NAME: VALERIE J YONTZ CURRICULUM VITAE MAILING ADDRESS: University of Hawaii Manoa 808-956-5771 (work phone) Office of Public Health Studies 808-956-3386 (work fax) 1960 East West Road D-202 Honolulu, HI 96822-2319 EMAIL: vyontz@hawaii.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDUCATION 1995 Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology of Aging (Ph.D.), University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 1994 Masters of Public Health in Gerontology (M.P.H.), University of Hawaii, School of Public Health, Honolulu 1994 Advanced Certificate in Gerontology, University of Hawaii, Center on Aging, Honolulu, Hawaii 1994 Master of Arts in Sociology (M.A.), University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 1982 Master of Science in Transcultural Nursing (M.S.), University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 1977 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri 1976 Master of Science in Biology (M.S.), Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri 1974 Bachelor of Arts in Biology (B.A.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LICENSES/CERTIFICATE: Active Registered Nurse in Hawaii 2008-2021 Board Certified as Gerontological Nursing by ANCC 2008-2020 Notary Public Commissioned by State of Hawaii Inactive Inactive Lifetime Assisted Living National Administrator Certification (Level 1) by Senior Living University s Administrator Program Registered Nurse in Illinois, Utah, Maine, & Missouri (all inactive) Certified Lifetime Teacher in Missouri (secondary education) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPERIENCE 2006- current Specialist and Practicum Coordinator for Office of Public Health Studies, MPH Practicum Coordinator and Instructional faculty for PH 791-Advanced Public Health Practice; PH 793 Special Practicum Seminar, PH 660-Application of Public Health Skills and other courses as needed; advise students; chair curriculum committee and serve on other faculty committees as needed; assist in developmental community partnership/advisory panel and public health training grants as co-investigator for Western Region Public Health Training Center. Promoted to Full Specialist Rank 5 in May 2012 (from Associate Specialist). 2006-2006 Health Services Director for Pohai Nani Good Samaritan s Health Services in Kaneohe, Hawaii; oversaw both assisted living services and general health services for elders residents in continuous care retirement community; responsible for nursing and CNAs personnel that carried out the direct services for more than 180 elder residents especially for coordination of all aspects of the assisted living needs. 2005-2006 Patient Care Coordinator for Hospice Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii; oversaw the clinical operations and admission process for hospice patients; responsible for nursing and CNAs personnel that administer end-of-life care to terminally-ill patients. 1
1995-2005 Elderly Service Program Coordinator for Kokua Kalihi Valley (KKV) Comprehensive Family Services in Honolulu, Kalihi Valley; created, developed, hired, and trained case managers to conduct case management for elderly in Kalihi Valley. Administered other community-based elderly programs including health maintenance/exercise classes, health education, elder immunization, caregiver support groups for caregivers of elders, and caregiver respite program. Also: From 1996-2005 was Quality Assurance Officer- implemented and expanded an agency-wide quality assurance program including quality improvement, oversee agency audits and staff training, and maintain monitoring system. From 2001-2004 was Director of Public Housing-coordinated and oversaw case managers for three public housing projects in Kalihi Valley including Kuhio Park Terrace, Kalihi Valley Homes, and Hauiki Housing. From 1995-1999--Site Coordinator of Graduate Student Education for Kokua Kalihi Valley's (KKV) Comprehensive Family Services in Honolulu, Hawaii and site faculty for Public Health students; developed curriculum and multi-professional tutorial course syllabus; launched the community projects for students including After-School-Programs, needs assessments and health education portfolios; coordinated and recruited students and faculty for the KKV's Ke Ola O Hawaii. 2001-2004 Instructor/Lecturer for Center on Aging at University of Hawaii, Office of Public Health Studies, John A. Burns School of Medicine; part-time instructor for PH 640-Health and Aging, PH 602-Introduction to Health Care Systems, and other courses as needed; advise students; serve on curriculum committee and other working committees as needed; assist in research projects as co-investigator for projects like End of Life grants; coordinate and/or conduct trainings for the Center on Aging with groups of elders, caregivers, and case managers; coordinate focus groups that are needed by the Center on Aging for various research and grant requirements, act as community resource person for Center on Aging; and attend planning, strategy, and staff meetings as needed. 