Positions
Tina Marie Devlin
Overview
overview
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A dynamic, highly organized, and enthusiastic master certified health education specialist with over 20 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing health and wellness programs. Proficient in developing culturally appropriate programs, implementing motivational interviewing techniques to meet the health needs of diverse populations, strategically planning wellness programs, and skilled in delivering evidence-based health education strategies. In addition, I have over 6 years of experience delivering in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous course instruction to undergraduate public health students. I am proficient in creating engaging and effective weekly lesson plans on core public health and health education concepts using a variety of teaching techniques
Service
professional service activities
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Board of Director Member for the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
I continue to serve as an active board member by attending monthly meetings.
I collaborated with the DPPP board members to submit an abstract titled "Mapping Academic Curriculum to the Updated Practice Analysis Results" to be accepted as a 90-minute Skill Building Intensive Workshop at the 2026 SOPHE conference in Portland, Oregon on July 14, 2025.
The SOPHE abstract acceptance was sent via email to all co-presenters in December 2025. Our abstract titled "Mapping Academic Curriculum to the Updated Practice Analysis Results" was accepted as a 90-minute Skill Building Intensive Workshop at the 2026 SOPHE conference in Portland, Oregon in April.
I will be co-presenting with Health Education Program Directors from University of Florida and Austin Peay University on April 21, 2026. 2025
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Contributor to NCHEC Online Community
I continue to serve as an active contributor to the online CHES and MCHES Online Community.
I engage a few times per month on the forum to provide feedback to CHES and MCHES professionals and recommend best practices in the field of health education. 2025
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Abstract Reviewer for Conference
I review and provide feedback on at least fifteen (15) conference abstracts for the upcoming SOPHE conference that occurs every March.
It takes approximately 6 hours of my time to review and I do this once to twice per year. 2024
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Beta Tester for Professional Online Forum
I continue to serve as an NCHEC Beta Tester for the online CHES and MCHES Online Community. The beta testers interact with users on the new online community forum to provide feedback on its effectiveness and usability.
I engage at least once per week on the forum to provide feedback to CHES and MCHES professionals and recommend best practices in the field of public health.
I was recognizedNovember 19, 2024 as a Top Contributor of the Week for the NCHEC Online Community. 2024
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Provide input and updates for health related textbooks
On a bi-annual basis, I serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to update, refresh, and assist in the revision of digital textbook products focused on personal health, fitness and health, and health and wellness.
I devote approximately 10 hours total to this activity.
I provide feedback for McGraw Hill & Cognella publishers.
On March 11, 2025, I completed a review of the Cognella Nutritional Needs and Well-Being for the LGBTQIA+ Community textbook. See attached review. 2024
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Professional consulting services
I was an Independent Contractor for Constituent Services World Public Benefit Corporation (CSW) which is a Washington, DC based consulting firm.
I provided Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) resources and study sessions to historically marginalized populations to prepare them for the October & April CHES exams.
I provided 5 virtual CHES study sessions in the evenings and weekends in the Fall and Spring terms.
I developed a CHES study guide, assessment, and FAQ for attendees Fall 2023 and continue to revise these materials.
I devoted approximately 25 hours per semester (50 hours per year) to this consulting activity. 2023
Background
education and training