HELDA L. PINZON-PEREZ, Ph.D.1, RN2, MCHES3, MPH4, CPH5, PHN6, CAA7, MSN8, NP9, CNS,10 CNE11
1 Philosophy Doctor 2 Registered Nurse 3Master Certified Health Education Specialist
4 Masters of Public Health 5 Certified in Public Health 6Public Health Nurse, 7Certified Application Assistant 8 Masters of Science of Nursing 9 Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist 11 Certified Nurse Educator
ADDRESS
Department of Public Health (Former Health Science Department]
California State University
2345 E. San Ramon Ave., MH 30
Fresno, CA 93740
E-mail:
EDUCATION
2011MSNFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP)California State University, Fresno
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)/Department of Nursing
Nurse Educator (NE)
2009CertificateWomen and Power: LeadershipJ. F. Kennedy School of Government
in a New WorldHarvard University
2006-2008MPHMasters of Public HealthCalifornia State University, Fresno
Option: Health Policy and
Management
2006-2007CertificateHealth Policy LeadershipCalifornia State University, Fresno
1997-1999Post-DoctoralCommunity-Based University of North Texas
StudiesParticipatory Health Programs.
Zapotlan Project
1997-1998CertificateMassage TherapyAcademy of Healing Arts
1994-1997Ph.D. Health Education The Pennsylvania State University
Minor: Educational
Psychology
1990-1992M.S.Health Sciences California State University, Fresno
Option: Health
Education
1983-1987B.S.N.Nursing Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
Minor:Health Promotion
Community Health
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
01/14-presentProfessor Undergraduate andDepartment of Public HealthFresno, CA
Graduate ProgramsCalifornia State University, Fresno
08/13-12/13MPH Director & Professor Department of Public HealthFresno, CA
Master of Public HealthCalifornia State University, Fresno
08/08-presentProfessor-Master of Public Health Department of Public HealthFresno, CA
(Taught Health Policy and California State University, Fresno
Management PH 210; PH 225 &
PH 208-Health Promotion)
08/09-presentProfessorDepartment of Public HealthFresno, CA
Community Health California State University, Fresno
(Teaching graduate and
undergraduate courses)
08/09-presentProfessor-BSN, Masters and Department of NursingFresno, CA
Doctoral Programs-TeachingCalifornia State University, Fresno
Graduate Courses in the Doctorate
of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science
of Nursing, and Bachelors of Science of
Nursing
08/09-05/13Option CoordinatorDepartment of Public HealthFresno, CA
Community Health California State University, Fresno
05/09-08/09Research AssociateCentral California Center for Nursing Fresno, CA
(grant writing-program planning)Excellence
08/08-presentDirector, Undergraduate OptionDepartment of Public HealthFresno, CA
Community HealthCalifornia State University, Fresno
07/08-12/08Consultant California State University, FresnoFresno, CA
(Conducted a research projectCCROPP-Central California Regional
on process, impact, andObesity Prevention Program
Outcome evaluation of a
Fotonovela)
02/08 -06/08Fulbright ScholarUniversidad Iberoamericana Santo Domingo,
(Lecturing/Research. Taught INDEN Hospital Dominican. Republic
two courses on Health Promotion
for medical students and conducted
research on childhood diabetes
and Obesity (Diabesity)
Fall 08/04-Associate ProfessorCalifornia State UniversityFresno, CA
May/09(Teaching courses in theDepartment of Health Science
area of Community Health/
Health Promotion)
08/99-Assistant ProfessorCalifornia State UniversityFresno, CA
Spring/04(Teaching courses in theDepartment of Health Science
area of Community Health/
Health Promotion)
11/03-Faculty Fellow, San JoaquinCalifornia State University,San Joaquin, CA
02/05Project. Participated as teamDepartment of Social Work
member in the development of
an adult education community
development program with
Latinos living in the region of
San Joaquin, CA.
