| Paula Amezola |
| Epidemiologist |
| Amezola Consulting |
| 8108 Flight Ave Los Angeles, California 90045 |
| paulaamezola@gmail.com |
| 4243263319 |
| Degrees | |||
| Year | Institution | Course of Study | Diploma/ Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | University of California at Los Angeles | Epidemiology | MPH |
| Training | |||
| Year | Provider | Course/Training Title | Certificate/ Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UCLA | Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research | Certificate |
| 2006 | Californai Hispanic/Latino Tobacco Education Partnership | Advancement of a Tobacco-free CA | Certificate |
| 2006 | Hispanos Latinos Unidos en Casinos | Advisory Committee | Certificate |
| 2006 | Lung Association | Freedom from Smoking | Certificate |
| 2006 | National Cancer Institute, CIS CA | Cancer Control | Certificate |
| 2007 | Claremont Evaluation Center | Evaluation & Applied Research Methods | Certificate |
| Experience | |
| 16 years | |
| 20 years | |
| 8 /week | |
| Areas of Expertise: | |
| Program Evaluation: |
Database Design and Management Survey Instrument Development Public Intercept Surveys Focus Groups Key Informant Interviews Observation Data Collection Online Survey Development Partnership Evaluation Network Mapping Random Sampling Snowball Sampling Data Visualization Report Preparation Peer Review Manuscript Preparation |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis: |
Averages/Means Chi-Square Frequencies Cost/Benefit Analysis |
| Software Used: |
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Back-end management of survey applications for handheld devices (e.g., Survey Pocket, iSurvey) |
| Public Health Areas: |
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Communicable Diseases Behavioral Health Settings Smoke-free Casinos Tobacco Use Cessation Coalitions Community Engagement Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Nutrition Smoke-free Outdoor Areas College/Trade Schools Policy Implementation Retail Interventions Secondhand Smoke Interventions |
| Population Groups: |
African Americans, other people of African descent American Indian and Alaska Natives Hispanic/Latinos Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people Behavioral Health Care Providers Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders People of low socioeconomic status (LSES) Rural communities Youth |
| Languages: |
Spanish |
| Professional Memberships | |
| Time Period | Organization Name |
|---|---|
| Work Samples | |
| References | |
| Name: | Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, PhD, MPH |
|---|---|
| Title: | Associate Dean for Community Initiatives |
| Phone: | 323/442-8208 |
| Email: | baezcond@usc.edu |
| Time Period: | April 2006 - present |
| Name: | Tara J. Martinez |
| Title: | Community Coordinator Breathe Again Project |
| Phone: | (707)485-0361 Ext. 113 |
| Email: | engagement@rvrpomo.net |
| Time Period: | June 2021 - Present |
| Name: | Thomas D. Lozano |
| Title: | Tribal Council Treasurer |
| Phone: | 530-532-9214 |
| Email: | thomasl@enterpriserancheria.org |
| Time Period: | June 2020 - Present |
| Availability | |
| Limitations: |
None Limited availability for travel Other: no overnight travel - due to the pandemic |
|---|---|
| Health Jurisdictions Served: |
Fresno Kern Long Beach Los Angeles Madera Merced Orange Pasadena Riverside Sacramento San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco San Joaquin San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Santa Clara Tulare Yolo |