Academic Degrees

PHD — University of Minnesota, 1995 — Family Health Education

MA — University of Minnesota, 1992 — Education

BS — University of Minnesota, 1988 — Public Health

BA — Tehran School of Business Administration, 1961 — Business Education

Professional Experience

2001-Present

Executive Director, International Health Education Alliance (IHEA), Minneapolis, MN
Duties include:

• Presentation of IHEA research results and mission statement at professional seminars and conferences
• Presentation of IHEA seminars, presentations and lectures about culturally appropriate health education on AIDS, cancer and other diseases
• Arrangement and administration of focus groups
• Communication with leaders and medical professionals from ethnic communities
• Communication with other non-profits and governmental institutions
• Fundraising and preparation of grant applications
• Research for and planning and publication of dozens of multilingual educational material
• Ongoing communication with IHEA volunteers
• Evaluation and fulfillment of IHEA’s agenda and strategy
• Preparation and presentation of executive reports to the board of directors
• Oversight of financial matters and communication with IHEA’s accountant
• Search for and recruitment of multilingual volunteers for the creation of future publications
• Preparation of content for and overseeing the ongoing creation of the IHEA website
• Office tasks not handled by volunteers

1996-2001

Chairwoman, The Multicultural Committee, The American Cancer Society, Midwest Division, Minneapolis, MN

• Extensive research on the needs of the ethnic and minority communities in Minnesota
• Planning, creation and publication of dozens of multilingual educational material
• Recruitment of Committee members and some 400 other volunteers from Minnesota’s ethnic communities
• Presentation of the Committee’s research results and services at seminars and conferences
• Scheduling and chairing of the Committee’s meetings
• Evaluation and fulfillment of the Committee’s agenda and strategy
• Communication with ACS staff

1963-1983

Business Educator, Tehran Complex (Vocational College)

• Assistant director and instruction of technical English to computer science students.

Research Papers

Tafarrodi, N. (1988). “Sexual Behavior and Early Pregnancy of Jamaican Women.” Thesis for M.S. at University of Minnesota. Research conducted in Jamaica.

Tafarrodi, N. (1998). “Female Circumcision, Working with Somali Women.” The American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1995). “AIDS Education for Immigrant Teenagers.” Dissertation for Ph.D. at University of Minnesota.

Publications

Tafarrodi, N. (2000). “Cancer Education: A New Approach in Effectively Serving Iranian Communities.” Persian Heritage, 5, (36)

Tafarrodi, N. (2000). “Cancer in the Filipino Community.” Fil-Minnesotan, XXIX, (2)

Tafarrodi, N. (2000). “Cancer Prevention among Iranian Immigrants.” Payvand, 6, (18)

Tafarrodi, N. (1999). “The Beaver Syndrome in the East Metro Unit.” Twin Cities Review, The Newsletter of the American Cancer Society.

Tafarrodi, N. (1978). “Human Relationships.” Publication terminated by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Tafarrodi, N. (1977). “Guide to Teaching Business Administration.” Ministry of Higher Education, Tehran, Iran.

Tafarrodi, N. (1976). 15 pamphlets on business communication, Ministry of Education, Tehran, Iran.

Board Memberships and Professional Affiliations

2004-Present

• Member of Community Cooperative Council on HIV/AIDS Prevention (CCCHAP), Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division, Minneapolis,  MN.
• Member of the Minnesota Cancer Plan, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN.

2002-Present

• Member of the Minnesota Outreach Coalition (MOC) — Committee, Cancer Control Section, Minnesota Department of Health, Breast and Cervical Cancer, Minneapolis, MN.

2000-Present

• Member of the Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, MN.

2002-2004

• Member of the Multicultural Development Center (MCDC), Minneapolis, MN.
• Board member at YWCA of Minneapolis Community Wellness, Minneapolis, MN.

1998-2003

• Member of Twin Cities Episcopal Urban Indian Mission, All Saints’ Minneapolis, 3044 Longfellow Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN.
• Member of Advisory Committee (AIDS, Sexual Violence,  Early Pregnancy), Asian Media Access, Minneapolis, MN.

1999-2001

• Board member of the Award Committee, American Cancer Society, Central Region, Minneapolis, MN.
• Board member of Volunteer Involvement, The American Cancer Society, Central Region, Minneapolis, MN.

Consultancies

2001-2004

• Consultant and subject matter expert on AIDS prevention and sexual violence; research and development of curriculum for AIDS education, Asian Media Access, Minneapolis, MN.
• Advisor on cervical cancer and mammography, education and — encouragement of the Vietnamese women in Minnesota, Vietnamese — Social Services, Minneapolis, MN.

Lectures, Presentations and Panel Participations

Tafarrodi, N. (2004). “Experiences with Diversity.” lecture at the Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2004). “Developing Sensitive and Effective Educational Materials for Ethnic Groups.” Display and paper presentation at the Intercultural Cancer Control Conference, Washington, D.C.

