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Curriculum Vitae

SHARON E. TAVERNO ROSS

Department of Health and Physical Activity Phone: (412) 383-4042 University of Pittsburgh Fax: (412) 488-4045 32 Oak Hill Court, Room 222 Email: [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15261 EDUCATION: Ph.D. Biobehavioral Health The Pennsylvania State University, August 2011

Doctoral Dissertation: “A jugar!: Understanding the experience of physical activity (PA) and influences on PA attitudes and behaviors in U.S. children of immigrants.”

M.S. Biobehavioral Health The Pennsylvania State University, May 2009

Master’s Thesis: “Generation, language, BMI, and activity patterns in Hispanic children.”

B.S. Human Development and Family Studies & Spanish (concurrent degrees)

The Pennsylvania State University, May 2006, with High Distinction Option: Lifespan Human Development and Family Relations

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

• Physical activity promotion in Latino children

• Immigration, acculturation, and health

• Socio-cultural influences on the development of obesity in Latino children

• Community-based participatory research

• Mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2019 EdD ARCO Program Coordinator, Health and Physical Activity Area of

Concentration (ARCO), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 2016- Assistant Professor (secondary appointment), Department of

Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2014- Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Physical Activity,

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.


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2011–2014 Postdoctoral fellow, Children’s Physical Activity Research Group, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: 2011–2014 Postdoctoral fellow, Children’s Physical Activity Research Group,

Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2007–2011 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2006–2007 Project Coordinator, Family and Child Health Project, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2005–2006 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Family and Child Health Project, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Course Instructor 2017-present Graduate Course: Health Promotion Policy and Program Implementation

(HPA 3115), Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2016-present Graduate Course: Evidence-based Lifestyle Program Design and

Evaluation (HPA 3995/3114), Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2016-present Undergraduate Course: Special Topics in Health and Physical Activity

(HPA 1995/1489), Module on Diversity & Social Justice, Department of Health and Physical Activity, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2015-present Graduate Course: Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behavior (HPA 2320),

Department of Health and Physical Activity, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2010 Undergraduate Course: Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion

(BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2006–2007 Undergraduate Course: Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 002), Spanish

Basic Language Program, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Guest Lecturer


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2018 “Mixed Methods Research.” Master’s Course: Introduction to Applied Research (BCHS 2525), Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2013 “Combating child obesity with physical activity.” Undergraduate Course:

Human Growth and Development (PSY 203), Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC.

2010 “La actividad física en los niños Latinos.” Undergraduate Course: Spanish

for Health Care Providers (SPAN 197A), Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2009 “Community Health Theories and Models.” Undergraduate Course:

Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion (BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2009 “Socio-Cultural Applications in Health Promotion.” Undergraduate Course:

Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion (BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Teaching Assistant 2010 Graduate Course: Structural Equation Modeling (BBH 521), Department

of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2009 Undergraduate Course: Research and Applications in Biobehavioral

Health (BBH 310), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Diversity and Health (BBH 302), Department of

Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Principles of Epidemiology (BBH 440),

Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion

(BBH 316), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.

2008 Undergraduate Course: Interdisciplinary Integration in Biobehavioral

Health (BBH 311), Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant.


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2005 Undergraduate Course: Family Relationships (HDFS 418), Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Role: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant.

HONORS AND AWARDS: 2019-2020 Faculty Fellow, Extended Diversity Experience, Office of the Provost,

University of Pittsburgh 2018-2019 Mentoring Women to Fellowship Program, American College of Sports

Medicine. 2018-2020 Faculty Professional Development Fund recipient, School of Education,

University of Pittsburgh ($1,500) 2017 Center for Latin American Studies, Travel to Professional Meetings

Faculty grant (2016-2017), University of Pittsburgh ($500) 2010–2011 Hintz Graduate Education Enhancement Fellowship Award, The

Pennsylvania State University ($2,000). 2010 Graduate Student Research Endowment, College of Health and Human

Development, The Pennsylvania State University ($500). 2008 SOPHE 21st Century Student Scholarship Award, Society for Public

Health Education ($500). 2007–2008 Hintz Graduate Education Enhancement Fellowship Award, The

Pennsylvania State University ($2,000). 2007–2008 Fund for Excellence in Graduate Recruitment, The Pennsylvania State

University ($1,890). 2007 Teaching Excellence Award, Spanish Basic Language Program,

The Pennsylvania State University.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: 2019-present Affiliated Member, Healthy Lifestyle Institute, University of Pittsburgh,

Pittsburgh, PA 2017-present Faculty Fellow, Center for Urban Education, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2016-present Member, University of Pittsburgh Early Childhood Collaborative, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 2014-present Core Faculty Member, Center for Latin American Studies, University of

Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.


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2014-present Affiliate, The Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2011-present Member, American College of Sports Medicine 2016-2018 Member, Society for Behavioral Medicine 2013–2014 Vice President, University of South Carolina Postdoctoral Association,

Columbia, SC 2013–2014 Member, South Carolina Hispanic/Latino Health Coalition, Columbia, SC 2012–2014 Affiliate, Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2008–2010 Member, Society for Public Health Education 2008–2010 Member, American Public Health Association ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: Member, Strategic Health Initiative for Health Equity Committee, American College of Sports Medicine. (2020-present). Member, Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Pediatrics Committee, American College of Sports Medicine. (2019-present). Member, Recess Advocacy Team, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative, (2018 – present) Member, Plan for a Healthier Allegheny Chronic Disease Work Group, Allegheny County Health Department, Pittsburgh, PA. (2018-present) Member, Ed.D. Committee, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. (2017-present) Member, Let’s Move Pittsburgh Executive Committee, Pittsburgh, PA. (2016-present) Member, Community Research Advisory Board (CRAB), Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. (2015-present) Faculty Supervisor, Community Leisure Learn Program, Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh (2014-present). Member, Outreach and Advocacy Action Team, Physical Activity Special Interest Group (SIG), Society for Behavioral Medicine (2017 – 2018). Member, Diversity Scholars Selection Committee: School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. (2017, 2018)


