| Cathy Ferron |
| Principal Consultant |
| Ferron & Associates |
| 310 Martin Drive Aptos, California 95003-5044 |
| caferronassoc@comcast.net |
| 4155154317 |
| Degrees | |||
| Year | Institution | Course of Study | Diploma/ Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Carnegie-Mellon University | Applied Math and Chemical Engineering | Bachelor of Science |
| 1992 | University of California-Berkeley | NonProfit Management | Masters of Business Administration |
| Training | |||
| Year | Provider | Course/Training Title | Certificate/ Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for American Indian Health | Introduction to Quantiative and Qualitative Research Methods | Course Completion |
| Experience | |
| 1 years | |
| 19 years | |
| at least 40 hours /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 Convenience Sampling Data Visualization Report Preparation Peer Review Manuscript Preparation |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis: |
Averages/Means Chi-Square Frequencies Regression Cost/Benefit Analysis |
| Software Used: |
Microsoft Excel Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) |
| Public Health Areas: |
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Behavioral Health Settings Tobacco Use Cessation Coalitions Community Engagement Maternal Child Health Nutrition Smoke-free Outdoor Areas Policy Implementation Secondhand Smoke Interventions E-cigarettes/Vaping Health Care Settings Health Insurance Needs Assessment Training and Technical Assistance |
| Population Groups: |
American Indian and Alaska Natives Hispanic/Latinos Behavioral Health Care Providers People of low socioeconomic status (LSES) Rural communities People with Substance Use Disorders Youth Health Care Providers People with Behavioral Health Conditions Young Adults |
| Languages: |
English |
| Professional Memberships | |
| Time Period | Organization Name |
|---|---|
| N/A | None |
| Work Samples | |
|
Work Sample #1 LCTHC THV Evaluation1.pdf Work Sample #2 CTP Evaluation.pdf Work Sample #3 LCTHC 4Ps Evaluation.pdf |
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| References | |
| Name: | Gemalli Austin, DrPH, RD, CDE |
|---|---|
| Title: | Diabetes Education & Program Manager |
| Phone: | 707-263-8382 X1601 |
| Email: | gaustin@lcthc.org |
| Time Period: | 2014 to present |
| Name: | Susan Jen |
| Title: | Director |
| Phone: | 707-513-8812 |
| Email: | s.jen@mchsi.com |
| Time Period: | 2004 to present |
| Availability | |
| Limitations: |
None Other: No current restrictions |
|---|---|
| Health Jurisdictions Served: |
Lake Marin Monterey Santa Cruz |