Andrea McDonald

 Andrea McDonald

Andrea McDonald

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Biography

Prairie View A&M University - Agriculture

Nutrition and Health Lecturer
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Andrea
McDonald, PhD
Prairie View, Texas
I recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a PhD in Health Education. I am interested in qualitative research methodology specifically grounded theory and
photovoice. In addition, I am
concern about food preparation literacy, obesity, health disparities, undeserved minority health and environmental health
.


Experience

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Research Associate and Project Cordinator

    Coordinated all activities for multi-site NIH-funded research project
    Focused on school-based strategies to prevent childhood obesity in three rural Independent School Districts.
    Assisted with project implementation, interventions and evaluations.
    Recruitment, IRB preparation, data collection, abstracts and manuscript preparation.
    Prepared purchasing orders and conducted inventory.

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Research Specialist

    Developed a procedure manual for the Microbiology laboratory;
    Wrote Protocol for protein Extraction.
    Designed basic laboratory safety strategies
    Facilitated student training; Prepared research reports.

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Adjunct Instructor

    Andrea worked at Prairie View A&M University as a Adjunct Instructor

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Dietetic Director Assistant

    Developed preceptors handbook
    Coordinated and scheduled students to weekly rotation sites
    Compiled dietetic interns’ orientation pockets
    Helped evaluate dietetic students’ application for acceptance into the internship program
    Assisted with preparing competences for ACEND Accreditation program.

  • Texas A&M University

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Designed and developed course materials using Moodle online program.
    Facilitated students learning with a class of 700 plus.
    Conducted daily meetings and consulting time with students.

  • Houston Community College

    Adjunct Instructor

    Developed and designed web-based and face-to face Nutrition course curricular.
    Created and administered assignments, quizzes and test to access student learning outcomes
    Taught nutrition courses
    Used Moodle 1.9 to developed nutrition courses

Education

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Master’s Degree

    Human Sciences/ Human Nutrition and Dietetic
    Thesis Title: Factors Impacting Health Food Preparation and Consumption in Rural Waller County.

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Human Food and Nutrition

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Research Associate and Project Cordinator


    Coordinated all activities for multi-site NIH-funded research project Focused on school-based strategies to prevent childhood obesity in three rural Independent School Districts. Assisted with project implementation, interventions and evaluations. Recruitment, IRB preparation, data collection, abstracts and manuscript preparation. Prepared purchasing orders and conducted inventory.

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Research Specialist


    Developed a procedure manual for the Microbiology laboratory; Wrote Protocol for protein Extraction. Designed basic laboratory safety strategies Facilitated student training; Prepared research reports.

  • Prairie View A&M University

    Adjunct Instructor



  • Prairie View A&M University

    Dietetic Director Assistant


    Developed preceptors handbook Coordinated and scheduled students to weekly rotation sites Compiled dietetic interns’ orientation pockets Helped evaluate dietetic students’ application for acceptance into the internship program Assisted with preparing competences for ACEND Accreditation program.

  • Texas A&M University

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    Public Health Education and Promotion
    Dissertation- Exploring Adolescents’ Experiences and Parents’ Teaching Strategies Related to Food Preparation Literacy: A Photovoice and Grounded Theory Approach.

  • Texas A&M University

    Graduate Teaching Assistant


    Designed and developed course materials using Moodle online program. Facilitated students learning with a class of 700 plus. Conducted daily meetings and consulting time with students.

Publications

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Does Gender Play a Role: Determinant of Food Security Among Low Income Household Families in North East Trinidad

    Dialogue on International Food Security

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Does Gender Play a Role: Determinant of Food Security Among Low Income Household Families in North East Trinidad

    Dialogue on International Food Security

  • Uninsured, Service Delivery to

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Does Gender Play a Role: Determinant of Food Security Among Low Income Household Families in North East Trinidad

    Dialogue on International Food Security

  • Uninsured, Service Delivery to

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage

  • Barriers Affecting Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Parents’ and Children’s Perceptions

    Journal of Family and Consumer Science

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Does Gender Play a Role: Determinant of Food Security Among Low Income Household Families in North East Trinidad

    Dialogue on International Food Security

  • Uninsured, Service Delivery to

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage

  • Barriers Affecting Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Parents’ and Children’s Perceptions

    Journal of Family and Consumer Science

  • Student Wellness and Advocacy Project; Engaging Young Minds

    IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition: Nutrition Metabolic Journal,

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Does Gender Play a Role: Determinant of Food Security Among Low Income Household Families in North East Trinidad

    Dialogue on International Food Security

  • Uninsured, Service Delivery to

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage

  • Barriers Affecting Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Parents’ and Children’s Perceptions

    Journal of Family and Consumer Science

  • Student Wellness and Advocacy Project; Engaging Young Minds

    IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition: Nutrition Metabolic Journal,

  • Environmental Factors Preventing Healthy Lifestyle Practices in a Rural County

    Texas Public Health Conference

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Does Gender Play a Role: Determinant of Food Security Among Low Income Household Families in North East Trinidad

    Dialogue on International Food Security

  • Uninsured, Service Delivery to

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage

  • Barriers Affecting Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Parents’ and Children’s Perceptions

    Journal of Family and Consumer Science

  • Student Wellness and Advocacy Project; Engaging Young Minds

    IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition: Nutrition Metabolic Journal,

  • Environmental Factors Preventing Healthy Lifestyle Practices in a Rural County

    Texas Public Health Conference

  • Recreation

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage Publications

  • An Investigation of the Relationship between School Take-home Assignments and Parents' Screen Time rules for Children

    142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • Are High School Students in the Caribbean Equipped with Adequate Diabetes Education?

    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Does Gender Play a Role: Determinant of Food Security Among Low Income Household Families in North East Trinidad

    Dialogue on International Food Security

  • Uninsured, Service Delivery to

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage

  • Barriers Affecting Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Parents’ and Children’s Perceptions

    Journal of Family and Consumer Science

  • Student Wellness and Advocacy Project; Engaging Young Minds

    IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition: Nutrition Metabolic Journal,

  • Environmental Factors Preventing Healthy Lifestyle Practices in a Rural County

    Texas Public Health Conference

  • Recreation

    Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity, Sage Publications

  • Food Preparation Literacy: Using Photovoice and Grounded Theory Approach to Understand Rural Adolescents Food Preparation Practices in the Home

    American Academy for Heath Behavior Conference

Positions

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference

  • American Overseas Dietetic Association

    Newsletter Editor

  • American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

    Strategic Planning Committee Member

  • Texas Public Health Association

    Section Council/Student Pre-conference