05/03-Member, Cross-Cultural California State UniversityFresno, CA
08/03Task Force. Cultural Competence
Institute (Development of a
Plan for the creation of a
Cultural Competence
Institute)
08/01-Director, Public Health California State UniversityFresno, CA
May, 2003Training Academy
(Administration,
Training coordination,
Development of course
curriculum)
10/00-Co-Principal InvestigatorCalifornia State UniversityFresno, CA
11/02 “A Systematic Approach to
Improving Pap Smear Screening
Rates Among Hispanic/
Latino Women in Managed
MediCaid Systems”
(Writing grant proposal, development of
Research Methodology, Coordination of
Research Activities, Implementation
of grant-related tasks)
09/99-InstructorCalifornia State UniversityFresno, CA
05/03(Teaching course Central California Center for
“Foundations in PublicHealth & Human Services (CCCHHS)
Health” for Health-
Related personnel in Fresno,
Kern, Kings & Tulare County
Health Departments; Developing
the Curriculum for courses offered
In the CCCHHS)
09/99-Co-CoordinatorCalifornia State UniversityFresno, CA
July/01Shortage Area HealthSAHPD Program
Professions Program
(SAHPDP)/HCOP
(Coordinating the development of SAHPDP
in the College of Health & Human Services,
mentoring students, teaching seminars &
classes for SAHPDP students)
08/97-Post-Doctoral Research FellowUniversity of North TexasDenton, TX
07/99Zapotlan Project Department of Psychology
(Community Health Development
program for Mexican Populations)
08/96Coordinator for Special University of North TexasDenton, TX
07/99Projects & Research.Student Health Center
(In charge of developing and
evaluating health promotion
and disease prevention programs)
11/98-Adjunct FacultyUniversity of North TexasDenton, TX
06/99Department of Anthropology
(Teaching Medical Anthropology
courses)
01/97-Adjunct Faculty
12/97Department ofNorth Central Texas CollegeLewisville, TX
Allied Health Programs
(Teaching Health Promotion
& Multicultural Health courses)
08/94 -Instructor, Department ofThe Pennsylvania State University Univ. Park, PA
06/96Health Education
(Teaching Health Promotion
and Health Education courses)
06/92-Nurse Health Educator Fundación Santa Fe de Bogota Hospital Bogota, Colombia
06/93Dept. of Health Education
Community Health Division
(In charge of evaluating and
developing projects for community
development, disease prevention, and
health promotion)
08/91-Teaching AssistantCalifornia State UniversityFresno, CA
02/92Smoking Cessation Program
Department of Health Science
(Assisting Faculty in the development
of a Tobacco Cessation Program)
05/91- InternCalifornia Department of Health ServicesFresno, CA
07/91 (Participating in the Outreach
Health Promotion Program for
Hispanic Immigrants)
03/91- VolunteerFresno Community HospitalFresno, CA
06/91Internal Medicine
(Assisting in the care of patients
from Internal Medicine)
05/88- R.N. - Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota Hospital Bogota, Colombia
03/90Community Health Division
(In charge of developing a
Participant Observation Research
Program - Disease Prevention)
03/87-R.N.San Antonio de La Vega HospitalCund., Colombia
04/88(Chief Nurse)
PUBLICATIONS
Manuscripts:
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Zelinski, C. (2016). The Role of Teleconferences in Global Public Health Education. Global Health Promotion. Available online at DOI: 10.1177/1757975914567180. SAGE Publications. Peer Reviewed Journal.
Hickey, C, & Pinzon-Perez, H. (2013). Retrospective Analysis of Language-Related Cultural Disparity Trendsin Acute Rehabilitation: Implications for Health Communication. Revista CientificaSalud Uninorte[Uninorte Journal], 29(2). Available online at Peer Reviewed Health C
Pinzon-Perez, H., Alonso, L., & Fajardo, E. (2012). Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A New Professional Arena for Clinical Nurse Specialists and Health Educators. Revista CientificaSalud Uninorte [Uninorte Journal], 28(1): 162-170. Available online at Peer Reviewed.
Miller, Sylvia & Pinzon-Perez, H. (2011). Nursing’s Role in Advanced Care Planning for Hispanic / Latino Individuals. Revista CientificaSalud Uninorte {Uninorte Journal], 27(1). Available online at Peer Reviewed.
Hatmaker, G., Pinzon-Perez, H., Khang, X., & Cha, C. (2010). The Hmong and Their Perceptions About Physical Disabilities: An Overview and Review of Selected Literature. Hmong Studies Journal. 11:1-16. Available online at . Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H.,Kotkin-Jaszi, S., & Perez, M.(2010). Childhood Diabesity: International Applications for Health Education and Health Policy. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 13:125-134. Available online at Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Mountcastle, K. (2008). Proposed Health Policies for Childhood Diabesity Prevention In The Dominican Republic: Implications for Nursing. Hispanic Health Care International, 8(3). Nursing Journal. Available online at 165-173. Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2007). A Review of Obesity and its Relationship with the Built Environment: Implications for Health Educators. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 10:78-84. Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H.& Gonzalez, J. (2007). The Role of Rural Latino Farm Working Males in the Prevention of Breast Cancer Among their Female Partners: An Example of Community-Based Research. The Journal for Civic Commitment. 8th Issue. Available online at . Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Soto, T.(2006). Viewing Patterns of Television Advertisements Among Rural Latino Farm Working Mothers: Implications for Childhood Overweight Prevention. Hispanic Health Care International, 4(4):211-218. Peer Reviewed.
