….from designing and hand sewing Barbie clothes made of paper towels, to adding wheat germ to her morning cereal, even as a tiny little girl, Kelly was hard wired in two unique ways – to create…invent, design, build and imagine – and to be well…exercise, dance, run, jump and explore new foods.
….as she grew and learned, she discovered that she could combine her training in the arts with her training in health behavior to create a magical tool belt – outfitted with paper, scissors, glue, knowledge, concern and experience – to be worn everyday – to craft her life and to help craft the life of others.
Kelly = art | Kelly = wellness
Kelly M. Cupell, MPH
Kellycupell@gmail.com | 520.346.1952 | 355 East 8th Street, Tucson, AZ, 85705
Education:
Master of Public Health, International Family and Child Health, The University of Arizona, 2009
Roy P. Drachman Prevention Fellow Master’s Internship: Health Programming & Nutrition Curriculum For The Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes in Rural Elementary Schools, Kauai, Hawaii.
Thesis: Cultural Assessment of the At-Risk Pacific Rim Youth Demographic on the Island of Kauai, HI: A critique of the USDA’s “Power Play” Nutrition Curriculum, the Utilization of the Ecologic Model to Disperse Culturally Relevant Nutrition Education and Best Practices for the Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes in Collectivist Communities. Thesis Advisor: Nikki Teufel- Schone, Ph.D.
B. A., German Studies and Cultural Anthropology, Arizona State University, 2002
Fiber & Paper Art, Columbia College, Chicago, IL., 1998
Visual Art & Cultural Studies, Fachhochschule Gestaltung, Osnabruck, Germany, 1997
Art of The Holocaust & Cultural Studies, Kantonsschule Obwalden, Sarnen, Switzerland, 1996
Professional Experience:
Adjunct Instructor, Cultural Diversity and Global Health, The Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, 2021 – Current
Corporate Health and Wellness Coach, The Wellness Council of Arizona, 2018 – Current Serving The American Board of Radiology, The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Jim Click Automotive, Pima County, Pima Community College, COPE Services and The Tohono O’Odham Gaming Enterprises.
Wellness Lecturer, Kelly Cupell Wellness, 2009 – Current
Personal Health Coach, Kelly Cupell Wellness, 2009 – Current
Nutrition Educator, Food and You, The Wellness Council of Arizona, Tucson, 2018 – Current
Health & Wellness Content Marketing Strategist, Canyon Ranch Resort, Tucson, 2017 – 2018
Lead Health Communications Specialist, Ben Greenfield Wellness Systems, Spokane, WA., 2016 – 2017
Health & Wellness Copywriter, Greenfield Fitness Healthy Home Workshops, Spokane. WA., 2015 -2017
Scientific Copywriter & Nutrition Communications Specialist, Isagenix, Chandler, AZ., 2014 – 2016
Lead Health Communications Specialist, My Vitamin Packs, Redmond, WA., 2012 – 2013
Public Health Educator, Uganda, Africa, 2011
Product Line Design & Development, Wald Imports, USA & Asia, 2010 – 2011
Adult Nutrition Education Specialist, Child Parent Center of Southern Arizona, Tucson, 2009 – 2010
Assistant Program Coordinator, Maternal and Child Health, The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, 2007 – 2009
Teaching Assistant, Public Health In Urban Settings CPH696H, Division of Health Promotion Sciences, The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, The University of Arizona, 2007 – 2009
Teaching Assistant, Epidemiology 573A, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, The University of Arizona, 2007 – 2009
Teaching Assistant / Coordinator, Medical Symposium Series, The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, The University of Arizona, 2007 – 2009
Somali Bantu Refugee Health Educator, Ishkashitaa Refugee Network, Tucson, AZ , 2006-2007
Art Instructor, The PEACE Program Inner-City Youth Art, Phoenix, AZ, 1999 – 2002
Research Experience:
Research Scientist, Isagenix, Chandler, AZ., 2015 – 2016
Research Scientist, My Vitamin Packs, Redmond, WA., 2012 – 2013
Research Assistant, Division of Maternal and Child Health, The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, 2007 – 2009
Published Research:
Cupell, Kelly M., “The Nutritional Benefits of Coffee”, Isagenix Research and Science Communications, Recorded Podcast. Retrieved from: http://www.isagenixhealth.net/science-talks/page/13/ Cupell, Kelly M. (2015).
Cupell, Kelly M., “Fluid Energy”, Isagenix Research and Science Communications. Retrieved from: https://www.isagenix.com/~/media/04DC0FF7D8DC47A3BE7F9A2BBB67224C Cupell, Kelly M. (2015).
Cupell, Kelly M.,“The Benefits of Caffeine”, Isagenix Research and Science Communications. Retrieved from: https://www.isagenixhealth.net/fall-newsletter-lets-brew/ Cupell, Kelly M. (2015).
Cupell, Kelly M.,“The Science Behind Adaptogens”, Isagenix Research and Science Communications. Retrieved from: https://www.isagenixhealth.net/spring-newsletter-stop-the-spread-of-stress/ Cupell, Kelly M.
Cupell, Kelly M., Greenfield Fitness Healthy Home Workshops Series. Available On-Line: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ben-recommends/books/healthy-home-workshop-vol1/ Cupell, Kelly M.
“Obstacle Dominator Training Manual”. Available On-Line: https://greenfieldfitnesssystems.com/product/obstacle-dominator-obstacle-racing-and-spartan-race-training-plan-2-e-book/ Cupell, Kelly (2017).
Cupell, Kelly M.,“The Beginners guide to SUP.” Amazon Kindle.
Unpublished Academic Research:
Cupell, Kelly (2009). “Effective Nutrition Education Among Collectivist Communities.”
Cupell, Kelly (2008). “Cholelithiasis Within the Obese Adolescent Proband.”
Cupell, Kelly (2008). “The Marketing Of Fast Food To Blue Collar Minority Males.”
Cupell, Kelly (2008). “The Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.”
Fellowships:
Roy P. Drachman Prevention Fellowship, 2009
Professional Presentations:
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2020). “Food and You” Lecture Series, Presented to The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2019). “A New Approach to Nutrition”, Presented to Pima County Public Works
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2020). “Super foods”, Presented to The American Board of Radiologists
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2018). “The Anti-Inflammatory Diet”, Presented to Abrams Public Health Department
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2019). “Deterring Diabetes”, Presented to the American Board of Radiologists
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2019). Healthy Weight Loss Tips, Presented to Pima County Legal Services
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2018). “Make it Matter – Family Nutrition”, Presented to Pima Community College
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2020). “Beating Burnout and Doldrums with Nutrition”, Presented to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2018). “Mindful Eating”, Presented to The American Board of Radiologists
Cupell, Kelly, The Wellness Council of Arizona (2019). “No Brainer Brain Foods”, Presented to Pima County Legal Services
Awards:
The Sunshine Grant, Arizona State University and The Valley of the Sun YMCA, 2001
Certificates:
The Humane Society of Tucson Therapy Animal Program, PET VIP, Pet and Handler Graduate, 2019
Google Analytics Certified, 2018
Yoga Instructor Certificate, The College of Purna Yoga, 2012
Yoga Instructor Certificate, Strala Yoga, 2012
Languages:
English and German