Laura K - University of Florida



Laura K. Guyer, PhD, MEd, RDN

University of Florida, Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies Research

205 Ustler Hall, Box 117352, Gainesville, FL 32611-7352; Mobile Phone: (352) 332-0523

Email: lkguyer@ufl.edu ; Faculty Page:

EDUCATION

Post-Doctoral Coursework

Multicultural Counseling

University of Florida

Post-Doctoral Coursework

Introduction to Counseling

Reformed Theological Seminary

Orlando, FL

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Florida

Department: Educational Leadership

Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction

Minors: Human Nutrition and Exercise Science

Dissertation: Relationships among Self-esteem, Psychological Type and Weight History as a Basis for Individualizing Instruction for Successful Weight Reduction and Maintenance

Master of Education, University of Florida

Specialization: Vocational, Technical and Adult Education

American Dietetic Association Internship, Alachua General Hospital, Inc.

Bachelor of Science, University of Florida

Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition

Specialization: Dietetics

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2018-pres. Master Lecturer. College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies and Gender Research. University of Florida.

2015 – 2019 Affiliate Associate Professor. Bob Graham Center for Public Service. University of Florida.

2014 – pres. Adjunct Associate Professor. College of Public Health and Health Professions. University of Florida.

2013 – pres. Sr. Lecturer. College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies and Gender Research. University of Florida.

2011-13 Courtesy Associate Professor. College of Medicine. University of Florida.

2010-12 Courtesy Associate Professor. College of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health. University of Florida

1995-98 Associate Professor and Program Director (tenured). College of Agriculture. Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. University of Florida. [directed accredited undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics and accredited Combined Master’s Degree – Dietetic Internship].

1988–94 Assistant Professor and Program Director. College of Agriculture. Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. University of Florida. [directed undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics and Combined Master’s Degree – Dietetic Internship.

1988 Adjunct Instructor. Department of Health Professions. Santa Fe Community College.

CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY appointments

2005–09 Consultant Dietitian. Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging (dba Elder Options, Inc.). Gainesville, FL.

2001–13 Associate Director. Suwannee River Area Health Education Center, Inc. Alachua, FL.

1999–2001 Vice President. Engineering THE LAW, Inc. Gainesville, FL.

1987–88 Consultant Dietitian. Lake Butler Hospital and Hand Surgery Center. Lake Butler, FL.

1983–84 Consultant Dietitian. Oak View Care Center. Williston, FL.

1982–84 Program Director and Wellness Nutritionist. Alachua General Hospital Center for Health & Fitness. Gainesville, FL.

1980–88 Consultant Dietitian. Williston Memorial Hospital. Williston, FL.

1978–81 Clinical Dietitian. Alachua General Hospital, Inc. Gainesville, FL.

GRANTS & FUNDED PROJECTS

Title: Community Resource Paramedicine: An Innovative Approach to Meeting the Needs of Gainesville’s Most Vulnerable Populations

Sponsor: UF - City of Gainesville Research Award

Dates: May, 2017 – May, 2018

Award: $50,000

Role: Co-Investigator

Title: Women’s Health/Sex and Gender Differences Outreach Project

Dates: March 2013 - September 2013 and February 2014 – September 2014

Sponsor: National Library of Medicine/NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health

Award: $100,000 ($50,000 per cycle)

Role: Project Collaborator

Title: University of Florida Health Disparities Training Pipeline: Medical Service to the Underserved

Dates: September 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013

Sponsor: Jessie Ball DuPont Fund

Award: $165,000

Role: Investigator/Program Administrator

Title: Collegiate Health Service Corps Program Expansion Project Continuation

Dates: March 4, 2012 – August 17, 2012

Sponsor: University of Florida, College of Medicine

Award: $2,500

Role: Principal Investigator/Program Director

Title: Collegiate Health Service Corps Program Expansion Project

Dates: September 17, 2010 – March 3, 2012

Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps and National AHEC Organization

Award: $100,000

Role: Principal Investigator/Program Director

Title: Consumer Survey of Vitamin, Mineral and Herbal Supplement Use Nationwide

Dates: December, 1994 – March, 1995

Sponsor: New Paradigm Ventures

Award: $24,000

Role: Co-Investigator

Title: Clinical Centers for the Clinical Trial and Observational Study of the Women’s Health Initiative – East.

Dates: September 30, 1994 – August 6, 1998

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health

Award: $8,789,848

Role: Investigator/Lead Nutritionist

Title: A Model Program to Reduce Foodborne Illness for Compromised Individuals

Dates: July 1, 1991 – June 30, 1993

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Award: $29,100

Role: Co-Investigator

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH STIPENDS

Title: Beyond Readability: Assessment Tools That Ensure Patient Educational Materials

Promote Health Literacy

Dates: January – December, 2018

Sponsor: Emerging Scholars Program

Student: Nia Close

Award: $1,000.00

Role: Principal Investigator and Research Mentor

Title: An Investigation of the Cultural, Social and Environmental Barriers to Participation in the Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions Program in Alachua County [IRB 201702675]

Dates: May 2017 – April 2018

Sponsor: University Scholars Program

Partners: Elder Options, Inc. (regional Area Agency on Aging)

Students: Apara Agarwal

Award: $1,750

Role: Principal Investigator and Research Mentor

Title: Do Students Perceive that Participation in HOSA Develops the Knowledge, Skills and

Leadership Needed for Careers in Health Care? [IRB 201702609]

Dates: May 2017 – April 2018

Sponsor: University Scholars Program

Partners: Health Occupations Students of America

Students: Shalini Nair

Award: $1,750

Role: Principal Investigator and Research Mentor

Title: Evaluation of Mental Health Needs and Educational Resources in Alachua County

[IRB201701645]

Dates: May 2017 – April 2018

Sponsor: UF College of Medicine, Discovery Pathways Program

Partners: Meridian Behavioral Health

Students: Joanne Alfred

Award: $2,000

Role: Principal Investigator and Research Mentor

Title: An Assessment of the Literacy, Health Literacy and Education Needs of Low Income, Uninsured Patients Attending the Samaritan’s Clinic [IRB 2014-U-0840]

Dates: July 2014 - June 2015

Sponsor: University of Florida Reuben Askew Scholar’s Program

Award: $5,000.00

Role: Principal Investigator and Undergraduate Student Faculty Mentor

Title: The Impact of a Nutrition Unit in the Health Curriculum

Dates: January, 1992 – August, 1992

Sponsor: Gilchrist County School Board

Award: $1,500

Role: Principal Investigator

Title: Annual Scholarship in Graduate Dietetic Education

Dates: 1992

Sponsor: Weight Watchers International

Award: $500

Role: Principal Investigator

Title: Annual Scholarship in Graduate Dietetic Education

Dates: 1991

Sponsor: Weight Watchers International

Award: $500

Role: Principal Investigator

MEDIA COVERGE

UF Unstoppable Minds Podcast Series. [links to UF Home Page]. May 18, 2020.

Laz Tejera | Get TEDsted. Beyond the Talk:TEDxUF Podcast. February 10, 2020.

