagogy,UniversityofOttawa•M.A.HumanKinetics,UniversityofOttawa•B.Ed.PhysicalEducation,UniversityofOttawa•B.P.E.(Hons),PhysicalEducation,UniversityofOttawa
Research Interests:•Appliedsportpsychology•Sportpsychologycurriculumdevelopment• Sportteamculture
Mary A. Garza, Ph.D., MP.H.Associate Professor
Department of Public Health [email protected]
Degrees Held: • Ph.D.HealthPolicyandManagement:EmphasisinSocialandBehavioralSciences,JohnsHopkinsUniversity• M.P.H.HealthEducationandHealthPromotion,CaliforniaStateUniversity,SanDiego• B.A.HealthScience,UniversityofCalifornia,SanDiego
Research Interests:•Minorityhealth• Cancer• Healthdisparities• Intimatepartnerviolence• Religion/Spiritualityandhealth
Tanisha Garcia, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Department of Public [email protected] 559.278.6125
Degrees Held: • Ph.D.HealthServices,WaldenUniversity• M.S.HealthcareAdministration,NationalAmericanUniversity• B.S.UniversityStudiesHealthSciences,UniversityofNewMexico
Research Interests:•Changemanagement• Women’shealth• Healthcare technology• Organizationaltransformation
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College of Health and Human Services | 2019-20 Faculty Research Profiles
Cheryl J. Hickey, Ed.D., M.P.T., M.S., P.T.Associate Professor
[email protected] 559.278.3030
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.EducationalLeadership,U.C.Davis/CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
•M.S.Counseling,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno •M.P.T.PhysicalTherapy,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.PhysicalTherapy,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Languageandculturalbarriersinhealthcare,emphasisonphysical
therapy •Isokineticnormsfortheupperextremity•Inter-professional,internationalandstudent/facultycollaborationforpublichealthinitiatives
Debra Harris, Ph.D. Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected] 559.278.2966
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWork,UniversityofTexas,Arlington•M.S.W.SocialWork,OurLadyoftheLakeUniversity•B.A.SocialWelfareandPsychology,TexasTechUniversity
Research Interests:•Education• Drugs and alcohol •Programevaluation•Developmentaldisabilities
Tim Hamel, M.S. Lecturer
Department of Kinesiology [email protected] 559.278.6049
Degrees Held: •M.S.Kinesiology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fullerton•B.A.Psychology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Coacheffectiveness• Performance enhancement •Stressmanagement
Nupur Hajela, P.T., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: •T-D.P.T.PhysicalTherapy/Therapist,RosalindFrankinUniversityofMedicineandScience
•Ph.D.RehabilitationScience/MinorinNeuroscience,UniversityofMinnesota-TwinCities
• B.P.T.PhysicalTherapy,BabaFaridUniversityofHealthSciences
Research Interests:•Novelbrainstimulation,gamesandvirtualrealityforincreasingphysicalactivityandinducingneuroplasticity
•DesignnovelinterventionsutilizingroboticsandtechnologyforphysicalandcognitivetherapytoimprovequalityoflifeforsurvivorsofstrokeandParkinson’s.