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Member, Social Justice and Diversity Committee: School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2016-2018) Chair, Faculty Development Committee: School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2015-2018). Member, Faculty Search Committee: Department of Instruction and Learning, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2016/2017; 2017/2018); Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2014/2015). Grant Proposal Reviewer: Champion Schools Awards Mini-Grant program, Let’s Move Pittsburgh (2020); The Forbes Fund Management Assistance Grants, Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh (2019); Healthy Schools Grant Award, Let’s Move Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (2017-2018); Master’s and Doctoral Student Scholarship Award, Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh (2014-2015; 2015-2016; 2017-2018); Center for Health Equity Faculty Collaborating with Community Mini-Grant, University of Pittsburgh (2016); 2014 Bernard D. Goldstein Award, Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh (December 2014); Magellan Scholar Grant Program, University of South Carolina (March 2014); Student Mentorship Program for Hispanic Health Research, Hispanic Serving Health Professions Schools (November 2013); Abstract Reviewer: American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (2019); Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting (2016; 2017); 140th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (October 2012), Physical Activity Special Interest Group; 141st and 142nd American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (2013 and 2014), Physical Activity Section; Manuscript Reviewer: Pediatrics; Journal of Adolescent Health; International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity; Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine; Journal of the American Dietetic Association; American Journal of Preventive Medicine; Childhood Obesity; Journal of Pediatrics; International Journal of Obesity; BMC Public Health; PLOS One; Health Promotion Practice; SAGE Open Medicine; Health Education Journal; Journal of Physical Activity and Health; International Journal of Environmental Research in Public Health; Judge: Health Disparities Poster Competition, Office of Health Sciences Health Diversity, University of Pittsburgh (2017; 2018); Discovery Day: a forum for student ingenuity, University of South Carolina Office of Undergraduate Research (April 2012 & April 2013) Faculty Moderator: Designing Quantitative and Mixed Methods Studies Roundtable Discussion, CGSE Conference, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh (2018). Planning Committee Member: 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month, University of Pittsburgh (2019); Annual Immigrant and Refugee Health & Wellness Fair, Pittsburgh, PA (2018, 2019); PUBLICATIONS: Peer-reviewed publications


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Taverno Ross, S.E., Dowda, M, Pate, R. R. Changes in diet quality in youth

from 5th to 11th grade. J Nutr Educ Behav. (In press). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2020.03.001

*Natale, C., Poole, M.K., Kalnicky, E. Taverno Ross, S.E. Inclusion of physical

activity point-of-decision prompts in a conservatory with botanical gardens. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019;16:2074. doi:10.3390/ijerph16122074

*Rupp, K., Taverno Ross, S.E., Gary-Webb, T.L., Akiva, T., Jakicic, J.M. Household Support for Physical Activity in Adolescent Girls Recruited from Lower Socioeconomic Status Neighborhoods. Int J Exerc Sci. 2019;12(5):811-824.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Macia, L., Documet, P.I., Sanchez, I., Escribano, C.

Mirzakazemi, T. Latino parents’ perceptions of physical activity and healthy eating: at the intersection of culture, family, and health. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2018 Nov-Dec;50(10):968-976.

Taverno Ross, S.E. Interventions to promote physical activity in Latino

preschool children: A scoping review. Kines Rev. 2018 May;7(2):151-162. Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R., Saunders, R.P., McIver, K.L.,

Barone Gibbs, B. ANDALE Pittsburgh: results of a promotora-led, home-based intervention to promote a healthy weight in Latino preschool children. BMC Public Health. 2018 Mar 16;18(1):360.

Ross, S.E.T., Clennin, M., Pate, R.R. Stepping it up: Walking Behaviors in

Children Transitioning from 5th to 7th grade. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Feb 3;15(2):pii: E262.

Barr-Anderson, D.J., Flynn, J.I., Dowda, M., Taverno Ross, S.E., Schenkelberg,

M., Reid, L., Pate, R.R. The modifying effect of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status on the change in physical activity from elementary to middle school. J Adol Health. 2017 Nov;61(5):562-570.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R., Wisneiwski, L.M., Smith-Tapia,

I., Gibbs, B.B. Study Protocol for a Promotora-led Obesity Prevention Program in Latino Preschool Children. TJACSM. 2017 Jul;2(14):85-91.

Dowda, M., McIver, K.L., Taverno Ross, S.E., Dishman, R., Pate, R.R. Physical

activity and changes in adiposity in the transition from elementary to middle school. Child Obesity. 2017 Feb;13(1):53-62.

Ross, S.E., Francis, L.A.; Physical activity beliefs, facilitators, and barriers for

Hispanic children of immigrants: A child’s perspective. Int J Qual Studies Health Wellbeing. 2016;11:31949.

*Rupp, K., Taverno Ross, S.E., Jakicic, J.M. Response to a standard behavioral

weight loss intervention by age of onset of obesity. Obes Sci Pract. 2016 Sep;2(3):248-255.


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Taverno Ross, S. E., Dowda, M., Dishman, R., Pate, R. R. Classes of physical activity and sedentary behavior in 5th grade children. Am J Health Behavior. 2016;40(3):352-361.

Ross, S.E., Flynn, J.I., Pate, R.R. What’s really causing the obesity epidemic? A

review of reviews in children and adults. J Sport Sci. 2016 Jun;34(12):1148-53. Taverno Ross, S. E. Physical activity in Latino men and women: just one piece

to the puzzle. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2015 9(1): 37-39.

Pate, R. R., Taverno Ross, S. E., Liese, A. D., Dowda, M.; Associations among physical activity, diet quality and weight status in U.S. adults. Med Sci Sports

Exerc. 2015 Apr;47(4):743-50. Taverno Ross, S. E., Byun, W., McIver, K. L., Saunders, R. P., Dowda, M., Pate,

R. R.; Sedentary behaviors in 5th grade boys and girls: Where, with whom, and why? Child Obesity. 2013 Dec;9(6):532-9. doi: 10.1089/chi.2013.0021. Epub 2013 Oct 22.

Archer, E., Lavie, C. J., McDonald, S. M., Thomas, D. M., Hébert, J. R., Taverno

Ross, S. E., McIver, K. L., Malina, R. M., Blair, S. N.; Maternal inactivity: 45-year trends in mother’s use of time. Mayo Clin Proc. 2013 Dec;88(12):1368-77.

