Public Health Professional
Greater San Diego Area
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- Health Educator at Self Employed
- Past
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- Researcher and Consultant at University of Maryland
- Health Educator at Pregnancy Aid Center (PAC)
- Freelance Graphic and Web Designer at MaxAndEvelyn.com
- Communications Coordinator at The Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity (CRGE)
- Volunteer, Diabetes Education Program at Spanish Catholic Center
- Communications Advisor at Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
- Training Coordinator at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
- Volunteer at Volunteers for Change
- Marketing Coordinator at DPR Construction
- Education
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- University of Maryland College Park
- Mary Washington College
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Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Summary
Medical anthropologist focused on assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally-appropriate health interventions. Specializing in immigrant and low-income populations at high risk for chronic diseases. Interested in community participatory research.
Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Specialties:
immigrant health, low-income populations, health education, chronic illness, evaluation methods, ethnographic research methods, telemedicine, communications, marketing, writing, grants, training, program management
Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Experience
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Health Educator
Self Employed
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
July 2009 — Present (1 month)
Conduct culturally-competent, income-sensitive health education workshops in local San Diego communities. Focused on Latino individuals and families with cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk factors. Workshops include overview of chronic disease risk factors, taste testings, exercise session, and Q&A discussion.
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Researcher and Consultant
University of Maryland
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Develop health interventions for low-income and high-risk populations; submit IRB applications. Analyze program data and write research reports. Present findings at national conference and college classes. Conduct literature reviews and collect data. Interview research participants and analyze findings. Redesign website and create museum exhibit panels. Assistant teach seminar.
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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. -
Freelance Graphic and Web Designer
MaxAndEvelyn.com
(Graphic Design industry)
May 1999 — December 2007 (8 years 8 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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Communications Coordinator
The Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity (CRGE)
(Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — May 2007 (9 months)
Design, edit, and manage print production of annual research report and conference materials, including program and handouts. Maintain website. Develop print promotional materials. Write and disseminate press releases. Research conference opportunities. Staff photographer at conferences and colloquia.
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Volunteer, Diabetes Education Program
Spanish Catholic Center
(Hospital & Health Care industry)
September 2006 — December 2006 (4 months)
Assist with diabetes health education program and workshops through the following steps: Translate patient 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; International Trade and Development industry)
September 2005 — September 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Compile and analyze project data to write and edit news articles for Web site and e-newsletter. Interview training participants. Assist in revamping website and intranet; maintain both sites. Develop print materials, including fact sheets, catalogs, announcements, and invitations; manage print production. Maintain communications budget. Represent CEDPA at international and national conferences.
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Training Coordinator
Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2003 — August 2005 (2 years)
Coordinate logistics for training and workshop activities. Assess, develop, and evaluate staff development program. Present training 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 survey questionnaires. Design training and technical materials, including manuals and presentations. Conduct literature review. Assist in evaluating pharmaceutical management program in Ghana, Tanzania, and Kenya.
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Volunteer
Volunteers for Change
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
September 2000 — September 2004 (4 years 1 month)
Active in working with the homeless, promoting literacy awareness, environmental management, entertaining children, and various other community service activities. Managed four to ten volunteers at various events.
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Marketing Coordinator
DPR Construction
(Privately Held; Construction industry)
October 1999 — May 2002 (2 years 8 months)
Manage proposal process from conception to production. Copywrite, edit, and layout proposals and promotional materials, including print ads; project data sheets; flyers; brochures; direct mail pieces; newsletters; press releases; and environmental signage. Develop charts and graphics for proposals and presentations. Maintain regional website, including writing and editing copy for Web pages. Train staff on web-based marketing database and desktop publishing software. Manage marketing budget. Represent DPR at regional conferences.
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
Additional Information
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Jackie Donaldson-Lopez’s Interests:
immigrant health, chronic illness, autoimmune diseases, health education, explanatory models, barriers to accessing health care, ethnographic research methods, genealogy, kayaking, swimming, hiking, Southwest US, travel, Latino culture, pottery
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