BIO

It is my personal mission to help connect people to resources that can help them improve their lives and wellbeing. Helping students discover and fulfill their goals at The College of Idaho is a passion of mine. Having developed a successful career in international public health and leadership, I am excited to transition and bring my love of mentoring to the higher ed space.

See LinkedIn Profile with a more detailed bio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christycalhoun/.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Public Health, San Diego State University

Licenciatura en Estudios del Medioambiente, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

B.A. International Studies, Minor in Spanish, University of Idaho

SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH

PREPARED Study: A Study of Shared Decision-Making for Coronary Artery Disease

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes · Feb 15, 2019

Patient Engagement: Engaging Patients in the Care Process

Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness · Mar 16, 2015

Factors Influencing Care-Seeking Behavior: Bridging Traditional and Western Models of Care for Women in the Highlands of Guatemala

Midwifery · Aug 25, 2009

The Effect of Integrated Health and Development Interventions on Child Nutrition in Rural Nicaragua

San Diego State University MPH Thesis · Nov 1, 2005

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

How Idaho Companies are Using AI, Idaho Technology Council, May 2024

YouTube Health and National Quality Forum, focused on how to improve the accessibility of high-quality online health information, March 2023

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Achieved highest team engagement scores as measured by Energage Survey, contributing to Healthwise receiving Top Workplace Awards, 2023

As part of a team, winner of Digital Health Awards and Center for Plan Language ClearMark Awards year-over-year.

Idaho Women of the Year, 2018

RECRUITMENT TERRITORIES

Southeast (KY, TN, NC, SC, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL)

International Students

Undergraduate Students in the following territories:

• McCall, Idaho (Hwy 55/95 Loops)

• Southwest (AZ, NM, TX)

• Northeast (CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME)

• Mid-Atlantic (PA, NJ, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV)