KATHLEEN PARKER CONTE

CURRICULUM VITAE

1410 SW Taylor St #309 Portland, OR 97205 (502)

Education

2011-PresentOregon State University PhD, Public Health

Corvallis, ORexpected graduation: 2015

Dissertation: “Factors That Influence the Statewide Scaling up of an Evidence-Based Arthritis Self-Management Program: Walk With Ease”

2008-2009University of LouisvilleMA, Bioethics and Medical Humanities

Louisville, KY

Capstone Topic: “Extending SCHIP to Children of Illegal Immigrants”

2004-2008University of LouisvilleBA, Liberal Studies

Louisville, KY, BA

2008Murray State University

Semester Abroad: Paris, France

Work Experience

2012-PresentOregon State UniversityProject Coordinator, Walk With Ease

Extension Service

Family & Community Health

Health Promotion Behavior

Corvallis, OR

2014Swasti InternationalResearch Associate

Bangalore, India

2012-2014Oregon State UniversityGraduate Research Assistant

College of Public HealthProject: CBPR study on an arthritis

Health Promotion & Behavior intervention with an American

Corvallis, OR Indian tribal community

2011-2012Oregon State UniversityGraduate Research Assistant

College of Public HealthProject: Translational study on a HIV

Health Promotion & Behavior behavioral intervention

Corvallis, OR

2010-2011University of LouisvilleLecturer

College of Education

Health Sports Sciences

Louisville, KY

2009-2011University of LouisvilleAssociate Director

Campus Health Services

Health Promotion Education

Louisville, KY

2009-2010 University of Louisville,Research Coordinator, Fit Into College

School of Nursing

Louisville, KY

2008-2009University of LouisvilleHealth Educator Peer Health Advocate

Campus Health Services

Louisville, KY

2006-2008 Norton HospitalHealth Associate & Unit Secretary

Post-Anesthesia Care, Pre-Operative,

Adult Psychiatric Units

Louisville, KY

Research Grants Awarded

7/2013-6/2014Co-Investigator. “Walk With Ease: Evaluating Oregon’s Extension Dissemination.” Funded by John C. Erkkila, M.D. Endowment for Health and Human Performance. Total award: $17,000

5/2009-6/2010Co-Investigator. “Comprehensive Sexuality Education using ‘Our Whole Lives’ curriculum at the University of Louisville” Funded by the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association. $2,800

Peer-Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Conte, K.P. (In-progress). The state-wide scale up of an evidence-based arthritis self-management program: Walk With Ease
  1. Conte, K.P. (In-progress). Examining organizational capacity during installation of an arthritis self-management program: Walk With Ease
  1. Conte, K.P. Schure, M. Goins, R.T. (2014). Correlates of Social Support in Older American Indians: The Native Elder Care Study. Aging and Mental Health.doi: 10.1080/13607863.2014.967171
  1. Schure, M., Conte, K.P., Goins, R.T. (2014) Unmet assistance need among older American Indians with functional disabilities: The Native Elder Care Study. The Gerontologist.doi:10.1093/geront/gnt211
  1. McKay, V. Dolcini, M., Conte, K.P., Catania, J. (2014). Adaptations to an HIV counseling and testing intervention from a counselor perspective. Journal of Community Psychology, 42(8), 891-906. doi:10.1002/jcop.21659
  1. Topp, R., Edward, J.E., Ridner, S.L., Jacks, D.E., Newton, K., Kieffner, P., Woodall, D., & Conte, K.P.(2011). Fit Into College: A Program to Improve Physical Activity and Dietary Intake Lifestyles Among College Students. Recreational Sports Journal, 35, 69-78.