Hope Dean. Proposed Healthcare Solutions Don’t Work for Alachua County, Experts Say. Independent Florida Alligator. December 1, 2019.

Scott Rogers. How Can We Change Healthcare? Build Better Doctors. Ytori Magazine. Fall, 2019: 36-37. .

David Richardson. From the Dean. Ytori Magazine. Fall, 2019: 6. .

Anshul Daga. Why Good Doctors Are Good Teachers. Gator Premedical Guide. November 19, 2019. .

K Ling. Eastward on the Road to Health: Integrating Health Practices of the East and West. Sparks Magazine. Fall, 2019. 17:18-19.

Laura Guyer: CGSWSR Faculty News. News and Views of The Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research Newsletter. 29(1): 14-15. 2019.

Our Star Volunteer: Dr. Laura Guyer. EMPOWER Newsletter: Gainesville4All. 1(1): July, 2019.

Isabel Walker – Student Spotlight. UF Master of Public Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions. May 13, 2019. .

P Monaghan, K Raskin. Greater Gainesville Collaboration Initiative (GGCI): Reporting Key Findings and Recommendations. February 28, 2019. Pgs. 11, 25.

K Brockaway. Recent UF Grad Helped Shape Alachua Tobacco Ordinance. The Gainesville Sun. February 18, 2019. .

From the Director’s Desk. News and Views of The Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research Newsletter. 28(2): 1, 14. 2018. .

Empowerment Zone Designed to Help Low Performing Schools. The Gainesville Sun. October 21, 2018.

(student volunteers were enrolled in WST 2322 Introduction to Health Disparities)

Community Resource Paramedicine Program. UF-City Partnership Forum. October 9, 2018.

Laura Guyer: Volunteer of the Month. ACORN Clinic Newsletter. July, 2018.

Laura Guyer: CGSWSR Faculty News. News and Views of The Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research Newsletter. 28(1): 14-15. 2018. .

World Diabetes Day: Diabetes and Women: . November 15, 2017.

T Francischine. A Spotlight on Women. Doctor Gator: College of Medicine News. . November 15, 2017.

Health Literacy. Orlando Health News Review, Episode 198. August 16, 2017.

LK Guyer. UF Global Health Network Faculty Directory. Office for Global Research Engagement, International Global Health Network. 2017.

Laura Guyer: CGSWSR Faculty News. News and Views of The Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research Newsletter. 27(1):14. 2017. .

Undergraduate Minor in Health Disparities: A Magnet for Under-represented Pre-professional Students. UF College of Medicine Faculty Matters. May, 2017.

What If . . . University of Florida Diabetes Institute.

Laura Guyer: CWSGR Faculty News. News and Views of the Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies Research Newsletter. 26(1):10, 2016.

2016 Health Literacy Hero. Institute for Healthcare Advancement.

2016 Affiliate Faculty. The Bob Graham Center for Public Service. .

Community Health Service Corps (CHSC).

The Needs of the Many: Health Disparities Minor Reaches Out to Underrepresented Populations. UF Liberal Arts and Sciences Newsletter. 1(2): 4. Summer 2016.

The 2016 Recipients of the University of Florida Impact Awards. The Brown Center for Leadership and Service. .

Spotlight: Health Disparities Minor. UFHonorsPrism. September 25, 2015.

New Med Students Flood the Swamp. College of Medicine Insider. August, 2015. .

Health Disparities: Changing the Delivery of Health Care. News and Views of the Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 24(2):8, 2013. .

The CWSGR Welcomes Two Faculty Members. News and Views of the Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research Newsletter. 23(2):1, 2013. .

Health Disparities Minor Approved. News and Views of the Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 23(1):5, 2013. .

N Hartley. FSHN Student Takes the Fast Track to Underserved Medicine. CALS Connection. Winter 2012-2013. {"page":2,"issue_id":145215}

New Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine. Florida Physician. Spring, 2012. .

Health Campaign Zeroes in on Archer. The Gainesville Sun. September 10. 2006.

Traffic deaths up most in Levy County. The Gainesville Sun. A-1 & 4. June 20, 2005.

Virus Vigilance. The Gainesville Sun. B-1 & 3. July 30, 2002.

Variety, value in bag lunches. The Gainesville Sun. D-1 & 2. March 30, 1994.

Dietetic Education at the University of Florida. Cox Cable Extension People. August, 1990.

Oat Bran Confusion. IFAS Information Radio. February, 1990.

Types of Obesity. IFAS Information Radio. January, 1990.

Holiday Eating. WUFT Channel 5 Evening News. November, 1989.

Halloween Snacks. IFAS Information Radio. October, 1989.

Guidelines for Choosing a Weight Reduction Diet. IFAS Information Radio. August, 1989.

Fad Diets. IFAS Information Radio. September, 1989.

Hidden Sources of Sodium in the Diet. IFAS Information Radio. July, 1989.

Milk Allergy and Lactose Intolerance. IFAS Information Radio. July, 1989.

PUBLICATIONS & CREATIVE WORKS

Books

RL Guyer, LK Guyer. Guide to State Legislative Lobbying. Engineering THE LAW, Inc. Gainesville, FL. 2000. [206 pages]

LK Guyer (Editor). Handbook of Medical Nutrition Therapy: The Florida Diet Manual. The Florida Dietetic Association. Tallahassee, FL. 1995. [~100 contributors, 773 pages]

Book Chapters

LK Guyer. Performance Based Nutrition Education. Advanced Topics of Nutrition and Food Systems. ASPEN Publishers, Inc. 1997.

Refereed Manuscripts

LK Guyer, ML Wayne, NS Hardt. (2017). Undergraduate minor in health disparities in society: a magnet for under-represented pre-professional students. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 5: 495–503. .

AC Goosen, LK Guyer, LB Bobroff. An evaluation of the ‘Be Wise about Your Portion Size’ nutrition education program. Florida Public Health Review. 2010; 7:106-110.

AL Pasanen, EE Edwards, LG Annis, LK Guyer, AG Winterstein. The influence of age on knowledge and medication usage by persons attending rural north Florida clinics. Florida Public Health Review. 2006;3:8-15.

PR Fuller, MG Perri, EA Leermakers, LK Guyer. Effects of a personalized system of skill acquisition and an educational program in the treatment of obesity. Addictive Behaviors. 1998; 23:97-100.

LB Bobroff, LL Christian, LS Lieberman, LK Guyer, C Frazee. Encouraging elementary school children to eat breakfast. Journal of Nutrition Education. 1996; 28:295-296.

EE Ross, LK Guyer, J Varnes, GE Rodrick. Molluscan shellfish safety education: A necessity for high risk individuals. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1994; 94:312-314.

JS Weisenberger, LK Guyer, LB Bailey. A weight control guide for smokers trying to quit. Journal of Nutrition Education. 1993; 25:367-369D.

LK Guyer, RR Roht, CK Probart, LB Bobroff. Broadening the scope of dietetic practice through research. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 1993; 8:26-32.

CE Bandy, LK Guyer, JE Perkin, CK Probart, GE Rodrick. Nutrition attitudes and practices of HIV-infected individuals in south Florida. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1993; 93:70-72.

