Dashauna Ballard
PhD, MPH
Professional Resume and CV
Email dmball@uab.edu
Location Birmingham, AL
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ABOUT
Dr. Dashauna Ballard is a dedicated professional with a strong background in academia. Hailing from Selma, Alabama, her expertise lies in the fields of Education and Public Health, where she has excelled in various roles such as a Postdoctoral Fellow, Public Health Educator, Accommodations Specialist, Secondary Science Teacher, and Medicaid Eligibility Specialist. Her commitment to education and community engagement has been evident throughout her career.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Dr. Ballard is a lifelong learner and postdoctoral fellow looking to enhance skills in teaching, research, and communication.
Dr. Ballard possesses a diverse skill set including:
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Community Outreach
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Conducted community outreach activities in 6 rural,
Alabama counties for the purpose of promoting the use
of local county health departments​ for reproductive
health services
Teaching
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Taught Science and Public Health concepts to diverse
student learners of varying academic levels ranging from
secondary to post-secondary students.
Health Equity Research: ​
Conducted health equity research on school bullying victimization in Black adolescents and on the effectiveness of culturally-tailored diabetes self-management and support programs in improving clinical health outcomes for participants​​​
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Her expertise extends to educational leadership, student mentoring, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 - Present
College Adjunct Teaching Instructor
University of Alabama:
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Course: HHE 587 - Health Disparities (Online, Graduate Level)
Miles College:
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Course: PE 122 - Personal and Community Health (Face-to-Face, Undergraduate Level)
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Course: HP 324 - Elementary Methods in Health and Physical Education (Face-to-Face, Undergraduate Level)
Columbus State University:
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Course: SOCI 3114 - Community Engagement (Online, Undergraduate Level)
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Course: SOCI 3111 - Social Science Research Methods (Online, Undergraduate Level)
2022 - Present
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
2021 - 2022
Public Health Educator
Alabama Department of Public Health
Pelham, AL
2020 - 2021
Accommodations Specialist
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
2017 - 2020
Secondary Science Teacher
Tuscaloosa City Schools
Tuscaloosa, AL
2015 - 2017
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist
Alabama Medicaid Agency
Homewood, AL
EDUCATION
2015 - 2022
PhD in Health Education and Promotion
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
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2013 - 2014
Master of Public Health; Conc: Health Behavior
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
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2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Completed over 20 public health research
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presentations at national conferences.
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2. Awarded school-level “Alabama Teacher of the Year”
and “Innovative Technology” Apple Awards for
excellence in education in the Tuscaloosa City
Schools District.
3. Contributed grant writing and data management
efforts to a successfully awarded six-figure, city-
sponsored workforce development grant.
CONTACT
Email dmball@uab.edu
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