Ndidi Griffin-Myers, Ed.D., M.S.N., F.N.P., P.H.N., R.N.Professor
[email protected] 559.278.6697
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.International-MulticulturalEducation,UniversityofSanFrancisco•M.S.N.NursePractitioner/PrimaryCare,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
•B.S.N.Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Stanislaus
Research Interests:• Psychiatric mental health•Nursesinhighereducation•International-multiculturaleducation
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Dheeshana S. Jayasundara, Ph.D., M.S.S.W., L.C.S.W. Associate Professor DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected]
559.278.6109
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWork,UniversityofTexas,Arlington•M.S.W.SocialWork,UniversityofTexas,Arlington• M.A.CriminologyandCriminalJustice,UniversityofMissouri,St.Louis• B.A.Sociology,UniversityofDelhi,India
Research Interests:• Gender-basedanddomesticviolence• Reproductivehealth• Socialdevelopment• Internationalsocialwork(globalmigration,povertyandwar)
Lynn Jakobs, Ph.D., F.N.P.-C., R.N. Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: • Ph.D.,Nursing,UniversityofNorthDakota,GrandForks• M.S.N.,Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Sacramento• B.S.N.,Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Sacramento• FamilyNursePractitionerCertification,U.C.Davis
Research Interests:• Remote-ruralhealthcare(frontier)• Ruralpopulations• Respiratoryillnessesinruralfarmworkers• Oncology(ThyroidCancer)
Rohan Jadhav, Ph.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor
Department of Public [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.EnvironmentalHealth:OccupationalHealthandToxicology,UniversityofNebraskaMedicalCenter,Omaha
• M.S.PublicHealth:Epidemiology,MissouriStateUniversity,Springfield•B.S.AyurvedaMedicineandSurgery,MaharashtraUniversityofHealthScience,Mumbai
Research Interests:•Occupationalepidemiology• Agriculturalinjuryandhealth• Environmentalhealth
Catherine G.R. Jackson, Ph.D., F.A.C.S.M.Professor
Department of [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.ExercisePhysiology,AnatomyCognate,UniversityofColorado,
Boulder•M.A.Chemistry,MontclairStateUniversity,NewJersey•B.A.Chemistry/Physics,Minor:Biology,MontclairStateUniversity,N.J.
Research Interests:•Muscleandspacephysiology•Fluidsandhydration•Exerciseandsportnutrition•Aging
Jody Hironaka-Juteau, Ed.D., C.T.R.S.Professor
DepartmentofRecreationAdministrationjhironak@csufresno.edu559.278.2838
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.EducationalLeadershipandChange,FieldingGraduateUniversity• M.A.Education,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.RecreationAdministration:TherapeuticRecreation,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:• Diversityandinclusion• Actionresearch• Interprofessionaleducationandcollaboration• Highereducationandleadership
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College of Health and Human Services | 2019-20 Faculty Research Profiles
Suzanne Kotkin-Jaszi, Dr.P.H., M.S.P.H. Professor
Department of Public [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Dr.P.H.HealthPolicyandManagement,UniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley•M.S.PublicHealth:HealthAdministration,UniversityofNorthCarolina,ChapelHill
• B.S.ConservationofNaturalResources,UniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley
Research Interests:•AmericanIndiansandcancermanagement• Communityhealthworkers(promotores)• Improvinghealthservicesdeliverytounderservedpopulations• Healthdisparities• Women’shealth
Na-hyeon (Hannah) Ko, Ph.D., D.P.T. , P.T. Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: •D.P.T.PhysicalTherapy,A.T.StillUniversity• Ph.D.BioKinesiology,UniversityofSouthernCalifornia•M.A.MotorLearningandControl,ColumbiaUniversity•B.S.PhysicalTherapy,SehanUniversity,SouthKorea
Research Interests:•Neuroplasticityandneurorehabilitationinindividualswith
neurological disorders•Motorlearningandcontrolinpediatricandgeriatricpopulations•Neuromodulationtofacilitateneuroplasticityinthebrain•Sensorimotorcontroloffinemotortasks
David A. Kinnunen, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected]
Deegrees Held: •Ph.D.Kinesiology,MichiganStateUniversity•M.P.E.AthleticAdministration,IdahoStateUniversity•B.A.SecondaryEducation:PhysicalEducation/History, IdahoStateUniversity
Research Interests:•Humangrowthandmotordevelopment• Dynamic systems theory•Humanperformanceandskillacquisition•Developmentalconstraints/Lifespanmotordevelopment•Elementaryphysicaleducation
Jaymin Kwon, Ph.D., M.S. Associate Professor
