Haley Huynh, MPH
SNAP-Ed Coordinator at Iowa Department of Health and Human Services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Health Coach
American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)Jun, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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United States
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Health and Human Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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SNAP-Ed Coordinator
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Jun 2022 - Present
Leading SNAP-Ed efforts to address nutrition security, food access, and physical inactivity across vulnerable populations through the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based strategies. Working to use data, partnerships and systems approaches to enhance and promote healthy lifestyles among individuals and communities throughout Iowa.
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Bureau Evaluator
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2022
Oversaw the planning, implementation and analysis of SNAP-Ed evaluations. Worked to identify needs, improve the quality of programs, and measure outcomes through mixed methods approaches. Informed SNAP-Ed programs with data driven decision making to best serve low income Iowans.
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American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Advocacy Program Specialist
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2019
Worked to advance ACE's mission to get people moving by tracking legislative initiatives and policies that support physical activity and recognize fitness professionals as a valuable community resource in the fight against obesity. Research and report on public policy issues connected to physical activity to develop recommendations for a variety of government and non-government individuals and agencies. Manage advocacy media efforts including digital and printed platforms. Foster relationships with similar organizations and ACE Certified Professionals to build a network of advocates determined to help create a healthier, more active culture.
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Colorado School of Public Health
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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May 2015 - May 2016
Evaluated 20 worksite and community wellness initiatives that made up the Walk and Wheel program funded by Kaiser Permanente. Developed surveys using Qualtrics platform and organized qualitative and quantitative data for reporting the results of the two year program. Synthesized findings into evaluation reports. Evaluated 20 worksite and community wellness initiatives that made up the Walk and Wheel program funded by Kaiser Permanente. Developed surveys using Qualtrics platform and organized qualitative and quantitative data for reporting the results of the two year program. Synthesized findings into evaluation reports.
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Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Access Program Assistant
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May 2015 - May 2016
Assisted in implementing the Denver Healthy Corner Store Initiative. Worked to develop ways for food distributors, small businesses, local government and nonprofit organizations to collaborate to support and enhance healthy food access and sustainability in low income neighborhoods. Provided technical assistance and training to small business owners. Designed, implemented and evaluated a community-based observation study to evaluate customer purchasing patterns and store inventory changes throughout year one of the program.
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Issue Brief Development Intern
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Aided the Committee in researching and writing issue briefs that informed the recommendations given to the General Assembly that they believed would create and enhance a resilient and sustainable healthy food system for all Coloradans. Aided the Committee in researching and writing issue briefs that informed the recommendations given to the General Assembly that they believed would create and enhance a resilient and sustainable healthy food system for all Coloradans.
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Halcyon House
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wellness Intern
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
Worked to develop and teach innovative fitness classes based on Blue Zone's Power 9 principles to populations 50+ years of age. Measured fitness levels with ACSM's senior fitness test protocols. Planned and held health events, such as lunch-n-learns, talk with a Doc and employee health screenings. Worked to develop and teach innovative fitness classes based on Blue Zone's Power 9 principles to populations 50+ years of age. Measured fitness levels with ACSM's senior fitness test protocols. Planned and held health events, such as lunch-n-learns, talk with a Doc and employee health screenings.
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University of Iowa Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Internal Medicine Program Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
Maintained a database of 620 patient's records using Microsoft Access. Designed and disseminated program brochures, newsletters and surveys with Microsoft Publisher. Supported staff through general office tasks, such as answering phones, ordering supplies and scheduling appointments. Maintained a database of 620 patient's records using Microsoft Access. Designed and disseminated program brochures, newsletters and surveys with Microsoft Publisher. Supported staff through general office tasks, such as answering phones, ordering supplies and scheduling appointments.
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Education
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University of Colorado Denver
Master of Public Health (MPH), Occupational and Environmental Health -
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University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Health and Human Physiology
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