Vang, T. & Pinzon-Perez, H. (2006). Knowledge of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Among Hmong Populations in Central California. Hmong Studies Journal, 7: 1-24. Peer Reviewed.
Perez, M., Moua, L., & Pinzon-Perez, H. (2006). Food Preparation, Practices, and Safety in the Hmong Community. Hmong Studies Journal,7:1-24. Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Rodriguez, M. (2006). Service Learning in the Classroom: Faculty and Student Viewpoints. Exchanges . Online Journal of the California State University. Office of the Chancellor. Fall/06 issue. Available at .Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2006). Health issues for the Hmong population in the U.S.: Implications for health educators. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 9, pp. 122-133. Available online at Peer Reviewed.
Perez, M., Gonzalez, A., & Pinzon-Perez, H. (2006). Cultural competence in health care systems: A case study. California Journal of Health Promotion, 4(1), pp. 102-108. Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Perez, M. (2005). Changes in students’ knowledge, attitudes, and skills in a service-learning community health course. The Journal for Civic Commitment. Available online at 6th issue. Published on December 2/05. Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H., Perez, M., Torres, V. & Krenz, V. (2005). A Qualitative Study about Cervical Cancer Screening Among Latinas Living in a Rural Area of California: Lessons for Health Educators.American Journal of Health Education, 36(4), pp. 228-236. Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2005). Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health, and Integrative Healing: Applications in Health Education. American Journal of Health Education. 36(3), pp. 174-176. By Invitation.
Pinzon-Perez, H., Moua, N., & Perez, M.A. (2005) Understanding Satisfaction with Shamanic Practices among the Hmong in Rural California. The International Electronic Journal of Health Education. Volume 8.Available at pp. 18-23. Peer Reviewed.
Perez, M. & Pinzon-Perez, H.(2005). Uso del Tabaco entre los Jovenes Colombianos: Retos para los Profesionales en Salud Publica [Tobacco Use in Colombian Youth: Challenges for Public Health Professionals. Journal Salud Uninorte. pp. 66-75. Peer Reviewed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2003). Lessons from developing countries: Health education in the global village. American Journal of Health Education. 34(2):101-103. By invitation.
Banner, W., Booroojian, S., Hernandez, L., Lopez, B. Pinzon-Perez, H. (2002). Assessment of a Lecture on Cancer Prevention and the Early Detection of Cancer. Journal of Cancer Education, 17: 186-187. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., Pinzon-Perez, H. & Sowby, S. (2002). The role of health educators in dealing with biological threats in the United States. American Journal of Health Education, 33(4): 216-224. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon-Perez, H.L. (2002). Risk behaviors related to safety and violence among Colombian high school students. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreations, Sport, and Dance, 38(1): 50-54. Refereed.
Pinzon-Perez, H. L., & Perez, M.A. (2001). A study of suicide related behaviors among Colombian youth: Reflections and implications for health education. American Journal of Health Education, 32(5), 288-292. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon-Perez, H. (2000). Alcohol, tobacco, and other psychoactive drugs use among high school students in Bogota, Colombia. Journal of School Health, 70(9), 377-380. Refereed.
Pinzon-Perez, H.L., & Perez, M.A. (2000). Advocacy groups for Hispanic/Latino health issues. The Health Education Monograph, 17(2), 29-31. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon, H.L. (1999). The health tree A needs assessment tool for Hispanic groups. Journal of Health Education, 30(3), 186-187. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., Pinzon, H.L., & Luquis, R. (1998). Focus groups among Latino farm worker populations: Guidelines for implementation. Migration World, 26(3), 19-23. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., Garza, R. & Pinzon, H.L. (1998). Nothern California Hispanic migrant farm workers health status: A case study. Migration World, 26(1-2), 17-23. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon, H.L. (1997). Sexual communication patterns among Latino adolescent farm workers: A case study. American Journal of Health Studies, 13(2), 74-83. Refereed.
Pinzon, H.L., & Perez, M.A. (1997). Multicultural issues in health education programs for Hispanic/Latino populations in the U.S. Journal of Health Education, 28(5), 314-316. Refereed.
