Curriculum Vitae Lori Andersen, PhD, CHES 7000 Old Main Hill Logan, Utah 84322 lori.andersen@usu.edu AFFILIATION Assistant Professor of Health Education Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Utah State University EDUCATION 2011 2015 Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health, Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana Dissertation: Factors Related to the Adoption and Use of a Salad Bar in Orleans Parish Public Schools 2010 2011 Master of Education, Health Promotion University of Nevada, Las Vegas Thesis: The Effects of Environmental Prompts on Stair Usage 2003 2008 Bachelor of Science, Health Education Utah State University, Logan, Utah 2003 2008 Bachelor of Science, Physical Education Utah State University, Logan, Utah PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Mundorf AR, Myers L, O Malley K, Andersen L, Johnson CC. Contribution of school based salad bars to the consumption of fruits and vegetables among adolescents in New Orleans. (In progress). Johnson CC, Andersen L, O Malley K, Mundorf A, Myers L. Development of a school based salad bar evaluation: program planning with a problem solving model. (Under review). Gustat J, Carton T, Shahien A, Andersen, L. Body image satisfaction among African Americans. (Accepted at the Journal of Health Education and Behavior). Andersen L, Myers L, O Malley K, Mundorf AR, Johnson CC. Factors associated with student use of school based salad bars. (Accepted at the Journal of School Health). Andersen 1
Andersen L, Gustat J, Becker, A. (2015). The relationship between social support and physical activity in a low income African American inner city community. Journal of Community Health, 10.1007/s10900 015 0019 z. Gustat J, Richards K, Rice J, Andersen L, Parker Karst K, Cole, S. (2015). Youth walking and biking rates vary by environment around five Louisiana schools. Journal of School Health, 85, 36 42. Madkour A, Ledford EC, Andersen L, Johnson CC. (2014). Tobacco advertising/promotions and adolescents smoking risk in Northern Africa. Tobacco Control, 23, 244 252. Andersen L, Bungum T, Moonie S. (2012). The effects of environmental prompts on stair usage. Nevada Journal of Public Health, 9, 7 12. PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS Mundorf AR, Myers L, Andersen L, O Malley K, Johnson CC. School based salad bars not associated with adolescent student consumption of fruit or vegetables. The 14th European Congress of Psychology, Milan, Italy, July, 2015. Mundorf AR, Myers L, Andersen L, O Malley K, Johnson CJ. School based salad bars not associated with fruit or vegetable consumption among adolescents in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. American Academy of Health Behavior Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, March 2015. Andersen L, Gustat J, Becker AB. The relationship between social, neighborhood factors and physical activity in a low income African American inner city neighborhood, American Public Health Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, November 2014. Andersen L, Myers L, O Malley K, Mundorf A, Johnson CC. Factors associated with student use of school based salad bar, American Public Health Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, November 2014. Andersen L, Gustat J, Becker AB. The relationship between social support and physical activity in a low income African American inner city community. Xavier University Seventh Health Disparities Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 2014. Andersen L, Ledford EC, Madkour A, Johnson CC. Gender differences and determinants of obesity in North African countries. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA, November 2013. Johnson C, Madkour AS, Ledford EC, Andersen L. Tobacco advertising/promotions and adolescent smoking risk in North Africa. American Academy of Health Behavior Annual Conference, Santa Fe, NM, March 2013. Andersen L, O Malley K, Rice J, Johnson C. Development of a salad bar evaluation. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, October 2012. Andersen 2
Andersen L, Ledford EC, Madkour AS. Religious beliefs and Egyptian adolescent males smoking habits. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, October 2012. Ledford EC, Andersen L, Madkour AS. Do as I say, not as I do: Father smoking habits and the effects of lectures by parents on adolescent boys smoking rates and susceptibility in Egypt. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, October 2012. Madkour AS, Johnson C, Ledford EC, Andersen L. Cigarette promotions and advertising in five North African countries: Exposure prevalence and relationships with adolescent smoking susceptibility and current cigarette use. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., October 2011. Coughenour C, Andersen L. Implementing an HIV prevention program for Ghanaian youth in a low income fishing community in Greater Accra. Nevada Public Health Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, September 2010. OTHER PRESENTATIONS Andersen L, Gustat J, Becker AB. The relationship between social support and physical activity in a low income African American inner city community. Tulane University Health Sciences Research Days, New Orleans, LA, April 2014. Andersen L, Ledford EC, Madkour AS. Religious beliefs and Egyptian adolescent males smoking habits. Tulane Centennial Anniversary Poster Presentation, New Orleans, LA, November 2012. Andersen L, O Malley K, Rice J, Johnson C. Development of a salad bar evaluation. Women s Faculty Research Day, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, February 2012. RESEARCH GRANT/CONTRACT SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES 2014 Present Training Coordinator (PI: Carolyn C. Johnson, PhD) Prevention Research Center (Funded by CDC) 5 year funding from CDC to coordinate all training activities conducted by the PRC including students and community members in various formats 2012 2014 Program Coordinator (PI: Carolyn C. Johnson, PhD) Evaluation of Function an Effectiveness of Salad Bars in New Orleans Schools Special Interest Project (SIP) 12 063, Tulane Prevention Research Center (Funded by CDC) 21 Month descriptive study examining the usefulness and effectiveness of salad bars in New Orleans schools 2011 2012 Program Coordinator (PI: Carolyn C. Johnson, PhD) Pilot Study for Salad Bar Evaluation in New Orleans Public Schools Tulane Prevention Research Center (Funded by CDC) Andersen 3
