L. Molina
Cambridge
Summary
Experienced Senior Consultant in Public Health and Evaluation Research with over 20 years of expertise in securing government and foundation grants and advancing organizational goals. Specializes in health psychology, research methods, and statistical literacy, coupled with curriculum development for enhanced student success. Seeking consulting opportunities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
04.2022 - Current
- Instructed students in health psychology, research methods, statistical literacy, and graduate research as part of the B.S and M.S. degree requirements in psychology.
- Developed engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments and examinations.
Principal Consultant
Cambridge Measurement Group
Cambridge
01.2001 - Current
- Secured over $14 million in Federal, State, and Foundation grants to support various health initiatives.
- Executed comprehensive process and outcome evaluations, delivering actionable insights that enhanced program effectiveness.
- Oversaw data analysis and editing of Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement projects, ensuring compliance with best practices.
Senior Adjunct Faculty
Cambridge College
Cambridge
06.2006 - 09.2015
- Developed and taught courses to enhance understanding of health research and ethical practices in research.
- Designed curriculum for Applied Research, Comparative Health Systems, Health & Wellness, Grant Writing for Health & Human Services, and Research Ethics.
Director. Integrative Health.
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Developed strategic pathway to CHES certification, overseeing program budget and resource allocation to enhance program sustainability.
- Revised program to achieve compliance with state and national accreditation standards, ensuring quality education delivery.
- Monitored student progress and academic performance, implementing interventions to promote student success.
- Recruited & evaluated adjunct faculty to ensure instructional quality.
- Designed innovative courses in community health & research methods, aligning the B.S. curriculum with industry standards.
Clinical Instructor (Adjunct)
Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Instructed first-year Doctor of Medicine students in patient-doctor communication and introduction to epidemiology, enhancing their foundational skills in effective patient interactions and understanding of epidemiological principles.
Grants Manager
Latin American Health Institute
Boston
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Identified funding opportunities and wrote grant proposals that complied with regulations for culturally-sensitive healthcare services for Spanish and Portuguese speaking communities in Boston and New Bedford, MA.
Education
Sc.D. - Public Health; Evaluation Research
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01-1997
B.S. - Regional Planning: Health Policy
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01-1990
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Program Evaluation
- Practice Improvement
- Interview & Focus Groups
- Grant writing
- IRB Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Survey Design
- Survey Monkey & Qualtrics
- SPSS
- AI in Healthcare
- Academic Writing
- Scientific writing
- APA, MLA
- Microsoft 365
- Tableau and Data Visualization
Certification
- A.I. in Healthcare (Specialization), 2025, Stanford University, Center for Health Education, Stanford, CA
- IRB Member, 2022, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), N.Y.
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement (Specialization), 2022, Armstrong Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
- Social & Behavioral Research. Responsible Conduct of Research, 2021, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), N.Y.
Languages
- English (native)
- Spanish and Portuguese (working knowledge)
Selected Publications
- L. Molina, Disability, Depression, & Dog Ownership During COVID-19: Is There a Relationship?, Harvard Public Health Review, 2021, 29, https://hphr.org/29-article-molina/
- L. Molina, Basic Research Strategies for Stressed Thesis & Dissertation Writers, 2015, iUniverse, Bloomington, IN, 1491774797
- L. Molina, Readability of Educational Materials & Informed Consent, Int. Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2010, 73, 2, 177-178, https://doi.org/10.1016/s0020-7292(00)00334-9
- L. Molina, Envisioning New Possibilities: Pastoral Counseling for Persons Enrolled in SAMHSA Recovery Programs, J of Pastoral Counseling, 2008, 42, 0449-508x
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Southern New Hampshire University
04.2022 - Current
Senior Adjunct Faculty
Cambridge College
06.2006 - 09.2015
Principal Consultant
Cambridge Measurement Group
01.2001 - Current
Clinical Instructor (Adjunct)
Tufts University School of Medicine
09.2000 - 12.2000
Grants Manager
Latin American Health Institute
09.2000 - 12.2000
Director. Integrative Health.
Northern New Mexico College
08.2000 - 06.2003
Sc.D. - Public Health; Evaluation Research
Harvard University
B.S. - Regional Planning: Health Policy
Cornell University