Academic and Continuing Education Programs

2010, Ph.D, Human Environmental Sciences
Emphasis: Human Nutrition and Exercise
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Human Environmental Sciences
Research: Effect of a Caffeinated Sport Drink on Vo2Max, RPE and Strength.

2009, Registered Dietitian Program Completed, Exam Passed

2005, M.S., Nutritional Sciences
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Human Environmental Sciences
Research: Select Components of Dried Plum and Their Effects on Bone Loss Induced by Hindlimb Unloading in the Female Rat.

2002, B.S., Kinesiology and Leisure Studies
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK

Dr. Emily Boldrin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Oklahoma State University and a B.S. in Kinesiology from Oklahoma Baptist University. She worked for many years in course development, research and community nutrition and is an active board member of the Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has over 19 years of teaching experience teaching courses ranging from 1 student to 200 students.

In 2008 she dipped her toes into the online teaching world and hasn’t looked back, teaching over 300 courses since then. Most important to her, throughout her years of teaching online, is developing connections with students. She strives to make the online world friendly and welcoming! When she is not typing away, she enjoys being outside and active with her kids, husband, and pets in beautiful Colorado.

Program Planning and Evaluation

In the fifth grade we were given an assignment to bring in our favorite book to share with the class. With a strong sense of pride and a desire to help others, I squeezed The Doctors Book of Home Remedies in between the row of colorfully decorated Judy Blume and Goosebumps novels. In reflection, what was I thinking? My teacher probably thought my childhood was being suppressed, my fellow 10 year old classmates were most likely confused by my contribution, and I just felt proud to share my fascinating book on “cures”. Needless to say, I knew from a young age that health would be my area of focus.

My undergrad and graduate degrees are in public health and for close to ten years, I have focused on education and program planning for a variety of communities and professionals in the areas of asthma, tobacco treatment, and nutrition.

Public health was one of the best things that has happened to me. I am excited about my future in this amazingly diverse field and to be working in workforce development by bringing creativity and innovation to the field through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology,
Argosy University

Master of Social Work,
Adelphi University School of Social Work

BS in Psychology,
St. Joseph’s College

Dr. Coccoma earned her MSW degree from Adelphi University in Long Island, New York and a Doctorate in Education (Counseling Psychology) from Argosy University Sarasota, Florida.

Originally from New York, her social work career included multiple positions from a social worker to Assistant Executive Director at a large child caring agency providing services and program development addressing the mental health needs of children, families and adults. She has taught in MSW/BSW accreditated programs for 15 years in state and private university settings. Additionally, she is an active clinician maintaining a private clinical social work practice providing psychotherapy to adults and families. She has been active member of NASW throughout her career.

Her research focus has been in trauma, trauma informed care, ethics and mental health. She has published in peer reviewed journals and co-authored a book entitled “Trauma Informed Care: How Neuroscience influences Practice” (Routledge Taylor & Francis Group). Additionally, she has lectured on topics including social work ethics, and adolescent mental health.

Coccoma, P. (2014) Transitions and Tradeoffs: A social worker’s snapshot of the  American military family.  Reflections: Narratives of the Social Work Profession.

Coccoma, P. (2013) Comparative Study of Evidence Based Treatment Modalities for Adolescents with Depression. Annals of the    American Psychotherapy Association v. 16 no.1 pg. 84-89

Coccoma, P., Peppers, C., & Molhoek, J. (2012) Creativity and Wikis: Partnering Virtual Team Technology and Social Work Education.  Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. v. 8#2 pg 147- 158

Bruster, B., & Coccoma, P. (2013) Mentoring for Educational Success:  Advancing Foster Care Youth Utilizing Core         Competencies. Journal of Human Behavior and Social Environment.  DOI:10.1080/10911359.2013.764218

Coccoma, P., & Bruster, B. (2012, fall) Social Work and the Community Mentoring Teens: Preparing Their Future. College of Health Professions and Social Work; Social Work Review                 

Coccoma, P., & Anstadt, S. (2011) Considering an Alternative: Interest in use of spiritually based activities as deterrent to substance abuse behavior.  The International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health; 4(3) pp. 247-256

Evans, A., & Coccoma, P. (2014) Trauma Informed Care: How Neuroscience Influences Practice. New York: Routledge Publishing.

Evans, A & Coccoma, P (2016). F.E.A.R.: A Rubric for Understanding Trauma – Informed Care NSAW-FL Annual Conference Orlando, Florida

Evans, A & Coccoma, P (2014). F.E.A.R.: A Rubric for Understanding  Informed Care NSAW-FL Annual Conference Ft. Lauderdale, FL. June 2014. Invited presentation.