PC Cannella, EK Bowser, LK Guyer, PR Borum. Current feeding practices and nutrition recommendations by dietitians treating infants with cystic fibrosis. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1993; 93: 297-300.

E Ennis, C Bandy, GE Rodrick, L Guyer. A survey to determine the prevalence of raw oyster consumption in high risk individuals. Proceedings of Tropical and Subtropical Fisheries Technology Society of the Americas. 1991;39-45.

Refereed Abstracts

SN Taylor, B Vogel, L Thompson, L Guyer, K Parker, A Walker. To refer or not to refer: An evaluation of provider perceptions of barriers to diabetes self-management programs. Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee, Moderated Poster Discussion, Experience New Horizons in Diabetes. American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Session. San Diego, CA. June 9-13, 2017.

AF Walker, K Parker, LK Guyer, H Morris, S Taylor. Who are the “no shows” to diabetes education? Challenging assumptions about sociodemographic patterns and adherence in clinical settings. American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Session. New Orleans, LA. June 10-14, 2016.

EM Tolson, LK Guyer, LB Bailey. A comparison of inexpensive nutrient analysis software programs for the microcomputer. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1994; 94:A-77.

KL Pierce, LK Guyer, LB Bobroff, M Miller, MJ Cantrell. The effectiveness of nutrition education in high school students in a rural county. Florida Dietetic Association. 1993; 14:A-6.

PC Cannella, EK Bowser, LK Guyer. Infant feeding practices among CF Centers. Pediatric Pulmonology. 1992; Supp. 8:310.

ZG Hodor, LK Guyer, LB Bobroff, LS Lieberman, D Miller. Nutrition knowledge and weight control practices of teens in Gilchrist County. Florida Dietetic Association. 1992; 3:A-6.

SA Holmes, LK Guyer, CK Probart. Food allergies, nutrition practices and children with asthma. Florida Dietetic Association. 1992; 3:A-7.

JR Ferrante, CK Probart, LK Guyer. Use of focus groups to study nutrition knowledge, attitudes and behavior of male blue-collar workers. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1992; 92:A-73.

KA Reavis, LB Bailey, LK Guyer, RG Marks. Dietary intake of a healthy ambulatory elderly population. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1991; 91:A-26.

PS Cowing, EK Bowser, LK Guyer. A survey of nutrition recommendations for infants with cystic fibrosis. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1991; 91:A-119.

CE Bandy, LK Guyer, JE Perkin, CK Probart. Prevalence and use of unproven nutrition therapies among HIV-infected individuals in South Florida. Florida Dietetic Association. 1991; 2:A-1.

KM Hjerpe, LK Guyer, CK Probart. Socioeconomic factors associated with pediatric undernutrition in Alachua County. Florida Dietetic Association. 1991; 2:A-2.

BF Buswell, LK Guyer, CK Probart. Nutrition knowledge of north central Florida public health nurses. Florida Dietetic Association. 1991; 2:A-4.

RR Roht, LK Guyer, CK Probart. Research activities and attitudes among clinical dietitians in Florida. Florida Dietetic Association. 1991; 2:A-5.

KA Astrachan, LK Guyer, CK Probart, LS Lieberman, LB Bobroff. Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and dietary practices of female collegiate tennis players. Florida Dietetic Association. 1991; 2:A-6

LK Guyer, SM Zoll. Sequential learning activities to enhance nutrition education. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 1983; 83(9suppl): 173-174.

Non-refereed Publications

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Sarah Catalanotto: Promoting Health Equity and Access in Rural Communities. News and Views of the Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies Research. 2019; 29(1): 12.

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Cathaerina Appadoo – Embracing the Transition From Student to Preceptor. News and Views of the Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies Research. 2018; 28(1): 12.

J Alfred, K Rahmanian, R Friedman, LK Guyer. Using the Social Determinants of Health to Identify Mental Health Needs and Barriers to Care in Alachua County. UF College of Medicine 2018 Celebration of Research. February 19, 2018

J Guernsey, L Chacko, LK Guyer. MAPPing Underserved Populations in Alachua County. UF College of Medicine 2018 Celebration of Research. February 19, 2018.

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Jeffrey Solius. News and Views of the Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies Research. 2017; 27(2): 7.

LK Guyer. Implicit Bias and Health Disparities. GrahamCentral: Bob Graham Center for Public Service. Summer, 2017: 12.

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Brendan Shortley. News and Views of the Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women’s Studies Research. 2016; 26(2): 7.

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Trish White. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2014; 26(1): 8.

LK Guyer. Alum Spotlight: from Small Town to Big Picture. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2015; 25(2): 5.

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Naomi Ardjomand-Kermani. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2014; 25(2): 11.

LK Guyer. LGBTQ is a Social Justice Issue. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2014; 25(1): 3.

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Robin Lewy. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2014; 25(1): 9.

LK Guyer. Health Disparities: Changing the Delivery of Health Care. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2014; 24(2): 8.

LK Guyer. Preceptor Profile: Candice King. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2014; 24(2): 7.

LK Guyer. Undergraduate Honors, Spring 2014: Nhi Ma Do. News and Views of the Center Women’s Studies and Gender Research. 2014; 24(1): 8.

LK Guyer. “Client/Participant Evaluation,” “Program Evaluation” and “Annotated Websites” In: Eat Better for Le$$ Resource Manual. Tallahassee: Florida. Florida Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee. 8 pgs. 2010.

LK Guyer. Build a Better Nutrition Program: A Final Report. Suwannee River Area Health Education Center and Elder Options. 157 pgs. 2009.

LK Guyer. “Staff/Instructor Evaluation,” “Client/Student Evaluation” and “Annotated Websites.” In: Fruits & Veggies More Matters Resource Manual. Tallahassee: Florida. Florida Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee. 3 pgs. 2007.

M Dailey, LK Guyer, S Valley, K Gant. Quit Smoking Now: Participant Handbook. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network. 78 pgs. 2007.

S Valley, LK Guyer, K Gant. Facilitator’s Guide to the “Quit Smoking Now” Curriculum. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network. 78 pgs. 2007.

LK Guyer. “Annotated Websites.” In: Mooove to Lowfat Dairy Resource Manual. Tallahassee: Florida. Florida Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee. 10 pgs. 2006.

LK Guyer “Evaluation” and “Annotated Websites about Portion Control.” Be Wise about Your Portion Size Resource Manual. Tallahassee: Florida. Florida Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee. 6 pgs. 2005.

LK Guyer. Project IMPACT: Final Program Evaluation. Florida Area Health Education Center Network. 102 pgs. 2005.

LG Annis, LK Guyer. Clinical pharmacies make a difference in rural communities. Annual Report: The Florida Area Health Education Centers Network. 2004: 6-7.

LK Guyer. “Campaign Evaluation” and “Healthy Snacks and Physical Activity Websites.” In: Snack Smart Move More Resource Manual. Tallahassee: Florida. Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee. 7 pgs. 2004.

LK Guyer, BE Richardson. SRAHEC: SOUP feeds the soul. Annual Report: The Florida Area Health Education Centers Network. 2003: 6.

LK Guyer. “5-A-Day the Florida Way! Kit Evaluation.” In: 5-A-Day the Florida Way! Resource Manual. Tallahassee: Florida. Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee. 1 pg. 2003.

