Curriculum Vitae2014

2014Dana L. Lester, Extension Instructor

Family Consumer ScienceDivision of Families and Health

PO Box 730Hanover, WV 24839-0730

Phone: 304-664-3046Cell: 304-784-0047

Email: [email protected]

A. Critical Dates

Faculty Assignment Family Nutrition ProgramPercent of Time Spent 100%

Academic Rank Assistant ProfessorPromotion and TenureInitial Appointment-May 16, 2006

Educational Background

Master of Public Administration West Virginia University Concentration in Health Care Administration Co-op Marshall University

Morgantown, WV 2005

Bachelor of Business Administration Marshall UniversityConcentration in Health Care Administration Huntington, WV 2001

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences Southern WV Community Office Technology-Admin Option and Tech. College

Logan, WV 1998

Associate Degree in Applied Science Southern WV Community Small Business Administration and Tech. College

Logan, WV 1998

Associate Degree in Applied Science Southern WV Community Executive Secretarial Science and Tech. College

Logan, WV 1997

Dana L. Lester, M.P.A. 1 2014

Professional Highlights

West Virginia UniversityFamily Nutrition Program

July 1, 2014 to Present

Partnering with Extension Specialists in day to day programmatic efforts. Support Family Nutrition Programming through New Employee Training,

Annual In-Service, and Multi-state Conference through teaching, evaluation, planning, and implementation.

Collaborate on Adult, Youth, and Public Health publication efforts through coordination of public health efforts with instructors.

Provide general support through research based, reliable materials, data analysis, literature reviews, impacts and outcome reports to administrators, the public, and other key stakeholders.

Develop and delivering objective, research-based educational program in the areas of food safety, nutrition, food resource management, and obesity prevention.

Provide written drafts of end of year reports, data analysis, and presentation of program data to Extension Specialists, Nutrition Outreach Instructors, and Health Educators.

During leaves of absence of administration I served as Interim Administrator duties include: supervising administrative team, serving as administrator to the Adult Nutrition Outreach Instructors and Health Educators, conducting day to day operations to ensure that the program is running properly, problem solving, running the administrative team meetings, communication with state and federal stakeholders, conducted curriculum training and instruction as well as new employee training and evaluation.

West Virginia UniversityExtension Agent

May 16, 2006 to June 30, 2014

Responsible for advising and directing the Community Education Outreach Services.

Taught classes for the community on chronic disease management and nutrition.

Conducted research-based programs. Developed and implemented research within the communities I serve. Conducted Dining with Diabetes classes. Analyze major health problems needed to be addressed through statistical

computation. Needs Assessment Development.


Compiled statistical data on the overall health of McDowell and Wyoming Counties.

Developed and implemented media and social Marketing campaigns. Examples: brochures, billboards, newspaper ads, and radio ads.

McDowell Rural Health Advisory Council, Inc.Assistant Director/Research Analyst

January 7, 2002 to May 12, 2006

Took care of financial aspects of McDowell Rural Health Advisory Council. Collected data on the Community Health Educator’s programs. Collection

of program data through pre/post tests and surveys. Compiled statistical data on the overall health of McDowell County. Analyzed major health problems needed to be addressed due to statistical

computation. Wrote grants to obtain money to address major health problems of

McDowell County. Assisted Administrator and Community Health Educator in development

and implementation of health and nutrition programs. Developed and implemented media and social marketing campaigns.

Examples: brochures, billboards, newspaper ads, and radio ads. Completed process, impact, and outcome evaluation for Community

Health Educator’s programs. Facilitated and developed community action teams. Trained lay helpers on health issues. Co-hosted grant writing classes. Responsible for the development of budget for grants. Needs assessment development. Assisted in WVU research studies.

B. Evidence of Scholarship

Research

Professional Publications

Fincham, H., Bowen, E.P., Davis, K., Fincham, H., Kaczor, C., Lester, D., Mowbray, R., & Porter, B.O. (August 2011). Use automated phone calls to relay educational messages. Journal of Extension. Volume 49. (Number 4). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2011august.

Cook, D. (August 2008) Symptoms and Risk Factors for Diabetes. McDowell `County Cookbook, 3


Cook, D. (August 2008) Know Your Numbers: Caring for your Diabetes. McDowell County Cookbook, pps. 8-9

Cook, D, Muncy, S (August 2008) Understanding Cholesterol. McDowell County Cookbook, pps. 32-34

Reger-Nash, Bill, Cooper, Linda, Orren, Jennifer, Cook, Dana (May/June 2005). Marketing used to promote walking in McDowell County. West Virginia State Medical Journal, 106.

WVU Extension Service Publications

WVU Extension Service. (April 2007) Foot care awareness month. (WVUES Publication: CEOS on the Move Tips, pp 6.) Morgantown, WV: Cook, D.

WVU Extension Service. (April 2007) Foot care awareness month. (WVUES Publication: CEOS on the Move Calendar, pp 6.) Morgantown, WV: Cook, D.

