| Linda Bosma |
| President |
| Bosma Consulting, LLC |
| 1616 Clemson Drive #B Eagan, Minnesota 55122-4816 |
| linda@bosmaconsulting.com |
| 651-330-2488 |
| Degrees | |||
| Year | Institution | Course of Study | Diploma/ Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | University of Minnesota | Evaluation Studies | PhD |
| 1998 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Public Affairs | MA |
| 1992 | University of Minnesota | Political Science, History (double major) | BA |
| Training | |||
| Year | Provider | Course/Training Title | Certificate/ Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona | Social Network Analysis with EgoNet | Certificate |
| 2015 | UK Gatton College of Business and Economics | Analyzing Social Network Data | Certificate |
| Experience | |
| 15 years | |
| 22 years | |
| 40 /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 Convenience Sampling Data Visualization Report Preparation Peer Review Manuscript Preparation |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis: |
Averages/Means Chi-Square Frequencies |
| Software Used: |
Microsoft Excel Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, ) Back-end management of survey applications for handheld devices (e.g., Survey Pocket, iSurvey) |
| Public Health Areas: |
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Smoke-free Casinos Tobacco Use Cessation Coalitions Community Engagement Earned/Paid/Social Media Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Nutrition Smoke-free Outdoor Areas College/Trade Schools Policy Implementation Retail Interventions Secondhand Smoke Interventions E-cigarettes/Vaping Marijuana Needs Assessment Training and Technical Assistance |
| Population Groups: |
African Americans, other people of African descent American Indian and Alaska Natives Asians 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 Young Adults |
| Languages: |
English |
| Professional Memberships | |
| Time Period | Organization Name |
|---|---|
| Since 2002 | American Evaluation Association |
| Since 1996 | American Public Health Association,Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs Section |
| Since 2001 | Kettil Bruun Society |
| Since 2004 | Minnesota Evaluation Association |
| Since 2015 | Alcohol Policy Conference Series Scientific Advisory Committee |
| 2000 to 2008 | Marin Institute for Prevention of Alcohol Problems (now called Alcohol Justice, located in San Rafael, CA) |
| Work Samples | |
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Bosma et al LAAMPP III Manuscript JHDRP v9 issue 1 20161.pdf Bosma & Hansen 2017 Strengthening Traditions and Embracing a Commercial Tobacco Free Campus.pdf Bosma et al June 18 2021 Health Equity.pdf |
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| References | |
| Name: | Robin Cox |
|---|---|
| Title: | Senior Health Services Manager |
| Phone: | (707) 784-8611 |
| Email: | FFlores-Workman@SolanoCounty.com |
| Time Period: | Provide evaluation services to Solano County since 2006 |
| Name: | Rod Lew |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 510-350-7169 |
| Email: | rodlew@appealforhealth.org |
| Time Period: | RAISE evaluation 2014-current; LAAMPP 2012-2015 |
| Name: | Christine Matter |
| Title: | Sr Prog Manager, Health Management & Health Equity |
| Phone: | 651-662-1238 |
| Email: | Chris.Matter@bluecrossmn.com |
| Time Period: | Since 2013; previously at ClearWay Minnesota since 2008ce 20 |
| Availability | |
| Limitations: |
None |
|---|---|
| Health Jurisdictions Served: |
Alameda Alpine Amador Berkeley Butte Calaveras Colusa Contra Costa Del Norte El Dorado Fresno Glenn Humboldt Imperial Inyo Kern Kings Lake Lassen Long Beach Los Angeles Madera Marin Mariposa Mendocino Merced Modoc Mono Monterey Napa Nevada Orange Pasadena Placer Plumas Riverside Sacramento San Benito San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco San Joaquin San Luis Obispo San Mateo Santa Barbara Santa Clara Santa Cruz Shasta Sierra Siskiyou Solano Sonoma Stanislaus Statewide Sutter Tehama Test Jurisdiction Trinity Tulare Tuolumne Ventura Yolo Yuba |