Department of Public Health [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.EnvironmentalSciences,Rutgers,theStateUniversityofN.J.•Ph.D.(jointdegree)ExposureSciences,UniversityofMedicineandDentistryofNewJersey
•M.S.EnvironmentalSciences,Rutgers,theStateUniversityofN.J.•M.S.FoodEngineeringandBiotechnology,YonseiUniversity,Korea•B.S.FoodEngineeringandBiotechnology,YonseiUniversity,Korea
Research Interests:•Airpollutionexposureassessment•Airpollutionepidemiology•Impactofairpollutionexposureonpregnancyandotherhealth
outcomes
Serena Johnson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
DepartmentofCommunicativeSciencesandDeafStudiesserenaj@csufresno.edu559.278.4221
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.HigherEducation,UniversityofNorthTexas•M.Ed.ESLandLiteracyEducation,SouthernMethodistUniversity•B.A.CommunicationSciencesandDisorders/DeafEducationTrack,BaylorUniversity
Research Interests:• Collegeaccessandsuccessford/Deafstudentsinhighereducation• d/Deafstudentsincommunitycollege• EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)studentsinhighereducation
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Michael Mahoney, Ed.D.Professor
[email protected] 559.278.5263
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.SportandRecreationAdministration,TempleUniversity• M.Ed.SportManagement,TempleUniversity•B.A.InformationandCommunicationStudies,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Chico
Research Interests:•Publicassemblyvenuemanagement•Venueandeventaccessibility•Patronandclientexperiencemanagement•Bookingsandeconomicimpact
Mitzi A. Lowe, Ph.D., M.S.W.Associate DeanProfessor
CollegeofHealthandHumanServicesDepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.EducationalPolicyStudiesandEvaluation:EmphasisinHigherEducation,UniversityofKentucky •M.S.W.SocialWork,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.Criminology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Collaboration•Mentoring• Trendsinhighereducation• Juvenilejustice
Sam Lankford, Ph.D. Professor Chair
DepartmentofRecreationAdministrationslankford@csufresno.edu559.278.4004
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.LeisureStudiesandServices:Tourism,UniversityofOregon•MasterofUrbanandRegionalPlanning,UniversityofOregon•M.A.RecreationandParkAdministration,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Chico•B.A.Geography:CommunityandRegionalPlanning,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Chico
Research Interests:•Tourismandrecreationimpactsonlocalcommunities•Socialcapital,sustainability,liveablecitiesandwell-being•Managementofrecreationservicesandsurveyresearch•Recreationinisolatedenvironments(islandsandtheArctic)
Gyanesh Lama, Ph.D. Associate Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected] 559.278.0397
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWork,WashingtonUniversity•M.S.W.SocialWork,WashingtonUniversity•B.S.W.SocialWork,KathmanduUniversity
Research Interests:•Socialdevelopment,poverty,institutions,the“middleclass”•Geo-spatialmapping(GIS)-mappingpoverty,healthandsocialdisparities
•Indigenouspeoplesandself-governance•Equanimity,universalityanddiversity
Dawn K. Lewis, Ph.D. Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.Kinesiology:SportandExercisePsychology,MichiganStateUniversity
•M.S.Kinesiology:SportandExercisePsychology,MichiganStateUniversity
•B.A.Psychology,HunterCollegeoftheCity,UniversityofNewYork Research Interests:•Psychologyofsportinjuryandrehabilitation•Sportandexerciseperformanceenhancement•P.E.teacherpreparationandassessment
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College of Health and Human Services | 2019-20 Faculty Research Profiles
Sylvia Miller, Ed.D., R.N., F.N.P.-C. Associate Professor Chair
[email protected] 559.278.4788
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.CurriculumandProgramEvaluation,UniversityofSanFrancisco• Post-Master’sCertificate,FamilyNursePractitioner,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•M.A.Education,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•M.S.N.MedicalSurgicalNursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.N.Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno Research Interests:•Palliativecare•End-of-lifecareandthementallychallenged•Spiritualityandnursingcare•Curriculumdevelopment
Shauna Miller, D.N.P., C.N.E. R.N., P.H.N. Assistant Professor
[email protected] 559.278.2041
Degrees Held: •D.N.P.NursingPractice,CaliforniaStateUniversity,NorthernConsortium
•M.S.N.ClinicalNurseSpecialist,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.N.Nursing,UniversityofNewYork,RegentsProgam
Research Interests:•AdultswithAutism•Simulationinhealtheducation•Nursing:lawandethics
