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SUMMARY:How to Write a Technical Report
DESCRIPTION:Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:\nTechnical reports provide an in-depth description of the process\, progress\, or results of a project or program. Technical report writing is often a requirement at the end of a project or for grant writing. It is a skill that is used to clearly communicate a possible solution to a problem\, recommend action\, or aid decision making. This workshop will cover the unique skill and art of conveying research information in a clear\, concise\, effective\, and objective manner. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDemonstrate how technical reports can be used to communicate efficiently and effectively\nDescribe the standard structure of a technical report\nDescribe the style that should be used when writing a technical report\nOutline best practices for report presentation\n\nFeatured Speaker\nJennifer Pharr\, PhD\nAssociate Professor\nUniversity of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nDr. Pharr is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Las Vegas\, Nevada. She is currently teaching the Technical and Scientific Writing course in the graduate program and has presented tips and tools for becoming an effective writer for a variety of audiences. \nFunding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.
URL:https://nmhec.org/event/how-to-write-a-technical-report/
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SUMMARY:Use Your Voice: Advocate to Change Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:\nAdvocacy can amplify a community’s voice in an effort to increase health equity. This workshop will explore different forms of policy\, Nevada’s state legislative process\, and the differences between advocacy and lobbying. Workshop attendees will learn how to communicate ideas and concerns to policymakers\, as well as ways to engage with them. Additionally\, this workshop will build on participants’ experiences to find what will work best to mobilize change within their networks. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDefine policy\, advocacy\, and lobbying in the context of the policy process\nExplain why policy is an important tool to improve communities\nDescribe the legislative process in Nevada\nIdentify different ways to advocate\nRecognize tools that can assist with advocacy work\n\nFeatured Speakers\nValeria Gurr\, M.A. and Ph.D. candidate in Public Affairs \nDirector of External Relations\nThe American Federation for Children \nValeria Gurr\, M.A. and Ph.D. candidate in Public Affairs at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas (UNLV)\, is the Director of External Relations for the American Federation for Children. The Concilio Hispano Media Group named her in 2018 as one of the most influential Hispanics in Southern Nevada. Valeria obtained her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a specialization in Marketing from Duoc UC of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2009 and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2013. Valeria’s research interest after the pandemic is how the lack of access to quality education in traditional public schools and the digital divide impact low-income families\, especially Hispanic and Latino children.In her role\, Valeria seeks to inform and empower families with the right information to make the best decisions regarding their children’s education. \nMax Gakh\, JD\, MPH \nAssociate Professor\, School of Public Health\nAssociate Director\, Health Law Program\nUniversity of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nMax Gakh\, JD\, MPH\, is an Associate Professor based in the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Public Health and the Associate Director of the UNLV Health Law Program. His research\, teaching\, and service center on the intersection of law\, policy\, and public health and investigate how legal mechanisms and policies can improve or hinder the health of communities. His work includes exploring the government’s legal authority to promote public health\, laws relevant to public health emergencies\, and laws and policies outside of the health sector that impact health. Max’s previous experience includes collaborating with public health professionals to address real-world health issues using law and policy and working as a legislative attorney. \nFunding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.
URL:https://nmhec.org/event/advocacy/
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Equity-Focused Community-Based Program Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:\nProgram evaluation is the formal assessment of a program or policy’s value and impact within a community\, and it is becoming increasingly necessary for community-serving organizations to carry out this skill as the demand for rigorous evaluation rises. This workshop will provide a practical\, skills-focused introduction to the different types of evaluation\, concepts and techniques\, equity-based approaches\, and best practices of program evaluation. Participants can expect to learn the fundamental skills needed to participate in the evaluation of a new or existing program or policy. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nIdentify key concepts of evaluation with application to public health programs and policy\nSelect an appropriate evaluation methodology for a given purpose\nUnderstand the strengths and limitations of various data collection methods\nDescribe how to monitor program evaluations with fidelity\nApply an equity-focused lens to evaluation activities in community settings\n\nFeatured Speakers\nTim Grigsby\, PhD\nAssistant Professor\nUniversity of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nDr. Tim Grigsby is an Assistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Health in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. He completed his PhD in Preventive Medicine (Health Behavior Research) from the University of Southern California in 2016. His primary research interests are on the health effects of childhood trauma\, the conceptualization\, measurement\, screening\, and prevention of substance misuse\, and identifying sources of health disparities in Hispanic/Latinx communities. His secondary interests are in the dissemination of novel research and analytic methods in public health research. \nDr. Grigsby’s primary research interest focuses on the conceptualization\, measurement\, and prevention of substance misuse. His work explores the role of family- and community-based trauma exposure as risk factors for substance use\, misuse\, and related health outcomes in minority populations. Specifically\, his work has identified adverse childhood experiences and perceived discrimination as important risk-factors of substance use\, violence\, and adverse health outcomes in minority populations. \nVince Collins\nExecutive Director\nTogether As One Nevada \nVince E. Collins\, Founder/Executive Director of Together as One Nevada (TAON) 501c3\, an Artist-N-Action organization\, has over twenty years of Human Services and Fine Arts experience in the non-profit sectors. \nMr. Collins is tasked with the onboarding and the implementation of the newly formed human rights and advocacy organization\, Together as One Nevada: (TAON) officially established as a nonprofit through the Nevada office of the Secretary of State on January 31st\, 2022. \nMr. Collins has held positions in various organizations in Nevada and across the United States\, i.e.\, Director of Operations\, Director of Community Wellness\, HIV Services/Integrated Testing Clinic Manager\, Lead Case Manager\, and Community Outreach Coordinator. Mr. Collins has led various programming for at-risk youth services\, health education\, LGBTQ+ rights advocacy\, HIV prevention\, substance use and prevention\, and spearheading company diversity\, equality\, and inclusion planning. Additionally\, Mr. Collins currently works under contract with various organizations in the greater Las Vegas\, NV area and nationally\, both in public health\, and arts exposure programs. He also serves on various boards\, including Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition\, CARE Coalition\, and was appointed and commissioned by Governor Steve Sisolak to the Advisory Task Force on HIV Exposure Modernization for the State of Nevada. \nMr. Collins is Co-owner/Founder of Black Queer Men of Las Vegas (BQMLV.COM) whose mission is to empower same-gender-loving Black men to create community within a safe space that enables authentic self-realization. “Our mission in action is through arts and culture\, advocacy\, education\, health/wellness promotion\, and social support. Black UNITY for OUR Community!” \nMr. Collins enjoyed a long career as an elite level classical ballet dancer touring the world. He enjoys teaching and coaching young dancers and providing elite level training for underserved communities. \nFunding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.
URL:https://nmhec.org/event/fundamentals-of-equity-focused-community-based-program-evaluations/
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