Areas of Expertise
Areas of interest include: substance abuse prevention with older adults, development and training, and promoting community wellness through health programming and education.
Education
Master of Public Health - 2008
Minor: Health Promotion/Health Education
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Health - 2006
Minor: Health Education
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Biography
Professor Britnee Bell joined the College of Health as an adjunct instructor in the spring of 2010. She currently teaches Foundations of Community Health in the College of Health and enjoys sharing both her educational and professional experiences with her students. In 2008, Britnee received a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of North Florida. She also obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health in 2006.
Professor Bell is employed at Aging True, Inc. She joined the non-profit organization in August of 2008 as a Health Care Educator for the Florida BRITE Project and in 2009 accepted the Project Coordinator role. Professor Bell became extremely passionate at working with the aging population to provide health education and community resources in hopes of improving health behaviors. Currently, Professor Bell is the Program Development Coordinator at Aging True managing special initiatives and training for staff.
Adjunct Professor 2010-current
University of North Florida, College of Health, Jacksonville, FL
BRITE Project Coordinator/Program Development Coordinator
Aging True, Inc., Jacksonville, FL - 2008- Current
• Managed a federally funded grant and provided oversight to staff in the community and hospital
• Developed program policies and procedures and generated monthly data reports by site
• Provided screening, intervention, and follow-up for patients at-risk for substance misuse and/or depression
• Organized community presentations to educate health care providers on specified topics
• Coordinated required trainings for employees at Urban Jacksonville, Inc.
• Researched and developed a business plan for private pay programs
• Represented organization on special projects and initiatives
Intern, Balance for Life Program
United Way of Northeast Florida, Jacksonville, FL 2008
• Developed project manuals and completed evaluation report
• Recruited and trained volunteers for program implementation
• Coordinated volunteer schedules and scheduled program events at various locations
• Collected, input, and analyzed program data from participants
Research Assistant - 2007-2008
University of Florida Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute , Jacksonville, FL
• Implemented grant funded research programs in Duval County schools
• Organized and gathered data from participants using data analysis programs
• Created print-materials and protocols for school-aged research projects
Peer Educator/Graduate Assistant - 2004-2007
University of North Florida Health Promotions, Jacksonville, FL
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated health programs on a college campus
• Coordinated National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
• Completed fitness and nutrition assessments for staff and students
• Organized and facilitated community presentations on various health topics
Health Educator/Wellness Coach - 2004-2007
Health Designs, Inc., Jacksonville, FL
• Administered Health Risk Assessments
• Interpreted health screening results through Personal Lifestyle Coaching
• Provided resources to employees on how to develop a healthy lifestyle
