Grants and Awards
$50,000, NASTAD, Strengthening Syringe Services Programs, March 2023. Provides additional funding to support an evidence-based Opioid Risk Reduction (ORR) that includes a Syringe Access Program (SAP).
$115,322, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Reducing Overdose through Community Approaches Mentorship Program, January 2023. Supports an evidence-based Opioid Risk Reduction (ORR) that includes a Syringe Access Program (SAP).
$50,000, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Tobacco Education, Prevention, and Cessation Program, January 2023. 6 months of funding to addresses gaps in community knowledge by providing outreach to youth about tobacco and vaping and promote tobacco free norms.
$127,905, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships, September 2022.1 year program to help create a culturally diverse healthcare workforce and support practicing healthcare providers and health professionals with the education necessary to provide competent care to tribal, rural and underserved communities.
$768,828, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Office of Health Equity, Health Disparities and Community Grant Program, January 2022. 3 year program to support community food equity coalition and build public health informatics system.
$45,969, Caring for Colorado, Together We Protect Vaccine Equity Fund, July 2023. Support efforts to increase vaccine access and uptake among youth and families.
$911,847, Department of Health and Human Services, Local Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Access, July 2021. Increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among at-risk and under-immunized individuals.
$58,395, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, HIV/AIDS Prevention Grant Program, March 2021. Three year award to provide HIV prevention services and education.
$24,000, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Supporting Local Health Departments in Increasing Vaccine Uptake, March 2021. Funding to increase or maintain routine, influenza, or COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
$20,000, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, March 2021. Funding to support Care Coordination services.
$853,080, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Shared Risk and Protective Factor Approach to Prevention, January 2021. Five year evidence-based prevention science program to reduce youth problems and help them thrive.
$28,000, Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships, Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant, December 2020. Funding to support regional behavioral health efforts across five county area in Southwest Colorado.
$34,416, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Building Workforce Capacity, December 2020. Funds to increase COVID-19 contact tracing efforts.
$93,770, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, July 2020. Funding to build capacity of infection prevention and control to respond to COVID-19 in La Plata and Archuleta Counties.
$50,000, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, July 2020. Operating and project support for Care Coordination in La Plata and Archuleta Counties.
$237,937, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Suicide Prevention, April 2020. Operating and project support for Suicide Prevention in La Plata County.
2014 Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation Award Winner, Summer 2014.
$6,500, Patagonia Environmental Grants Program, 2012. Training and operating funds for Watershed Development Coordinators.
$5,500, Patagonia Environmental Grants Program, 2011. Training and operating funds for Watershed Development Coordinators.
$500, Norcross Wildlife Foundation, 2010. Lab and field equipment for water sampling.
$2,500, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 2010. General operating funds for watershed based non-profit.
$50,000, NASTAD, Strengthening Syringe Services Programs, March 2023. Provides additional funding to support an evidence-based Opioid Risk Reduction (ORR) that includes a Syringe Access Program (SAP).
$115,322, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Reducing Overdose through Community Approaches Mentorship Program, January 2023. Supports an evidence-based Opioid Risk Reduction (ORR) that includes a Syringe Access Program (SAP).
$50,000, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Tobacco Education, Prevention, and Cessation Program, January 2023. 6 months of funding to addresses gaps in community knowledge by providing outreach to youth about tobacco and vaping and promote tobacco free norms.
$127,905, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships, September 2022.1 year program to help create a culturally diverse healthcare workforce and support practicing healthcare providers and health professionals with the education necessary to provide competent care to tribal, rural and underserved communities.
$768,828, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Office of Health Equity, Health Disparities and Community Grant Program, January 2022. 3 year program to support community food equity coalition and build public health informatics system.
$45,969, Caring for Colorado, Together We Protect Vaccine Equity Fund, July 2023. Support efforts to increase vaccine access and uptake among youth and families.
$911,847, Department of Health and Human Services, Local Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Access, July 2021. Increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among at-risk and under-immunized individuals.
$58,395, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, HIV/AIDS Prevention Grant Program, March 2021. Three year award to provide HIV prevention services and education.
$24,000, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Supporting Local Health Departments in Increasing Vaccine Uptake, March 2021. Funding to increase or maintain routine, influenza, or COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
$20,000, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, March 2021. Funding to support Care Coordination services.
$853,080, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Shared Risk and Protective Factor Approach to Prevention, January 2021. Five year evidence-based prevention science program to reduce youth problems and help them thrive.
$28,000, Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships, Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant, December 2020. Funding to support regional behavioral health efforts across five county area in Southwest Colorado.
$34,416, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Building Workforce Capacity, December 2020. Funds to increase COVID-19 contact tracing efforts.
$93,770, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, July 2020. Funding to build capacity of infection prevention and control to respond to COVID-19 in La Plata and Archuleta Counties.
$50,000, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, July 2020. Operating and project support for Care Coordination in La Plata and Archuleta Counties.
$237,937, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Suicide Prevention, April 2020. Operating and project support for Suicide Prevention in La Plata County.
2014 Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation Award Winner, Summer 2014.
$6,500, Patagonia Environmental Grants Program, 2012. Training and operating funds for Watershed Development Coordinators.
$5,500, Patagonia Environmental Grants Program, 2011. Training and operating funds for Watershed Development Coordinators.
$500, Norcross Wildlife Foundation, 2010. Lab and field equipment for water sampling.
$2,500, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 2010. General operating funds for watershed based non-profit.
Boards and Work Groups
Colorado Health Institute, Acclimate Colorado Action Team, July 2022 to Present. Member of state level group developing priority areas for climate and health adaptation policy agenda to propose to state of Colorado.
