EMILY K.

CHAMPOUX
Public Health Graduate Student

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Health Services Research Fellow | University of Michigan – IHPI | May 2018 - Present
Works collaboratively alongside stroke and emergency medicine researchers to continue implementation
of a multi-site, mobile health clinical trial to facilitate behavior change, lower systolic blood pressure and
prevent stroke in an undeserved community in Michigan
EDUCATION • Designed, revised and finalized over 600 original text messages related to diet, exercise, medica-
tion adherence and blood pressure feedback
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH • Integrated behavior-change frameworks and theories including Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theo-
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor ry, positive affect and attribute retraining into messaging design
Nutritional Sciences • Supported third-party development of text message logic and coding
2017 – Present • Facilitated community cognitive interviews to evaluate text message acceptability
GPA: 3.956 • Managed training of new interns and research coordinators
• Participated in IHPI sponsored research skill-building workshops
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
University of Minnesota Graduate Research Assistant | University of Michigan | Oct. 2017 - Present
Nutrition – Dietetics Supported development of mobile health components in a NIH-funded, multi-site, clinical trial, REACH
OUT. This 12-month study focuses on improving blood pressure outcomes in an underserved, predomi-
GPA: 3.459, magna cum laude nantly African-American community in Michigan
September 2013- May 2017 • Developed text message materials using health behavior change theories to address factors influ-
encing hypertension management
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP (intended) • Identified common barriers to lifestyle changes to shape text message design
University of Michigan • Reviewed literature related to behavior change, mobile health, hypertension management and
January 2019 – July 2019 health disparities to provide an evidence-based framework for messaging development
• Collaborated during revisions with experts in pharmacy, stroke and public health
Graduate Research Assistant | University of Michigan | Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2017
SKILLS Contributed to the final evaluation of the Food and Fitness Initiative, a 10-year study funded by the W.K.
Kellogg Foundation conducted by the Center for Chronic Disease Management. The project targeted
Motivational Interviewing six U.S. cities and focused on building community partnerships and empowering constituent involve-
R© Statistical Analysis ment to improve participation in physical activity and access to local and sustainable food systems
Nutritionist Pro© • Gathered demographic data for the six project sites
Qualtrics© • Conducted literature reviews on sustainability and capacity-building
24-Hr Recalls • Revised and edited evaluation papers before final journal submission
Health Coaching
Good Clinical Practices Health Coach | University of Minnesota | Aug. 2015 – May 2017
Public Speaking Provided students on campus at the University of Minnesota education about nutrition and physical
PEERRS Training activity through various activities put on by the Student Nutrition Advocacy Collaborative (SNAC) includ-
IRB Training ing:
LifeData© • Nutrition check-up appointments
Manuscript Writing • Employed motivational interviewing techniques to create collaborative goals
• Generated strategies to address barriers to achieving wellness goals
• In-home and large group cooking classes
CONTACT • Taught cooking basics, food preparation, meal planning and food safety
• Grocery store tours and on-campus nutrition presentations
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Research Assistant | University of Minnesota | August 2015
ekchamp@umich.edu Assisted with data collection at the Driven to Discover Research Building at the Minnesota State Fair for a
Connect with me on LinkedIn: collaborative study between the University of Minnesota and St. Catherine University
• Collected data using Qualtrics© surveys from parents regarding to learn more about the impact of
home gardening on vegetable preference/intake among preschool age children

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND AWARDS

University of Minnesota Honors Thesis –- Home Gardening and Vegetable Intake in Preschool Age Children - May 2017
MedEq Health Disparities Conference Poster Presentation – Detroit, MI - April 2018
Society for Clinical Trials Conference - Abstract – Portland, OR - May 2018