Sharon Taverno Ross 6

Sharon Taverno Ross 6

Curriculum Vitae

SHARON E. TAVERNO ROSS

Department of Health and Physical Activity Phone: (412) 383-4042

University of Pittsburgh Fax: (412) 488-4045

32 Oak Hill Court, Room 206 Email:

Pittsburgh, PA 15261

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. Biobehavioral Health

The Pennsylvania State University, August 2011

Doctoral Dissertation: “A jugar!: Understanding the experience of physical activity (PA) and influences on PA attitudes and behaviors in U.S. children of immigrants.”

M.S. Biobehavioral Health

The Pennsylvania State University, May 2009

Master’s Thesis: “Generation, language, BMI, and activity patterns in Hispanic children.”

B.S. Human Development and Family Studies & Spanish (concurrent degrees)

The Pennsylvania State University, May 2006, with High Distinction

Option: Lifespan Human Development and Family Relations

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

· Physical activity promotion in Hispanic children

· Immigration, acculturation, and health

· Socio-cultural influences on the development of obesity in Hispanic children

· Community-based participatory research

· Mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2016- Assistant Professor (secondary appointment), Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2014- Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2011–2014 Postdoctoral fellow, Children’s Physical Activity Research Group, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

2011–2014 Postdoctoral fellow, Children’s Physical Activity Research Group, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2007–2011 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2006–2007 Project Coordinator, Family and Child Health Project, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2005–2006 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Family and Child Health Project, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Course Instructor

2017 Graduate Course: Health Promotion Policy and Program Implementation (HPA 3115), Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2016 Graduate Course: Evidence-based Lifestyle Program Design and Evaluation (HPA 3995), Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2016 Undergraduate Course: Special Topics in Health and Physical Activity (HPA 1995), 4 session module on Diversity & Social Justice, Department of Health and Physical Activity, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2015-present Graduate Course: Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behavior (HPA 2320), Department of Health and Physical Activity, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2010 Undergraduate Course: Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion (BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2006–2007 Undergraduate Course: Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 002), Spanish Basic Language Program, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Guest Lecturer

2013 “Combating child obesity with physical activity.” Undergraduate Course: Human Growth and Development (PSY 203), Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC.

2010 “La actividad física en los niños Latinos.” Undergraduate Course: Spanish for Health Care Providers (SPAN 197A), Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2009 “Community Health Theories and Models.” Undergraduate Course: Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion (BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2009 “Socio-Cultural Applications in Health Promotion.” Undergraduate Course: Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion (BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Teaching Assistant

2010 Graduate Course: Structural Equation Modeling (BBH 521), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2009 Undergraduate Course: Research and Applications in Biobehavioral Health (BBH 310), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Diversity and Health (BBH 302), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Principles of Epidemiology (BBH 440), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion (BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Interdisciplinary Integration in Biobehavioral Health (BBH 311), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2005 Undergraduate Course: Family Relationships (HDFS 418), Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

2017 Center for Latin American Studies, Travel to Professional Meetings Faculty grant (2016-2017), University of Pittsburgh ($500)

2010–2011 Hintz Graduate Education Enhancement Fellowship Award, The Pennsylvania State University ($2,000).

2010 Graduate Student Research Endowment, College of Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University ($500).

2008 SOPHE 21st Century Student Scholarship Award, Society for Public Health Education ($500).

2007–2008 Hintz Graduate Education Enhancement Fellowship Award, The Pennsylvania State University ($2,000).

2007–2008 Fund for Excellence in Graduate Recruitment, The Pennsylvania State University ($1,890).

2007 Teaching Excellence Award, Spanish Basic Language Program, The Pennsylvania State University.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

2017-present Faculty Fellow, Center for Urban Education, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

2016-present Member, University of Pittsburgh Early Childhood Collaborative, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2016-present Member, Society for Behavioral Medicine

2015-present Member, Community Research Advisory Board (CRAB), Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2014-present Core Faculty Member, Center for Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2014-present Affiliate, The Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

2011-present Member, American College of Sports Medicine

2013–2014 Vice President, University of South Carolina Postdoctoral Association, Columbia, SC

2013–2014 Member, South Carolina Hispanic/Latino Health Coalition, Columbia, SC

2012–2014 Affiliate, Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

2008–2010 Member, Society for Public Health Education

2008–2010 Member, American Public Health Association

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

Member, Diversity Scholars Selection Committee: School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. (2017-present)

Member, Let’s Move Pittsburgh Executive Committee: Pittsburgh, PA. (2016-present)

Member, Social Justice and Diversity Committee: School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2016-present)

Chair, Faculty Development Committee: School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2015-present).

Faculty Supervisor: Community Leisure Learn Program, Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh (2014-present).