Perez, M.A., Pinzon, H.L., & Garza, R. (1997). Latino families: Partners for success in school settings. Journal of School Health, 67(5), 182-184. Refereed.
Pinzon, H.L. (1988). El Rol del profesional de Enfermería en Educación Participativa con comunidades rurales” [The
Role of Professional Nurses in Participant Education with Rural Communities], ANEC. Bogotá, Colombia. Refereed
Pinzon, H.L. (1987). Investigacion-Acción Participativa: Una Nueva Línea de Investigación en Enfermería
[Participant Observation: A new Area of Research in Nursing], ANEC. Bogota, Colombia. Refereed.
Books:
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Perez, M.A. (2016). Editors. Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health: A Multicultural Perspective. Wyley Publishers. San Francisco, CA. 376 pages.
Perez, M.A., Pinzon-Perez, H.L., & Alonso, L.M. (2007). Promoción de la Salud: Conceptos y Aplicaciones [Health Promotion: Concepts and Applications]. Ediciones UniNorte. Universidad El Norte. Barranquilla, Colombia. 186 pages.
Book Chapters:
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2012). Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Culturally Competent Health Education. Chapter 4- Revisions for second edition. Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion. Editors: Perez M., & Luquis, R. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2009). The Role of Community-Based Participatory Research, Civic Engagement, and Service Learning in Reducing Health Disparities: An Experience Using Community Health Theaters. Chapter 7. Promoting Health And Wellness In Underserved Communities: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Through Service Learning. Editors: Anabel Pelhan & Elizabeth Sills. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, Inc.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2008). Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Culturally Competent Health Education. Chapter 4. Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion. Editors: Perez M., & Luquis, R. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Pinzon-Perez, H.(2007). Culture and Heritage. Chapter 18. Chapter Contributor. Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing. 8th Edition. Authors: Berman A., Snyder S., Kozier B., & Erb G.. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson- Prentice Hall.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon-Perez, H.L. (2003). Sexual Health Issues Among U.S. Latinos. International Encyclopedia of Sexuality. Tennessee: Continuum Press.
Perez, M.A. & Pinzon-Perez, H. (1999). Health Tips: Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer. Latino Monthly. pp 22-23. By invitation.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon, H.L. (1998). Latino perspectives on sexuality. In P.B. Koch & D. Weiss (Eds.), Sexuality in America (pp. 49-62). Tennessee: Continuum Press.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon, H.L. (1997). Latino perspectives on sexuality. In D. Weiss & P.B. Koch (Eds), International Encyclopedia of Sexuality (pp. 1423-1436). Tennessee: Continuum Press.
Translations:
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2016). El Jardin Silencioso: Criando a su hijo sordo [The Silent Garden. Raising your Deaf Child]. 2nd Edition. Author: Paul Ogden and David Smith. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press. In the process of translating this book. Completion is expected by October 2016.
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Perez, M. (2002). El Jardin Silencioso: Criando a su hijo sordo [The Silent Garden. Raising your Deaf Child]. Author: Paul Ogden. Hillsboro, Oregon: Butte Publications Inc. 109 pages.
Pinzon-Perez, H. & Perez, M. (1999). Brazos Vacios [Empty Arms]. Author: Sherokee Ilse. Maple Plain, MN: Wintergreen Press. 97 pages.
Other Publications:
Islas-Hooker, G., Pinzon-Perez, H. , Chávez, F. (2007). United for a Healthy Environment. Let’s Prevent Obesity: Working together to have healthy neighborhoods. Photonovela. Fotonovelas del Valle. Fresno, CA.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2006). The world obesity epidemic and its relationship to sustainable growth: The influence of the built environment. Conference Proceedings of the 5th Trilateral Conference on Pan-Pacific Cooperation and Sustainable Growth. Konkuk University, Korea. By Invitation.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (2005). Service Learning in a Community Health Science Class. CSUF Online Journal. By Invitation.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (Dec 15, 2003). On-line course “Cultural Issues in mental Health” Public Health Training Academy. CSUF. By Invitation.
Krenz, V., Krenz, E., Pinzon-Perez, H., & Perez, M (2003). GIS Mapping for Pap Smear Compliance Among Rural Latinas. Conference Proceedings. CD Rom.
Pinzon-Perez, H & Perez, M. (October, 2003). On-line course “ Cultural Competence in Healthcare Settings.” Public Health Training Academy and CSUF Division of Global and Continuing Education. By Invitation.
Pinzon-Perez, H. (November, 2003). On-line course “Complementary, Alternative, Holistic, and Allopathic Medicine: A Primer.” Public Health Training Academy and CSUF Division of Global and Continuing Education. By Invitation.