LK Guyer. “Mooove to Lowfat and Fat Free Milk Campaign Evaluation.” In: MOOOVE to Low Fat and Fat Free Milk Campaign Resource Manual. Tallahassee: Florida. Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee. 2 pgs. 2002.

LK Guyer, AP Vickery, et al. Florida Injury Prevention Program for Seniors (FLIPS) Resource Manual. Florida Department of Elder Affairs. 121 pgs. 2002.

LK Guyer, RL Guyer. Now that Lobby Day has passed. . . NACCB Monitor. 2001;(June/July):9-10.

LK Guyer. The power of one. American Occupational Therapy Association State Policy Department Newsletter. 2001; 3(1): 3-5.

LK Guyer, RL Guyer. 14 steps to lobbying success. ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. 2001; 17(2): 27, 30.

RL Guyer, LK Guyer. How to lobby your state legislature to promote health care change. ADVANCE for Managers of Respiratory Care. 2001; 10(1): 54, 72.

LK Guyer, RL Guyer. Who has the real legislative power in your state? ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. 2000; 16(25): 23, 26.

RL Guyer, LK Guyer. How to lobby your state legislature to promote health care change. ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation. 2000; 9(7): 13, 18, 71.

LK Guyer. New revolution: Changing legislative environment presents new opportunities [Part II]. Health Care Food & Nutrition Focus Newsletter. 2000; 16(11): 10-12.

LK Guyer. New revolution: Changing legislative environment presents new opportunities [Part I]. Health Care Food & Nutrition Focus Newsletter. 2000; 16(10): 1, 3-4.

LK Guyer, RL Guyer. How to Successfully Lobby Your State Legislature: Participant Workbook. Engineering THE LAW, Inc. Gainesville, FL. 75 pgs. 2000.

LK Guyer. Selecting materials for patient education. Health Care Food & Nutrition Focus Newsletter. 1998; 15(2): 1, 3-4.

LK Guyer. The Combined Master's Degree - Dietetic Internship Program Self-Study. Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. 365 pgs. 1997.

LK Guyer. The Dietetic Intern-Graduate Student’s Handbook. Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. 20 pgs. 1997.

LK Guyer. Let’s Get Registered: The Undergraduate Student’s Guide to Dietetic Internships Handbook. Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. 20 pgs. 1997.

LK Guyer. Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Florida: The Five Year Evaluation Document. Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. 51 pgs. 1996.

LK Guyer, R Jackson. Interactive patient education. Hospital Food and Nutrition Focus Newsletter. 1996; 12: 6-8.

ML Tamplin, LK Guyer, LB Bobroff, et al. Educational Programs to Reduce Foodborne Illness for High-Risk Individuals. University of Florida. 1995.

LK Guyer. Dietetics. Florida Health Careers. University of Florida Area Health Education Centers Programs. 1995-96; 18-20.

LJ Beaulieu, LK Guyer, RH Schmidt, EP Schumacher, MJ Scichhitano. Supplement use among US adults: A technical report. June 1995.

LJ Beaulieu, LK Guyer, RH Schmidt, MJ Scichhitano. Supplement use among US adults: A national study. May 1995.

LK Guyer. UF Graduate Students Educate Youth About Food Choices. 1993 Exploration and Connection. College of Agriculture. University of Florida. p. 10.

LK Guyer. Dietetics. Florida Health Careers. University of Florida Area Health Education Centers Programs. 1993, 18-20.

M McGhee, LK Guyer, et al. Report of the Task Force on Undergraduate Curricula Development. University of Florida, College of Agriculture. Academic Programs Publication Series Number 13. 1993.

CT West, ML Tamplin, LK Guyer, LB Bobroff. Keep Your Infant's Food Safe. IFAS Extension Project Number 91-EFSQ-1-4032. 1991.

I Valentin-Oquendo, L Schmidt, ML Tamplin, LK Guyer, LB Bobroff. Safe Food Practices for Persons Most Susceptible to Foodborne Disease. IFAS Extension Project Number 91-ESFQ-1-4032. 1991.

C Frey, LK Guyer, SG Zoll, R LeFavi. Health in Motion Handbook. AGH Center for Health and Fitness. Gainesville, FL. 23 pgs. 1984.

ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL MODULES, WEBINARS, PODCASTS AND RESOURCE GUIDES

Laura K. Guyer. Episode 1: Unpacking Bias in Healthcare. Unstoppable Minds Podcast. May 12, 2020.

Health Literacy: Best Practices in Patient Education. BMS 6812 Putting Families First. 2020.

Health Disparities – The Roadblocks Preventing Health Care for All. American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Health Care for All Scholars Program Webinar. November 18, 2019.

Cornerstones of Patient Centered Care: Cultural Competence. Webinar for registered nurses, therapists and physicians. [1CEU/CME]. Suwannee River Area Health Education Center Online Learning Center. 2019.

Inclusive Care: Integrating Cultural Competence and Health Literacy [requires 5-6 hours to complete]. One of six educational modules designed for the Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network, AHEC Scholars Program. AHEC Scholars is an interprofessional enrichment program for health professions students interested in supplementing their education by gaining additional knowledge and experience in rural and/or underserved urban settings. 2018.

Alachua County Health and Social Services Resource Guide. 2020.

Health Literacy and the Health Professions. BMS 6812 Putting Families First (aka Interdisciplinary Family Health) . This 2-semester course received the 2017 Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Award in Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education. .

Health Literacy. Online Library Guide. 2016. .

Health Disparities. Online Library Guide. 2015. .

PRESENTATIONS

National

Community Health Needs Assessments: Opportunities for Systems Change to Eliminate Health Disparities. American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Annual Conference and Exposition. Washington, DC. March 9, 2019.

Black Health Matters: Counteracting State Violence and Disposability in Health Research and Pedagogy. National Women's Studies Association 2017 Conference: 40 Years After Combahee: Feminist Scholars and Activist Engage the Movement for Black Lives. Baltimore, Maryland. November 16–19, 2017.

Social Determinants of Health. Summer Health Professions Education Program. Gainesville, FL. June 27, 2017.

To refer or not to refer: An evaluation of provider perceptions of barriers to diabetes self-management programs. Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee, Moderated Poster Discussion, Experience New Horizons in Diabetes. American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Session. San Diego, CA. June 9-13, 2017.

Who are the “No Shows” to Diabetes Education? Challenging Assumptions about Sociodemographic Patterns and Adherence in Clinical Settings. Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee, Moderated Poster Discussion: Diabetes Education-Thinking Beyond the Curriculum. American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Session. New Orleans, LA. June 11, 2016.

Healthy Start Prenatal Screenings in Alachua and Marion Counties. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, October 25-29, 2008.

Evaluating Low Literacy Needs of a Rural Clinic in North Florida. National Rural Health Association 29th Annual Conference. Reno, NV. May 17 – 19, 2005.