Pate, R.R., O’Neill, J.R., Liese, A.D., Janz, K.F., Granberg, E.M., Colabianchi, N., Harsha, D.W., Condrasky, M.M., O’Neil, P.M., Lau, E.Y., Taverno Ross, S.E.; Factors associated with development of excessive fatness in children and adolescents: A review of prospective studies. Obes Rev. 2013 Aug;14(8):645-58. doi: 10.1111/obr.12035. Epub 2013 Apr 22.

Taverno Ross, S. E., Dowda, M., Beets, M. W., Pate, R. R.; Physical activity

behavior and related characteristics of highly-active 8th grade girls. J of Adol Health. 2013 Jun;52(6):745-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.12.003. Epub 2013 Feb 4.

Taverno Ross SE, Dowda M, Saunders RP, Pate RR.; Double Dose: The

cumulative effect of TV viewing at home and in preschool on children’s activity patterns and weight status. Ped Exerc Sci. 2012 Sep;18(5):951-5. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.06.013. Epub 2012 Jun 28.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Larson, N.I., Wall, M.M., Graham, D., Neumark-Sztainer

D.R.; Longitudinal changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior from adolescence to adulthood: comparing U.S.-born and foreign-born populations. J Phys Act Health. 2014 Mar;11(3):519-27. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2011-0359. Epub 2013 Feb 8

Taverno Ross, S. E., Dowda, M., Colabianchi, N., Saunders, R. P., Pate, R. R.;

After-school setting, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in 5th grade boys and girls. Health Place. 2012 Sep;18(5):951-5. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.06.013. Epub 2012 Jun 28.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Francis, L.A., BeLue, R.Z., & Viruell-Fuentes, E.A.; Associations between physical activity and overweight among U.S. youth by immigrant generation: Results from the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health. J Phys Act Health. 2012 Aug;9(6):840-8. Epub 2011 Sep 13.


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Taverno, S.E., Rollins, B., & Francis, L.A.; Generation, Language, BMI and

Activity Patterns in Hispanic Children. Am J Prev Med. 2010;38(2):145-153. Publications submitted or in preparation

*Sharma, N.P., Gibbs, B.B., Documet, P.I., Taverno Ross, S.E. Parental Limit Setting, Acculturation Proxies, and Screen Time in 6-11 year old Latino Children. (Invited Resubmission).

*Gabarda, A., Taverno Ross, S.E., Fennimore, L., Williams, L., Silfee, V.

Standing in their shoes: Poverty simulation improves understanding, confidence, and active learning in health coaches. (Under review).

Documet, P.I, Taverno Ross, S.E., Smith-Tapia, I., Jaime, C., Miller, E.

Adaptation of CPRET for Community-Engaged Research with Latinos. (Under Review). Taverno Ross, S.E., Smith-Tapia, I., Saunders, R.P., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R.

Implementation monitoring of a promotora-led, home-based obesity prevention program with Latino preschool children and their mothers. (Under review).

*Sharma, N.P., Gibbs, B.B., Documet, P.I., Taverno Ross, S.E. Are Latino

preschool children meeting 5-2-1-0 recommendations? (Under Review). Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Fox, A.F., Macia, L., Smith-Tapia, I.

Christopherson, M., Sharma, N.P. Process evaluation of a promotor-delivered intervention to improve health behaviors and outcomes in Latinos. (In preparation).

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Fox, A.F., Christopherson, M., Cheng, J.

Effectiveness of a promotores network to improve health behaviors and outcomes in members of an emerging Latino community. (In preparation).

Documet, P.I., Taverno Ross, S.E., Castillo Mora, A., Delgado, J., Fitzpatrick,

E., Garcia-Bates, T., Jimenez, J., Mejia, R., Mendez, G., Quiñones, S., Ruiz, H.C., VonVille, H.M. Health and health care access in emerging Latino communities in the US: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative assessment studies. (In preparation).

*Littleberry, A.D., Amruthapuri, R.S., Hunter, I.R., Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet,

P.I. Pitt Moves: Process Evaluation for a peer-led, physical activity break intervention with University graduate students. (In preparation). * Indicates student author; INVITED TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS:

“Keeping Active at Home during COVID-19 and Beyond,” National Minority Health Month Webinar, The Center for Health Equity and the Office of Health Sciences Diversity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. April 2020.

“Testing the feasibility and acceptability of the physical activity arm of a

promotora-led, home-based intervention in Latinx children of immigrants.” 2nd Annual


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Healthy Lifestyle Institute Summit, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. December 2019.

“Interventions to promote physical activity in Latinx preschool children.” Mid-

Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM) annual conference, Harrisburg, PA. November 2019.

“Physical activity and play for families: why, how much, and how to,” Let’s Move

Pittsburgh 5210 Speaker Series, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh, PA. October 2019.

“Pitt Moves: The importance of physical activity,” Graduate School of Public

Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. April 2018. “Responding to Reality: Advocating for Healthy Children in Urban Communities

and Schools,” Center for Urban Education Panel Discussion and Reflection, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. February 2018.

“A community-based approach to addressing the child obesity disparity in Latino children of immigrants.” East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. November 2017.

“Health & Physical Activity Diversity Enrichment Series.” Year of Diversity Summary: Poster Presentations and Roundtable Discussions. University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, PA. April 2017.

“OjO Latino: Pittsburgh Latino Immigrants Photo-Voice Project.” Year of Diversity

Summary: Poster Presentations and Roundtable Discussions. University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, PA. April 2017.

“Getting Kids Moving at School.” Arsenal Elementary School Teacher’s

Professional Development workshop. Pittsburgh, PA. May 2017. “Physical Activity Breaks: More than Fitness.” Pittsburgh Public Schools Physical

Education Teachers Professional Development workshop. Pittsburgh, PA. November, 2016.

“Physical Activity & Your Health.” Urban League of Great Pittsburgh Lunch &

Learn. Pittsburgh, PA. January 2016. “Healthy Employees are Better Employees” Western Pennsylvania School

Superintendent’s Forum Fall Leadership Retreat. Farmington, PA. December 2015. “Get moving! Physical Activity for your Health.” Navigating Pittsburgh 2015

Summit. Pittsburgh, PA. November 2015. “Taking it to the street: moving activity out of the laboratory and into the

community.” Symposium “Physical Activity and Obesity: The Integration of Physiology and Behavior.” The Obesity Society annual meeting. Los Angeles, CA. November 2015.