John McMillen, Ph.D., J.D. Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.EducationalAdministration,UniversityofNebraska-Lincoln•M.Ed.EducationalAdministration,UniversityofNebraska-Lincoln•J.D.DrakeUniversityLawSchool•B.A.Psychology,UniversityofNebraska-Lincoln Research Interests:•Equityandthelaw•Sportartlaw• Disability access
Justine J. McAlpine, M.A. Lecturer
Department of Kinesiology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •M.A.AdaptedPhysicalEducation,HumboldtStateUniversity•B.A.Kinesiology:AthleticTraining,SanDiegoStateUniversity Research Interests:•Aquaticfitnessandolderadults•Fitnessassessmentintheaquaticenvironment•Watersafety•Elementaryphysicaleducation
Christine Maul, Ph.D. Associate Professor
DepartmentofCommunicative [email protected] 559.278.3938
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.Education,UniversityofCalifornia,SantaBarbara•M.A.CommunicativeSciencesandDisorders,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.A.History,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Childlanguagedisorders•Autism•Augmentativeandalternativecommunication•Literacyacquisition• Multiculturalpopulations
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Jacobo Morales, Ph.D.Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.ExercisePhysiology,UniversityofMaryland,CollegePark•M.A.ExercisePhysiology,UniversityofMaryland,CollegePark•B.A.PhysicalEducation,UniversityofPuertoRico,Mayagüez Research Interests:•ExerciseefficiencyanditsassociationtothesurfaceEMGpowerspectrum•Exercise-inducedfatigueandchangestothesurfaceEMGpowerspectrum•Power-velocityrelationshipsofintacthumanskeletalmuscleduringcycle
ergometry•Physiologicaldemandsandresponsesofcrossfitperformance
Salvador Montana, Ph.D. Associate Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/[email protected] 559.278.8581
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWork,UniversityofTexas,Austin•M.S.W.SocialWork,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.A.PoliticalScience,UniversityofCalifornia,SantaBarbara Research Interests: •Socialwelfarepolicy• Humanservicesorganizations•Quantitativeresearchmethods•Childwelfarepolicyandpractice•CentralCaliforniahumanservicesissues
Stephanie D. Moore, Ph.D., A.T.C. Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology [email protected] 559.278.0255
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.RehabilitationScience,UniversityofKentucky•M.S.AthleticTraining,IllinoisStateUniversity•B.S.AthleticTraining,UniversityofCentralMissouri
Research Interests:•Preventionandtreatmentofshoulderinjuries•Orthopedicoutcomes• Manualtherapytechniques
Susan Mirlohi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Department of Public Health [email protected] 559.278.7024
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.CivilEngineering:EnvironmentalandWaterResourcesEngineering,VirginiaTech
•M.S.EnvironmenalSciencesandEngineering,VirginiaTech•B.S.Biology/Chemistryminor,RadfordUniversity Research Interests:•Environmentalhealth• Environmentalcontaminantsexposureassessment• Waterquality,health/safetyandtreatment• Environmentaleducation/outreachofdrinkingwater
Helen Miltiades, Ph.D. Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.Gerontology,UniversityofMassachusetts,Boston•M.A.Gerontology,UniversityofMassachusetts,Boston•B.S.Psychology,MaloneUniversity Research Interests:•Alzheimer’s• Supportivecare• Accesstohealthcare
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Miguel A. Perez, Ph.D., M.C.H.E.S. Professor
Department of Public Health [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.HealthEducation,PennsylvaniaStateUniversity•M.S.HealthEducation,PennsylvaniaStateUniversity•B.A.ResearchinMentalHealth,CaliforniaStateUniversity,DominguezHills
Research Interests:• Global health •Adolescenthealth•Culturalcompetence• Health literacy
Paul W. Ogden, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus
DepartmentofCommunicative [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.EducationalPsychology,UniversityofIllinoisatUrbana•M.A.EducationalPsychology,UniversityofIllinoisatUrbana•B.A.MathematicsandComputers,AntiochCollege
Research Interests:•Parenteducation•Educationofdeafandhardofhearingchildren•Fundraisinganddevelopment
Randall Nedegaard, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.Associate Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/Gerontology [email protected] 559.278.6129
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.DepartmentofMedicalandClinicalPsychology,UniformedServicesUniversityoftheHealthSciences,Bethesda
•M.A.DepartmentofMedicalandClinicalPsychology,UniformedServicesUniversityoftheHealthSciences,Bethesda
•M.S.W.SocialWork,UniversityofMinnesota,Minneapolis• B.A.SocialWork,BethelUniversity,St.Paul Research Interests:•Militarymentalhealthandmilitaryculturalcompetence•Intimatepartnerviolence•Effectivesocialworkeducationwithdisadvantagedpopulations