How to Successfully Lobby Your State Legislature Seminar. Engineering THE Law, Inc. Atlanta, GA. March, 2000. [1-day seminar for members of national professional associations]

Regional

How Does Zip Code Predict Health Opportunity? 21st Annual Master of Science-Dietetic Interns Conference. July 27, 2019. [1 CPE awarded to registered dietitians and dietetic technicians]

Building Health Literacy Capacity Improves Outcomes of Care. Primary Care Innovations Conference. Gainesville, FL. March 8, 2019. [1 CME for physicians and physician assistants, 1 CE for nurses, pharmacists]

Increasing Access to Care by Reducing Barriers to Proficient Health Literacy. 2018 Rural Health Literacy Summit: Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network. Belle Glade, FL. October 5, 2018. [1 CEU for Nursing, Clinical Social Workers]

Cultural Competence for a Changing Healthcare Environment. WellFlorida Council’s Regional Cultural Competency and Cancer Disparities Training. Gainesville, FL. May 14, 2018. [2 CEU for Nursing, Psychology, Dietetics and Nutrition, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling ]

City of Gainesville's Community Resource Paramedic Program: A Framework for Service Learning and Community Engagement. Primary Care Innovations Conference. Gainesville, FL. April 28, 2018. [1 CME for physicians and physician assistants, 1 CE for nurses, pharmacists]

Healthy Meal Planning and Reading the New Nutritional Labels. Northeast District Florida Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers Mini-Workshop. Gainesville, FL. April, 1994.

The Nutrition Screening Initiative. Mid Florida Agency on Aging Fifth Annual Sharefest. Gainesville, FL. October, 1993.

Persuading the Worried Well: Body Image and Self-Esteem in Weight Management Programs. Southern College Health Association Conference. Gainesville, FL. March, 1993.

Contemporary Trends in Nutrition. District Home Economics Workshop. December, 1988.

State

Social Inequities, Dismantling Silos and Forging Effective Partnerships. Keynote Presentation. Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. Orlando, FL. December 12, 2019.

Increasing Access to Care by Reducing Barriers to Health Literacy. 2018 Rural Health Literacy Summit. Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network. Belle Glade, FL. October 5, 2018. [1.0 CPE for nurses, registered dietitians]

Cultural and Linguistic Health Literacy Needs of Central Florida’s Multicultural Population. OrlandoHealth Health Literacy Lecture Series. Orlando, FL. August 16, 2017. [1.5 CME for physicians and physician assistants, 1.5 CPE for nurses, registered dietitians and pharmacists]

Social Determinants of Health: Health Disparities in Marginalized Population. UF/IFAS Extension State Symposium. Gainesville, FL. April 18, 2017.

Cultural and Linguistic Health Literacy Needs of Florida’s Multicultural Population. Florida Health Literacy Summit. Orlando, FL. January 20, 2017.

Health Literacy: Practical Applications for Community Improvement. Family and Consumer Sciences Statewide Summit. Gainesville, FL. May 3, 2016.

Special Needs During a Disaster: Assessment of and Outreach to Rural Elders in North Central Florida. Florida Conference on Aging. Tampa, FL. August, 2006.

Breast Cancer Educational Materials for Rural and Minority Women: A Case Study. Florida Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Palm Beach Gardens, FL. August 1 – 4, 2006.

Awards and Educational Scholarships. Florida Public Health Association Annual Meeting. West Palm Beach, FL. July-August.

Unique Systems and Qualities of Rural Communities that Contribute to Successful Community Health Planning – The Experience of Putnam County, Florida. 2nd Annual Statewide Meeting on Community Health Improvement Planning. Tampa, FL. July, 2006.

Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Analysis in Levy County. Florida Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Sarasota, FL. July, 26 – 29, 2005

Awards and Educational Scholarships. Florida Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Sarasota, FL. July 26-29, 2005.

Smiles for Miles Campaign. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network State Meeting. Tampa, FL. Nov. 2 – 5, 2004.

Food and Medication Safety for Seniors. Florida Department of Elder Affairs Conference. Lake City, FL. June, 2004.

Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDIs). Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. Marco Island, FL. July, 1997.

The National Renal Diet. Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. Orlando, FL. July, 1995.

Cholesterol Update. Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. West Palm Beach, FL. June, 1994.

Conducting Clinical Research - How to Get Started. Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. West Palm Beach, FL. June, 1994.

Development, Implementation and Evaluation of an Infant Food Safety Tool for Low Literacy Parents. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. Tarpon Springs, FL. June, 1993.

Opportunities in Food Science and Human Nutrition. Florida 4-H Congress. July,1992.

Go Tell It On the Mountain. Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. West Palm Beach, FL. June, 1990.

Nutrition Intervention in Renal Disease. Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. West Palm Beach, FL. June, 1990.

Gastric Bypass Surgery: Effects on Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Iron. Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. West Palm Beach, FL. June, 1990.

Physically Fit but Nutritionally Sound? Eating Disorders and Athletes. Moderator. Annual Meeting of The Florida Dietetic Association. West Palm Beach, FL. June, 1990.

Local

Health Disparities in Society: Preparing Our Next Generation for Service. Alachua County Community Coalition for Older Adults. May 10, 2019

The Alachua County Community Resource Guide: Lessons Learned. Alachua County Safety Net Collaborative. April 19, 2019.

Beyond Readability: Assessment Tools That Ensure Patient Educational Materials Promote Health Literacy. UF Emerging Scholar’s Program. Gainesville, FL. April 4, 2019.

Community Resource Paramedicine Program. UF-City Partnership Forum. October 9, 2018.

Using the Social Determinants of Health to Identify Mental Health Needs and Barriers to Care in Alachua County. UF College of Medicine 2018 Celebration of Research. February 19, 2018

MAPPing Underserved Populations in Alachua County. UF College of Medicine 2018 Celebration of Research. February 19, 2018.

Addressing Health Disparities in Dietetics Practice. UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, 19th Annual Master of Science-Dietetic Internship Conference. July 27, 2017. [3 CPE for licensed dietetics/nutrition professionals]

Community Health Assessment: A Tool to Eliminate Health Disparities. Alachua County Health Care Advisory Board. May 17, 2017.

MAPPing Underserved Populations in Alachua County. Alachua County Safety Net Collaborative. Gainesville, FL. April 21, 2017.

Illness and Medicine: A Multicultural Perspective. UF COM Celebration of Diversity Week. Department of Neurology Grand Rounds. Gainesville, FL. April 4, 2017. [1 CME for licensed physicians and physician assistants]

Illusions of Health: Advancing Creative Solutions. UF Creative Minds Igniting Social Change Conference. November 5, 2016.

Education: The Key to Women’s Health. She’s the First – UF Day of the Girl Summit. October 23, 2016.

Health Literacy in Health Care: An Essential Consideration for Patient Centered Care. UFHealth Internal Continuing Education Series. October 26, 2016. [2 CEU for licensed physical & occupational therapists]

Community Engagement: Alachua County’s Safety Net Collaboration and United Way’s 2-1-1 Service. Alachua County Health Care Advisory Board. July 20, 2016.

The North Florida Community Resource Guide Initiative. UFHealth Community Engagement Advisory Committee. Gainesville, FL. July 11, 2016.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBQ&T Community. (Moderator) Understanding Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities: A Health Care Perspective Conference. Gainesville, FL. March 18, 2016.