“Childhood Obesity: the role of LMCTC.” Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties

Region VII/VIII Joint Quarterly Call. September, 2015.


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“Combating child obesity with physical activity.” Symposium “The Role of

Exercise in Obesity: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”. Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference American College of Sports Medicine. Harrisburg, PA. October 2014.

“Physical Activity and Academic Achievement.” Center for Urban Education

Brown Bag series facilitator. University of Pittsburgh. January 2015. PROFESSIONAL MEETING ABSTRACTS:

Taverno Ross, S.E., Christophersen, M., Documet, P.I, Developing Smart Goals With Latinos To Address Their Life Concerns Surrounding Physical Activity And Recreation. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Accepted to present May 2020.

* Cousins, T.A, Taverno Ross, S.E., Breastfeeding Experiences and Barriers

among Mothers with Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply. Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting and Exhibition, King of Prussia, PA. April 2020 (Presented in an interactive, virtual format; in-person conference cancelled due to COVID-19).

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I, Christophersen, M., Guevara, P., Rangel, A. Participant and promotor satisfaction with a culturally tailored intervention to improve health behaviors and outcomes in individuals living in an emerging Latinx community. Pennsylvania Public and Community Health Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA. Accepted to present April 2020 (conference cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic).

* Gabarda, A., Fennimore, L.A., Taverno Ross, S.E. The Community Action Poverty Simulation: A Powerful Learning Experience in Public Health to Improve Understanding of and Attitudes Towards Poverty. Society for Public Health Education Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. March 2020.

Documet, P.I, Louth, W., Christophersen, M., Taverno Ross, S.E. Developing SMART goals with members of an emerging Latino community to address their life concerns. Roundtable presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. November 2019.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I, Christophersen, M., Rangel, A., Guevara, P.

Participant and promotor satisfaction following an intervention to improve access to care and health behaviors in Latinos living in an emerging community. Roundtable presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. November 2019.

* Gabarda, A. & Taverno Ross, S.E. Using The Community Action Poverty

Simulation© to Improve Understanding of and Attitudes Towards Poverty, and Confidence Working With Individuals Experiencing Poverty in Lifestyle Health Coaching. Institute of Coaching Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. October 2019.


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Taverno Ross, S.E. Promotores de salud as a vehicle to promote physical activity in Latino children and families. Presented as part of a Symposium Session entitled: “Muévanse!: Novel Approaches to Promoting Physical Activity in Latinos.” American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. May 2019.

Documet, P.I, Christophersen, M., Louth, W., Taverno Ross, S.E. Use of an elicitation intervention tool to identify life concerns and develop SMART goals with members of an emerging Latino community. Pennsylvania Public and Community Health Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA. April 2019.

* Ruiz, C., Pardo, P., De Ferrari, R. Documet, P., Savage, K., Musante, K.,

Bruce, K., Ross, S. E., Morgenstern, S. Ojo Latino: a community photovoice project. Community Engaged Scholarship Forum, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. March 2019. Documet, P.I., Taverno Ross, S.E., Christophersen, M., Louth, W., Guevara, P. Engaging Latino community members and students in a community health worker intervention. Community Engaged Scholarship Forum, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. March 2019.

* Sharma, N.P., Gibbs, B.B., Documet, P.I., Taverno Ross, S.E. Are Latino preschool children meeting 5-2-1-0 recommendations? American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. May 2018.

Scudder, M.R., Sharma, N.P., Taverno Ross, S.E., & Jakicic, J.M. The

contribution of a community-based gym and aquatics program to physical activity in children. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. May 2018.

* Sharma, N.P., Gibbs, B.B., Documet, P.I., Taverno Ross, S.E. Are Latino

preschool children meeting 5-2-1-0 recommendations? Pennsylvania Public and Community Health Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA. April 2018.

Documet, P.I, Taverno Ross, S.E., Smith-Tapia, I., Jaime, C., Miller, E.

Adaptation of CPRET for Community-Engaged Research with Latinos. Pennsylvania Public and Community Health Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA. April 2018.

Taverno Ross, S.E. A Promotora-Mediated, Family-based Intervention to

Prevent Obesity in Latino Preschool Children: Lessons Learned. Presented as part of a Symposium Session entitled: “Wiggle It, Just a Little Bit! Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Preschool Children: Lessons Learned.” American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. May 2017.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Smith-Tapia, I., Saunders, R.P., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R. Process Evaluation of a promotora-led, home-based obesity prevention program targeting Latino preschool children. Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. April 2017.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Smith-Tapia, I., Saunders, R.P., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R.

Process Evaluation of a promotora-led, home-based obesity prevention program


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targeting Latino preschool children. Pennsylvania Public Health Association and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health Annual Meeting, Lancaster, PA. April 2017.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Pate, R. R., Smith-Tapia, I., Wisniewski, L.

M., Gibbs, B. B. ANDALE Pittsburgh – outcomes of a home-based intervention to prevent obesity in Latino preschool children. Pennsylvania Public Health Association and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health Annual Meeting, Lancaster, PA. April 2017.

* Ruiz, C., Pardo, P., De Ferrari, R. Documet, P., Savage, K., Musante, K., Bruce, K., Ross, S. E., Morgenstern, S. Ojo Latino: a community photovoice project. Pennsylvania Public Health Association and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health Annual Meeting, Lancaster, PA. April 2017.

* Sharma, N.P., Taverno Ross, S.E., Gibbs, B. B. The Relationship between

parent education and limit setting on TV viewing and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in Latino preschool children. University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences 2017 Health Disparities Poster Presentations. Pittsburgh, PA. March 2017.

* Sharma, N.P., Taverno Ross, S.E., Gibbs, B. B. The Relationship between parent education and limit setting on TV viewing and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in Latino preschool children. Center for Graduate Studies in Education Research Conference, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. March 2017.