Tafarrodi, N. (2004). “Chronic Diseases and immigrants.” Lecture, The Asian Council, St. Paul, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2003). “Culture and Health Issues.” Lecture, School of Nursing, Minnesota University, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2003). “Cancer Education.” Posters and display presentation at the Department of Health, University of Minnesota’s Coffman Union, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2003). “Nursing and Cultural values.” Lecture, The School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2003). “Ethnic Groups and Cancer.” Paper and display presentation, Sabathani Community Center, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2003). “Cancer, an International Health Problem.” Paper and display presentation, American Refugee Committee, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2003). “Women and Cancer.” Display on cancer e ducation presented at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, Mystic Lake, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2003). “Cancer Prevention among Somali Women.” Lecture, University Extension, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (2002). “Prevention of Cancer.” Lecture, The Intercultural Cancer Control Conference, Washington, D.C.

Tafarrodi, N. (2002). “Impact of Art on Depression.” Lecturer, The Center for Cross Cultural Health, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1999). “Cancer and Russian Immigrants.” Lecture, Lenox School, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1999). “Cancer Prevention.” Lecture, Multicultural Department, The American Cancer Society, Midwest Division, Minneapolis, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1999). “Sri-Lankan Immigrants and Cancer.” Lecture, Lal’s Residence, Woodberry, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1999). “Cancer among Chinese Immigrants.” Lecture, American Chinese Association annual meeting, Radison Hotel, Bloomington, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1999). “Cancer Prevention for Muslim Women.” Lecture, The Islamic Center, Fridley, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1997). “AIDS Education for Hmong Teenagers.” Lecture, The Second An nual Hmong National Education Conference, California State University, Sacramento, CA.

Tafarrodi, N. (1996). “AIDS Education for Refugee Teenagers.” Panelist, XI International Conference on AIDS, Vancouver, Canada.

Tafarrodi, N. (1996). “Methodological Issues in Qualitative Studies of Adolescents.” Panelist, University of St. Thomas, O’Shaughnessy Educational Center, St. Paul, MN.

Tafarrodi, N. (1996). “Bilingual AIDS Education.” Lecture, The Education Alliance at Brown University, New Port, RI.

Tafarrodi, N. (1996). “AIDS and Hmong Teenagers.” Lecture, The Hmong Higher Education Midwest Network, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Dozens of other presentations (1995-1998) on cancer prevention and control to inmate populations and members of Laotian, Filipino, Spanish, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Cambodian, Russian, Native American, Bosnian, Greek, Hungarian, Gay and Lesbian communities.

Grants

Spring 2002

The American Cancer Society — For presentation of workshops to educate African Americans and Native Americans on cancer prevention.

Spring 2001

The American Cancer Society — For de velopment and evaluation of ten booklets on lung cancer in ten languages.

Winter 2000

The American Cancer Society — For de velopment and evaluation of ten booklets on cervical and mammography in ten languages for underserved populations; training of health educators from the respective ethnic groups.

Fall 1998

Medtronic Foundation — For development and evaluation of 12 brochures on breast cancer in 12 languages for refugees and immigrants; training of health educators.

Other Grants

2002-2003

Various donations from Iranian individuals and organizations for cancer education focused on the Iranian community in the United States, as well as expansion of the IHEA website.

Spring 2003

The Iranian School — Development and evaluation of the Persian edition of the book, “How to Take Care of Cancer Patient at Home.”

Interviews

9/10/04 — Interview for the “Cultural Knowledge” research program at the Minnesota Department of Health, Sexual Transmitted Diseases and HIV Section, Minneapolis, MN.

1/15/04 — Radio interview on immigrants’ health issues, Minnesota Public Radio, Minneapolis, MN.

1/12/98 — Television Interview on health education for minorities, Metro Cable Network, Minneapolis, MN.

Community Service

2003-Present

Member of American refugee Committee, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2000-Present

Member of All Embracing International, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.

1995-Present

Member of An drew Riverside Presbyterian church on San Lucas, Guatemala Project, Minneapolis, MN.

2000-2004

Advisor at the Vietnamese Social Services, Breast & Cervical Cancer Education Project, St. Paul, MN.

1998-2003

Consultant at University of Minnesota Extension Service, Minneapolis, MN.

1977-1984

Member of Evangelism Church. Tehran, Iran.

Internships and Residencies

1986

Face to Face Clinic, Minneapolis, MN

• Worked with pregnant teenagers.

1979

Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, MN

• Worked with battered women.
• Licensure and Certification

2003

Valuing Our Differences Certificate, Women, Culture, Cancer... Minneapolis, MN.

2002

Healing Potential of Drama in Non-Therapeutic Work with Refugee Trauma Certificate, Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, MN.

2000

Non-Profit Management certification, Center for Nonprofit Management, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN.

1975

Computer Programming license, Control Data Corp., Minneapolis, MN.

Educational Development and Measurement, Control Data Institute, Minneapolis, MN.

Occupational Proficiency Certificate, The Board of 916 Vocational Technical Institute, White Bear Lake, MN

Honors and Distinctions

2001

• Exemplary Dedication & Service Award, The American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, MN.
• Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Dedication in the Fight against Cancer, The American Cancer Society, Midwest Division, Minneapolis, MN.

2000

• Hero Award, United Way, Minneapolis, MN.
• Certificate of Merit, Behnam Dahesh-Pour Alliance, Tehran, Iran.

1998

• Certificate of Recognition (for recruitment of over 250 volunteers), The American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, MN.

1997

• Eunice Lewis Award, Outstanding Accomplishments in Reaching Minority Populations, American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division, Minneapolis, MN.
• Grateful Appreciation Award, American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division, Minneapolis, MN.
• Certificate of Recognition, Viking Club, Minneapolis, MN.