National Association of County and City Health Officials, Global Climate Change Workgroup, June 2021 to Present. Member of national workgroup exploring ways in which climate change has an impact on the health of local communities and how local health officials can address concerns, and develop programs and policies.
La Plata County Food Equity Coalition, December 2019 to Present. Workgroup member committed to advancing health equity for and with La Plata County BIPOC, Senior, and Rural Residents through increased access to healthy, affordable foods and opportunities for shared community leadership.
Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado, Board Member, October 2017 to October 2022. Built strategic partnerships and created space for local organizations, businesses, governments, and individuals to prioritize environmental stewardship, social equity, and a thriving local economy.
City of Durango, Sustainability Plan Working Group, June 2020 to May 2022. Workgroup member contributing to plan designed to guide sustainability actions within the City of Durango municipality and community as a whole.
Colorado Health Institute, Acclimate Colorado Action Team, July 2022 to Present. Member of state level group developing priority areas for climate and health adaptation policy agenda to propose to state of Colorado.
National Association of County and City Health Officials, Global Climate Change Workgroup, June 2021 to Present. Member of national workgroup exploring ways in which climate change has an impact on the health of local communities and how local health officials can address concerns, and develop programs and policies.
La Plata County Food Equity Coalition, December 2019 to Present. Workgroup member committed to advancing health equity for and with La Plata County BIPOC, Senior, and Rural Residents through increased access to healthy, affordable foods and opportunities for shared community leadership.
Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado, Board Member, October 2017 to October 2022. Built strategic partnerships and created space for local organizations, businesses, governments, and individuals to prioritize environmental stewardship, social equity, and a thriving local economy.
City of Durango, Sustainability Plan Working Group, June 2020 to May 2022. Workgroup member contributing to plan designed to guide sustainability actions within the City of Durango municipality and community as a whole.
Publications
Theodori, G. & Uzunian, A. 2015. Public Perceptions of Oil and Natural Gas Development in Karnes County, Texas: A Summary Report.
Theodori, G. & Uzunian, A. 2015. Public Perceptions of Oil and Natural Gas Development in La Salle County, Texas: A Summary Report.
Petrzelka, P., & Armstrong, A. 2015. Absentee landowners of agricultural land: Influences upon land management decision making and information usage. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 70(5), 303-312.
Theodori, G. & Uzunian, A. 2015. Public Perceptions of Oil and Natural Gas Development in Karnes County, Texas: A Summary Report.
Theodori, G. & Uzunian, A. 2015. Public Perceptions of Oil and Natural Gas Development in La Salle County, Texas: A Summary Report.
Petrzelka, P., & Armstrong, A. 2015. Absentee landowners of agricultural land: Influences upon land management decision making and information usage. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 70(5), 303-312.
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Presentations
Uzunian, A. 2016. "Youth and Abandoned Mine Reclamation: Leveraging Innovative Partnerships in Appalachia." National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Programs. Bozeman, MT.
Flint C, Q Cannon, K Dean, A Brown, E Wynn, C Mascher, A Hancock, S Hudson, A Uzunian, B Unger. "A Digital Narrative of Values and Vulnerabilities in Utah’s Wasatch Range." Presented at Perth III: Mountains of Our Future Earth, Perth, Scotland, October 6, 2015.
Uzunian, A., P. Petrzelka. 2015. “Splintered Understanding: Environmental and Health Impacts as a Lens for Exploring Disconnect between Residents’ Perceptions and Scientific Findings.” International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Charleston, SC.
Uzunian, A., J. E. Potterf, P. Petrzelka, C. Ellis, D. Jackson-Smith. 2014. “Frack Framing: Connecting Media Coverage & Resident Perceptions.” Poster presentation, Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
Western Hardrock Watershed Team Bi-annual Training. Organizer, Facilitator & Presenter (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012).
Comp, T A., J. Fehr, A. Uzunian. 2011. “Shaping Rural Communities through Innovative Partnerships.” National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Oral Presentation. New Orleans, LA.
Uzunian, A. 2011. “How to Engage Rural Residents through Utilizing AmeriCorps OSM/VISTAs.” Colorado Conference on Volunteerism. Oral Presentation. Denver, CO.
Uzunian, A. 2016. "Youth and Abandoned Mine Reclamation: Leveraging Innovative Partnerships in Appalachia." National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Programs. Bozeman, MT.
Flint C, Q Cannon, K Dean, A Brown, E Wynn, C Mascher, A Hancock, S Hudson, A Uzunian, B Unger. "A Digital Narrative of Values and Vulnerabilities in Utah’s Wasatch Range." Presented at Perth III: Mountains of Our Future Earth, Perth, Scotland, October 6, 2015.
Uzunian, A., P. Petrzelka. 2015. “Splintered Understanding: Environmental and Health Impacts as a Lens for Exploring Disconnect between Residents’ Perceptions and Scientific Findings.” International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Charleston, SC.
Uzunian, A., J. E. Potterf, P. Petrzelka, C. Ellis, D. Jackson-Smith. 2014. “Frack Framing: Connecting Media Coverage & Resident Perceptions.” Poster presentation, Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
Western Hardrock Watershed Team Bi-annual Training. Organizer, Facilitator & Presenter (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012).
Comp, T A., J. Fehr, A. Uzunian. 2011. “Shaping Rural Communities through Innovative Partnerships.” National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Oral Presentation. New Orleans, LA.
Uzunian, A. 2011. “How to Engage Rural Residents through Utilizing AmeriCorps OSM/VISTAs.” Colorado Conference on Volunteerism. Oral Presentation. Denver, CO.