Medical Anthropologist and Health Educator
Greater San Diego Area
- Current
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- Freelance Graphic and Web Designer at MaxAndEvelyn.com (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Health Educator at Pregnancy Aid Center (PAC)
- Volunteer, Diabetes Education Program at Spanish Catholic Center
- Communications Advisor at Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
- Administrative Coordinator at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
- Marketing Coordinator at DPR Construction
- Communications Associate at Mary Washington Hospital
- Education
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- University of Maryland College Park
- Mary Washington College
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Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Summary
Medical anthropologist and health educator focused on assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally-appropriate interventions. Specializing in immigrant and low-income populations affected by diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Knowledgeable in biomedical and complementary treatment, including herbal remedies. Interested in team projects and community-based participatory research.
Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Specialties:
immigrant health, low-income populations, health education, chronic illness, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolmia, autoimmune liver diseases, nutrition, complementary treatment, herbal remedies, evaluation methods, ethnographic research methods
Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Experience
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Freelance Graphic and Web Designer
MaxAndEvelyn.com (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)
May 1999 — Present (9 years 3 months)
Redesigned website and created e-announcement for Cultural Systems Analysis Group at the University of Maryland. Designed and printed American Liver Foundation charity auction signage and tickets, as well as decorated bidding tables. Also developed and produced marketing materials for various clients, including a presentation for a public health professional, promotional flyers and advertisements for a local realtor; gift certificate for a gourmet store and culinary school; promotional flyers for charity walk participants; and wedding invitations and save-the-date announcements, CD covers, and informational booklets for engaged couples.
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Health Educator
Pregnancy Aid Center (PAC)
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
May 2007 — December 2007 (8 months)
Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate a pilot health education program through the following steps:
- Identify potential clients with indicators of high cholesterol, hypertension, and/or diabetes.
- Develop curricula and offering both individual counseling sessions and group workshops.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions and group workshops aimed to improve clients’ dietary, physical activity, and cardiovascular and/or diabetes self-care behaviors.
- Conduct a process evaluation aimed to assess clients’ actual and providers’ perceived barriers to accessing the workshops.
- Identify potential funders to continue health education program.
- Train and supervise field placement students.
- Assist social worker as needed. -
Volunteer, Diabetes Education Program
Spanish Catholic Center
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
September 2006 — December 2006 (4 months)
Assist with diabetes health education program and workshops through the following steps: Translate forms from English to Spanish. Hand out materials. Assist coordinator, nutritionist, and Latino participants as needed. Enter data into agency and county diabetes database.
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Communications Advisor
Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Program Development industry)
September 2005 — September 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Write and edit news articles for website and e-newsletter. Interview alumni and write their stories for website. Assist in revamping website and intranet; maintain both sites. Develop print materials, including fact sheets, catalogs, announcements, and invitations. Maintain communications budget. Represent CEDPA at international and national conferences.
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Administrative Coordinator
Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2003 — August 2005 (2 years)
Coordinate logistics for training and workshop activities. Assess and develop internal staff development program, including presenting sessions. Forecast, negotiate, and maintain training program budgets. Monitor training program progress through direct and regular contact with training providers and participants. Develop and evaluate training participant questionnaires. Design training and technical materials, including handouts, presentations, and manuals. Conduct literature search and review. Assist in evaluating pharmaceutical management program in Ghana, Tanzania, and Kenya.
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Marketing Coordinator
DPR Construction
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Construction industry)
October 1999 — May 2002 (2 years 8 months)
Coordinate, write, and edit technical proposals. Write and design promotional materials, including print ads; project data sheets; flyers; brochures; direct mail pieces; newsletters; press releases; and signage. Develop charts and graphics for proposals and presentations. Develop and maintain regional website, including writing and editing copy for Web pages. Train staff on web-based marketing database and desktop publishing software. Assist in developing and maintaining marketing budget. Represent DPR at regional conferences.
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Communications Associate
Mary Washington Hospital
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
January 1996 — April 1997 (1 year 4 months)
Assist patients and medical staff with their communication needs. Respond to physician's answering service. Operate hospital switchboard.
Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Education
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University of Maryland College Park
Master of Applied Anthropology, Health, 2005 — 2008
Focus on immigrant and low-income populations and community health education.
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Mary Washington College
B.A., Anthropology, 1996 — 1999
- Activities and Societies:
- President, Anthropology Club
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Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Interests:
immigrant health, diabetes, cardiovascular health, autoimmune diseases, health education, health behavior, explanatory models, barriers to accessing health care, ethnographic research methods, qualitative research, quantitative research, interviewing, community-based participatory research
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