* Kendrick, K., Clune, D., Taverno Ross, S.E., Baxter, J., Magnu, J., Jancel, M.,

Goyal, S. It takes a village: A collaborative, after-school intervention to prevent obesity in African American children in Pittsburgh. Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. October 2016.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Pate, R.R., Saunders, R.P., Macia, L, Smith-

Tapia, I., Wisniewski, L. ANDALE Pittsburgh – study protocol for a promotora-mediated, family-based intervention to prevent obesity in Latino preschool children. American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. June 2016.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Macia, L., Escribano, C., Mirzakazemi, T.,

Smith-Tapia, I. At the intersection of culture, family, and health: what Latino parents of preschoolers want regarding physical activity and nutrition. American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. June 2016.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Documet, P.I., Macia, L., Escribano, C., Mirzakazemi, T.,

Sanchez, I. (2016). Latino parents’ of preschoolers perceptions of a healthy lifestyle. Pennsylvania Public Health Association and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health Annual Meeting, Lancaster, PA. April 2016.

* Rupp, K., Taverno Ross, S.E., Jakicic, J.K. (2015). Effectiveness of a

behavioral weight loss program in participants with adult-onset and juvenile-onset obesity. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. May 2015.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Francis, L.A. (2014). Physical activity beliefs, facilitators,

and barriers for Hispanic children of immigrants. 35th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. April 2014.


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Taverno Ross, S.E., Dowda, M., Liese, A.D., Pate, R.R. (2014). Physical

activity, diet quality and weight status in U.S. adults: Associations within and across age groups. 35th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. April 2014.

Taverno Ross, S.E., McIver, K.L., Dowda, M., Pate, R.R. (2013). Associations

among physical activity, diet, and weight status in 6th grade children. Healthy Eating in Context: Bridging gaps, linking communities. Center for Nutrition and Health Disparities, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. March 2013.

Taverno Ross, S.E., Colabianchi, N., Saunders, R.P., Dowda, M., Pate, R.R.

(2012). Associations between After-School Settings with Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in 5th Grade Children. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. May 2012.

Taverno, S.E., BeLue, R., Francis, L.A. (2010). Physical activity and overweight

by immigrant generation: Results from the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. November 2010.

Taverno, S.E., BeLue, R., Francis, L.A. (2010). Physical activity and overweight

by immigrant generation: Results from the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health. Center for Family Research in Diverse Contexts 10th Anniversary Student Poster Session, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 9, 2010.

Rollins, B.Y., Taverno, S.E., Francis, L.A., Smith, E. (2010). Physical activity in

after-school programs serving low-income youth in Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Center for Family Research in Diverse Contexts 10 th Anniversary Student Poster Session, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 9, 2010.

Taverno, S.E., Rollins, B., & Francis, L.A. (2008). Acculturation, BMI and activity

patterns among Hispanic children in the U.S. Society of Public Health Education Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 24, 2008.

Taverno, S.E., Rollins, B., & Francis, L.A. (2008). The influence of acculturation on Hispanic children’s health behaviors and weight status. Pediatric Research Day Annual Meeting, Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, Hershey, PA, April 12, 2008. Taverno, S.E., Rollins, B., & Francis, L.A. (2008). Higher acculturation is associated with better health behaviors in Hispanic immigrant children. Graduate Research Exhibition Annual Meeting, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, March 30, 2008. DOCTORAL ADVISING AND STUDENT COMMITTEE SERVICE: Caroline Harpel, MPH student Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Master’s Thesis Title: Evaluation of a New Community Organizing Program at a Latino Advocacy Nonprofit in the Greater Pittsburgh Area Role: Committee Member (2020)


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Hannah Murphy, M.D. Candidate, Class of 2022 School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Scholarly Project title: TBD Role: Scholarly Project faculty mentor (2019 - present) Melissa Jones, PhD student Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: The Effects of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Across Pregnancy on Early Childhood Growth and Development Role: Committee Member (2019-present) Trisha Cousins, EdD student Area of Concentration: Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: Breastfeeding Experiences and Barriers among Mother’s with Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply Role: Advisor/Committee Chair (2017-present) Efekona Nuwere, EdD student Area of Concentration: Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: The Influence of Sedentary Behavior on Successful Aging: Perceptions of Community-Dwelling Older Adults Role: Advisor/Committee Chair (2017-present) Annessa Bontrager, EdD student Area of Concentration: Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: Taxation as a Public Health Intervention: Support for a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Among Washington, D.C. Residents. Role: Advisor/Committee Chair (2017-present) Jessica Sebastian, EdD student Area of Concentration: Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: Perceptions of and motivation for the utilization of preventive care by labor union members. Role: Advisor/Committee Chair (2017-present) Todd McLaughlin, MD School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Scholarly Project title: Can social support predict Body Mass Index in Emerging Latino Communities? Role: Scholarly Project faculty mentor (2017 – 2020) Nicolas Penaranda-Zuniga, M.D., Candidate, Class of 2020 School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Dean’s Summer Research Project Scholarly Project title: Role: Research Mentor (summer 2017); Scholarly Project faculty mentor (2017 – present)


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Emily Shimko, EdD Area of Concentration: Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: “Conducting a comprehensive needs assessment of health and exercise science undergraduates for service-learning preparation” Role: Advisor/Committee Chair (2016-2019) Amanda Gabarda, EdD Area of Concentration: Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: “Level of understanding and attitudes toward poverty, confidence working with individuals experiencing poverty, and active learning of health coaches participating in a poverty simulation” Role: Advisor/Committee Chair (2016-2019) Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD Area of Concentration: Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: “Strong Black Woman Ideology, Stress and Obesity Among African American Women Attending Church: Towards a Framework for the Healthy Strong Black Woman” Role: Advisor/Committee Chair (2016-2019) Neil Sharma, MS Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh Master’s Thesis: “Parental Limit Setting, Acculturation Proxies, and Screen Time in 6-11 year old Latino Children” Role: Research Advisor/Mentor (2016 – 2018) Tahereh Mirzakazemi, MD School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Scholarly Project title: Latino Family Health Study: Recruitment Strategies and Effectiveness Role: Scholarly Project faculty mentor (2014-2017) Kristie Rupp, PhD Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: Household Support and Physical Activity in Adolescent Females from Lower Socioeconomic Status Households Role: Co-Chair of Dissertation committee (2015-2016) Stephanie McCoy, PhD Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Role: Committee Member (2015-2016) Lisa Wisniewski, PhD Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh Doctoral Dissertation: Examination of the Association between Personal Values, Lifestyle Factors, and Weight Loss in a Behavioral Program


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Role: Committee member (2014-2016) Flor de Abril Gonzalez, MPH Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh Master’s Thesis: An Evaluation of the Parents as Teachers Model at the Latino Family Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Role: Committee Member (2015-2016) Deborah Backman, MPH Department of Health Policy and Management Master’s Thesis: The Effect of School Demographic Characteristics on Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies in Pennsylvania Secondary Schools Role: Committee Member (2015-2016) Tabitha Reefer, MPH Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh Master’s Thesis: A Population Health Needs Assessment: Pre-K Children in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Role: Committee Member (2014-2015) DIRECTED RESEARCH/INDEPENDENT STUDY/INTERNSHIP STUDENTS: Fall 2020

• Miranda Cerqueira (BS): Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Physical Activity Portion of a Promotora-led, Home-based Lifestyle Intervention in Latino Children of Immigrants.