WVU Extension Service. (November 2007) Eat together: Conversation feed bonds at family meals. (WVUES News Media Article) Morgantown, WV. Cook, D.

WVU Extension Service. (October 2008) Tips for leaders. (WVUES Publication: CEOS on the Move Tips. pp. 2) Cook, D.

WVU Extension Service. (March 2009) Healthy snacking. (WVUES Publication: CEOS on the Move Tips. pg. 5) Cook, D.

WVU Extension Service. (March 2009) Healthy snacking. (WVUES Publication: CEOS on the Move Calendar. pg. 5) Cook, D.

WVU Extension Service (December 2009). Exercise and bone health. (WVUES Publication: Calling for your health). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (December 2009). Healthy eating/Healthy snacking. (WVUES Publication: Calling for your health). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (December 2009). Foot exams and physical activity. (WVUES Publication: Calling for your health). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (April 2010). Care for your feet. (WVUES Publication: Calling for your health). Lester, D.


WVU Extension Service (April 2010). Diabetes – Care for your eyes. (WVUES Publication: Calling for your health). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service. (September 2010) Walking to prevent Osteoporosis. (WVUES Publication: CEOS on the Move Tips. pg. 11). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service. (September 2010) Walking to prevent Osteoporosis. (WVUES Publication: CEOS on the Move Calendar. pg. 11). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (2010). Hypertension and the Dash diet. (WVUES Publication: WL141 and WLG 141). Fitch, C., Lester, D., & Strawder, P.

WVU Extension Service (2010) KISS: Tips for family meal time. (WVUES Publication: Strong Families Eat Together Curriculum). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (2011). Going Green. (WVUES Publication: CEOS On the Moves Tips Pg. 5). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (2011). Going Green. (WVUES Publication: CEOS On the Move Calendar Pg. 5). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (2012). Diabetes and Heart Disease. (WVUES Publication: CEOS On the Moves Tips Pg. 14). Lester, D.

WVU Extension Service (2012). Diabetes and Heart Disease. (WVUES Publication: CEOS On the Move Calendar Pg. 14). Lester, D.

State and National Presentations

National

Galaxy IV – Pittsburg, PA Topic: Extension Involvement in Community Coalitions (2013) poster presentation submitted and accepted.

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference – Portland, Maine Topic: Calling for Calling for Your (2010) presentation submitted and accepted.

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference – Birmingham, Alabama Topic: Healthy Families Healthy Children Initiative (2009) poster presentation submitted and accepted.

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference – Birmingham, Alabama Topic: CEOS Needs Assessment Seed Grant (2009) poster presentation submitted and accepted.


National Volunteer Outreach Network Conference – Charleston, WV Topic: Spice Up Your Health! (2008)

State

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: Spice it Up. (2012)

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: Family Committee Meeting. (2012) by invitation.

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: Making Health your Number One Priority. (2011)

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: Getting Down to the Heart of the Matter. (2010)

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: CEOS Health Motivator. (2010)

West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium – Charleston, WV Topic: CEOS Walking Groups (2010) presentation submitted and accepted

West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium – Topic: CEOS Walking Groups (2010) poster presentation submitted and accepted

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: CEOS Health Motivator. (2009)

West Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference – Topic: CEOS Needs Assessment Seed Grant (2009) poster presentation submitted and accepted.

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: The O’s of Organizing. (2008)


West Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference – Topic: CEOS Needs Assessment Seed Grant (2008) poster presentation submitted and accepted.

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: A New You Health For Every Body. (2007)

West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Leadership and Enrichment Conference – Jackson’s Mill, West Virginia Topic: Stress Management. (2006)

West Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference – Topic: Recognizing Volunteers (2006) poster presentation submitted and accepted.

Grants Written and Awarded

Award Presented By Date Product/Result

$ 10,000West Virginia

Tobacco Prevention Program

June 2001-July 2002

Tobacco Prevention Activities in

McDowell County



June 2001-July 2002


McDowell County



June 2002-July 2003


McDowell County

$ 20,000

West Virginia Bureau for Public Health—Community Based

Initiative

June 2002-July 2003 Welch Walks


$ 10,000 Susan G. Komen Foundation 2002-2003

Breast Cancer Awareness,

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Memorial Service for those lost from

Breast Cancer, Breast and

Cervical Cancer Screenings,

Mammograms


Division of Tobacco Prevention

2003-2004RAZE (Tobacco Prevention for

Teens)

