Marci Torres

Experience

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  DoD Health Affairs, OSAGWI

  Oct 1998 - Jul 2003

  Military Analyst/Outreach Specialist

  • Project manager for Department of Defense combat stress control, establishing corrective action plans and policies to address combat stress before and following deployment • Co-chairman of the DoD stress working group, designed to develop new initiatives to forecast and prevent combat stress throughout the US military. • Consultant, DoD Veterans Administration on combined registry program, providing health education to war veterans to define undiagnosed illnesses. • Project lead for Medical Lessons Learned Directorate, to enhance health protection and inform senior management of health support capabilities of the Department of Defense • Conducted research on the medical impacts of chemical and biological weapons on service members – • Prepared U.S Congressional briefing for Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs related to medical care for military service members needing medical care following service in the Gulf War theater of operations Primary trainer for Myers Briggs Type indicator testing tool maximizing team building skills for multiple government agencies. • Served on an outreach team with active-duty service members delivering resources and information related to the availability of medical resources for Gulf War veterans dealing with medical ailments related to service in theater. • Built relationships with active duty, veterans, civilian partners, medical staff, federal government personnel, family members, and contractors as a trusted source of information and served as a liaison when needed. • Worked with local and global partners in navigating registries tracking veterans and reporting back to the federal government as new information and research became available. • Partnered with medical and academic researchers, researching and writing reports on possible causes of Gulf War illness and impacts of environmental exposures on servicemembers deployed in theater. . Show less

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  US Army

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2005

  United States Army

  • Manager, health promotion programs, Area III, Republic of Korea, developing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs for 10,000 military service members, civilian employees, and family members. • Consultant for public health education to health care providers and patients in the areas of nutrition, tobacco cessation, tuberculosis prevention, rehabilitation for cardiovascular health, sexually transmitted infection, and pregnancy prevention • Developed, facilitated, and implemented health promotion training programs, seminars, and workshops for the Army Health Promotion Manager for the Republic of Korea • Project manager for establishing new initiatives for international prostitution, human trafficking, and sexual assault for 15,000+ military, civilians, and family members associated with the United States Forces in Korea • Planned, coordinated, and supervised more than six health fairs, maximizing health information to the local community, and resulting in enhanced health status. • Administered and evaluated health risk assessments to determine health promotion/education training requirements. • Developed and taught community health education classes to include tobacco cessation, dietary patterns, physical activity, sexual behaviors, and alcohol and drug abuse. • Managed workflow processes for all military organizations assigned to Area III Republic of Korea, improving access to health education. • Conducted physical fitness and nutrition coursework for active-duty personnel to prevent discharge from service. Show less

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  University of South Carolina

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Wellness

  • Instructor for Public Health level 300 course • Provided presentations and workshops related to various health and well-being topics as requested with a focus on prevention and risk reduction.• Developed, implemented, and evaluated health and wellness programming for over 27,000 university faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds. • Coordinated and managed training and development for professional and paraprofessional staff. • Mentored graduate students in both public health and exercise science programs of study. • Advisor, educator, and supervisor for 50 nationally certified peer health educators. • Directed outreach, education, awareness, and prevention activities for acute and chronic health issues for students, faculty, and staff. • Developed wellness programs based on statistical data and needs assessment data. • Managed budget for Faculty and Staff Wellness. • Created, directed, and evaluated a weight management program with over 1,000 participants. • Conducted biometric health screenings and educated faculty, staff, and students on proper body fat, blood pressure, and cholesterol measurements and lifestyle management and risk reduction techniques to prevent chronic disease. • Served as physical fitness consultant on the eating disorders management team. • Assisted with the management, development, and execution of all behavioral health programming including scheduling, outreach, crisis response, referrals (internal and external) client documentation, and program confidentiality• Coordinated day-to-day behavioral health appointment scheduling and provided proactive follow-up for students, staff, and faculty • Built and maintained positive collaborative relationships with campus staff, faculty, and external agencies to provide care coordination and support through advocacy and referrals.• Responsible for survey implementation and data assessment of the well-being needs of the entire campus population. Show less

