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			Linda Jim�nez Adjunct Faculty Tel: 313-577-5046 Office: 263.1 Matthaei Bldg E-mail: Jimenez.L@wayne.edu Fax: 313-577-5046 Educational Background: M.Ed., Wayne State University -- Exercise Physiology B.S., Wayne State University � Exercise Science including 4-year internship in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Areas of Interests: Health Science and Biotechnology Entrepreneurship and Business Development Urban Public Healthcare Sector Community Health Promotion in Youth and Adults Active Community Environments Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum (EPEC) Youth Empowerment Programs KHS Scope of Work: University supervisor for physical education student teachers Editor-in-chief for the KHS newsletters and other marketing publications Webmaster for Physical Education Program Area NCATE committee COE Retention and Recruitment Development committee member Chair of Student Support committee Administrative support to the Division Coordinator of wheelchair basketball and other outreach initiatives for persons with disabilities Courses: KIN 6540 Grant Writing Recent Publications: Engels, H.-J., Gretebeck, R., Gretebeck, K., & Jimenez, L. (2005). Promoting healthful diets and exercise: Efficacy of a 12-week after-school program in urban African Americans. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 105(3), 455-459. Jimenez, L., & Engels, H.-J. (2000). Effects of weighted vest during stead-rate walking in men and women � Thesis Presentation. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. Recent Grants: Jimenez, L., L�ck, A., & Prabhu, R. Entrepreneurship Excellent Award, October 2006 Source: E2 Detroit Award: $1,000 Jimenez, L., Grant Coordinator Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative, October 1, 2006 � September 30, 2007 Source: U.S. Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program Award: $292,096 Jimenez, L., Grant Coordinator Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative, October 1, 2005 � September 30, 2006 Source: U.S. Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program Award: $288,876 Jimenez, L., Grant Coordinator Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative, June 1, 2005 � December 31, 2005 Source: U.S. Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program Award: $164,244 Jimenez, L., Grant Coordinator Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative, October 1, 2004 � September 3, 2005 Source: U.S. Department of Education Amount: $126,469 Jim�nez, L., Principal Investigator and Erbaugh, S. Freedom Place After-School Enrichment Program, September 6, 2004 � May 26, 2005 Source: University Limited Housing Association Amount: $53,000 Jim�nez, L., Principal Investigator and Erbaugh, S. Freedom Place After-School Enrichment Program, June 21, 2004 � August 20, 2004 Source: University Limited Housing Association Amount: $17,180 Jim�nez, L., Principal Investigator and Erbaugh, S. Freedom Place After-School Enrichment Program, September 22, 2003 � May 31, 2004 Source: University Limited Housing Association Amount: $45,033 Jimenez, L., Detroit Public Schools Program Coordinator Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative, October 1, 2003 � September 30, 2004 Source: U.S. Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program Award: $250,856 Jim�nez, L., Principal Investigator, Engels, H.-J., Gretebeck, R., Co-Investigators Youth Nutrition and Fitness Grant: �SPAIN� - Students and Parents Actively Involved in Being Fit�, March 3, 2003 � May 26, 2003 Source: Aramark Service Master/Aramark Gourmet Amount: $10,000 Jim�nez, L., Director National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), February 2002 � August 2002 Source: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Amount: $74,000 Professional and Civic Organizations: Appointed Board Member by Michigan�s Governor, Jennifer Granholm, as the first Hispanic board member of the Governor�s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, 2004 � present Elected Vice Chair, Michigan Fitness Foundation, 2004 � present Elected Board Member, Alternative For Girls Detroit, 2005 � present Elected Board Member, St. Francis Cabrini School Advisory Board, 2004 � present Wayne State University Entrepreneurship Network Donor � The Jim�nez Family Annual Scholarship for Wayne State University KHS students Linda Jim�nez is the President/CEO and founder of VIDA Enterprise, Inc., a certified minority-owned, consulting company. VIDA is committed to providing business development and project management to providers of urban public health programs. Our mission is to advance the health science sector by integrating Value Add Value Engineered (VAVE) business solutions. Linda serves as the chief prototype manager and designer of a pioneering medical device. Linda has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science specializing in Sport Medicine and a Master of Education in Kinesiology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She is an adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University in the Department of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies. She has facilitated creative partnerships between community-based organizations and the University to secure federal funding for physical activity and nutrition intervention programs in Detroit Public Schools. Linda also serves as a federal grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education. Linda has founded two 501(c)(3) organizations. She was the founding executive director of After-School All-Stars Detroit - The Arnold Schwarzenegger Youth Foundation which she sought from, at that time, Chairman Arnold Schwarzenegger. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is now honorary chairman. Linda has hosted Governor Schwarzenegger in Detroit twice and utilized his visits to fundraise over $3 million for after-school programs. Prior to this, Linda was the founding executive director of Get Active Detroit which was a state initiative to promote physical activity. In 2003, Michigan�s Governor, Jennifer Granholm, appointed Linda as a board member of the Governor�s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. She is the first Hispanic board member. Linda is an active community advocate for public health and physical activity. Her civic involvements include board memberships of the Michigan Fitness Foundation and Alternative For Girls Detroit. She is also on the St. Francis Cabrini School Advisory Commission. Linda and her husband, Salvador, have established The Jim�nez Family Annual Scholarship at Wayne State University for Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies students. Linda has two children which she enjoys coaching in soccer and softball. It is Linda's genuine desire to share her extensive experience in entrepreneurship, fundraising, grant writing, and public health administration to enhance strategic alliances and partnerships. Related Links: Michigan Fitness Foundation Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum (EPEC) Alternative for Girls Detroit