$ 9,000Appalachian

Diabetes Control and Translation Project

2003-2004

Diabetes Prevention Activities in

McDowell County

$ 5,000 American Dental Association 2003-2004

Dental Health Education in

McDowell County

$ 20,000

West Virginia Adolescent Pregnancy

Prevention Program

2003-2004

Baby Think It Over Simulators

for McDowell County Schools, Empathy Bellies, and Adolescent

Pregnancy Prevention in the

Schools and Community of

McDowell County

$70,000West Virginia


June 2004-July 2005

Develop a regional tobacco

prevention program, hired the Region J Tobacco

Prevention Coalition

Coordinator




June 2005-July 2006

Regional J Tobacco

Prevention Coalition

Coordinator

$ 20,000

West Virginia Bureau for Public Health—Community Based

Initiative

June 2004-July 2005

Physical Activity Grant with

McDowell Mission to increase

physical activity in McDowell County

$ 10,000 Susan G. Komen Foundation 2003-2004

Breast Cancer Awareness,

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Memorial Service for those lost from

Breast Cancer, Breast and

Cervical Cancer Screenings,

Mammograms

$ 10,000

Appalachian Regional

CommissionFlex-e-grant

2004-2005

Mandatory Disciplinary Team

Training, Prevention of Child Abuse

$100,000 DHHS/SAMHSA 2004-2005

Drug Free Community

Support Grant for coalition building and reduction in use among teens

and eventually among adults.


$100,000 DHHS/SAMHSA 2005-2006

Drug Free Community



$100,000 DHHS/SAMHSA 2007-2008

Drug Free Community



$100,000 DHHS/SAMHSA 2008-2009

Drug Free Community



$100,000 DHHS/SAMHSA 2004-2005

Drug Free Community




$100,000 DHHS/SAMHSA 2005-2006

Drug Free Community



$7,000 DHHS/Office of Women’s Health 2008

Develop a cookbook with

health education articles. Host a

cook-off in McDowell County.

$20,000 Susan G. Komen 2008-2009

Develop Church Circles to

increase breast cancer

awareness. Host free sites for

Clinical Breast Exams in rural

communities and offer mammogram

certificates for women without

health insurance.

$3,000WV Diabetes Control

and Translation Project

2009-2010

Diabetes Prevention Activities in

McDowell County

$ 717,000 Total Grant funds 2001-2010Health

Promotion Programming

C. Service, Awards, and Recognition


Service to Professional Associations

Member of the West Virginia Extension Association of Family Consumer Sciences 2006-Present.

Profession Development Committee, West Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2008-2010.

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2006-Present.

Member of the Extension Association of West Virginia 2006-Present. Professional Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives

(ACHE) 2004-2006. Student Member of American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE),

2003-2004. Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE),

Marshall University Chapter from 1998-2001.

Service to Community Organizations

Member of the Wyoming County Prevention Partnership June 2006-Present.

President of the McDowell County Tobacco Prevention Coalition from 2003-Present.

Member of the Health Opportunities for Positive Education 2003-Present. Member of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, Diabetes Prevention Coalition

2002-Present. Member of the Creating Opportunities For Youth Coalition (Mercer

County) 2003-2006. Member of the Drug Reduction Education And Mentor Services Team

(DREAMS TEAM) (Drug Free Communities Initiative) 2004-2006.

Service to WVU

Family Nutrition Program, Supervisor May 2006-Present Co-Chair of the Strengthening Families Team 2008-2010

Service to State Organizations

Member of the Health and Obesity Team 2012-Present Member of the Diabetes Team 2010 to Present Agent Family Committee Advisor, WV Community Educational

Outreach2011-2014 Member of the Relationship and Parenting Team 2010 to 2012 Member of the Strengthening Families Team 2006-2010 Agent County Advisor , West Virginia University Community Educational

Outreach Service, 2006-Present


Service to Volunteer Organizations

Community Member/Agent of Hope of the Mountains of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Coalition 2003-Present.

Member of the State Health Education Council (SHEC) -- (South Eastern Chapter) 2002-2010.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Committee from 2002-2007. Volunteer for Jerry Lewis’ Muscular Dystrophy Association (Labor Day

Telethon) from 1995-2000. Student Body President at Southern WV Community and Technical

College from 1997-1998. Student Body Sophomore Representative at Southern WV Community

and Technical College from 1996-1997.

Recognition

Recognized as a Certified Health Education Resource Person through the Osteopathic School of Medicine in Lewisburg, WV

Recognized by the Mountains of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Coalition as an Agent of Hope.

Recognized by the WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program for contribution of time for the Breast Cancer Awareness Day Activities.

Recognized by the American Lung Association as a trained Not On Tobacco Facilitator.

Recognized by the American Lung Association as a trained Teens Against Tobacco Use Training Facilitator.

Awards

West Virginia University Extension Service New Program of Excellence Award, Fall 2014

West Virginia University Extension Service Team Program of Excellence Award, Fall 2011

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Eastern Region Award Healthy Lifestyles Education Grant, Fall 2009

West Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Healthy Lifestyles Educations Grant Award, Spring 2009

West Virginia University Extension Service New Program of Excellence Award, Fall 2009

West Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences New Professional Award, Spring 2008.

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Community Partnership Eastern Region Award for the State Health Families Healthy Children Initiative, Fall 2007.


West Virginia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Community Partnership Award for the State Health Families Health Children Initiative, Spring 2007


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