Nancy Nisbett, Ed.D., C.T.R.S., R.T.C. Professor
[email protected] 559.278.7886
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.EducationalLeadership,UniversityofCalifornia,Davis/CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno •M.A.TherapeuticRecreation,CentralMichiganUniversity•B.A.Communication,MichiganStateUniversity
Research Interests:•Inclusiverecreation•Youthdevelopment• Pedagogy •Accessibletourism
Nisha Nair, D.N.P., R.N.C., C.N.S./N.E., C.L.E.C.Assistant Professor
[email protected] 559.278.8854
Degrees Held: •D.N.P.CaliforniaStateUniversity,NorthernCaliforniaConsortium• M.S.N.Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno• M.A.PublicAdministration,UniversityofKerala,India• B.S.N.Nursing,UniversityofKerala,India Research Interests:•Women’shealth• Parentaleducation• Improvingbirthoutcomesforwomenandinfants• Exclusivebreastfeeding
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Monica Rivera, P.T., D.P.T.Sc., M.S. Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: •D.P.T.Sc.UniversityofCalifornia,SanFrancisco•M.S.NeurologicalPhysicalTherapy,SamuelMerrittCollege•PhysicalTherapyCertificate,UCLAHospitalandClinics•B.S.HealthScience,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Northridge
Research Interests:•Infantmobilityandspatialcognitivedevelopment•Infantcrawlingkinematics•Braininjuryandrehabilitationinpediatricsandadults•RehabilitationinterventionsinParkinson’sDisease
Kathleen Rindahl, D.N.P., F.N.P.-C Associate Professor
Degrees Held: •D.N.P.NursingPractice,WesternUniversityofHealthSciences•M.S.N.NursePractitioner/PrimaryCare,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
•B.S.N.Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,LosAngeles Research Interests:•Eatingdisordersandschool-agechildren•Ruralhealthandhealthdisparities•Culturaldiversityinhealthcare
Mohammad A. Rahman, Ph.D. Professor
Department of Public Health [email protected] 559.278.4222
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.HealthPolicy,BrandeisUniversity •M.S.P.SocialPolicy,BrandeisUniversity•M.S.S.Economics,UniversityofDhaka•B.S.S.Economics(Honors),UniversityofDhaka
Research Interests:• Health economics •Economicevaluationandcosteffectivenessanalysis•Tele-healthandtelemedicine
Frances Pomaville, Ph.D., C.C.C.-S.L.P. Associate Professor
DepartmentofCommunicative [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.HumanServices,CapellaUniversity,Minneapolis•M.A.Speech-LanguagePathology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.A.CommunicativeDisordersandDeafStudies,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•TreatmentforindividualswithParkinson’sDisease•Treatmentforindividualswithtraumaticbraininjury•Assessmentandtreatmentofvoicedisorders
Helda Pinzon-Perez, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S., R.N., F.N.P., C.N.S. Professor
Department of Public Health [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.HealthEducation,PennsylvaniaStateUniversity•M.S.N.Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•M.P.H.PublicHealth,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•M.S.HealthSciences,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.N.Nursing,PontificiaUniversidadJaveriana
Research Interests:•Minorityhealth•Alternativemedicineandintegrativehealth• Global health •Indigenous/Nativehealth
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Caio Sarmento, Ph.D., P.T. Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.RehabilitationScience,UniversityofKansasMedicalCenter•M.S.CardiopulmonaryPhysiotherapy,UniversityofGamaFilho,Brazil•B.S.Physiotherapy,UniversityofPaulista,Brazil
Research Interests:•Chronicpain•Rheumatology•Opioidusedisorder•Exerciseimmunology
Janice Sanders, R.N., D.N.P.Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: •D.N.P.NursingPractice,CaliforniaStateUniversity,NorthernConsortium•M.S.N.PediatricNursePractitioner,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.N.Nursing,ClemsonUniversity
Research Interests:•Mentalhealth•Autisminschoolagechildren•Recruitmentandretentionofminoritiesinnursing•Optimalhealingenvironments
Scott R. Sailor, Ed.D., A.T.C. Professor Chair
Department of Kinesiology [email protected] 559.278.2543
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.EducationalLeadership,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno/UniversityofCalifornia,Davis
•M.S.ExerciseandSportsSciences:AthleticTraining,UniversityofArizona•B.S.SpecialMajor:AthleticTraining,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Clinicaleducation•Interprofessionaleducation•Concussion(sportrelated,MTBI)• Youthsportsinjuries
Jennifer Roos, P.T., D.P.T., G.C.S.
