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Dr. Nicolette Powe
Associate Professor
Graduate Studies in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Cushwa Hall 1104
phone: (330) 941-1895
Bio
Dr. Nicolette Warren Powe is Associate Professor of Public Health in the Department of Graduate Studies in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences at Youngstown State University. She received a DrPH in Health Education from the Loma Linda University, an MS in Health Promotion/Human Sciences from North Carolina Central University, and a BS in Community Health Education/Healthcare Ethics from Kent State University. Dr. Powe is a public health scientist whose primary interest is behavioral risk factors for chronic disease prevention. Dr. Powe serves on the Youngstown American Heart Association Board and the Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Board. She is a member of The Links, Incorporated Youngstown Chapter. She was elected to the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) editorial board for Pedagogy in Health Promotion: The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning journal.
Research Interests
Dr. Powe’s research investigates racial/ethnic and sex differences in adherence to cardiometabolic self-management practices, specifically in young adults. Dr. Powe also studies applied health education theories to implementation of health promotion programs and dissemination of chronic disease program outcomes. Dr. Powe’s work has resulted in the publication of the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Minority National Organizations (MNO) Success Stories highlighting the health equity projects that worked towards closing the health disparity gap in at least one of the racial and ethnic minority groups. Dr. Nicolette Powe serves as a resource subject matter expert to various community-based organizations.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Powe's teaching applies health education theories to support community service and service-learning opportunities in courses. This is accomplished by direct, in-direct and advocacy course project activities based on needs identified by communities.
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2016
Other, Health Education
Loma Linda University
Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Age, Gender, Duration of Illness and Diabetes Self-Management Practices"
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2011
Other, Nonprofit Management Leadership
Georgetown University
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2003
MS, Health Promotion
North Carolina Central University
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2002
Other, Core of Public Health
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
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1999
BS, Community Health Education
Kent State University
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2024
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
2024 Athena Award Recipient
The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment: women who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and also open doors so that others may follow in their path.
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2024
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Athena Nomination
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has announced the nominees for the 31st annual ATHENA Award Dinner.
The ATHENA Awards honor women who excel in their field and have devoted themselves to the community in a meaningful way.
This year, 25 women have been nominated for the award.
https://www.wfmj.com/story/50618921/youngstownwarren-regional-chamber-announces-nominees-for-athena-award -
2023
Ohio Society for Public Health Education (OHSOPHE)
People's Choice Poster Award
Health Educators Institute 2023
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2023
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
National Youth Advocate Program Community Champion Award
The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides community-based services and support to children, youth, and families, with a focus on foster care and adoption.
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2023
YSU Quest
Best Undergraduate Poster Project in College of Health and Human Services
Mahoning Valley Reproductive Health Pediatric Care Service and Policy Analysis
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2022
American Heart Association
2022 AHA Live Fierce - Finalist
The award recognizes those who LIVE FIERCE for themselves, their loved ones, their community - a catalyst for longer, healthier lives for everyone, everywhere.
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanHeartOhio/videos/live-fierce-award/832568511266763/
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2022 -
Youngstown State University
Associate Professor
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2017 - 2022
Youngstown State University
Assistant Professor
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2016 - 2017
University Hospitals
Clinical Research Specialist II
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2015 -
Engagement for Health
Consultant
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2011 - 2016
Columbus State University
Adjunct Professor
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2010 - 2016
Society for Public Health Education
Director of Health Equity
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2010 -
Project Faith Groups Addressing health issues through Community outreach, Together (FACT)
Executive Director
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2004 - 2010
Duke University Medical Center
Clinical Research Coordinator II
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2001 - 2003
Lee County Health Department
Health Education Supervisor
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2000 - 2001
Wilson County Department of Public Health
Public Health Educator
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2024
"A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 2017-2022 National Immunization Survey: Sociodemographic Disparities Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation and Completion Series Among US Adolescents."
A. Ibrahim-Ojoawo, N. Powe, R. Rogers, H. Hefner, K. Learman
Cancer Control, Sage Publishing
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2023
"Exploring Effects of Wearable Fitness Devices to Increase Physical Activity to Improve Sleep"
N. Powe, K. Colwell
Respiratory Care, volume 68, issue (Suppl 10), p. 3949748
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2023
"Financial, Occupational and Physical Challenges and Blood Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes"
J. Marvin, N. Powe
Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol, volume 3, issue 10, p. 23333928231154345
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2023
"Hair and Career: The Impact of Hair Bias on Women of Color"
C. Jackson Leftwich, N. Powe, A. Fehlbaum
IGI Global, p. 126-153 -
2022
"COVID-19 information sources and misinformation by faith community"
R. Rogers, N. Powe
Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, volume 59
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2022
"The Black Church and Public Health: A Key Partnership for Theory Driven COVID-19 Recovery Efforts"
N. Brown, C. Alick, A. Heaston, S. Monestime, N. Powe
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, volume 13, p. 21501319221097672
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2022
"Patient-Centered Health Promotion Programs in Health Care Organizations"
N. Powe, K. Robinson, S. Burke, T. Owen-Shuler
Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice, p. 326 -
2020
"The Role of Health Educators in a Variety of Work Settings: A Scoping Review on Roles and Responsibilities"
N. Powe, C. Rosario, A. Fehlbaum, D. Brown, J. Martin, C. Kabore
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Health Promotion Practice -
2018
"Should CHES/MCHES credential holders be recognized for reimbursement of health education services"
N. Powe
J Pub Health Issue Pract, volume 2, p. 123 -
2014
"SOPHE: Sustainable Solutions for Health Equity"
N. Powe, C. Kabore
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, volume 11, issue 5, p. 290-298 -
2011
"Keep the Faith: Working with African American/Black Churches"
N. Powe, C. Herman
Health Promotion Practice, volume 12, issue 6, p. 789-794 -
2011
"Effect of hysterectomy with ovarian preservation on ovarian function"
P. Moorman, E. Myers, J. Schildkraut, E. Inversen, F. Wang, N. Powe
Obstetrics and gynecology, volume 118, issue 6, p. 1271 -
2009
"Southeast Raleigh Minority Faith-based Health Promotion Initiative"
N. Powe, P. Moorman, D. Morris, C. Mitchell, A. Fisher, M. Floyd
Californian Journal of Health Promotion, volume 7, issue SI, p. 87-98 -
2009
"A prospective study of weight gain after premenopausal hysterectomy"
P. Moorman, J. Schildkraut, E. Iversen, E. Myers, M. Gradison, N. Powe, F. Wang
Journal of Women's Health, volume 18, issue 5, p. 699-708
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2022 - present
Reviewer, Journal Article
Health Education & Behavior -
2021 - present
Editor, Journal Editor
Pedagogy in Health Promotion Editorial Board -
2021 - present
Reviewer, Journal Article
Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology -
2021 - present
Reviewer, Journal Article
Diabetes Spectrum -
2020 - present
Reviewer, Journal Article
Clinical Diabetes -
2020 - present
Reviewer, Journal Article
Pedagogy in Health Promotion -
2020 - present
Reviewer, Journal Article
Health Promotion Practice -
2019 - present
Reviewer, Journal Article
Diabetes Care
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2024 - present
Member
Youngstown State University National Panhellenic Council -
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Participant
2023 3 Marquette Challenge - YSU Physical Therapy Program -
2023 - 2023
Committee Member
American Heart Association Heart Walk Field Day -
2023 - present
Guest Speaker
You Matter Program