1992-1995 Graduate Teaching Assistantship with Department of Sociology at University of Hawaii at Honolulu, Hawaii: taught computer laboratory classes (SAS software) for the application component of the graduate statistical and research methods course (three semesters); assisted in teaching Sociological Theory and Analysis of Sociology of Aging, taught own class, Sociology of Aging (SOC 353), and coordinated Sociology 100--Unit Mastery Tutors. 1987-1991 Regional Health Education Officer with International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Bangkok, Thailand for a health education program in Southeast refugee camps; responsible for regional expansion in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines; managed and technically advised the program direction and strategies of implementation; developed education curriculum, and materials; conducted training for teachers, trainers and local education coordinators; responsible for budget planning, evaluation and liaison with many involved organizations. 1986-1987 Nutrition Education Coordinator with CARE International in Aranyaprathet, Thailand; coordinated Thai education team to administer nutrition and health care education to Cambodians refugees in three Cambodian refugee encampments at the Thailand-Cambodia border; designed and implemented comprehensive evaluation system of nutrition education program; conducted educational training for CARE staff; developed and revised teaching curriculum and teaching materials. 1985-1986 Project Consultant with Food and Agriculture Organization in Bangkok, Thailand on participatory action research methodology, training and application; responsible for designing guidelines; conducted training workshops for practical field application in rural and community development at the village level. 1983-1985 In-service Training Coordinator with the U.S. Peace Corps in Liberia, West Africa; assigned by Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to coordinate health training and education in a primary health care system; responsible for conducting over 75 workshops for 230 village health workers; taught/trained on nutrition, maternal child care, sanitation, immunization, family planning and preventive practices; other duties including health administration, project research and development, and liaison activities for integration of Primary Health Care (PHC) services. 1982-1983 Nursing Consultant & Project Coordinator with Tazewell County health department in rural Illinois; advised administration on management, planning, problem-solving and staff development; redesigned, expanded and implemented projects on organization operations, patient discharge planning, environmental safety, nutritional awareness, staff networking, and communication strategies. 1980-1982 Public Health Nurse with Salt Lake City's public health department and community health services in Utah combined with graduate work; practiced community health nursing; conducted longitudinal research with resettling Southeast Asian refugee families; focused on nutrition and health care practices and beliefs; assisted in their acculturation process. 1978-1980 Community (Home) Health Nurse with Androscoggin community health services in rural Maine; administered direct nursing care and patient education in adult and elderly homes (including immigrant families); coordinated with public health 2
department for various clinics, community meetings and services. 1976-1978 E. R. Pediatric Nurse with Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri; administered direct nursing care to emergency cases and outpatient clients and their families including nutrition and health counseling, teaching, and advising; responsible as charge nurse in rotation system for outpatient and emergency ward area. TEACHING DUTIES (at University of Hawai i Public Health): 2016-2017 PH 791---Advanced Public Health Practice (X3). Required core for all MPH students PH 660---Application of Public Health Skills (X1) Elective courses for all students. 2015-2016 PH 791---Advanced Public Health Practice (X3). Required core for all MPH students 2014-2015 PH 791---Advanced Public Health Practice (X3). Required core for all MPH students PH 793---Special Practicum or Special Project (X1). Elective courses for all students. 