Health Literacy and Diabetes Self-Management Education. UFHealth @ Shands Diabetes Self-Management & Nutrition Therapy Center. November 13, 2015.

Health Disparities. HOSA-HEROES Annual Health Summit. April 2, 2015.

Eliminating Health Disparities: Awareness and Action. Gainesville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Gainesville, FL. March 15, 2015.

Health Disparities 101. HOSA-HEROES Annual Health Summit. October 22, 2014.

Health Disparities Education: A New Undergraduate Program at the University of Florida. United Church of Gainesville: Community Health Disparities Workshop Series. September 14, 2014.

Health Disparities and Rural Communities. HOSA-HEROES Annual Health Summit. February 18, 2012.

Lay Health Advisor Recruitment and Training for Breast Health: A Pilot Project. 4th Annual Women’s Health Research Day. March 24, 2006.

Patient Education Materials: Problems of Literacy and Readability. Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center 8th Annual Spring Conference. Gainesville, FL. April, 1993.

Nontraditional Majors in the College of Agriculture. College of Agriculture Community College Articulation Workshop. April, 1992.

Dietetics. College of Agriculture Career Day. December, 1990.

Recent Advances in the Education of Practitioners. Gainesville District Dietetic Association. October, 1990.

Relationships Among Diet, Health and Lifestyle. Center for Health Promotion and Research Development. June, 1990.

Adult Learning: Application to Practice. Gainesville District Dietetic Association. March, 1990.

COURSES TAUGHT & INVITED GUEST PRESENTATIONS

Courses Developed and Taught

2019 WST 4911 Community Assessment and Social Inequality. (100% responsible)

2017 WST 4911 MAPPing Underserved Populations in Alachua County (100% responsible)

2015-pres WST 2322 Introduction to Health Disparities (online course; 100% responsible)

2015 WST 4930 Body Image and Health (100% responsible)

2014-pres. HSC 4930 Fundamentals of Health Literacy (100% responsible)

2014-pres BMS 6812 Putting Families First, Group Discussion Leader (team taught)

2014-pres. BMS 6810 Putting Families First, Group Discussion Leader (team taught)

2013-pres WST 3930/6935 Women’s Health and Well Being (100% responsible)

2013 MDE 4901 Senior Research Project (100% responsible)

2013-pres WST 4941C Practicum in Health Disparities (100% responsible)

2012-13 MDU 4052 Current Issues in Medicine Seminar (100% responsible)

2012 MDU 4910 Senior Research Proposal (100% responsible)

2012-pres WST 2322 Introduction to Health Disparities (100% responsible)

1990-98 DIE 6942 Approved Preprofessional Practice in Dietetics (team taught)

1990-98 DIE 6941 Introduction to Clinical Practice (100% responsible)

1989 HUN 6939 Advanced Clinical Nutrition (100% responsible)

1988-98 DIE 4125C Foodservice Systems Management (100% responsible)

Invited Guest Presentations [since 2012]

College of Dentistry

• DEN 5221 Oral Health Management and Psychosocial Issues over the Lifespan. Zip Code as a Predictor of Oral Health Status: Focus on the Social Determinants of Health. January 13, 2020.

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

• Social Determinants of Health. June 17, 2019.

• Social Determinants of Health. June 27, 2017.

College of Education

Student Science Training Program

• Medicine: Balancing Science and Art. June 27, 2019.

• The Science of Medicine and Art of Communication. July 10, 2015.

College of Health and Human Performance

• HSC 4302 Methods and Materials in Health Education. Health Disparities and Health Equity. September 26, 2018.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• IDH 4905 Honors Reitz Scholars. What Is Your Role in Building Health Literacy? February 24, 2016.

• IDH 3931 Honors Health Care Systems. Social Determinants of Health. March 19, 2014.

• IDH 3931 Honors Health Care Systems. Addressing Health Disparities in the 21st Century. April 3, 2012.

College of Medicine

Medical Honors Program

• MDU 4008 Aspects of the Art of Medicine. Rural Health and Medical Underservice. November 5, 2019.

• MDU 4008 Aspects of the Art of Medicine. Health Consequences Associated with Being Underserved in Gainesville. October 39, 2018.

• MDU 4008 Aspects of the Art of Medicine. Role of Physicians in Promoting Health Equity. November 7, 017.

Local and Global Health Equity Track

• Introduction to State Legislative Advocacy. August 22, 2019.

• Improving Population Health with Community Health Needs Assessment. May 23, 2019.

• Handouts That Communicate. April 18, 2019.

• Health Literacy: Building Capacity for Patient Health Self-Management. August 30, 2018.

• Workforce Crisis: Local and Global Issues. February 1, 2018.

• Physician Workforce Crisis: Local and Global Issues. August 25, 2016.

• Health Inequalities in Rural North Florida. September 15, 2015.

School of Physician Assistant Studies

• PAS 5009 Behavioral Community Medicine. Health Disparities and Implicit Bias. Annual presentation: 2016, 2017, 2018.

• PAS 5009 Behavioral Community Medicine. Health Disparities and Cultural Competence. April 15, 2015.

College of Pharmacy

Research Training Opportunities for Outstanding Leaders (ReTOOL) Program

• Social Determinants of Health. May 14, 2019.

• ReTOOLing Leaders to Promote Health Equity. May 15, 2018.

College of Public Health and Health Professions

• PHC 6937 Community Based Participatory Research. Cultural Competence. February 4, 2020.

• PHC 6251 Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health. Community Assessment, Hard-to-Reach Populations and Health Disparities. Annual presentation: 2017, 2018, 2019.

• HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions, Health Disparities in Health Care. December, 2016.

MS/MA/PhD STUDENT MENTORING

Primary Mentor/Chair/Co-Chair MS (year graduated, research topic)

1997 Valerie Peters. (co-chair). Designer Foods in the Prevention of Chronic Disease

1996 Evelyn Schumacher. (chair). A Nationwide Survey on Motivations, Expectations and Attitudes of Adult Vitamin, Mineral and Herbal Supplement Users in the US.

1995 Caroline Koebbe. (co-chair). Characterization and Assessment of Marine Sanitation Devices from Selected Marinas/Yacht Clubs and their Potential Impact on Bacterial Loading in Shellfish Harvesting Areas in Sarasota Bay.

Joyce McKinnerney. (co-chair). Nutritional Support of the High Risk and HIV Infected Infant and Child.

Susan Coleman. (co-chair). Development of a Cancer Risk Reduction Distance Education Program.

Jennifer Stavig. (chair). A Descriptive Evaluation of Combined Master's/AP4 and Master's/Internship Programs.

1994 Florey Miller. (co-chair). Nutrition Education for Pregnant Adolescents and Adolescent Mothers.

Dana Barile. (chair). The Effect of Food Safety Educational Materials on the Behavior of Immunocompromised Individuals.

1993 Carrie Thatcher West. (chair). Development, Implementation and Evaluation of an Infant Food Safety Tool for Low Income Mothers

Lynn Schmidt. (co-chair). Developing and Testing of an Educational Tool to Increase Food Safety Knowledge of Cancer Patients.

Kristina Pierce. (chair). The Effect of Nutrition Education in a High School Life Management Class in Gilchrist County.

