Presentations

Seeds of Wellness: A Hopi Family Workbook

Authors: CeAirra Beck, Stacy Dena, Cameron Dockens, Nathan Engebrecht, Mikaela Etcitty, Aaron Gilmore, Jaeda Honani, Michael Huber, Monica Huber, Maya Khalil, Tawny Lopez, Falon Sonnen, Louise Stenberg, Maria Vega, Olivia Waldron, and Alathia Watts

• Collaborated with Hopi community leaders, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary scholars to develop a culturally tailored wellness workbook and coloring book focused on multigenerational health promotion
• Conducted community assessment activities including presentations, stakeholder discussions, windshield surveys of the Hopi Reservation, public health data review, and cultural immersion experiences
• Identified key community concerns including food accessibility and awareness among youth, elder safety and mobility, and the integration of cultural traditions into health practices
• Developed interactive educational materials promoting preventive health behaviors and family-centered wellness conversations across generations
• Distributed physical wellness books during a community food distribution event and coordinated ongoing dissemination through the Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, and local school partners

Community Assessment — The Hopi Tribe

• Participated in a comprehensive community health assessment evaluating health, economic, and social issues impacting the Hopi community
• Utilized mixed-methods data collection including surveys, focus groups, interviews with tribal members, and on-site community assessments
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to analyze community needs and identify barriers to healthcare access and wellness initiatives
• Presented findings through a formal poster presentation highlighting opportunities for culturally responsive public health interventions