Danielle Vega, B.S.

, CHES
211 Tate St Greensboro, NC 27403
dmvega@uncg.edu

EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
Masters of Public Health Education May 2018
Bachelor of Science, Public Health, May 2016
Concentration: Community Health Education
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
EXPERIENCE
Institute to Promote Athlete Health and Wellness, Greensboro, NC
Graduate Assistant, January 2017 – Present
Intern, January 2016 – May 2016
 Conduct research on health and wellness topics focused on student-athletes
 Develop content for educational programming related to student-athlete well-being
 Provide prevention coaching and group development for myPlaybook, a health and wellness
online module for student-athletes
 Support PACE (Providing Athletes with Caring Environments) concept development and process
deliverables
 Plan and implement campus events, including mental skills training for student-athletes
 Coordinate safe and healthy tailgate events as Lead GA for Spartan Choices
 Work as part of inter-professional and interdisciplinary team to develop programming that is
inclusive and appropriate for diverse populations

UNCG Athletic Department, Greensboro NC

Spartan Academic Support Services Intern, January 2018-Present
 Train Student-athletes in Step Up! bystander intervention program
 Facilitate Moving On!, an educational program for healthy transitions after athletics
 Evaluate and improve health programming interventions
 Assist and support SAAC, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
 Provide student-athlete support for graduate school and post-graduate scholarship application
materials
 Receive training and learn the NCAA compliance and continuing eligibility requirements

UNCG Athletic Department, Greensboro NC

Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach, January 2018-Present
 Assist in skill development for infield and hitting
 Coordinate alumni events and outreach communication
National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation, Greensboro, NC
Programs Graduate Assistant, September 2016 – Present
 Planning, implementing, and evaluating of conference events and trainings for scholars and
fellows of program
 Creating data collection tools to evaluate program impacts and milestones
 Managing and composing visual presentations of data to present to funders and administration
 Assist in creating and managing database
Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, NC
Event Prep and Meet Timing Operator, June 2016-Present
 Assist in preparation for events including Regional, National, and Collegiate swimming and
diving meets
 Run and operate timing console for swim meets
 Manage computer system and announcing for dive meets
Adopt-A-School: Kiser Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Student-Athlete Community Service Manager Volunteer, January 2013 – May 2014
 Assisted in event programming for middle school students to learn the importance of physical
education
 Led group exercise events and facilitated fitness testing days
 Created a system to communicate with school staff and 300 student-athletes to schedule volunteer
duties and participation records
 Promoted events and volunteer opportunities to student-athletes

UNCG Athletics, Greensboro, NC

Tutor, August 2013 – May 2014
 Instructed and mentored a fellow student-athlete in the subject of Spanish
 Assisted with managing time and preparing for exams, assignments, and oral communication
skills
LEADERSHIP
Advisory Committee on Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Education, Prevention, Treatment and
Recovery, Graduate Student Representative, August 2017- Present
 Design ways to ensure connectivity between the various programs and offices that address AOD
issues on campus and make certain that learning outcomes are shared accordingly.
 Coordinate and manage relationships with local partners/agencies engaged in AOD activities that
support the work of this committee and UNCG students with a particular focus on treatment of
individuals who face AOD abuse issues.
 Review on a regular basis AOD education and prevention programs and recommend
changes/modifications as warranted.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Vice-President, August 2014 – May 2016

 Represented my team and other student-athletes at the University by serving as a voice to the
NCAA and administration
 Planned and promoted events and community service for Student-athletes

Eta Sigma Gamma Member (National Health Education Honorary), August 2015 – May 2016
 Attended monthly meetings to help plan campus events and discuss health education topics
 Volunteered at health-related events and activities

NCAA Division I Softball Student-Athlete, UNCG, August 2012 – May 2016

 Received a full athletic scholarship and balanced 30+ hours a week dedicated to athletics along
with a full course load
 Served as a team leader, learning while also helping assist teammates in skills and training

SKILLS
 Conversational fluency in Spanish
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access, SPSS