 William A. Neal, M.D. is a pediatric cardiologist with special interest in the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Founder & Director, CARDIAC Project |
| Current Position: |
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief, Section of Pediatric Cardiology
WVU School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV |
| Degree: |
M.D. |
| Contact Information: |
wneal@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-2416
Fax: 304-293-1409 |
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 Eloise Elliott, PhD is the executive director of eLearning for Kids, Inc. creators of Healthy Hearts 4 Kids, Take Charge Be Healthy, and Active Academics. She oversees all operations of the web-based learning modules, including development, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Associate Director for Interventions |
| Current Position: |
Ware Distinguished Professor
WVU School of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Morgantown, WV |
| Degree: |
PhD - Curriculum & Instruction |
| Contact Information: |
Eloise.Elliott@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: 540-392-5554 |
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 Lesley Cottrell, PhD specializes in research on child development, parenting and examinations of health behaviors. She is currently supervising the implementation of the CARDIAC-Kinder Project.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Associate Director for Research |
| Current Position: |
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
WVU School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV |
| Degree: |
PhD - Developmental Psychology |
| Contact Information: |
lcottrell@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-457-6350 |
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 Valerie Evans Minor, MSN, RN assists in the coordination of student recruitment, screening day activities and student/family follow-up through liaison work with county school administrations and staff.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Associate Director for Surveillance |
| Current Position: |
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, WV |
| Degree: |
R.N., M.S.N. |
| Contact Information: |
minorva@mail.ab.edu
Phone: 304-457-6350 |
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 Georgianna Tillis is the site coordinator liaison to the 17 site coordinators from the West Virginia Rural Health Education Partnership
| CARDIAC Role: |
Site Coordinator Liaison |
| Current Position: |
RHEP Site Coordinator |
| Degree: |
B.S., Parks & Recreation |
| Contact Information: |
gtillis@marshall.edu
Phone: 304-674-7234
Fax: 304-674-7236 |
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 Paula Nicholson is the Administrative Assistant and primary contact for the CARDIAC Project.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Project Manager |
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| Current Position: |
Administrative Assistant |
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| Contact Information: |
pnicholson@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-2416
Fax: 304-293-1409 |
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 Miriam Perez, MD is a pediatrician at West Virginia University Children's Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She specializes in the treatment of children and teenagers and their overall well being. Dr. Perez was born in Barranquilla, Columbia (South America) and she received her MD degree (with honors) from the Universidad del Norte School of Medicine in Barranquilla.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Children's Lipid Clinic Physician |
| Current Position: |
Pediatric Physician |
| Degree: |
MD |
| Contact Information: |
kperezmd@yahoo.com
Phone: 304-594-1313
Fax: 304-594-2951 |
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 Susie Ritchie is a pediatric nurse practioner who helps with the children's Lipid clinic in Morgantown. She is involved in the coordination of follow-up children and families with genetic Hyperlipidemia (FH and FCN), and a FCN research project collaborating with Marshall University
| CARDIAC Role: |
Coordinator, FH/FCH Project |
| Current Position: |
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics |
| Degree: |
R.N, MPH, Maternal Child Health, CPNP |
| Contact Information: |
sritchie@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-1199
Fax: 304-293-1409 |
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 Violet Pastorial is a liaison between the CARDIAC Project and the Northern West Virginia RHEC (Rural Health Education Center) Consortium. She is also responsible for the screenings in Monogalia County. Violet's volunteer activities include serving as State President for the 2006-2008 administration of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in West Virginia; member of the Braxton County Extension Service Committee; and member of the Braxton County Career Technical Advisory Committee.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Project Liaison |
| Current Position: |
Program Specialist |
| Degree: |
BA, Art & Journalism |
| Contact Information: |
vpastorial@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-216-3969
Fax: 304-293-1409 |
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 Derek Belcher is a technology interventions specialist and also serves as the CARDIAC website administrator. He is responsible for continued website updates and maintenance. In addition, he works with the Healthy Hearts 4 Kids, and Take Charge Be Healthy e-Learning modules. He also serves as the project coordinator for the Active Academics web resource
| CARDIAC Role: |
Website Administrator |
| Current Position: |
Technology Intervention Specialist |
| Degree: |
BS, Physical Education & Health Education |
| Contact Information: |
belcherds@concord.edu
Phone: 304-384-6290
Cell: 304-887-4868
Fax: 304-384-6290 |
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 Christa Ice, PhD is a developmental and quantitative psychologist. She is currently assisting CARDIAC with methodological issues and statistical analyses.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Biostatistician |
| Current Position: |
Research Instructor, Department of Pediatrics - WVU School of Medicine |
| Degree: |
PhD - Psychology |
| Contact Information: |
cice@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-6515
Fax: 304-293-1409 |
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 Kristin McCartney is a dietitian with experience in adult weight management. She most recently co-coordinated the School Wellness Policy workshops and is currently working on school based nutrition interventions.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Registered Dietitian |
| Current Position: |
CARDIAC Interventions |
| Degree: |
BS, Dietetics |
| Contact Information: |
kmccartney@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-638-3281
Fax: 304-345-1236 |
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 Emily Polak is responsible for the organization and entering of data that comes into the central office from the participating schools.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Data Entry Specialist |
| Current Position: |
Data Technician |
| Contact Information: |
epolak@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-9520
Fax: 304-293-1409 |
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 Tammy Pyle is the program specialist primarily working with schools in Kanawha and Raleigh Counties. She is responsible for all aspects of the CARDIAC screenings in these counties.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Project Liaison |
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| Current Position: |
Program Assistant |
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| Degree: |
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| Contact Information: |
tpyle@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-812-4469 |
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 Shannon Holland, MA is responsible for developing, expanding, and promoting CARDIAC interventions across the state.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Program Coordinator |
| Current Position: |
CARDIAC Interventions |
| Degree: |
MA - Corporate & Organizational |
| Contact Information: |
sholland@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-345-1235
Fax: 304-345-1236 |
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 Kevin Fetty is a technology specialist and database manager. He is responsible for database maintenance and management as well as developing and administering the eHealth Info Pro handheld software that is used in the field during screenings. He also works with eLearning for Kids on the Healthy Hearts and Take Charge Be Healthy Projects.
| CARDIAC Role: |
Database Manager / Website Administrator |
| Current Position: |
Technology Specialist |
| Degree: |
BS - Computer Sciences |
| Contact Information: |
kfetty@concord.edu
Phone: 304-384-6291
Fax: 304-384-6291 |
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