Member, Faculty Search Committee: Department of Instruction and Learning, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2016/2017); Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2014/2015).

Proposal Reviewer: Center for Health Equity Faculty Collaborating with Community Mini-Grant, University of Pittsburgh (2016); Master’s and Doctoral Student Scholarship Award, Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh (2014-2015; 2015-2016); 2014 Bernard D. Goldstein Award, Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh (December 2014); Magellan Scholar Grant Program, University of South Carolina (March 2014); Student Mentorship Program for Hispanic Health Research, Hispanic Serving Health Professions Schools (November 2013)

Abstract Reviewer: Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting (October 2016); 140th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (October 2012), Physical Activity Special Interest Group; 141st and 142nd American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (2013 and 2014), Physical Activity Section;

Manuscript Reviewer: Pediatrics; Journal of Adolescent Health; International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity; Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine; Journal of the American Dietetic Association; American Journal of Preventive Medicine; Childhood Obesity; Journal of Pediatrics;

Judge: 2017 Health Disparities Poster Competition, Office of Health Sciences Health Diversity, University of Pittsburgh (April 2017); Discovery Day: a forum for student ingenuity, University of South Carolina Office of Undergraduate Research (April 2012 & April 2013)

PUBLICATIONS:

Peer-reviewed publications

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R., Wisneiwski, L.M., Smith-Tapia, I., Gibbs, B.B. Study Protocol for a Promotora-led Obesity Prevention Program in Latino Preschool Children. TJACSM. (Accepted).

Dowda, M., McIver, K.L., Taverno Ross, S.E., Dishman, R., Pate, R.R. Physical activity and changes in adiposity in the transition from elementary to middle school. Child Obesity. 2017 Feb;13(1):53-62.

Ross, S.E., Francis, L.A.; Physical activity beliefs, facilitators, and barriers for Hispanic children of immigrants: A child’s perspective. Int J Qual Studies Health Wellbeing. 2016;11:31949.

Rupp, K., Taverno Ross, S.E., Jakicic, J.M. Age of onset of obesity is not predictive of response to a standard behavioral weight loss intervention. Obes Sci Pract. 2016 Sep;2(3):248-255.

Taverno Ross, S. E., Dowda, M., Dishman, R., Pate, R. R. Classes of physical activity and sedentary behavior in 5th grade children. Am J Health Behavior. 2016;40(3):352-361.

Ross, S.E., Flynn, J.I., Pate, R.R. What’s really causing the obesity epidemic? A review of reviews in children and adults. J Sport Sci. 2016 Jun;34(12):1148-53.

Taverno Ross, S. E. Physical activity in Latino men and women: just one piece to the puzzle. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2015 9(1): 37-39.

Pate, R. R., Taverno Ross, S. E., Liese, A. D., Dowda, M.; Physical activity, diet quality and weight status in U.S. adults: Associations within and across age groups. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Apr;47(4):743-50.

Taverno Ross, S. E., Byun, W., McIver, K. L., Saunders, R. P., Dowda, M., Pate, R. R.; Sedentary behaviors in 5th grade boys and girls: Where, with whom, and why? Child Obesity. 2013 Dec;9(6):532-9. doi: 10.1089/chi.2013.0021. Epub 2013 Oct 22.

Archer, E., Lavie, C. J., McDonald, S. M., Thomas, D. M., Hébert, J. R., Taverno Ross, S. E., McIver, K. L., Malina, R. M., Blair, S. N.; Maternal inactivity: 45-year trends in mother’s use of time. Mayo Clin Proc. 2013 Dec;88(12):1368-77.

Pate, R.R., O’Neill, J.R., Liese, A.D., Janz, K.F., Granberg, E.M., Colabianchi, N., Harsha, D.W., Condrasky, M.M., O’Neil, P.M., Lau, E.Y., Taverno Ross, S.E.; Factors associated with development of excessive fatness in children and adolescents: A review of prospective studies. Obes Rev. 2013 Aug;14(8):645-58. doi: 10.1111/obr.12035. Epub 2013 Apr 22.

Taverno Ross, S. E., Dowda, M., Beets, M. W., Pate, R. R.; Physical activity behavior and related characteristics of highly-active 8th grade girls. J of Adol Health. 2013 Jun;52(6):745-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.12.003. Epub 2013 Feb 4.