A pilot study to determine the feasibility and development of materials for an evaluation of salad bars in New Orleans schools 2011 Research Assistant Crush Campaign Baseline Measurement Rescue Social Change Group (Funded by CDC) A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive social marketing campaign aimed to reduce the smoking rate of the LGBT population in Southern Nevada 2011 Research Assistant A Descriptive Study of RTC Bus Riders Who Use Bike Racks School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Funded by Las Vegas Regional Transportation Commission) A study to determine bicyclers use of public transportation in conjunction with active transport in Southern Nevada 2009 Principal Investigator Chorkor HIV Prevention Program HIV Research in Ghana (Partially funded by Graduate and Professional Student Association University of Nevada, Las Vegas ) An intervention aimed at improving HIV prevention strategies among youth in a low income fishing village in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana ACADEMIC PRODUCTIVITY Courses Taught Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, 2014 and 2012, GCHB 6120 Monitoring and Evaluation Assisted adjunct professor in teaching graduate level course Provided feedback on student s individual program evaluation plans Developed grading rubrics and graded quizzes and papers Introduced and coordinated guest speakers for the course Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, 2014 and 2013 SPHU 3400 and 3410 Food Institute: Farm to Table Developed inaugural summer course for undergraduate students Lectured various times throughout month long course including topics like food budgeting, organic foods, dietary measurements, and nutrition as a determinant of obesity Engaged community members to serve as expert guest speakers Planned local community field trips related to topics of interest including community gardens, urban farms, and local restaurants Andersen 4
Teaching Assistant, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, 2013, GCHB 6360 Human Sexual Behavior Resurrected one of Tulane s only sexuality courses Planned extensive lecture on pornography and sexual violence Experience in planning and teaching a one week intersession course Part Time Instructor, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2008 to 2011, HED 165 Personal Health Across the Lifespan Taught students from various academic departments a variety of health topics including stress management, sexuality, chronic disease, psychosocial health, nutrition, alcohol use, and physical activity Implemented a variety of teaching techniques live and online Received extremely positive feedback from my student s course evaluations regarding my teaching style and the nature of the class Collaborated with campus wellness to familiarize students with other health related endeavors happening on campus Lab Teaching Instructor, College of Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2010 to 2011, BIOL 223 Anatomy and Physiology Lab Planned, prepared, supervised labs for a anatomy and physiology labs Responsible for grading, designing quizzes, and the development of exams Developed individualized ways of helping students learn challenging information HIV Education Instructor, BASICS International, May 2010 Developed, implemented, and evaluated a HIV education program to youth in Ghana, West Africa Created cultural and age appropriate lessons and activities Used interactive games and lessons to address high risk behaviors for HIV infection Invited Presentations Guest Lecturer, Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Spring 2014, Double Burden of Malnutrition Presented an overview of New Orleans school food initiatives to Master of Public Health students Discussed preliminary research from a CDC funded project, as well as difficulties in school nutrition in the U.S. Guest Lecturer, Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Spring 2014, Monitoring and Evaluation Lectured on several topics including threats to internal validity, ways to reduce bias, and measurement in research and evaluation to Master of Public Health students Used practical exams from evaluation occurring in Orleans Parish and at the School of Public Health Andersen 5
Guest Lecturer, Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Spring 2014, Community Nutrition Presented preliminary research from a CDC funded project to Master of Public Health students Highlighted work happening around schools in Orleans Parish Discussed difficulties in school based research Guest Lecturer, Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Undergraduate Studies, Fall 2013, Nutrition course Lectured to70 undergraduate students about National School Lunch Program Introduced several research projects I assist on as well as other New Orleans initiatives to increase access to healthy foods in schools Guest Lecturer, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, Fall 2013, GCHB 8820 Advanced Program Planning and Grant Writing for Research Served as a guest lecture for a doctoral level course Led discussion and lecture on needs assessment and its function in the grant writing process SERVICE National 2015 American Public Health Association, Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October 31 November 4, 2015, Review School Health Education and Services Abstracts 2014 Society of Behavioral Medicine, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 22 25, 2015, Review Health Promotion Abstracts 2013 Society of Behavioral Medicine, Annual Meeting, Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 23 26, 2014, Review Health Promotion Abstracts 2012 Society of Behavioral Medicine, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 20 23, 2013, Review Health Promotion Abstracts 2012 American Academy of Health Behavioral Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, March 17 20, 2013, Review Abstracts State 2013 Louisiana State Team Life Course Metrics Project (as part of national project started by Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs), New Orleans, LA, Contributor to Life Course Indicators University Andersen 6