Spring 2019

• Tara Raasch (BS): Raices: Promotores Network to Improve Access to Care, Physical Activity, and Nutrition, in Latinos in Allegheny County; Housing Opportunities Unlimited Youth Enrichment Afterschool Program

• Lea Hart (BS): Raices: Promotores Network to Improve Access to Care, Physical Activity, and Nutrition, in Latinos in Allegheny County; Housing Opportunities Unlimited Youth Enrichment Afterschool Program

Fall 2018

• John Volpe (MS): Raices: Promotores Network to Improve Access to Care, Physical Activity, and Nutrition, in Latinos in Allegheny County

Spring 2018

• Harsha Bolisetti (BS): Raices: Promotores Network to Improve Access to Care, Physical Activity, and Nutrition, in Latinos in Allegheny County; Housing Opportunities Unlimited Youth Enrichment Afterschool Program

• Kaylinn Ellis (BS): Afterschool Program for Latino Children (Pre-K – 4th) Fall 2017

• Valerie Davis (BS): Housing Opportunities Unlimited Youth Enrichment Afterschool Program


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Spring 2017

• Madeline Hain (BS): Housing Opportunities Unlimited Youth Enrichment Afterschool Program

Fall 2016

• Kate Pinker (BS): Housing Opportunities Unlimited Youth Enrichment Afterschool Program

Spring 2016

• Quinn Favo (BS): ANDALE Pittsburgh

• Danielle Clune (BS): Housing Opportunities Unlimited Youth Enrichment Afterschool Program

• Corinne Natale (BS): Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens/Let’s Move Pittsburgh physical activity prompts

Fall 2015

• Carla Escribano (MS): ANDALE Pittsburgh WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING: Professional Development 2019 Anti-Racism Actions for White Folks, Provost’s Diversity Institute for

Faculty Development, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 2019 Maximizing Staff Performance, Faculty and Staff Development Program,

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 2016 Physical Activity and Public Health (PAPH) Postgraduate Course on

Research Directions & Strategies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded course, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2013 Professional Development and Data Systems Workshop. Hispanic

Serving Health Professions Schools in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, The National Institutes of Health and The Hispanic Employee Organization. Bethesda, MD.

Grant Writing 2011 National Institutes of Health Overview. Gamecock Research

Administrators Network Training (GRANT) workshop, Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2011 What makes a good budget? Gamecock Research Administrators

Network Training (GRANT) workshop, Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.


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2008 National Science Foundation Workshop. Penn State Children Youth and Families Consortium and the Social Science Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2008 Writing Persuasive Research Proposals. Survival Skills and Ethics Workshop Series sponsored by the Office for Research Protections and the Committee for Graduate Student and Faculty Issues. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Teaching 2017-present Teaching Partners workshops and meetings. University Center for

Teaching and Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 2019-2020 Canvas Early Adopter Pilot Program, Center for Teaching and Learning,

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2017 Pathways Program: Hybrid & Online Teaching and Learning, Center for

Teaching and Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 2017 Panopto Video Hosting and Streaming. Educational Technology Services,

University Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

2014 PowerPoint: Beyond Bullet Points. Center for Teaching Excellence, The

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. 2014 Mutual Expectations: Large Classes. Center for Teaching Excellence,

The University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. 2010 Graduate Student Summer Teaching Workshop. Schreyer Institute for

Teaching Excellence, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Methodology 2009 EndNote Training Workshop. Population Research Institute, The

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2009 Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Workshop. The Center for Health Care & Policy Research, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2008 Focus Group Training. The Survey Research Center, The Pennsylvania

State University, University Park, PA. 2007 Applying Epidemiologic Methods in the Hispanic Community

Health Study—Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Marriot Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, FL.


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Health Promotion 2010 Fall 2010 Health Promotion Conference. Pennsylvania Society for Public

Health Education: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

2007 Fall 2007 Health Promotion Conference. Pennsylvania Society for Public Health Education: West Chester University, West Chester, PA. LANGUAGES: Fluent (written and oral): English and Spanish PROFICIENCY WITH ANALYTIC SOFTWARE: STATA, SAS, NVivo RESEARCH SUPPORT: Ongoing Healthy Lifestyle Institute, Pilot and Feasibility Grant 10/12/19 – 10/11/20 University of Pittsburgh ($20,000) “Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Physical Activity Portion of a Promotora-led, Home-based Lifestyle Intervention in Latino Children of Immigrants.” The purpose of the proposed pilot study is to test feasibility and acceptability of various physical activity-focused efforts within a promotora-led, home-based lifestyle intervention targeting Latino preschool children of immigrants. The proposed study will provide crucial pilot data for a future R01 randomized lifestyle intervention with this at-risk, marginalized subpopulation. Role: Primary Investigator Office of the Provost, Year of Healthy U grant 9/30/19 – 9/30/20 University of Pittsburgh ($5,000) “Disrespecting the Border: A Latinx Community-Based Mural in Pittsburgh” Amidst the growing global anti-immigrant climate that has permeated daily life in the U.S., Disrespecting the Border emerges as an interdisciplinary alliance to create a community-based mural with Latinx youth in Pittsburgh, a city that is attracting a growing Latinx population. Role: Co-investigator Pending NIH/NIMHD 7/1/21 – 6/30/25 “Promotora-led, home-based healthy lifestyle intervention with Latino preschool-aged children of immigrants “ ($3,700,000)