Beth Schatz. (chair). Estimated Dietary Intakes and Associated Characteristics of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Attending Two Florida Clinics.

1992 Melissa Wilkinson. (co-chair). Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: An Epidemiological and Microbiological Study.

John Ferrante. (chair). Use of Focus Groups to Study Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior of Male Blue-Collar Workers.

Cheryl Mayer. (co-chair). Identification of Vibrio Species Surviving Irradiation of Oysters.

Zena Hodor. (chair). Nutrition Knowledge and Weight Control Practices of Gilchrist County Middle School and High School Students.

Stephanie Holmes. (chair). A Survey to Determine the Prevalence of Food Allergies and the Nutrition Practices of Children with Asthma.

1991 Evelyn Ennis. (chair). A Survey to Determine the Prevalence of Raw Seafood Consumption in High-Risk Individuals.

Patricia Cowing Cannella. (chair). A Survey to Determine Criteria for Nutritional Recommendations for Infants with Cystic Fibrosis.

Leslie Conger. (chair). The Effects of Exercise and Diet on Metabolic Rate.

Christine Bandy. (chair). A Descriptive Survey to Determine the Nutrition Attitudes and Practices of HIV-Infected Individuals Attending an AIDS Out-Patient Clinic.

1990 Penelope Edwards. (chair). Measurement of Rat Tissue Metallothionein by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).

Robin Roht. (co-chair). Research Attitudes and Perceptions Among Florida’s Clinical Dietitians.

Ellen Tolson. (co-chair). A Comparison of Nutrient Analysis Software Programs for the Microcomputer.

Karen Hjerpe. (chair). A Survey of Pediatric Undernutrition in Alachua County.

Kristi Davis. (chair). Red Meat Consumption and Protein Status in the Elderly.

Secondary Mentor/Committee Member MS/MA/PhD (year graduated, research topic)

2019 Danielle Beasley, RN. Development of an Educational Intervention for Medical and Nursing Students about Prenatal and Pregnancy-related Depression.

2018 Angelica Jazmin Carlos. Translating Literature to the Screen: A Video Project About Intimate Partner Violence.

2017 Shannon Taylor. Evaluation of Generalist’s Perspective Regarding Diabetes Education.

1998 Tricia Park. An Investigation of Two Minimal Intervention Programs for Weight Loss in Heart Transplant Candidates.

1997 Dana Larson. Smart Food Shopping for Teens: Tips for Personal and Environmental Health.

1996 Misty Murray. Taking Control: A Cancer Risk Reduction Distance Education Program.

Melissa Tuazon. The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Acute Phase Concentration in Humans.

1995 Hildelissa Garcia. Toward Permanent Weight Management: A Program Update.

Julie Copenhagen. Use of Peer Educators to Teach Nutrition to Pregnant and Parenting Teens

1994 Meena Narayanan. Iron Status in Post-Menopausal Hypercholesterolemic Women

Judith Nassi. Copper Status of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

Sarah Hofler. The Effect of Three Different Levels of Supplemental Folate on Plasma Homocysteine

1993 Isabel Valentin-Oquendo. Evaluation of Food Safety Educational Materials for HIV-Infected and AIDS Patients

Malini Kant. Drug-Folate Interaction: Aspirin Effects on Folate Status.

Mayra Garcia. Patient Care Protocol to Optimize the Carnitine Status of Preterm Neonates

Shay Parker. Estrogen and Lipoprotein Levels in Post- menopausal Hypercholesterolemic Women.

Lauri Johns. The Effects of Dietary Protein Source on the Gastrointestinal Tract to Antineoplastic Treatment in the Mouse.

Sharon Memis. Nutritional Support of Preterm Neonates in the Presence of Various Disease States.

Carolyn O’Keefe. Total Urinary Folate as an Estimate of Folate Status in Nonpregnant Women.

1992 Dawn Sobierajski. Nutrition Knowledge and Attitudes of High School Football Players: Impact of Nutrition Intervention

Linda Christian. Building Better Breakfasts: A Nutrition Education Program for Young Children

1991 Kelly Reavis. Dietary Intakes of a Healthy, Non- institutionalized Elderly Population.

Joane Numa. Weight Loss in Institutionalized Elderly Patients.

Karen Astrachan. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Dietary Practices of Female Tennis Players.

1990 Patricia Hart. Effects of Renovation Among Foodservice Workers.

Christina McClernan. Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Recommendations of High School Coaches in Gainesville, Florida.

Jill Weisenberger. The Effect of Nutrition Intervention on Weight Gain Among Members in a Stop Smoking Program.

1989 Bonnie Buswell. Nutrition Knowledge of North Central Florida Public Health Nurses.

Joan DeLuca. A Marketing Approach for the Management of Cardiac Education

Primary Research Mentor/not Committee-appointed MPH (year graduated/ research topic)

2016 Kelsey Tatum. Characteristics, Health Behaviors, and Experiences with Health Care Professionals among the LGBT Community in Alachua County, Florida.

2009 Andrea Goosen. Evaluation of “Be Wise about Your Portion Size” Nutrition Education Program. FL Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee

2008 Janet Brishke. Identification of Strategies to Increase Screenings in the Healthy Start Program.

Lauren Anderson. Locating, Reaching, and Engaging At-Risk Populations in Marion County.

Vijay Vasudevan. Care Giving Issues of Children with Profound Disabilities in Alachua County High Schools.

Jeri Burkhart. An Evaluation of the 'Seniors Fight Falls and Fractures' Program in Bradford and Union Counties.

Erin Hinnant, Jessica Gomez, Evelyn King. Investigating the Special Needs of North Florida Seniors During Disasters.

2007 Virginia de la Cruz. A Community Health Improvement Program in Levy County.

Kellee Campbell. An Investigation of the Need for Allied Health Education Programs in Dixie and Gilchrist Counties.

Christina Bates, Erin Rosaanen. A Community Health Needs Assessment: Marion County.

2006 Rebecca Hammond. Be Wise About Your Portion Size: A Campaign to Fight Obesity.

Kate Roland. Lay Health Advisor Recruitment and Training for Breast Health: Believe in Miracles Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.

Douglas Monroe. A Health Needs Assessment of Putnam County Florida.

Kristin Gant. Solidifying the Future of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA).

2005 Juan Rodriguez. Alachua County Health Department Smoking and Tobacco Survey.

Rachel Chase. Identifying Risk Factors of Motor Vehicle Crashes Leading to High Mortality Rates Among People 15-44 Years of Age in Levy County, Florida.

Aneesha Jennings, Erica Kinnard. Assessing the Literacy Needs of ACORN Clinic’s Medical and Dental Patients.

Douglas Monroe, Kate Roland. A Health Needs Assessment of Hamilton County Florida.

2004 Erin Hinnant. Access to Dental Care and Availability of Dental Services in Six Rural North Florida Counties.

Ines Alamo, Diane Harrell. Medically Necessary Diagnostic Tests: An Instrument That Facilitates Documentation and Billing.

2003 Aliza Bar David. Determining the Need for a Chapter of the American Diabetes Association to Serve Alachua and Marion Counties.