Taverno Ross SE, Dowda M, Saunders RP, Pate RR.; Double Dose: The cumulative effect of TV viewing at home and in preschool on children’s activity patterns and weight status. Ped Exerc Sci. 2012 Sep;18(5):951-5. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.06.013. Epub 2012 Jun 28.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Larson, N.I., Wall, M.M., Graham, D., Neumark-Sztainer D.R.; Longitudinal changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior from adolescence to adulthood: comparing U.S.-born and foreign-born populations. J Phys Act Health. 2014 Mar;11(3):519-27. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2011-0359. Epub 2013 Feb 8

Taverno Ross, S. E., Dowda, M., Colabianchi, N., Saunders, R. P., Pate, R. R.; After-school setting, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in 5th grade boys and girls. Health Place. 2012 Sep;18(5):951-5. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.06.013. Epub 2012 Jun 28.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Francis, L.A., BeLue, R.Z., & Viruell-Fuentes, E.A.; Associations between physical activity and overweight among U.S. youth by immigrant generation: Results from the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health. J Phys Act Health. 2012 Aug;9(6):840-8. Epub 2011 Sep 13.

Taverno, S.E., Rollins, B., & Francis, L.A.; Generation, Language, BMI and Activity Patterns in Hispanic Children. Am J Prev Med. 2010;38(2):145-153.

Publications submitted or in preparation

Taverno Ross, S.E., Macia, L., Documet, P.I., Sanchez, I., Escribano, C. Mirzakazemi, T. Latino parents’ perceptions of physical activity and healthy eating: at the intersection of culture, family, and health. (Invited Resubmission).

Barr-Anderson, D.J., Flynn, J.I., Dowda, M., Taverno Ross, S.E., Schenkelberg, M., Reid, L., Pate, R.R. Change in physical activity from elementary to middle school: race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status as modifying effects. J Adol Health. (Invited Resubmission).

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R., Saunders, R.P., McIver, K.L., Barone Gibbs, B. ANDALE Pittsburgh: Effectiveness of a promotora-mediated, family-based intervention to prevent obesity in Latino preschool children. (Under Review).

Backman, D., Taverno Ross, S.E., Yu, L., Jarlenski, M.P. Assessing disparities in Pennsylvania schools’ readiness for federal school local wellness policy regulations. J Adolesc Health. (Submitted).

Rupp, K., Taverno Ross, S.E., Gary-Webb, T.L., Akiva, T., Jakicic, J.M. Household Support for Physical Activity in Adolescent Girls Recruited from Lower Socioeconomic Status Neighborhoods. (Submitted).

Taverno Ross, S.E., BeLue, R. Z., Moise, R., Phillips Smith, E.; Context is key: administrative and structural factors in afterschool programs incorporating physical activity. (Submitted).

Taverno Ross, S.E., Clennin, M., Pate, R.R. Stepping it up: Longitudinal walking behaviors and neighborhood walkability in children from 5th to 7th grade. (In Preparation).

Natale, C., Taverno Ross, S.E., Poole, M.K., Kalnicky, E., Kinneman, B. Point-of-decision prompts to increase children’s physical activity in a botanical garden. (In Preparation).

Taverno Ross, S.E., Smith-Tapia, I., Saunders, R.P., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R. Process Evaluation of a promotora-led, home-based obesity prevention program targeting Latino preschool children. (In preparation).

INVITED TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS:

“A Promotora-Mediated, Family-based Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Latino Preschool Children: Lessons Learned.” The American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting. Denver, CO. Expected May 2017.

“Health & Physical Activity Diversity Enrichment Series.” Year of Diversity Summary: Poster Presentations and Roundtable Discussions. University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, PA. April 2017.

“OjO Latino: Pittsburgh Latino Immigrants Photo-Voice Project.” Year of Diversity Summary: Poster Presentations and Roundtable Discussions. University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, PA. April 2017.

“Getting Kids Moving at School.” Arsenal Elementary School Teacher’s Professional Development workshop. Pittsburgh, PA. Expected May 2017.

“Physical Activity Breaks: More than Fitness.” Pittsburgh Public Schools Physical Education Teachers Professional Development workshop. Pittsburgh, PA. November, 2016.

“Physical Activity & Your Health.” Urban League of Great Pittsburgh Lunch & Learn. Pittsburgh, PA. January 2016.

“Healthy Employees are Better Employees” Western Pennsylvania School Superintendent’s Forum Fall Leadership Retreat. Farmington, PA. December 2015.

“Get moving! Physical Activity for your Health.” Navigating Pittsburgh 2015 Summit. Pittsburgh, PA. November 2015.

“Taking it to the street: moving activity out of the laboratory and into the community.” The Obesity Society annual conference. Los Angeles, CA. November 2015.

“Childhood Obesity: the role of LMCTC.” Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties Region VII/VIII Joint Quarterly Call. September, 2015.

“Combating child obesity with physical activity.” Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference American College of Sports Medicine. Harrisburg, PA. October 2014.