2013-2014 PH 201 Introduction to Public Health. Required core course for BA Public Health students 2012-2013 PH 600 Introduction to Public Health. Required core course for MPH students PH 791---Advanced Public Health Practice (X3). Required core for all MPH students 2011-2012 PH 600 Introduction to Public Health. Required core course for MPH students PH 791---Advanced Public Health Practice (X3). Required core for all MPH students PH 793---Special Practicum or Special Project (X1). Elective courses for all students. 2010-2011 PH 600 Introduction to Public Health. Required core course for MPH students 2009-2010 PH 600 Introduction to Public Health. Required core course for MPH students PH 789---Integrative Seminar. Required course for MPH students. PH 793---Special Practicum or Special Project (X2). Elective courses for all students 2008-2009 PH 600 Introduction to Public Health. Required core course for MPH students PH 789---Integrative Seminar. Required course for MPH students. 2007-2008 PH 602 Introduction to Health Services. Required core course for MPH students PH 649---Needs Assessment. Required course for MPH students. 2006-2007 PH 602 Introduction to Health Services. Required core course for MPH students PH 794E---Cultural Competency. Elective course for MPH students and required for DrPH. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2011-present Hawaii Pacific Evaluation Association (H-PEA) member 2008-present American Public Health Association (APHA) member 2007-present Community Campus Partnership for Health (CCPH) member 1997-present UH-School of Public Health Alumni Association (UHSPHAA) member 1993-present Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) member 1993-present Hawaii Public Health Association (HPHA) Lifetime member 1987-1992 National Council for International Health (NCIH) member 1978-1982 American Nurses Association (ANA) member 1980-1982 Transcultural Nursing Society member 1981-1982 Hospice of Salt Lake Professional Volunteer HONORS AND AWARDS 2001-present Sigma Phi Omega National Gerontology Academic Honor and Professional Society member 1981-present Sigma Theta Tau--Nursing Honor Society member August 1994 P.E.O. Scholar Award winner May 1993 Soroptimist Founder Region Fellowship Award winner 1993-1995 Alpha Kappa Delta--Sociological Honor Society member PUBLICATIONS 1. Braden, K. W., Yontz, V., & Withy, K (2017) Preliminary Hawai i Public Health Workforce Supply and Demand Assessment. Hawai i Journal of Medicine & Public Health. 76(3) Supplement 1, 10-14. 2. Yamazaki, Y., Yontz, V. & Hayashida, C. (2017) Insights about Fall Prevention of Older Adults in the State of Hawaii. Hawai i Journal of Medicine & Public Health 2017:76(1), 3-8. 3. Yamazaki, Y., Yontz, V., and Hayashida, C. (2016) Propensity for Japanese-American older adults use of medical alert services in Hawaii. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 2016: 16 (10.1111), 1-7.(doi: 10.1111/ggi.12871.) 4. Fernandes, R. MD, MPH, Reyes, R. MD, and Yontz, V. (2008) Geriatric Medicine and Community Health: The Hartford-Reynolds Summer Program. In Hawaii Medical Journal, Vol 64, No 3 March 2008, pp73-75. 5. Yontz, V., Kilonsky, N. Maddock, J. & Braun, K. (2007) Public Health at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2000-2006. California Journal of Health Promotion 2007, Volume 5, Issue I, vii-xv. 6. Yontz, V. & Maddock, J. (2007). Focus on Health Disparities: Gaining Momentum in Hawaii, California Journal of Health Promotion 2007, Volume 5. 7. Yontz, V. (1982). An examination of intercultural communication. In C. N. Uhl & J. Uhl (Eds.). Focus on transcultural nursing: Arching across the domains of practice. Salt Lake City, Utah, The Transcultural Nursing Society. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT Ongoing Research Support 6105126 Yontz (PI in Hawaii) 09/01/14-08/31/18 Title: Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC) Funder: HRSA-Health Resources Services Administration via U. of Arizona at Phoenix Completed Research 6100442 Yontz (PI in Hawaii) 09/01/10-08/31/15 Title: California Pacific Public Health Training Center (CALPACT) Funder: HRSA-Health Resources Services Administration via U. of California at Berkeley 4
Completed Research (continued_ 651590 Yontz (PI in Hawaii) 09/01/07-08/31/10 Title: Pacific Public Health Training Center (PPHTC) Funder: HRSA-Health Resources Services Administration via UCLA 653037 Yontz (PI) 03/01/07-02/28/10 Title: Health Disparities Service Learning Collaboration (HDSLC) Funder: CCPH-Community Campus Partnership for Health Goal: The goal is to increase number of service learning projects that address health disparities issues. 659149 Qureshi (PI) 07/01/06-06/30/08 Title: Community and Public Health Master in Nursing Program Funder: HRA-Human Resource Administration Goal: The goal is train more nurses in community and public health. Role: Liaison between Nursing and Public Health Departments 5