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The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a promotora-led, home-based obesity prevention intervention on physical activity and diet in Latino preschool children of immigrants, compared with a wait-list control group, after 6-months. The study builds upon findings from an NHLBI funded R21 pilot study that examined the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-week, promotora-led, home-based child obesity prevention intervention in Latino preschool children of immigrants in an emerging Latino community. Role: Primary Investigator NIH/NIOSH 9/2020 – 8/2024 “ A Multicomponent Sedentary Behavior Intervention in Desk Workers with Chronic Low Back Pain” ($2,451,000) Though prolonged sitting during the workday exacerbates chronic low back pain with related detriments to employee health and work outcomes, no workplace sitting reduction interventions or Guidelines to address this burden are available. In response, we propose a clinical trial to test the effect of our low-touch, biopsychosocial Stand Back intervention - which targets reduced sitting and pain self-management – on low back pain disability, productivity, well-being, and healthcare utilization in desk workers with chronic low back pain. We will also collect stakeholder feedback on factors influencing intervention success, barriers, facilitators, and real-world scalability of the Stand Back intervention to help us disseminate the Stand Back intervention to desk workers across sectors and lessen the significant burden of chronic low back pain. Role: Co-Investigator Not Funded Office of the Provost’s Pitt Momentum Funds 2019 1/01/2020 – 1/01/22 University of Pittsburgh ($352,506) “Recipe For Success: Improving Education and Health In Latinx Preschoolers Through Family Food Routines” The project aims to: a) evaluate the feasibility of an innovative, theory-based and culturally appropriate intervention designed to improve Latinx children’s education outcomes, health behaviors and home environment; and b) generate the evidence for a multi-site randomized controlled trial. Role: Co-Investigator Center for Race and Social Problems 9/1/19 – 8/31/20 University of Pittsburgh ($10,000) “Exploring the health and experience of Latino youth in Allegheny County through PhotoVoice” The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of Latino youth living in an emerging Latino community (Allegheny County) regarding their health experience. Youth will share their experience and perceptions through PhotoVoice, a community-engaged methodology where they will take pictures to share their stories. Specific attention will be given to the impact of the immigrant experience, stress, and discrimination/racism on health behaviors and health barriers and facilitators. Youth will be recruited through an after-school program at a Latino-serving community organization. The project will result in a photography exhibit that will be displayed in both community and academic settings. Role: Co-Principal Investigator


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NIH/NIMHD 12/1/19 – 11/30/24 “Promotora-led, home-based healthy lifestyle intervention with Latino preschool-aged children of immigrants “ ($3,700,000) The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a promotora-led, home-based obesity prevention intervention on physical activity and diet in Latino preschool children of immigrants, compared with a wait-list control group, after 6-months. The study builds upon findings from an NHLBI funded R21 pilot study that examined the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-week, promotora-led, home-based child obesity prevention intervention in Latino preschool children of immigrants in an emerging Latino community. Role: Primary Investigator Chancellor’s Seed Funding Awards FY18 7/1/18 – 6/30/19 University of Pittsburgh ($42,240) “What’s in it for my community? Engaging local Latin@s in Pitt’s research initiatives” This project seeks to use participatory methods to engage the Latino community and students with the ultimate goals of: 1) performing research that aligns with the priorities of the community, and 2) establish practical experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. Role: Co-Investigator Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 8/1/17 – 5/1/18 ($60,000) “Raising Places: Building Child-Centered Communities” This study catalyzes local momentum for cross-sector collaboration, engaging diverse partners to build healthier communities where all children and their families can thrive. Role: Design Team Member Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research on Chronic Disease Prevention (U54) NIH/NIMHD ($11,006,767) “Reducing Disparities in Chronic Disease: PA-OH Chronic Disease Prevention Consortium” In this U54 effort, we will focus on decreasing risk factors for two highly prevalent chronic conditions, type 2 diabetes/heart disease and mood disorders, which often co-occur. A major focus of the TCC is to test alternative delivery models for the interventions in a cluster randomized design, adapting them to settings that primarily serve disparity populations, and to use insights from these trials to bring them to scale for larger dissemination in the region and beyond. Role: Co-Investigator Center for Latin American Studies Faculty Research Grant 5/1/16-8/13/16 University of Pittsburgh ($4,000) “A Promotora-mediated, Family-based Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Latino Preschool Children” The purpose of this award is to cover partial summer salary for Dr. Ross in order to have paid, protected time to complete data analysis, manuscript preparation, and subsequent


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R01 grant application in the summer of 2016 related to her current grant NIH/NHLBI 1R21HL119395-01A1. Role: Primary Investigator William T. Grant Foundation Research Grant on Reducing Inequality 11/1/16-11/1/2018 ($300,000) “A tailored, physical activity program to reduce inequality in Latino children of immigrants” This study will examine the impact of a 6-week summer physical activity program targeting 8-13 year old Latino children of immigrants on select cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial outcomes. Role: Primary Investigator Completed DHHS/CMS 9/30/16-9/29/19 1HOCMS331535-01-00 ($215,000) “Effectiveness of a promotores network to improve health behaviors and outcomes in members of an Emerging Latino community” This proposal examines the potential of a community health worker (promotores) network to improve health behaviors and health outcomes of Latino immigrants living in an Emerging Latino Community. Partnering with a federally-qualified health center and a social service organization, we propose to employ a quasi-experimental design to assess the effect of a promotores network on outcomes measured at 6 months after enrollment, compared with a wait-list control. Role: Primary Investigator Central Research Development Fund, Small Grants Program 7/31/16-6/30/19 University of Pittsburgh ($16,000) “Development and Maintenance of Healthy Physical Activity Habits in Latino Children Following Immigration to the U.S.” This study will examine the process by which Latino children develop and maintain healthy physical activity behaviors during such time of major family transition (i.e., immigration) and the role of immigrant parents in developing healthy physical activity habits in their children using qualitative methods (focus groups, PhotoVoice). Role: Primary Investigator Center for Latin American Studies Faculty Research Grant 4/1/19-8/31/19 University of Pittsburgh ($3,500) “Effectiveness of a promotores network to improve health behaviors and outcomes in members of an Emerging Latino community” This proposal requests funding for a statistical consultant in order to achieve our Specific Aim 3 of the Raices study: to examine the potential of a community health worker (promotores) network to improve access to care, social support, physical activity, and nutrition of Latino immigrants living in an Emerging Latino Community. Role: Primary Investigator Center for Latin American Studies Faculty Research Grant 5/1/18-8/13/18 University of Pittsburgh