Assistant Professor
Degrees Held: •D.P.T.CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno/U.C.SanFrancisco JointDoctoralprogram•M.P.T.PhysicalTherapy,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.ExerciseScience,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:• Peer mentoring• Gaitanalysisinadultswithchronicconditions• Aquatics
Stephen Roberts, Ph.D. Associate Professor
DepartmentofCommunicativeSciencesandDeafStudiesstroberts@csufresno.edu 559.278.2421
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.Audiology,WayneStateUniversity•M.S.Audiology/RehabilitationCounseling,UniversityofUtah•B.A.Speech-LanguagePathologyandAudiology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Sacramento
Research Interests:•Self-efficacytrainingininterprofessionalpyschosocialgroupauralrehabilitation
•Self-efficacytrainingwithDeafandHardofHearingstudents•Audiologic/RehabilitationcounselingwithDeafandHardofHearingcommunities
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Bhupinder Singh, Ph.D., P.T. Associate Professor
[email protected] 559.278.2625
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.PhysicalTherapyandRehabilitationSciences,UniversityofIowa•B.S.PhysicalTherapy,GuruNanakDevUniversity,India
Research Interests:•Childhoodobesity• Gait analysis •Exerciseprescription• Biomechanics •Orthopedics
Roger Simpson, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.A.Associate Professor
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/[email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.(Dual)SocialWorkandSociology,UniversityofMichigan•M.S.W.SocialWork,UniversityofMichigan•M.A.Sociology,UniversityofMichigan•B.A.Sociology,WhittierCollege
Research Interests:•Culturaldiversity•Healthcaredisparities•Spiritualityandsocialsupport•Socialworkeducation
Sujatha Shanmugasundaram, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.M., G.C.T.E.Associate Professor
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.PalliativeCareNursing,MonashUniversity,Melbourne•M.S.N.Nursing,SriRamachandraMedicalCollegeandResearchInstitute,India
• B.S.Nursing,MGRUniversity,India
Research Interests:•Palliativecare• Dementia• Caregiverburden• Simulation• Culturalissues
Kammi Yap Sayaseng, D.N.P., R.N., P.N.P.-B.C., I.B.C.L.C.Associate Professor
Degrees Held: •D.N.P.HealthLeadershipSystems,UniversityofSanFrancisco•M.S.N.PediatricNursePractitioner/SchoolNurseCredential,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.N.Nursing,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:• General pediatric health issues• Pediatric dermatological disorders•Childhoodobesity•Breastfeedinginminoritylow-incomewomen
Jenna Sawdon-Bea, Ph.D., P.T. Associate Professor
Chair
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.PhysicalTherapy,TexasWoman’sUniversity•M.P.T.PhysicalTherapy,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.PhysicalTherapy,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Osteoporosismanagement•Shoulderinjuries•Kneeandankleinjuries•Runninginjuriesandprevention•Orthopedicassessment• PeermentoringforDPTstudentsuccess
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Brandon Taylor, D.M., M.A.Assistant Professor
DepartmentofRecreationAdministrationbrtaylor@csufresno.edu559.278.2315
Degrees Held: •D.M.OrganizationalLeadership,UniversityofPhoenix• M.A.Kinesiology,FresnoPacificUniversity•B.S.RecreationAdministration,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Perceptionsofgovernmentfundedrecreationalservices•Managementofmunicipalleisureservices•Organizationaldevelopmentandleadership•Leisureeducation
Janice Smith-Warshaw, Ed.D., A.S.C. II Assistant Professor
DepartmentofCommunicativeSciencesandDeafStudiesjsmithwarshaw@csufresno.edu559.387.5303
Degrees Held: •Ed.D.LeadershipforEducationalJustice,UniversityofRedlands•Ed.S.ChangeLeadershipinDeafEducation,GallaudetUniversity•M.S.DeafEducation,McDanielCollege• B.S.ManagementScience,UniversityofSouthCarolina
Research Interests:•A.S.L./Englishbilingualeducation•EducationofDeafandhardofhearingchildren•Socialandeducationaljustice•Changeleadership•Organizationalchange