Slande Celeste. Assessing the Health and Welfare Needs of Uninsured Women Diagnosed with Chronic Illnesses.

Brooke Bloomberg. A Survey to Assess Knowledge and Preventive Measures Taken to Prevent Contracting West Nile Virus in Alachua County.

Amy Pasanen, Eric Edwards. Evaluation of Patient Knowledge and Medication Use in Rural Clinics.

2002 Brooke Bloomberg. West Nile Virus and Hepatitis C: The Challenge of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Contemporary Medical Practice.

Primary Mentor/Chair Undergraduate Research (year graduated, research topic)

2018 Nia Close. Emerging Scholar’s Program. Beyond Readability: Assessment Tools That Ensure Patient Educational Materials Promote Health Literacy.

2017 Shalini Nair. University Scholar’s Program. Do Students Perceive that Participation in HOSA Develops the Knowledge, Skills and Leadership Needed for Careers in Health Care?

2017 Apara Agarwal. University Scholar’s Program. An Investigation of the Cultural, Social and Environmental Barriers to Participation in the Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions Program in Alachua County.

2016 Phillip Hahn, Catalina Garcia, Kayla Ventura. University Scholars Program (award declined). Consent to Sex: An Investigation of Undergraduate College Students’ Perceptions.

2015 Michelle Nguyen. Reuben Askew Scholars’ Program. Assessment of the Literacy, Health Literacy and Education Needs of Low-Income, Uninsured Patients Attending the Samaritan’s Clinic.

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Committee

2020 Ollie Trac. Trauma Narratives of People of Color: A Qualitative Analysis of Involuntary Hospitalization. [expected graduation 2020]

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2019-present American Medical Student Association

2018-present International Health Literacy Association

2018-present University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), Southern Region

2017-18 National Women’s Studies Association

2010–13 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

2003–10 Florida Rural Health Association

2003–13 Florida Public Health Association

2006–12 Faculty Advisor and Founder, Student Section

2006–10 Member-at-Large

2004–07 Chair, Scholarships and Awards Committee

2001–13 National Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Organization

1992–98 Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society

1997–98 Secretary

1994–98 Membership Recruiting Coordinator, Food Science & Human Nutrition Dept

1992–98 Institute of Food Technologists

1991–97 National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

1989–95 The Gainesville District Dietetic Association

1994–95 Chair, Education Committee

1993–94 Co-chair, Education Committee

1992–93 Chair, Nominating Committee

1991–92 President

1990–91 President-elect

1990–91 Chair, Spring Workshop

1989–94 The Society for Nutrition Education

1978–98 The Florida Dietetic Association

1995–96 Chair, Nominating Committee,

1993–98 Chair, Diet Manual Committee

1991–93 Chair, Division of Education & Research

1978–98 The American Dietetic Association

1990–98 Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Practice Group

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE

2019-pres Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Culture of Health Prize Steering Committee.

2018-19 UF Health Shands Department of Medicine Health Literacy Committee

2017-pres UF Global Health Network. Office for Global Research Engagement, International Global Health Network

2016-pres UF Diabetes Institute Health Disparity Work Group for T2D in American Indians in Florida

2016-pres Board of Directors, ACORN Clinic

2020 President, Executive Board

2019 Search Committee for Executive Director

2019 Vice President, Executive Board

2018-pres Board of Directors

2015-pres Alachua County Community Health Improvement Program (CHIP) Steering Committee

2015-pres Alachua County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Steering Committee

2015-pres North Florida Community Resource Guide Collaborative, Director

2015-18 Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition Board of Directors

2015-pres Santa Fe College Dental Programs Advisory Committee

2003–11 Advisory Committee

2014-pres. UF Pediatric Pulmonary Center Community Advisory Board

2014-pres. Alachua County Safety Net Collaborative

2014-18 University of Florida Service Learning Advisory Board (SLAB)

2014-15 Emerging Awareness of Gender and Sexual Identity Conference Steering Committee

2011– pres. UF Health Shands Cancer Center Cultural Competency Workgroup

2011–pres. Faculty Advisor and Founder, Community (formerly Collegiate) Health Service Corps (CHSC) Academic and Professional Organization

2005-09 Levy County Reaching to Improve Community Health (RICH)

2005-07 Putnam County Mental Health Initiative

2004–11 Santa Fe College Nursing Programs Advisory Committee

2004–05 Chair, Florida Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee

2003-10 Hamilton County Health Care Strategic Planning Committee

2001-12 University of Florida AHEC Program Advisory Board

2001–11 Florida Interagency Food and Nutrition Committee

2010–11 Chair

2005–07 Co-Editor, Resource Manual

2004-05 Chair

2003–04 Chair-elect

2002–03 By-laws Committee

2001–10 Florida Nutrition Action Plan Committee

2001-09 Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network

2001-09 Recorder/Secretary

2001–09 Community Health Services Committee

2001-04 Take Charge of Your Health Annual Eastside Community Practice Health Fair Planning Committee

2001-03 Front Porch Florida Good Health Initiative Advisory Council

HONORS, AWARDS & BIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS

2020 Presidential Service Award for Leadership and Service Advocate of the Year. UF Brown Center for Leadership and Service.

2019 Faculty Achievement Award. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. University of Florida.

2018 Women Who Make a Difference Award. Gateway Girl Scout Council

2017 Anderson Scholars Faculty Honoree. University of Florida. [Undergraduate student scholars with GPA>3.9 identify one faculty member who has been particularly inspiring or influential, ]

2017 Inclusive Excellence Nominee. University of Florida Involvement Award.

2017 Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award Nominee. University of Florida Involvement Awards.

2017 Superior Accomplishment Award in Diversity and Inclusion Nominee. University of Florida.

2017 Superior Accomplishment Award for Diversity and Inclusion. University of Florida, Division Three.

2016 Anderson Scholars Faculty Honoree (recognized by two students). University of Florida. [Undergraduate student scholars with GPA>3.9 identify one faculty member who has been particularly inspiring or influential, ]

2016 Health Literacy Hero, Institute for Healthcare Advancement

2016 Faculty Leadership and Service Advocate Award. University of Florida Impact Awards.

2016 Community Impact Award for Outstanding Faculty Member. University of Florida LGBT Affairs.

2016 Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award Nominee. University of Florida Involvement Awards.

2016 Outstanding Academic/Professional Organization. University of Florida Involvement Awards.

2016 Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year Award. University of Florida.

2016 Faculty Undergraduate Advisor/Mentor of the Year Award. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

2016 Superior Accomplishment Award Nominee. University of Florida.

2015 Spirit of Gainesville Award for Education Honoree,

2015 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year Nominee. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

2000 Who’s Who Among American Women

2000 Who’s Who Among America's Teachers

1998 Who’s Who Among America's Teachers

1996 Who’s Who Among Women in the South and Southwest

1995 Tenure, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. College of Agriculture. University of Florida.

1995 President's Award. The Florida Dietetic Association.

1994 Club of the Year Award. College of Agriculture. University of Florida.

1993 Advisor of the Year Award. College of Agriculture.

1992 Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture

1987 Pi Lambda Theta National Honor and Professional Association

1985 Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

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