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Nelda Mier, PhD

Nelda Mier
Nelda Mier, PhD

Instructional Associate Professor

Curriculum Vitae

CV (PDF)

Contact

Health Promotion & Community Health Sciences - Higher Education Center at McAllen Campus
6200 Tres Lagos Blvd, Room 316.10
McAllen , TX 78541
mier@tamu.edu
Phone: 956.271.1353

Education and Training

  • University of New Mexico, PhD, Health Education, Minor in Health Communication
  • Studied Communication and Organizational Development, Monterrey, Mexico
  • Studied International Journalism and Intercultural Communication, California and New Mexico

Research Interests

  • Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Quality of Life through Behavioral Change in Mexican Americans of all ages living in Texas-Mexico border region
  • Physical Activity Among Mexican Americans
  • Intervention Research to Enhance Physical Activity Patterns
  • Diabetes Prevention Among Children and Adults in Border Region
  • Promotoras Model (Community Health Workers) in Border Region