Tia Powell
Coordinator of Initiatives to Advance Indigenous Health
- Focus area(s): Initiatives to promote indigenous health through collaborations with tribal partners
Education
B.S., Health Science, Old Dominion University
Associate in Applied Science, Southside Virginia Community College
Experience
2011 – present: Coordinator of Initiatives to Advance Indigenous Health, Virginia Family Nutrition Program, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
2018 – 2023: Senior Nutrition Program Assistant, Brunswick and Surrounding Areas
2011 – 2018: Adult/Youth Program Assistant
1987 – 2013: United States Navy Reserves (Active and Inactive)
Virginia Department of Education - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Dental Careers I (8328/36 weeks, 280 hours) Instructional Framework
- Dental Careers II (8329/36 weeks, 280 hours) Instructional Framework
- Introduction to Nutrition for Health and Medical Sciences (8390/18 weeks, 140 hours)
- Instructional Framework
Virginia Cooperative Extension – Family Nutrition Program
- Healthy Eating and Staying Active
- Botvin Parenting Life Skills
- SCLA National Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society