Coccoma, P., & Bruster, B. (2011). Mentoring for Educational Success: Advancing Foster Care Youth. NASW-FL Annual Conference Tampa, Fl. 6/11 Presented

Bruster, B., & Coccoma, P. (2012). Mentoring for Educational Success: A partnership between Children’s Network of SWFL and FGCU. Daniel Memorial Conference on Independent Living. Sept 4-7, 2012 Atlanta, Ga.

Coccoma, P., & Evans, A. (2012). Trauma and Recovery: How Neuroscience Influences Interventions. NASW National Conference: The Power of Social Work. Washington, DC July 2012. Accepted

Peppers, C., Coccoma, P., & Molhoek, J (2012). Creativity and Wikis: Virtual Teams and Social Work Education. Poster session presented at: Florida Gulf Coast  University 11th Annual Research Day – April 20, 2012 Fort Myers, Florida. 

Coccoma, P., & Bruster, B. (2011). Mentoring for Educational Success: Advancing Foster Care Youth Utilizing Core Competencies. Mississippi Child Welfare Institute, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mi. Feb 16-17., 2011.

Coccoma, P. & Bruster, B. (2010). Mentoring for Success: A service learning  partnership with independent living foster care youth and social work students Mississippi Child Welfare Institute. Jackson State University Jackson, Mi. Feb. 4 -5, 2010. Presented

Coccoma, P. (2009). Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice. NASW South Carolina Annual Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC 3/09 Presented

Coccoma, P., & Evans, A. (2008). Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice American Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference. San Diego, Ca. Sept. 2008.

Coccoma, P. (2017). Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of Social Workers, Emerald Coast Unit; NASW Florida Chapter. Panama City , Fl.

Coccoma, P. (2017). Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of Social Workers, Northwest Unit NASW Florida Chapter. Pensacola, Fl.

Coccoma, P. (2017). Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of Social Workers, SW Unit NASW Florida Chapter. Fort Myers, Fl.

Coccoma, P (2016). Trauma Informed Care Panel. Barry University. Fort Myers, Fl.

Coccoma, P. (2015). Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of  Social Workers, SW Florida Chapter. Fort Myers, Fl. College of Health Professions and Social Work (2014) Promotion Workshop. Panel presentation. FGCU Fort Myers, Florida

Trauma, Trauma Informed Care

Teletherapy and Covid 19, draft manuscript

M.S.W. Boston University

Individual and Group Therapy
Case Management
Child and Adolescent
Young Adult
Grief and Loss
Serious Illness
Relationship Issues

Ph.D. University of Maine, Food and Nutrition Sciences
M.S. University of Maine, Food Science and Human Nutrition
B.S. University of Maine, Food Science and Human Nutrition

Food Systems and Sustainability
Environmental Nutrition
Instructional Technologies
Online Course Design
Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation

Nutrition Education within the community, especially nutrition for children and the incorporation of experiential learning through the use of gardens as instructional tools. Other research includes using online and instructional technologies in course design program development and implementation of a blended delivery (online and face-to-face) weight management program for University of Maine Employees.

Ph.D. The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
M.Sc. The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
B.Sc. (Hons) The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica

Certified Professional Career Coach, The Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, 2018

Career Coaching
Cultural Competency
Global Health
Health Disparities
Health Literacy
Healthy Aging
Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition
Research Project Development and Management
Women’s Health

Dr. Ewan Whyte has a background in human nutrition and epidemiology with a focus on child development. For over 20 years, she has worked in academic settings internationally and in the US conducting longitudinal studies that examined the long-term consequences of maternal characteristics, choices and perceptions, and intrauterine insults on infant growth, morbidity and mental development, early life stunting, infant feeding practices, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. While child development has been her primary focus, her work has included vulnerable groups from infants and adolescents to menopausal women and 65 and older adults. This unique experience has given her exposure to factors affecting health outcomes throughout the lifespan. Consequently, she developed expertise in shared decision-making, audience segmentation, and other research methodologies, and has developed culturally and linguistically appropriate data collection tools, research protocols, and educational resources for diverse populations.

Prior to joining UNE/GPPH in 2016, Dr. Ewan Whyte held an appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine, and worked as Research Project Manager, Scientist and Co-Investigator on several successful grants and contracts. Her work with vulnerable populations continues with her latest funded research that examines the nutritional status of Maine’s older adults residing in long-term care facilities. Dr. Ewan Whyte is also a certified professional career coach, and shares her knowledge of maternal and child health as a teaching faculty for GPH 721 Foundations of Maternal and Child Health.