Nicole J. Smith, Ph.D.Assistant Professor
Department of [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SportsEducationLeadership,UniversityofNevada,LasVegas• M.S.SportsEducationLeadership,UniversityofNevada,LasVegas• B.S.PhysicalEducation,UniversityofNevada,Reno
Research Interests:•Physicalactivitymeasurement• Environmentandpolicyinfluencesonphysicalactivity• Evidence-basedphysicaleducationprograms• Physicalactivityinterventions• Physicaleducationteachereffectiveness
Steven L. Skelton, Ph.D., C.C.C.-S.L.P. ProfessorChair
DepartmentofCommunicative [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SpeechandHearingSciences,UniversityofCalifornia,SantaBarbara
•M.A.CommunicativeDisorders:Speech-LanguagePathology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
•B.A.Psychology/LiberalStudies,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Bakersfield
Research Interests:•Treatmentofspeechsounddisordersinchildren•Motorlearningappliedtospeechpathology•Researchmethods
Greg Thatcher, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. Associate Professor
Department of Public Health [email protected] 559.278.8807
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.HealthPromotionandBehavior,UniversityofSouthCarolina•M.S.P.H.HealthPromotionandBehavior,UniversityofSouthCarolina
•B.A.Sociology,BowlingGreenStateUniversity Research Interests:•Adolescentandyoungadulthealth•After-schoolinitiatives•Alcoholandotherdrugreduction
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Deborah L. Walker, D.P.T., P.T., O.C.S., G.C.S.
Assistant Professor
DepartmentofPhysicalTherapy [email protected]
559.278.0491
Degrees Held: •D.P.T.PhysicalTherapy,RegisUniversity•M.P.T.PhysicalTherapy,UniversityofSouthernCalifornia•B.A.Psychology,CaliforniaStateUniversity,LongBeach
Research Interests:•Localdeliveryofinterdisciplinaryhealthcare•Sarcopenia•Fallprevention• Healthy aging•Agefriendlycities
Martha Vungkhanching, Ph.D. Professor Chair
DepartmentofSocialWorkEducation/[email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.SocialWorkandSocialAdministration,TheUniversityof
Hong Kong•M.A.SocialWork,TataInstituteofSocialSciences •B.A.(Hons)Sociology,St.Mary’sCollege Research Interests:•Substanceabuse•Traumaticbraininjury•Psychosocialassessmentandsupportforcancerpatients•Internationalsocialwork
Jason Whiting, Ph.D. Associate Professor
DepartmentofRecreationAdministration [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Ph.D.NaturalResources,RecreationandTourism,UniversityofGeorgia•M.S.Recreation,Park,andTourismAdministration,WesternIllinoisUniversity
•B.S.Recreation,WesternStateCollegeofColorado
Research Interests:•Outdoorrecreationparticipation• Human dimensions in natural resource management •Diversityinparksandrecreation
Kara Zografos, Dr.P.H., M.P.H. ProfessorChair
Department of Public Health [email protected]
Degrees Held: •Dr.P.H.HealthEducation,LomaLindaUniversity •M.P.H.HealthPromotion,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno•B.S.HealthScience,CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fresno
Research Interests:•Asthmaandairquality•Religionandhealth
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BACHELOR'S OPTIONS AND DEGREES
MASTER'S OPTIONS AND DEGREES
PHYSICAL THERAPYPROGRAM
CERTIFICATES
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
Deaf Education (M.A.)Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Exercise Science (M.S.)Kinesiology (M.S.)
Audiology (B.A.)Deaf Education (B.A.)Interpreting (B.A.)Speech-Language Pathology (B.A.)Social Work (B.A.) Athletic Training (B.S.)Exercise Science (B.S.)Physical Education (B.S.)Sport Psychology (B.S.)Nursing (B.S.N.)Community Health (B.S.)
Environmental/Occupational Safetyand Health (B.S.)Health Administration (B.S.)Community Recreation and YouthServices (B.S.)Outdoor Recreation and NaturalResource Management (B.S.)Recreation Therapy (B.S.) Special Events and Tourism (B.S.)Sports and Entertainment FacilityManagement (B.S.)