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  University of Oregon

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2014

  Establish the Department for Healthy Campus Initiatives focusing on policy, systems and environmentthrough the collaborative development, promotion, and assessment of a wide-ranging array of wellnessprograms and research.•Develop the initiative to enhance student learning, improve recruitment, retention and productivity offaculty, staff, and students and to be a catalyst for health research and healthy behaviors.•Implemented a comprehensive strategic plan for the Healthy Campus Initiative, resulting in an overallincrease in student satisfaction and well-being, positively impacting campus culture.Directed the development of new research initiatives and policies in collaboration with faculty, drivinginnovation and advancing population health initiatives.•Facilitated partnerships with county and state health and human service representatives and privateindustry, leading to the development of statewide policies and services promoting healthy behaviors,ultimately improving public health outcomes. Show less • In partnership with both internal and external stakeholders, establish a university initiative to drive behavior change through collaborative prevention education, programs, policies, and services. • Utilize cutting-edge research, advocacy efforts, and subject matter experts to facilitate the development of innovative programs that minimize health risks for a diverse population and increase productivity, engagement, recruitment, and retention. • Utilizing a growth mindset, develop strategies to increase access to resources improving overall well-being for a diverse population. With a focus on improving policy, systems, and built environment, create positive health outcomes. • Develop the initiative to enhance student learning, improve recruitment, retention, and productivity of faculty, staff, and students, and be a catalyst for health research and the creation of healthy behaviors. • Develop the strategic plan for the Healthy Campus Initiative and prevention programs for the Division of Student Affairs • Responsible for the development of learning outcomes and a comprehensive environmental scan for a campus community of more than 24,000 students and 5,000 faculty and staff. Working alongside the Vice President for student affairs on the leadership team, acted as lead consultant on health and well-being.• Chair of Smoke-and Tobacco-Free policy initiative, marketing, communications, enforcement, and assessment. Facilitated community engagement and incorporation of electronic delivery device use into the Clean Indoor Air Act. • Consultant for the University of California system on the implementation of the Tobacco Free Policy Initiative.• Key member of the community Centers for Disease Control grant committee Heart Initiative to prevent cardiovascular disease.• Member of a community coalition to develop healthy behaviors in Willamette Valley. Show less

  • Director

    Feb 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Director, Healthy Campus Initiative

    Feb 2011 - Feb 2014
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  Montana State University

  Mar 2014 - now

  Director, Health Advancement

  • Direct efforts for implementation and execution of public health education, community coalitions, and town-and-gown relationships• Develop strategic plans for reducing health disparities and increasing persistence in alignment with institutional outcomes• Agency expert on policy, systems, and environmental prevention efforts• Manage program development, intervention, and evaluation of all aspects of well-being.• Develop a curriculum for building resiliency and health literacy.• Serve statewide coalitions for suicide prevention, mental health improvements, and federal compliance programs.• Direct basic needs and services for food insecurity and access to medical care.• Prepare program budgets and fiscal documentation. Responsible for contract and budget management.• Oversee the implementation of community needs assessments and climate surveys, collecting and analyzing statistical data relating to ongoing risk reduction and prevention programs.• Responsible for the identification of prevalent and emerging health equity and diversity issues impacting underrepresented college student groups and overseeing the implementation of innovative programs and initiatives designed to bring solutions and minimize disparities.• Assist with minimizing the impact of social determinants of health on accessing available resources and level of health literacy among diverse populations.• Facilitate cross-functional teams to include academics, researchers, allied health professionals, leadership, and external stakeholders to build and enhance relationships toward improving DEI efforts, resources, and outcomes• Maintain stakeholder relationships with local, state, and federal government to maintain compliance and develop a network of support for best practices to improve health outcomes• Mentor and support professional staff/team to establish and analyze outcome measures that drive continual program improvement. Show less