• Col NF, Haskins AE, Ewan-Whyte CJ. Measuring the impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life: methodological considerations. Menopause 2009 Jun 26.
• Col N, Fairfield K, Ewan-Whyte C, Miller H. In the clinic. Menopause. Annals of Internal Medicine 2009; Apr 7; 150 (7):ITC4-1-15; quiz ITC4-16. 
• Walker SP, Ewan-Whyte C, Chang SM, Powell CA, Fletcher H, McDonald D, Grantham-McGregor SM.  Factors Associated with Size and Proportionality at Birth in Term Jamaican infants. J Health Popul Nutr, 2003 Jun;21(2):117-126
• Ewan-Whyte C, Walker SP, Powell CA, Chang SM. The effects of term low birth weight on growth in Jamaican infants in the first year. West Indian Medical Journal 2002 April 24-27;51(suppl 2): 25-26, Abstract

Award-Winning Presentations

Tailoring Web-Based Interventions To Young Female Smokers Using Audience Segmentation. Best Presentation – Innovation in Practice Management (IPM) category. Society for General Internal Medicine, 31^st Annual Meeting, April 2008

Factors associated with term low birth weight at Victoria Jubilee Hospital.
National Recognition for Outstanding Research Quality and Relevance to the Jamaican Society, 2001. The Gleaner 2001 August 9; D8

Peer-Reviewed and Invited Presentations

2013

Ewan Whyte C. Understanding our Minority Populations: Cultural Competency for Spiritual Care Practitioners. Maine Medical Center. January 17, 2013

2012

Ewan Whyte C. Addressing Cancer Prevention Education Needs among the New American Populations of Greater Portland, Maine. Maine Cancer Foundation Annual Meeting. June 26, 2012. Gray, ME

2011

Emery I, Ewan Whyte C, Lucas L, Feinberg M, Blackburn K, Gibbs A, Chase B, Grillo B, Hedlund J, Larsen E, Miesfeldt S, and members of the Clinical Trials and Disparities Subcommittee. Maine Medical Center NCI Community Cancer Centers Program: Progress in Improving Access to Clinical Trials.  NNECOS Annual Conference, 2011 and MMC Quality Improvement Fair, 2011

Lucas FL, Ewan Whyte C, Siewers AE, Bancroft J. Representativeness of segments in Cumberland County, Maine, with respect to birth characteristics. Maine Study Center. The National Children’s Study Expanded Steering Committee Meeting. NIH. August 2011

Ewan Whyte C, Soule A, Moran S, Lucas L, Miesfeldt. Addressing Cancer Prevention Education Needs among the New American Populations of Greater Portland, Maine. Maine Public Health Association. Fall Conference. Portland, ME. November 22, 2011

2009

Kuhl LN, Ewan Whyte CJ, Keller S, Pbert L, Slater M, Weber G, Morgan D, Farina-Henry E, Chang E, Haskins A, Col NF. Challenges Implementing Web-based Decision Support at Point-of-Care for Young Female Smokers. 5th International Shared Decision Making Conference. June 14-17, 2009.  Boston, MA.

Haskins A, Ewan Whyte C, Kuhl L, Pbert L, Keller S, Slater M, Druker S, Col N. Smoking and Drinking Patterns and Beliefs Among Young Female Smokers. 5th International Shared Decision Making Conference. June 14-17, 2009. Boston, MA.

2008

Ewan Whyte CJ, Keller SN, Slater MD, Pbert L, Chang E, Druker S, Kuhl LN, Col NF. Tailoring Web-Based Interventions To Young Female Smokers Using Audience Segmentation. Society for General Internal Medicine, 31^st Annual Meeting, 2008. Pittsburg, PA.

Nutritional Assessment of Maine’s Elders – A Preliminary Look Using a Validated Tool: The NAME Study.

Master of Public Health
George Washington University, 2019

Master of Science in Narrative Medicine
Columbia University, 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Medical Humanities
Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 2015

Fellowship, Columbia University Precision Medicine Initiative
Center for the Study of Social Difference (New York City, New York)

EdD – University of Maine

LMSW – University of New England

MA – East Carolina University

Social work policy and advocacy

Human behavior theories

Applied arts and social justice

Trauma Focused Individual and Family Therapy; Addiction Counseling; Dual Diagnosis; Feminist Empowerment; Women’s Issues; Intimate Partner Violence; Clinical Supervision; Case Management; Community Organizing; Community Leadership; Program Development

MSW, Simmons College of Social Work

Individual and Family Therapy
Children and Families
Trauma
Adoption
Child Mental Health
Case Management
Systems Work

Grace Violette is a Registered Dietitian, and earned a Master’s of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Maine, Orono. Grace’s thesis research focused on sleep, stress, and BMI in first-year college students. Grace completed her dietetic internship in 2016, and is a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, practicing in the clinical field since 2017 with a focus in geriatric, renal, cardiac, and surgical patients. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being active, and spending time outside.