Columbia University Health Services
About Us
About Us
Theresa Matos
Health Promotion Assistant
Alice! Health Promotion Program
Theresa is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Health Education at Teachers College. Prior to joining Health Services, Theresa was a health education graduate assistant at the University of Connecticut where she assisted in conducting health education workshops, programs, and student outreach events. Theresa has also served as an instructor for Body Awareness and Wellness at Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.
She is originally from New York City, and attended New York University. Theresa is a student member of the American College Health Association and the Society for Public Health Education. In her spare time, Theresa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling abroad, swimming and goofing around with her toy poodle Belle.
Education
- Doctor of Education in Health Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (In Progress))
- Master of Arts in Health Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (expected May 2010)
- Graduate studies in Applied Public Health Practice, University of Connecticut
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, New York University
Professional Experience
- Pace University - Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
- University of Connecticut - Health Services, Health Education Program
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of New York City
- New York University - Applied Psychology Department, Positive Social Development Research Team
Awards and Honors
- Columbia University, Teachers College - Health Education Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- UConn Building Community Brick of the Week Award
- NYU Joel Smilow Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Performance
- NYU Presidential Service Award
- Cambridge University Study Abroad Scholar
Community and Volunteer Activities
- Student Senate - Teachers College
Languages
- Beginning Spanish
Professional Memberships
- American College Health Association
- Society for Public Health Education
- National Latina/o Psychological Association
- Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society
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Important Phone Numbers
| General Information | 212 854 2284 |
| After-hours urgent health concerns | 212 854 9797 |
| CAVA (Ambulance) | 212 854 5555 |
| Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center | 212 854 WALK |
| Uptown Campus Public Safety |
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| - On-Campus | 7-7979 |
| - Off-Campus | 212-305-8100 |