CONFERENCES

  1. Mankad, S., Urvashi, Raghunathan, N., Chaudhuri, A., Conte, K.P. Small Investments, Big Gains: Improving access to social protection in India. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA., November 17, 2014.
  1. Conte, K.P. Walk With Ease: Scaling up an evidence-based arthritis self-management program in Oregon. Oregon Public Health Association Annual Conference, Corvallis, OR, October 13, 2014.
  2. Linton, N., Conte, K.P. Who completes Walk With Ease classes on Oregon? Oregon Public Health Association Annual Conference, Corvallis, OR, October 13, 2014.
  3. Conte, K.P., Culp, K., Linton, N., Leno, T., Aaron, D. Grand Ronde Walks With Ease: a tribal-university partnership to offer a walking program for elders with arthritis. Contemporary Northwest Tribal Health Conference, Portland, OR, March 29, 2014.
  4. Schreiber, D., Bloom, A., Conte, K.P., Linton, N., Davis, J., Quinn, M., Ahern, K., Brandt, J., Johnson, T. Walk With Ease: An evidence-based program for adults with arthritis. Oregon State University 4-H/FCH Annual Conference. Portland, OR. March 10, 2014.
  5. Conte, K.P. & Goins, T.R. Walk with Ease: The state-wide dissemination and implementation of an evidence-based arthritis self-management program. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA, November 5, 2013.
  6. Mackey, M., Conte, K.P., Goins, R.T. Walk With Ease: Evaluating Oregon’s Extension Dissemination. Oregon Self-Management Forum. Portland, OR. May 8, 2013.
  7. Conte, K.P., Schure, M., Goins, R.T., The association of social support with comorbidity among older American Indians: the Native Elder Care Study. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. Mar 21, 2013
  1. Conte, K.P., Catania, J.A., McKay, V, Dolcini, M. M. Impact of time restraints on program fidelity in a counseling and testing HIV intervention. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA., October 2012
  1. Catania, J.A., Dolcini, M.M., Gandelman, A.A., Conte, K.P. & McKay, V.R. Funding reductions in HIV behavioral intervention impact program fidelity. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, October 2012.
  1. Mckay, V.R., Dolcini, M.M., Conte, K.P., Catania, J. Adaptation to an HIV Counseling and Testing Intervention from a Counselor Perspective. Oregon Public Health Association Annual Conference, Corvallis, OR. October 2012
  1. Catania, J.A., Dolcini, M.M., Gandelman, A., Bernell, S., Conte, K.P., McKay, V. The impact of the economic downturn on HIV behavioral intervention implementation. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA., 2012.
  1. Ridner, S.L., Topp, R., Jorayeva, A., Jacks, D.E., Woodall, D.S., Newton, K.S., & Conte, K.P., Impact of a peer intervention on the dietary intake and physical activity among college students. Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA,. April 2012
  1. Ling, J., Jacks, D.E., King, K., Ridner, S.L., Conte, K.P. & Topp, R. Effects of a 10-week fitness program on fitness and perceptions of nutrition and physical activity among overweight and normal weight college students, NINR’s 25th Anniversary Concluding Scientific Symposium, Washington, DC, October 13, 2011
  1. Ling, J.Jacks, D.E.,King, K. M.,Ridner, S.L., Conte, K.P.,& Topp R. Effects of a 10-week fitness program on perceptions and fitness among overweight and normal weight freshmen-level students. 3rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, April 1, 2011.
  1. Conte, K.P., Newton, K. Sexy Values: Comprehensive Approach to Sexuality Education in a University Environment. Mid-Atlantic College Health Association Conference, University of Indiana, Terre Haute, IN, Nov 4, 2010.
  2. Topp, R., Ridner, S.L., Jacks, D.E., Edward, J.S., Conte, K.P. Fit Into College, Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Program Committee for the 2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington, DC, September 27th – 29th, 2010.
  1. Conte, K.P. Sperry, K. Newton, K, Hardt, V. The Basic Pantry: A Collaborative Approach to Healthy Eating on College Campuses. American College Health Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, June 4, 2010
  1. Conte, K.P. Sperry, K, Newton, K. Comprehensive Sexuality Education in a College Setting. American College Health Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, June 4, 2010.
  1. Mog, J., Conte, K.P., Payne, M., Mower, T., Roberts, Mason., Shrinking the Foodshed, Campus Community Partnerships for Sustainability Conference, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, KY, April 19, 2010.
  1. Landenwich, G., Newton, K., Conte, K.P. Topp, R., Perceptions, Behaviors and Readiness to Change Following the Fit Into College Program, University of Louisville, University Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 5, 2010.
  1. Woodall, D, Conte, K.P., Newton, K., Fit Into College:An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Physical Activity and Dietary Intake Lifestyles Among College Students, College Professional Association of Kentucky, Louisville, KY, March 5, 2010.
  1. Newton, K., Conte, K.P., Carter, K., Collins, H., Clemons, P. Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Pilot, Kentucky College Health Association, Louisville, KY, October, 2009.
  1. Conte, K.P.,Medical Shortcomings: Bioethical Issues in the Medicalization of Female Sexuality, National Undergraduate Bioethics Conference, Union College, Albany, NY, 2008.
  1. Conte, K.P., Fragmented Healthcare: Integrating Western Medicine and Spirituality, Humphrey Colloquium, University of Louisville, University of Louisville, 2007