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
DOCTORAL DEGREES
Sport Administration (M.S.)Sport Psychology (M.S.)Primary Care/Nurse Practitioner(M.S.N.)Health Promotion (M.P.H.)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Conversational American SignLanguageAlcohol and Drug Services Adventure-Based ProgrammingServing At-Risk Youth
Special Event Planning Sports and Entertainment FacilityManagement Cross-Cultural CompetencyGerontology
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
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PHYSICAL THERAPYPROGRAM
CENTERS, INSTITUTES AND RESEARCH CENTERS
DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOLSDepartment of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies
Department of Kinesiology
Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Public Health
Department of Recreation Administration
Department of Social Work Education and Gerontology
School of Nursing
The Central California Center for Health and Human Services supports the:
Central California Center for Excellence in NursingThe center takes a regionally and comprehensively-focused approach, working inpartnership with health care providers to develop nursing specialists, leaders andeducators needed to serve our diverse region.
Central California Children's InstituteIts mission is to promote research, policies and practices that support the well-beingof children and families, using a regional children's agenda as the guiding framework. Central California Sports Science InstituteThrough community awareness and education, as well as collaborative research, theinstitute is helping those in the field focus on enhancing performance of athletes whilemaintaining a safe atmosphere.
Central Valley Health Policy Institute The institute facilitates regional research, leadership training and graduate educationprograms to address emerging health policy issues that influence the health status ofpeople living in Central California.
Social Welfare Evaluation, Research and Training CenterThe center studies the human condition, social issues and the delivery of humanservices in Central California to improve the quality of life for residents in the region.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND CENTERS
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PHYSICAL THERAPYPROGRAM
HONORS PROGRAM IN COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
DEAN'S COUNCIL OF AMBASSADORSThis unique council of community leaders in our region work collaboratively to review thecritical issues facing our students and offer insight, as well as assist in connecting regionalresources with the college's academic programs, centers and areas of study.
2019-20
Developed to create a collaborative academicprogram between departments, students in theHonors Program work together and withcommunity partners on real-world, interdisciplinaryprojects that strive to provide healthy outcomes forthe Fresno community.
Lynne Ashbeck, Senior Vice President of Community Engagement and Population Wellness,
Valley Children's Healthcare
Connie Clendenan, Former CEO, Valley Teen Ranch (retired)
Ben Cuellar, Dean Emeritus, College of Health and Human Services, Fresno State
Donna DeRoo, Director, Central California Center for Health and Human Services, Fresno State
Ivonne Der Torosian. Director of Community Benefit and Outreach, Saint Agnes Medical Center
Patrick Galindo, Student Representative, College of Health and Human Services, Fresno State
Margaret Jackson, Director, Cultural Brokers, Inc.
Lynne Jarman, Manager of Rehabilitation Therapy, Community Medical Centers
Karen Kimura, Vice President, Kasco Fab, Inc.
Sam Lankford, Chair and Professor, Department of Recreation Administration, Fresno State
Richard Lembo, Director of Sports Medicine, Sierra Pacific Orthopedic
Mitzi Lowe, Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Services, Fresno State
James Marshall, Interim Dean, College of Health and Human Services, Fresno State
Stephen Ramirez, CEO, California Health Collaborative
Jim Santos, Communications Professor, College of Humanities and Sciences, University
of Phoenix
Denise Vermeltfoort, Director of Regulatory and Clinical Practice, Valley Children's Healthcare
Kara Zografos, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, Fresno State
"The Honors Program has really allowed me to grow as a student and future professional. I feelmore prepared and confident now to enter graduate school." - Melanie Sanchez "The Honors Program has really allowed me to grow as a student and future professional. I feel
more prepared and confident now to enter graduate school." - Melanie Sanchez
"The Honors Program was a wonderful opportunity to learn about conducting research and workingtogether with students from other professional fields, all of which will better prepare us to serve others asfuture health and human service professionals." - Shannon Muzio, B.A., Communicative Sciences andDeaf Studies ('19)
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2345 E. San Ramon M/S MH26Fresno, CA 93740-8031
559.278.4004