biography

The Program Specialist in the Center for Prevention and Health Promotion oversees prevention education programs and services provided by the University of WI-Stevens Point Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. The primary responsibilities of this position are to oversee the AOD and IPV prevention education and outreach initiatives for the UWSP campus. This includes coordinating and facilitating prevention activities with student leaders, student groups, student support services, culturally specific groups, athletics, and other campus departments. The role provides direct service and support to students as well as build collaborative partnerships with Residential Living, the Counseling Center, Student Health Services, Campus Activities and Student Employment, student organizations, CAP Services – Sexual Assault Victims Services, and the Wisconsin Coalition against Sexual Assault. Finally, the position is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising peer educators in the peer education program.

involvement and service

Universities of wisconsin

• AODA Coordinators

UW-Stevens point

• Mental Health Advocates Advisor (student organization)
• UWSP Hazing Prevention Committee

select certifications

• Interdisciplinary Institute for Hazing Prevention
• Make It Ok Ambassador
• Mental Health First Aid
• Establishing a Foundation for Motivational Interviewing Skills
• Utilizing Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Health Behavior Change