Alexandra M Bussell
- Administrative Support Manager I
Contact
- (520) 626-0887
- Arizona Health Sciences Center, Rm. 4410
- Tucson, AZ 85724
- aarmenta@arizona.edu
Degrees
- B.A. Political Science
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Work Experience
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2013 - 2015)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2010 - 2013)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2005 - 2010)
Interests
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Courses
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Scholarly Contributions
Chapters
- Moore-Monroy, M. J., Wilkinson-Lee, A. M., Lewandowski, D., & Armenta, A. M. (2016). No Hay Peor Lucha Que La Que No Se Hace: Re-negotiating cycling in a Latino community. In Bicycle Justice and Urban Transformation: Biking for All?(pp Unknown at this time). Routledge.More infoUsing Community-Based Participatory Action (CBPA) principles, a culturally, linguistically, and community relevant bicycling plan was developed and implemented by a local Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) coalition in a predominantly Latino, underserved community with a history of significant health disparities. Bicycling resources have centered on more affluent and white areas of town, despite advocate efforts to bring these resources to underserved communities. The plan owed it’s success to the leadership/engagement of community members; shared decision-making; community strengths/assets; collaborative, multi-sector partnerships; co-learning; iterative process; addressing the problem through asset-based and ecological perspectives; transparency/dissemination of information; and long-term commitment.
Journals/Publications
- Wilkinson-Lee, A. M., Armenta, A. M., Hopkins, A., Moore-Monroy, M. J., Nuno, V. L., & Garcia, F. (2016). It’s Complicated: Negotiating between Traditional Research and CBPR in a Translational Study. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, 10(3).
- Wilkinson-Lee, A. M., Armenta, A. M., Moore-Monroy, M. J., Nuno, V. L., & Garcia, F. A. (2018). Engaging Promotora-led Community-based Participatory Research: An Introduction to a Crossover Design Focusing on Reproductive and Mental Health Needs of a Latina Community. Journal of Latina/o Psychology, 6(4), 291-303.
- Hopkins, A., Moore-Monroy, M. J., Wilkinson-Lee, A. M., Nuno, V. L., Armenta, A. M., & Garcia, F. (2016). It’s Complicated: Negotiating between Traditional Research and CBPR in a Translational Study. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, 10(3), 425-433.
- Wilkinson-Lee, A. M., Armenta, A. M., Hopkins, A., Moore-Monroy, M. J., Nuno, V. L., & Garcia, F. (2015). It’s Complicated: Negotiating between Traditional Research and CBPR in a Translational Study. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action.
Presentations
- Moore-Monroy, M. J., Lewandowski, D. J., Wilkinson-Lee, A. M., Lopez, E., Zoll, M., & Armenta, A. M. (2014, Spring, 2014). Social Equity in Bicycling. From Rhetoric to Reality: Achieving Authentic, Equitable & Transformative Partnerships 13th International Conference. Chicago Illinois: Community Campus Partnerships For Health.More infoThe primary goal of the bicycling center promotes bicycling as a healthy, culturally competent, family centeredmeans of affordable physical activity and transportation through the promotion of safe bicycling practices and awareness. A sustainable bilingual Bike Program Center was created for youth and their families who reside within the Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD) Boundaries in addition to Drachman Clubhouse members. The Boys & Girls Club (BGC) certified cycling instructor conducts workshops on safe cycling techniques and helps to organize bicycling events in conjunction with BGC staff, volunteers and community residents. The BGC staff are trained in the proper fitting of bicycle helmets and distribute the bicycle helmets by appointment. In addition, the BGC staff are trained in bicycle repair and work with community members of to help them repair and maintain their own bicycles.
Poster Presentations
- Wilkinson-Lee, A. M., Armenta, A. M., Moore-Monroy, M. J., Nuno, V. L., Hopkins, A., Lopez, E., Vanzzini, S., & Garcia, F. A. (2016, July 15). Reach Out for Healthier Communities: A promotora-led community-based participatory research study focusing on reproductive and mental health needs of a Latina community.. 3rd Biennial Latina Researchers Conference. San Antonio, TX: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.