ZAKKOYYA LEWIS-POWELL

8100 Seawall Blvd. #280Galveston, TX 77551

(562)881-9950zalewisp@utmb.edu

I am a highly motivated and prolific researcher in physical activity and chronic disease prevention. My technical background in Athletic Training and rehabilitation along with my expertise with personal technologies provides me with a unique and desirable perspective to disease prevention. My clinical education is complimented with my experience conducting research related to public health, epidemiology, and comparative effectiveness. I am well versed in the entire spectrum of research from observational and experimental study designs, incorporating stakeholder input, the translation of findings, and participant education. My well-rounded research experience equips me advise and educate individuals on physical activity for improved health and well-being. As well as, provokes me to further investigate the potential of physical activity promotion among special populations and within health care services.

EducationUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH (UTMB)—Galveston, TX

Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences, pursing

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (LMU) – Los Angeles, CABachelors of Science in Athletic Training, May 2013

SkillsHealth wellness Behavioral health Physical ActivityExercise education Exercise for cancer patients Special populationsTechnology Research Exercise physiology

Publications

Lyons, E.J., Lewis, Z.H., Mayrsohn, B., & Rowland, J. (2014). Behavior change techniques implemented in electronic lifestyle activity monitors: a systematic content analysis. Journal of medical internet research, 16(8),e192. Available at: Http://www.jmir.org/2014/8/e192/

Lewis, Z.H., Lyons, E.J., Jarvis, J., Baillargeon, J. (2015) Using an electronic monitor system as an intervention modality: A Systematic Review. BMC Public Health, 15, 585.

Almstedt, H.C., Lewis, Z. (2015) Intermittent Pneumatic Compression and Bone Mineral Density: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.

Lewis, Z., Swartz, M.C., Lyons, E.J. (2016) What’s the point?: A Review of Reward Systems Implemented in Gamification Intervention. Games for Health Journal, 5(2).

Lewis, Z., Markides, K.S., Ottenbacher, K., Al Snih, S. (2015) The Role of Physical Activity and Physical Function on the Risk of Falls in Older Mexican Americans. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. IN PRESS

Lewis, Z,. Ottenbacher, K.J., Fisher, S., Jennings, K., Brown, A., Swartz, M.C., Lyons, E.J. (2016) Testing Activity Monitors’ Effect on health (TAME health): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial among older primary care patients. JMIR RES PROTOC (FORTHCOMING). doi:10.2196/resprot.5454 http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/resprot.5454

EXPERIENCEUniverisity of Texas Medical Branch, Graduate Assistant

Conducted counseling for a lifestyle physical activity intervention for older adults using the UP24 activity monitor.

Zakkoyya Lewis-Powell

Conducted counseling and assited with assessments for a physical activity intervention that incorporated story narrative in a mobile application.

Managed data entry for three interventions. Prepared, contributed, and review manuscripts for journal publications. Analyzed secondary data to identify the relationship between physical activity and

chronic conditions among Mexican Americans. Completed cancer exercise trainer courses. Secured predoctoral funding from the American Heart Association. Recurring guest lecturer in seminar and weight management courses for

Rehabilitation Sciences and Dietetic Intern students. Worked closely with the Institutional Review Board to manage research projects.

Lindamood-Bell, Clinician Taught grammar and reading comprehension to students with learning difficulties.

Loyola Marymount University, Teaching Assistant Oversaw Anatomy & Physiology and Therapuetic Modalities laboratory activities. Graded quizzes and exams. Developed test questions. Presented lectures and laboratory procedures.

Loyola Marymount University, Work Study student Recruited and assessed participants for three research projects. Managed data and completed data analysis. Drafted a manuscript for publication. Developed questionnaires and recruitment procedures for community exercise

program among cáncer survivors.

Awards/ HonorsAmerican Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship Grant (16PRE27090012)

2016-presentSociety of Behavioral Medicine, Technology Special Interest Group Student Co-Chair

2015-presentUTMB Preventive Medicine & Community Health Graduate Student Organization Chair

2014-present

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