Pinzon-Perez, H.L. (2003). Curriculum for the course “ Principles of Complementary, Alternative, Integrative, and Holistic Health. Public Health Training Academy. California State University, Fresno. Non-Refereed.
Pinzon-Perez, H.L. (2003). Curriculum for the course “ Alternative Healing and Holistic Health Practices in Ethnic Groups.” Public Health Training Academy. California State University, Fresno. Non-Refereed.
Pinzón-Pérez, H.L. & others. (2002). Contributor. Report Card on the Status of Children in the Fresno County. (2002). Children Count Project. Fresno County Interagency Council. Non-Refereed.
Pinzon-Perez, H.L. (2002). Cultural competence in mental health services. Educational module. Task force on Cultural Competence at California State University, Fresno. Non-Refereed.
Pinzon-Perez, H.L., & Perez, M.A. (2000). Multicultural issues for public health workers. Educational Module. Public Health Training Academy, California State University, Fresno. Non-Refereed.
Pinzon-Perez, H.L., & Perez, M.A. (2000). Train the Trainer Module for Multicultural health education. Educational Module. Public Health Training Academy, California State University, Fresno. Non-Refereed.
Perez, M.A., Acosta Deprez, V., Pinzon-Perez, H., & Forouzesh, M.R. (2001). Celebrating diversity in AAHE: The Multicultural Involvement Committee. HExtra, 26(4), 1, 6. Non-Refereed.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon-Perez, H..L. (1999). Protecting yourself from skin cancer. Latino Monthly, 1(6), 22-23, 31. Non-Refereed.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon-Perez, H.L. (1999). Quires otro tamalito? Latino Monthly, 1(4), 23-24. Non-Refereed.
Perez, M.A., & Pinzon-Perez, H.L. (1998). Reporte sobre el studio “Encuesta sobre conductas de salud entre los jovenes Salvadorenos” [Report on the study “Survey of health behaviors among Salvadoran youth]. Denton, TX: University of North Texas, Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation.
Pinzon, H.L. (1997). Health-Related Risk Behaviors Among High School Students in Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia.
Doctoral dissertation. Pennsylvania State University, University Park.
Pinzon, H.L. (1992). Self-perceived risk of being infected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus:
A comparative study between American and International Students. Master’s Thesis. California State University, Fresno.
GRANTS
Summer 2016Pinzon-Perez, H. Project FRIENDZ- Fresno, California: A Healthy City Free from Aedes Aegypti-
Modeled After the Project Girardot, Colombia: A Healthy Turistic Destination. $ 85,094. Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation. Not funded.
Spring 2016Pinzon-Perez, H. Grant Proposal for Zika and West Nile Virus Community-Based Education
throughCommunity Health Workers/Promotores de Salud. $ 4,815. College of Health and Human
Services. California State University, Fresno. Funded
Fall 2015Rondero-Hernandez, V., Marsiglia, F., Pinzon-Perez, H., Barrera, I. and multidisciplinary team
from Arizona State University and Fresno State University. “Western Regional Transdisciplinary
Collaborative Health Research for Health Disparities and Chronic Disease Prevention—KIR
Project.” “310,565. National Institutes of Health-NIMHD. Fresno State and Arizona State
University. Not Funded
Spring 2014Pinzon-Perez, H. “Article on International Teleconferences for Global Education,” $ 4,998.
Provost’s Faculty Scholarship Support Program. Fresno State. Funded.
Fall 2013Pinzon-Perez, H. “International Academic Collaboration in Costa Rica for CSUF Public Health
Students.” $ 1,000. College of Health and Human Services International Education
Committee-Fresno State. Funded.
Spring 2013Pinzon-Perez, H. “Development of an Internship Program in Africa for CSUF Public Health
Students.” $ 1,570. College of Health and Human Services International Education
Committee-Fresno State. Funded.
Spring, 2013Pinzon-Perez, H. “Assessment of Educational Needs of Providers of Care for HIV infected
Children in Africa” $ 1,000. College of Health and Human Services Research Committee-Fresno
State. Funded.
Spring, 2012Pinzon-Perez, H. “ Research Project on Strategies Proposed By Public Health Practitioners Around the World for Sustainability of Programs Involving Community Health Workers-Promotores de Salud.” Submitted to the International Committee of the College of Health and Human Services. $ 750. Initially awarded by International Committee but funding finally provided by Office of CHHS Dean- Awarded but Research not conducted due to late approval of trip.