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:
Community Outreach
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
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
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
2013 - 2014
Master of Public Health; Conc: Health Behavior
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Completed over 20 public health research
presentations at national conferences.
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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