Awards and Honors

2014Outstanding Poster Award, Oregon Public Health Association, Corvallis, OR

Walk With Ease: Scaling up an evidence-based arthritis self-management program in Oregon.

2013Graduate Student Internationalization Travel Grant, Oregon State University

2013Oregon Retired Educators Association Gerontology Scholarship

2013Outstanding Student Research Abstract in Aging Award, Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA

The association of social support with comorbidity among older American Indians: the Native Elder Care Study.

2013Oregon Women in Higher Education Conference Scholarship

2012Public Health Education and Health Promotion Outstanding Student Poster Award, American Public Health Association National Conference, San Francisco, CA

Impact of time restraints on program fidelity in a counseling and testing HIV intervention.

2010Outstanding Program: Health Media Campaigns, BACCHUS National Conference, Indianapolis, IN

“Cover your sneeze”and “Using hand sanitizer” Public service announcements.

2009Community Engagement Outreach Award: School of Public Health Student Government Association, University of Louisville

2009University of Louisville Graduate Fellowship

2005Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship

2004Buckeye Plus Scholarship, Ohio State University

2004Deans Scholarship Award, Ohio State University

2004Henderson Agricultural Scholarship, Ohio State University

2004Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Teaching Experience

Course Development

2010Fit Into College - Physical Activity and Nutrition (N153), College of Nursing, University of Louisville.

2010Fit Into College - Internship Curriculum (HSS 495),Department of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Louisville.

2007Introduction to Philosophy through Cultural Diversity (Phil 207), Department of Philosophy, University of Louisville

Course Instruction

2011Teaching Sexuality Education (HSS436), Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Louisville. 30 students

2011Certified Peer Educator Training (HSS597), Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Louisville. 12 students.

2010Healthy Lifestyles II (HSS310), Department of Health and Sport Sciences 310, University of Louisville. 38 students.

2010Fit Into College Internship(HSS492), Department of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Louisville. 6 students.

Curriculum Development

2011Conte, K.P., Carpenter, D., Parrino, H. “Building Resiliency in Campus and Community Alcohol Education Curriculum” An interactive health education curriculum to examine decision-making and assumptions regarding alcohol and other substances” Includes, “Bartending 101” “Friends, Sex and Alcohol” and “What is Your Drinking Culture?”, University of Louisville, 2011

Workshop Instruction

  • Walk With Ease. Leader training.
  • Oregon Department of Corrections Facilities. Columbia and Coffee Creek, OR. 22 participants (Nov 2014) and 14 participants (Oct 2014).
  • Portland Food Innovation Center, Portland, OR. 9 participants (Nov 2014), 15 participants (Sept 2014), 22 participants (Apr 2014), 16 (Sept 2013).
  • Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. 6 participants (Oct 2014).
  • Portland Community College, Portland, OR. 15 participants (Sept 2014).
  • Redmond Senior Center, Redmond, OR. 6 participants (Aug 2014).
  • Leader training at Harney County Oregon State Extension Service, Burns, OR. 9 participants (Aug 2014).
  • South Coast Business Employment Corporation, Coos Bay, OR. 15 participants (Sept 2014).
  • Mercy Foundation, Roseburg, OR. 14 participants (June 2014).
  • Lane Community College, Eugene, OR. 10 participants (June 2014).
  • Mosaic Medical, Bend, OR. 14 participants (March 2014).
  • Washington County Research and Extension Center, Hillsboro, OR. 12 participants (April 2014).
  • Marion County Research and Extension Center, Salem, OR. 12 participants (April 2014).
  • South Oregon Research and Extension Center, Central Point, OR. 13 participants (Mar 2014)
  • Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center, Klamath Falls, OR. 12 participants (Mar 2014)
  • Tuality Health Care, Hillsboro, OR. 18 participants (Sept 2013).

  • Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education. Ten-week workshop for students in grades 4-6. United Congregational Church, Corvallis, OR. (Fall 2013)
  • Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education. Workshop for college students. Fellowship house, Corvallis, OR . 8 participants (Spring 2012).
  • Peer Educator and Our Whole Lives facilitator training. Two-day workshop at the University of Louisville. 15 participants (2011)

Invited Presentations

2013Human Sexuality, Public Health, Oregon State University. Lecture: Introduction to Sexuality and Gender.

2013Community Organizing, Public Health, Oregon State University. Lecture: Community-Based Participatory Research

2010Healthy Lifestyles Seminar, Health and Sports Sciences, University of Louisville. Lecture: Food Safety

2008Introduction to Ethics, Philosophy, University of Louisville. Lecture: Ethical Considerations in Reproductive Technologies

2008Certified Peer Educators, Health and Sports Sciences, University of Louisville. Lecture: Advocacy and Skills in Suicide Prevention

2008Delusions, a philosophical and medical discussion. Panel, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 2008.

Professional Service

Committees

2011-PresentCo-Founder, Peer Review Doctoral Group, Oregon State University

2011-2012Coordinator, Healthy Campus Initiatives Coalition, Oregon State University

2009-2011Invited Member, Sustainability Council

2010Invited Member, Student Retention Committee

2010-2011Invited Member, Alcohol Coalition Committee

2010-2011Invited Member, Smoke-Free Committee

2009-2010Invited Member, Dining Services Advisory Committee

Journal Peer Review

2014-PresentThe Gerontologist

2012-2013Evaluation and Program Planning

2011-2012Journal of American College Health

Professional Memberships

2013-PresentOregon Public Health Association

2011-PresentAmerican Public Health Association

2011-PresentSociety for Behavioral Medicine

2009-2012American Society for Bioethics and Humanities

2010-2011American College Health Association

2009-2010BACCHUS Peer Health Advocates

Advisor (2010-2011)

2010-2011Kentucky College Health Association

2010-2011College Personnel Association of Kentucky

2007-2008Phi Sigma Tau, Philosophy Honor Society

President(2007-2008)

Certifications, Skills, and Special Training

“Walk With Ease: Arthritis Self-Management Physical Activity Program” Instructor and Master Trainer, Arthritis Foundation, 2013

“Our Whole Lives” Sexuality Education Facilitator, Grades K-1/4-6, 7-9/10-12, Young Adult and Adult Curriculums (2013, 2010, 2009)

French Proficiency

Web Design (CSS, Plone)

Adobe Creative Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word)

STATA Quantitative Data Software

NVIVO Qualitative Data Software

Atlas.ti Qualitative Data Software

Certified Nursing Assistant (2009)

Certified Peer Health Advocate, BACCHUS (2008)

Certified “QPR” Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor (2008)

Non-Violence Crisis Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute (2007)

Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross (2005)

Certified Lifeguard, American Red Cross (2005)

Volunteer and Community Service

2013Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Series for grades 4-5,

Coordinator, Facilitator and Presenter, Corvallis, OR

2012Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Workshop for Young Adults, Coordinator, Facilitator and Presenter, Corvallis, OR

2011Young Preacher’s Festival, Volunteer, Louisville, KY

2010Louisville Vocal Project, Founding Member, Louisville, KY

2009-2010Council on Developmental Disabilities, Volunteer, Louisville, KY

2009Scottie’s Place School Project,Survey Development and Implementation, West Virginia

2009ElderServe Senior Companion Program, Project Leader for Survey Development and Implementation, Louisville, KY

2009Jefferson County Public Schools, Substitute Teacher, Louisville, KY

2008-2011Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, Various locations and projects

2007Wayside Christian Mission, Volunteer, Louisville, KY

2003Green Hill Hippo-therapy Clinic for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Volunteer, Louisville, KY

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