Public Health and Education Specialist
Resume:
Amy Suman, MS, CPT
Albuquerque, NM
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Education
Post-graduate studies: University of New Mexico, 15+ hours, 2018-2020.
MS: Health Promotion & Exercise Science: 2012, California University of Pennsylvania, 3.9 GPA
Post-BS: Physical Education and Dance: 1997. University of New Mexico.
B.F.A: Theatre and Dance, (English minor): 1994. University of New Mexico.
High School Diploma: T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, Virginia: 1990.
Employment & Leadership Experience
Director: Office of Health Equity: NM Department of Health: October 2020-June 2021. (50+ hs/wk.)
Health Equity Work Group Leader: NMDOH: October 2020-June 2021
Internship Committee Division Leader: NMDOH: January 2021-June 2021
Associate Scientist II: Social Marketing Team: Metropolitan Regional Coordinator: University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center, Division of Population & Prevention Sciences: June 2018-October 2020. (40-45 hrs./wk)
Teen Outreach Program (TOP) Lead Teacher: Laguna/Acoma Reservation, UNM Prevention Research Center: August-November 2018.
Graduate and Student Internship Supervisor, UNM Prevention Research Center: January 2020-October 2020.
Wellness Ambassador: UNM Prevention Research Center: June 2018-October 2020.
Level III Certified Elementary & Secondary Instructional Leader: Albuquerque Public Schools: August 2007-May 2018 (40 hrs/wk)
School Wellness Lead: VVHS: August 2014-May 2018
Strength & Conditioning Coach: VVHS: August 2014-May 2018
NASM Certified Personal Trainer: October 2011-present
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist: July 2014-present
UNM Field Services: Mentor Teacher: August 2009-May 2013
Physical Education Teacher: Griegos Elementary School: August 2007-May 2013
School Wellness Lead (SHAC): Griegos Elementary School: August 2008-May 2013
Youth Drama Teacher: Explora Children’s Museum: June 2006-August 2013
Strollerstrides Group Fitness Instructor: May 2006-August 2008.
Level 1 Certified Physical Education Teacher: Arroyo Del Oso Elementary: August 1999-February 2000
Physical Education Teacher: Manzano Day School: August 1997-May 1999.
Student Teacher: Albuquerque Public Schools: Rio Grande High School, Hoover Middle School Alvarado Elementary School: August 1996-May1997
Writing and Presentation Experience
“Putting Equity at the Center of New Mexico’s Covid-19 Response” NMDOH Office of Health Equity & Office of the Deputy Secretary of Health, New Mexico Public Health Association, May 2021.
“Emergency Equity in Communications Strategies and Micro-Interventions to Encourage Vaccine Confidence in Communities of Color during Covid-19” NMDOH Office of Health Equity, National Office of Minority Health Region 6, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, March 2021.
“Equity in Communication: Using Trusted Messengers and Grass-Roots Strategy to Address State-wide Communication Gaps for Covid-19 Control and Vaccine Promotion in Hesitant Populations” NMDOH Office of Health Equity, Office of Policy and Accountability, January 2021.
“Eat Smart to Play Hard: A Social Marketing Framework” UNM PRC February 2019
“Nutrition Education for High School Students” VVHS (SBHA) May 2016
“Curriculum Design & Practicum for Aerobics & Conditioning: Secondary Level” SW District AAHPERD/SHAPE Conference Presenter, June 2015
“Design, Implementation, and Assessment of Nutrition Education within the Physical Education Curriculum” SW District AAHPERD/SHAPE Conference Presenter, June 2104.
“Common Core State Standards and the Physical Educator” Albuquerque Public Schools, March 2013.
“Becoming Indispensable: Integrating Academic Subject Matter into the Physical Education Curriculum” NMAAHPERD presenter, February 2012.
“Etiology, Intervention, and Rehabilitation of Illiotibial Band Syndrome in Recreational Runners”: Master’s Project: CALU, PA August 2012.
President’s Council on Physical Fitness e-newsletter: Guest contributor, May 2013
Community Service Experience
Member: New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils Equity Design Group: May 2021
Director: St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Loaves and Fishes Ministry: February 2020-present
Member: St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Nursing Home & Caring and Sharing Ministry: February 2020-present.
Blessing Bags for People Experiencing Homelessness Project: July 2020-present.
Yoga Instructor: UNM Recreational Services: October 2018-October 2020.
Locker 505: APS Clothing Bank volunteer: October 2018-present
Sunshine Committee Lead: August 2018-October 2020.
Staff Fitness Lead & Instructor: Volcano Vista High School: August 2013-May 2018
Athletic Conditioning/Injury Prevention Coach: VVHS: August 2013-May 2018
Positive Behavior Systems Team Leader: VVHS August 2014-May 2018
School & Community Wellness Lead, Griegos Elementary School: August 2004-May 2014
Instructional Council, Griegos Elementary School: August 2010-May 2014
Student Assistance Team member, Griegos Elementary School: August 2010-May 2014
Annual Jog-a-Thon Co-coordinator: Griegos Elementary School: August 2006-May 2013
Physical Activity/ Nutrition Advisory Council (PANAC) member: August 2007-May 2011
Jump Rope For Heart Co-coordinator: Griegos Elementary School: August 2008-May 2013
Youth Sports Coach: Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball League, YMCA of Central NM, NM Rush Soccer Youth League: October 1997-March 2013
Bernalillo County Council of the PTO Clothing Bank Volunteer: August 2009-May 2013.
Crisis Intervention Team: De-escalation Training Specialist: August 1990-May 2013
Thomas Village Neighborhood Association President/Board member: March 2000-March 2009.
Awards and Recognition
Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico Teacher of Distinction 2016-2017
SHAPE Physical Education Program of the Year: Amy Suman: VVHS 2017
NMAAHPERD High School Physical Education Program of the Year 2016
NMAAHPERD Physical Education Teacher of the Year: 2013-2014
“Hero in Education” Award winner: APS School Board, 2014
Fidelity “Hero In Education” Award winner: May 2013
APS Wellness Grant: October 2015 & October 2016
NASCO Nutrition Grant: November 2013
WalMart Community Health Grant: January 2012
Certifications/Affiliations
Level III Instructional Teaching License, NM Public Education Department: K-12: #269751, exp. 2023.
New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils, November 2020.
NMFirst, November 2020.
NMShare, November 2020.
AnnaAgeEight Foundation, November 2020.
Society for Nutrition, Education and Behavior, June 2019.
New Mexico Public Health Association, February 2018
University of New Mexico Graduate and Professional Association: September 2018
Social Marketing Training Academy: University of South Florida, June 2018
Teen Outreach Program: Certified Facilitator: NM DOH/Wyman, July 2018
ACE-Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist: 2017-present
NASM-Certified Personal Trainer 2011- present
NASM-Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist: 2014-present
NASM-Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist: in progress
ACE-Certified Group Fitness Instructor 2014-present
AFAA-Certified Yoga Instructor: 2014-present
Zumba: Licensed Instructor: 2014-2018.
Beachbody: P90X Live certified: 2016-2018.
American Red Cross: CPR/AED/First Aid-certified, current
SHAPE/NMAAHPERD member 2007-present
IDEA member 2012-present
Crisis Negotiation Team member: 1990-2010.
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