Category: 2015 ERHD Graduate – Shannon Spence

ERHD Alumni Update – Shannon Spence – New Position

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Here is some great news that I recently received from our 2015 ERHD graduate – Shannon Spence.

Shannon informed me that since receiving her ERHD certificate, she was offered and accepted a position with NC DHHS as a PCS Policy Analyst at the Division of Medical Assistance. Shannon started her new position on May 2nd. She also said the following:

“I think the hard work is paying off!”

As Director of the ERHD program, I am very delighted, overjoyed and PROUD to know that Shannon has TRULY benefited from taking the 4 courses and completing the ERHD certificate. That’s what I am talking about — the tangible, practical benefits of our ERHD courses, training and certificate. It leads to new opportunities!

Here is Shannon’s photo.

Spence, Shannon

Shannon Spence – Our Latest ERHD Graduate from Summer 2015!

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Shannon Spence
Shannon Spence

As Director of the ERHD program, it gives me great pleasure again to announce our latest ERHD graduate from the summer – Shannon Spence. Shannon completed her final course (MPH 6009) Capstone Experience in Ethnic Health & Health Disparities this summer. The title of her Capstone Proposal was, “A Proposed Investigation of Physical Activity in African American Faith Based Organizations.”

Shannon’s Capstone Proposal was innovative, informative and professionally-presented. Specifically, the introduction and background research on health disparities among African Americans and physical activity were very insightful. Most importantly, the development of a culturally competent physical activity program that is faith based for African Americans tends to be more effective than standardized physical activity program for African Americans. Finally, Shannon’s Capstone proposal is another example of the outstanding Capstone projects from our ERHD graduates!

So please share this information with your colleagues and send me an email if you want to know about our ERHD program and about our most recent ERHD graduate – Shannon Spence.