Type Of Business:
Medical School
Expertise:
Dr. Norman's expertise is in HIV prevention.
Major Product/SVS:
Medical Education, Biomedical Research
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Watching Movies
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Walden University, Baltimore; Ph.D. in Sociology, Emory University (2000); Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science, Wright State University (1989); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
The National Hispanic Medical Association (2008-2009); American Sociological Association; American Public Health Association; International AIDS Society; International Harm Reduction Association
Industry:
Medical Research & Education
State/Country of Origin:
KY/USA
Date of Distinction:
5/21/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Norman's commitment to her work and ability to obtain grants to continue her research separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Dr. Norman's greatest career achievement is the procurement of several grants to conduct HIV and STD testing.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Dr. Norman would like to be remembered as a hard worker who was dedicated to the cause.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Dr. Norman would establish universal HIV testing.
Expanded Biography:
Dr. Norman's recent positions include serving as the director of epidemiology and biostatistics core for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions Program at the Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico from 2006 to 2008; assistant professor of the Master in Public Health Program at the Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico from 2005 to 2008; and assistant professor in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences in Brewton Parker College in Mount Vernon, Georgia from 2004 to 2005. Prior to this, she served in various positions from 1990 to 2004 that included consulting, lecturing and working as a behavioral scientist, and public health analyst at primarily government agencies and universities in the areas of disease research and prevention.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was receiving grants for her testing and research.
Charity:
Animal Protection Agency, Ponce, PR
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her determination and great effort.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she enjoys working with students and conducting research.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Norman began her career in HIV prevention research at the CDC, and when she resigned she accepted an academic position in Jamaica. She realized the devastation of HIV/AIDS in the community. As such, she has devoted her research to target disadvantaged persons, mainly in the Caribbean.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting Behavioral Research for Persons at Risk for HIV
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Norman intends to continue working on her five-year grant, which began in 2009.