Ph.D., Medical Informatics
Columbia University in the Cit, 2003
MA, Biomedical Sciences, General
Columbia University in the Cit, 1997
MS, Computer Science
Columbia University in the Cit, 1994
BS, Computer Science
Saint John's University, 1992
Awards & Honors
Faculty Research Award
College of Allied Health Sciences, Georgia Health Sciences University, 2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
MPHI 8500
Health Info Sys Anal & Proj Mt
MPHC 8722
Internship
MPHI 8001
Public Health Informatics
MPHC 8999
Capstone Course
MPHI 8000
Computerized Health Info
MPHI 8400
Health Data Mgmt & Knowledge
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Impacting Environmental and Public Health through the Use of Dual Targeted and Tailored Asthma Educational Interventions, 2015 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Progression in understanding and implementing the cultural and linguistic appropriate services standards: Five-year follow-up at an academic Center, 2013 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Associations between low literacy and health status measures: Cross-sectional analyses of two physical activity trials, 2012 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Incorporating what Promotoras learn: Becoming role models to effect positive change, 2012 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Outcomes of Asthma Education and Healthy Homes Curriculum Provided Through Community Health Workers in South Texas Colonias, 2012 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Department Service
Journal Club, Research Grant Forum, & Campus-wide Teaching
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Promotion and Tenure Review Committee (Dept. Interdisciplinary Health Sciences)
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
MPH Admissions Committee
2007 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
MPH Admissions Committee
2007 - 2017
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
Promotion & Tenure Review Committee (College of Allied Health Sciences)
2023 - Present