B4: Implementation of Chronic Disease Prevention Programs Among Young Adults and Adults During COVID-19

Dr. Erin Carlson is Associate Clinical Professor at University of Texas at Arlington?s College of Nursing and Health Innovation where she is Director of Graduate Public Health Programs. Prior to joining the University of Texas System in 2016, Dr. Carlson previously worked as a principle and co-investigator on community-based infectious disease research, and in projects concerning access to health care for vulnerable immigrant populations. Her work has been funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Science Foundation, and state organizations. She has received several research awards including the Robert Wood Johnson Emerging Scholar Award in Disparities Research. Dr. Carlson has consulted for the CDC and Veterinarians Without Borders on a variety of international infectious disease projects. Currently, Dr. Carlson devotes much of her research and volunteer efforts to her passion-- access to health care for uninsured immigrant populations. In addition to serving on the board of directors for a local health care organization devoted to serving vulnerable uninsured populations, she is grateful that her passion can be supported with state-funded evaluation work of several community-based cancer and infectious disease interventions for underserved, uninsured minority populations.

Laura Nabors is a professor with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations focusing on implementation and evaluation of health programs. Laura Nabors graduated with a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Memphis. She is a professor in the School of Human Services in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. She holds and Interdisciplinary Position in the School of Human Services and teaches classes in the Health Promotion and Education Program and the Substance Abuse and Counseling Program. Her research focuses on child and family health and mental health issues in community settings. 

Dr. Tara Hulsey is Dean and E. Jane Martin Endowed Professor at West Virginia University School of Nursing. She is an RWJ Executive Nurse Fellow Alumnus and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Sigma Theta Tau International. Dr. Hulsey is President of the West Virginia RN Board of Nursing, and President of the Nursing Council (CCEN) for the Southern Regional Education Board. Her research has focused primarily on high risk perinatal outcomes such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal pregnancy behaviors.

Dr. Amy Sidwell, PhD, MCHES is the Program Director of the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at West Virginia University. She is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist who has developed and evaluated numerous health promotion programs, created and delivered courses, and directed university and community-based wellness activities.