Alyssa Diaz

Prevention and Policy Coordinator at American Indian Cancer Foundation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Samoan Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Cross Country Level 1
    PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
    Dec, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Intermediate-High Samoan Language
    ACTFL
    Oct, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • American Indian Cancer Foundation
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Prevention and Policy Coordinator
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Provide technical assistance in Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) change solutions to promote chronic disease prevention and health equity in Tribal communities with specific focus in physical activity, tobacco, and healthy eating. All prevention and policy work is rooted in "Culture as prevention" with Indigenous knowledge informing our practice

    • Americorps Vista
      • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

      AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer developing culturally relevant cancer survivorship programming for American Indian and Alaska Natives

  • The Loppet Foundation
    • United States
    • Sports and Recreation Instruction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cross Country Ski Instructor
      • Dec 2018 - Present

      -Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) - Level 1 Certification in Cross Country Instruction-Instruct group and individual lessons in both classic and skate techniques at varying skill levels-Co-lead instructor for the North-Side Community Loppet Events aimed at promoting cross country skiing and active living for community members and families of color -Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) - Level 1 Certification in Cross Country Instruction-Instruct group and individual lessons in both classic and skate techniques at varying skill levels-Co-lead instructor for the North-Side Community Loppet Events aimed at promoting cross country skiing and active living for community members and families of color

  • College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Learning Abroad Student Ambassador
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      -Promoted Learning Abroad Center opportunities within the College of Liberal Arts with current and prospective students undergraduate students-Served as a peer mentor for College of Liberal Arts students interested in learning abroad -Promoted Learning Abroad Center opportunities within the College of Liberal Arts with current and prospective students undergraduate students-Served as a peer mentor for College of Liberal Arts students interested in learning abroad

  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    • United States
    • Education Management
    • Student Ambassador - Undergraduate Public Health Association
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

      -Collaborated with other ambassadors in designing a campaign to raise awareness for disparities in women's health -Organized and implemented fundraisers for the donation of menstrual care products to the Ascension Place, a local women's shelter in Minneapolis -Collaborated with other ambassadors in designing a campaign to raise awareness for disparities in women's health -Organized and implemented fundraisers for the donation of menstrual care products to the Ascension Place, a local women's shelter in Minneapolis

  • ISD 196
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Nordic Ski Coach
      • Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

      -Supervised daily practices and pre and post-race activities of nearly 100 high school and middle school athletes-Taught and refined the fundamentals of Nordic skiing technique and race strategy -Supervised daily practices and pre and post-race activities of nearly 100 high school and middle school athletes-Taught and refined the fundamentals of Nordic skiing technique and race strategy

Education

  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Medical Anthropology
    2014 - 2018
  • School for International Training
    Study Abroad, Pacific Communities and Social Change
    2017 - 2017
  • University of Southern California
    Human Biology
    2014 - 2015

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