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($2,605) “Addressing Health Disparities in U.S. Latinos: Learning from an existing promotores network” This project provides funding for travel to University of South Carolina to interact and learn from: (1) faculty and staff at the Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies in the Arnold School of Public Health; and (2) staff from the PASOs program, an established promotores network that has expanded programming across South Carolina. This funding will inform current and future projects as well as build relationships with the University of South Carolina for future research collaborations. Further, this project is significant because information gained will inform the design of a new course on Community Health Workers that will focus a significant percentage of its content on Latino studies. Role: Primary Investigator Office of the Provost, Year of Healthy U grant 1/2018 – 1/2019 University of Pittsburgh ($3,885) “Pitt Moves!” The Center for Health Equity (CHE) at the Graduate School of Public Health proposes a student-directed and student-centered physical activity break project, “Pitt Moves” with the main purpose of creating a culture of non-sedentarism at Pitt Public Health. The team includes students and faculty from two departments: Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and Health and Physical Activity or HPA. This project emerged from the interest of an entire class, BCHS 2525, where we piloted the break during Fall 2017. We plan to enroll at least ten courses to participate for Spring 2018 semester. The student trainer will train other students in leading the physical activity break. The project will build on experiences from the pilot in BCHS 2525 and the exercises will be inspired by Instant Recess (by T. Yancey). Role: Co-investigator Office of the Provost, Year of Diversity grant 11/2016 – 11/2019 University of Pittsburgh ($2,375) “Health and Physical Activity Diversity Enrichment Series” In collaboration with the Center for Health Equity and Center for Urban Education at the University of Pittsburgh, the Department of Health and Physical Activity will organize diversity-focused enrichment opportunities (e.g., speaker series, community stakeholder engagement and dialogues) targeting faculty, staff, students to foster training, research, and outreach around the topic of diversity and inclusion in promoting healthy lifestyles. Role: Primary Investigator Office of the Provost, Year of Diversity grant 11/2016 – 11/2017 University of Pittsburgh ($4,980) “Pittsburgh Latino Immigrants Photo-Voice Project” “OjO Latino” aims to advance the inclusion of the Latino community in Pittsburgh through a photovoice project, a research and expression methodology that enables individuals to share their stories with the larger public by promoting group discussions based on selected photographs taken by the participants themselves. First at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Beechview and then at the University of Pittsburgh Public Health Building, this exhibition will display the photographs taken by Latino participants that


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sparked the group discussions. Both openings will include a roundtable between photographers and organizers. Role: Co-Investigator NIH/NHLBI (Ross, PI) 3/14/14–2/28/17 1R21HL119395-01A1 ($250,000) “A Promotora-mediated, Family-based Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Latino Preschool Children” The purpose of this project is to develop and evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a family-based, promotora-mediated child obesity intervention for Latino immigrant families with preschool-age children. Role: Primary Investigator NIH/NHLBI (Pate, PI) 4/15/09-12/31/17 1R01HL091002-01A1 “Physical Activity during the Transition from Elementary School to Middle School” The purpose of this study is to examine the direct and indirect influences of personal, home/family, neighborhood, school and community factors on changes in physical activity in African American and white boys and girls as they transition from elementary school to middle school. Role: Postdoctoral Researcher No grant number (Pate, PI) 12/2/13-12/1/14 FTZ Coca-Cola Services Company “Development of Materials and Training for the Active Healthy Living Program” The purpose of this project is to develop educational materials for a school-based healthy lifestyle program and to train school personnel who will implement the program. Role: Postdoctoral Researcher USC Educational Foundation (Pate, PI) 8/15/12–6/01/14 Coca Cola Foundation “SHINE: School Health Initiative for Nutrition and Exercise” The purpose of this study is to work collaboratively with a single elementary school to modify the school environment by adopting physical activity- and nutrition-related policies and practices that will lead to positive change in the weight status of its students. Role: Post-doctoral researcher, Intervention Manager NIH/NICHD (Pate, PI) 8/25/08–6/30/12 1R01HD055451 “Multi-component Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Preschool Children” The purpose of this project was to examine the effects of a multi-component intervention that is designed to increase physical activity energy expenditure in 3- to 5-year-old children. Role: Postdoctoral researcher United States Department of Agriculture (Francis, PI) 10/1/10–7/30/11 Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Pennsylvania Nutrition Education TRACKS “Cocina Conmigo: Cooking and Eating Together as a Family.”


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This nutrition education project was designed to increase low-income, Latino families’ knowledge about healthy eating, and improve children’s dietary intake patterns through increased exposure to novel fruits and vegetables. Role: Project Coordinator Penn State University (Ross, PI) 4/1/10–11/1/10 Graduate Student Research Endowment, College of Health and Human Development “¡A jugar!: Understanding the experience of physical activity in Latino children of immigrants” This mixed-methods dissertation study was designed to understand the specific cultural beliefs and values, preferences, behaviors and context surrounding Latino children of immigrant’s child’s experience of physical activity. Role: Primary Investigator United States Department of Agriculture (Francis, PI) 6/1/10–9/30/10 Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Pennsylvania Nutrition Education TRACKS “Measuring Access to and Utilization of Food and Physical Activity Assets in Low-Income Families in Lancaster, PA” This study was designed to understand how low-income, Latino families navigated food resources in their communities, and the effects of food and physical activity accessibility on children’s diet, physical activity, and weight status. Role: Graduate Research Assistant United States Department of Agriculture (Francis and Bose, Co-PIs) 7/1/08–9/30/09 Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Pennsylvania Nutrition Education TRACKS “Measuring Access to and Utilization of Food Assets in Low-Income Families in Harrisburg, PA” This study was designed to understand how public housing resident navigated food resources in their communities, and the effects of food accessibility on children’s dietary intake patterns and obesity. Role: Graduate Research Assistant

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SHARON E. TAVERNO ROSS · 2020-05-12 · Sharon Taverno Ross 5 5 2014-present Affiliate, The Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2011-present Member,