2013 Invited Presenter, Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Department of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty Seminar Presented to faculty and other departmental researchers projects related to salad bar research in Orleans Parish public schools 2013 Invited Presenter, Tulane University, School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine Headed journal club session for family medicine practitioners and faculty Introduced medical professionals to research thinking Assisted department head in preparing his faculty to begin large research projects 2012 Qualitative Interviewer, Tulane University, School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine Conducted qualitative interviews for rural medicine program evaluation Developed appropriate interview questions Guided Medical Doctors on protocol for collecting qualitative data Wrote summaries of interviews regarding rural medical education 2009 2010 Grant Evaluator, Graduate Professional Student Association, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Reviewed grants from various academic disciplines and assigned monetary value based on quality Presented on effective grant writing skills Assisted in process for revisions to bylaws pertaining to grants 2009 2010 New Programs Evaluation Committee Member, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Evaluated new and existing graduate level programs Made recommendations regarding new certification and programs at the graduate level One of two student committee members across the entire university campus 2009 Rebel Wellness Zone Practicum Student, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Conducted formative evaluation for campus wellness surrounding the use of an online health screening tool Pilot tested an information session for online health screening tool in several undergraduate courses 2008 2010 Graduate Professional Student Association Council Representative, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Served as department representative on university wide committee Participated in discussions on fees, budget cuts, bylaws and grant regulations Voted on issues affecting graduate students Andersen 7
Actively organized rallies and campaigns against budget cuts in the state of Nevada 2007 2008 Ambassador, College of Education and Human Services, Utah State University Recruited incoming freshman and transfer students in Utah to college Developed recruitment materials Served on the student board for accreditation Collaborated with Admissions office to increase enrollment at university and college President of organization in 2008 Community 2014 2015 Chair of Events, Faubourg Lafayette Neighborhood Association Planned and executed neighborhood events Chaired a small committee of volunteers Collaborated with several other New Orleans organizations aimed at improving community 2013 2015 Assistant Coach, Dibert Elementary, Girls on the Run International Taught lessons to elementary girls on self esteem, positive thinking, and other life skills Prepared elementary girls to run a 5k race Served as a mentor to inner city elementary youth 2013 Present Invited Presenter/Teacher, New Orleans Stake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Developed nutrition workshops for women around regional meeting in Southern Louisiana Presented workshop and focused on spiritual benefits of nutritious lifestyle Created handouts for workshop attendees In charge of coordinating, lesson planning, and teaching weekly adult Sunday School class LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 2010 Present Certified Health Education Specialist (Certification Number: 16959) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2015 Present American Academy of Health Behavior 2012 Present American School Health Association 2010 Nevada Public Health Association 2009 Present American Public Health Association Andersen 8
HONORS AND AWARDS 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Millennial Health Leader 2011 University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Outstanding Teaching by Part Time Faculty Award 2010 University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Outstanding Thesis, School of Community Health Sciences 2009 University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Outstanding Part Time Instructor 2008 Utah State University, Most Outstanding Student in Health 2007 Utah State University, Old Main Society Student Scholar 2007 Utah State University, Ted and Marge Seeholzer Scholarship 2006 Utah State University, Mary J. Faylor Scholarship 2003 2006 Utah State University, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship JOURNAL REVIEW EXPERIENCE 2015 Present 2014 Present 2012 Present Journal of School Health Journal of Health and Behavior Journal of Physical Activity and Health ABSTRACT REVIEWS 2015 American Public Health Association, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 2015 2014 Society of Behavioral Medicine, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 2015 2013 Society of Behavioral Medicine, Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 2014 2012 Society of Behavioral Medicine, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2013 2012 American Academy of Health Behavior, Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, March 2013 Andersen 9