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Curriculum Vita
LISA NICOLE ROSSIGNOL


EDUCATION

M.A.
The University of New Mexico, Department of Communication and Journalism
Area of Concentration: Health Communication
Coursework in Public Health and Health Policy
Thesis: When visions converge and collide: A fantasy theme analysis of staff participation in the Patient and Family-Centered Care initiative at the University of New Mexico’s Hospital [Judith McIntosh White, PhD (Chair), Donald Shields, PhD (Expert) Karen Foss, PhD (Reader)]




B.A.
The University of New Mexico, University Studies
Cum laude
Areas of concentration: Art Studio, Art Education, General Honors


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parents Reaching Out
Program Director, New Mexico Family to Family Health Information Center (FFHIC),
Clinic Coordinator, Project ECHO Healthcare Financing Clinic
February 2015-June 2017                   40 hours per week
The FFHIC (F2F) is a HRSA funded position that is responsible for providing 1-on-1 support to New Mexico families of children with special healthcare needs to navigate the complex healthcare systems. I am also privileged to work at the state and federal level with providers, advocacy organizations, and policy makers to bring the patient and family perspective into meetings and to provide training and supports to ensure success of family advocates in those encounters. I work with the Native American population of New Mexico to help them navigate their unique set of benefits and systems and to included them in policy activities. Duties include preparation and submission of progress reports and final reports through the hrsa.gov portal, production of cultural and linguistically appropriate trainings for diverse learners, and high-level health policy work. Independently constructed and facilitate Project ECHO clinic with participants from each of the four Managed Care Organizations, Human Services Division, UCEDD/LEND, Children’s Medical Services (Title V), Department of Health, and other community organization interested in healthcare financing for children with special healthcare needs.

The New Mexico Disability Story
Project Director,
February 2014-present                        5 hours per week
This is a part time, grant funded research project. The New Mexico Disability Story is a statewide, inclusive research project to document the history of disability in New Mexico from 1940-present into a textbook, a feature length documentary, and a traveling exhibit. I currently oversee all research, grant writing, production scheduling, and maintain the website and provide all original content.

The University of New Mexico
Sociology Department
August 2013-October 2013                20 hours per week
Graduate Assistant, SOC 371 Classical Sociological Theory & SOC 331 Social Movement, Fall 2013. Assisted Max Fitzpatrick, PhD candidate, with all grading, test administration, and occasional lecturing.

The University of New Mexico
Department of Communication & Journalism
August 2012-December 2012             20 hours per week      
Graduate Instructor C&J 130 Public Speaking, Fall 2012. This a core requirement for all University of New Mexico students to prepare students with presentation skills for use in future classes, in the workplace, and in social settings. I was the sole instructor, responsible for all teaching duties including grading, lesson planning, and syllabus development for two sections.

Parents Reaching Out
Project Coordinator, Families as Faculty program,
September 2008-October 2009                       40 hours per week
I was responsible for all functions of this program, which included maintenance of current Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) trainings at New Mexican colleges and established new programs. Prepared grant reports and conducted research to fulfill grant requirements. Managed and successfully engaged 300 volunteers to be faculty to medical and education students at various New Mexican’ universities and developed a training manual for my position.

Albuquerque the Magazine
Advertising Executive,
June 2007-Sept 2008              40 hours per week
I was responsible for maintenance of current advertisers and recruitment of new advertisers. I also designed advertising trainings for businesses new to print advertising and coordinated special events. This position required high level communication and relationship building skills.

Albuquerque Publishing Company
Advertising Executive,
March 2005-June 2007                       40 hours per week
I was responsible for maintenance of current advertisers for the Albuquerque Journal and Tribune and for the recruitment and development of new advertisers. I designed a special section that generated new revenue for the newspaper. I was awarded Salesperson
Of the Month for June, October, December 2005, and January 2006, November and December of 2006, Salesperson of the Year 2006, and Salesperson of the Month for January, March, and April of 2007.

ITT Technical Institute
Inside Marketing Representative
March 2002-September 2003              40 hours per week

This position was responsible for recruiting students into a variety of associates and bachelor degree programs in computer end engineering disciplines. I used cold and warm leads and also generated my own leads through attendance at career fairs and through direct mail campaigns. Once I recruited students I was responsible for providing academic counseling and paraprofessional counseling to help students manage stress and coach with strong study skills.

CONTRACTS

New Mexico Office of Guardianship, Court Visitor
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
July 2017-present
I work to ensure that the civil rights and best interests of individuals with developmental disabilities are considered when they are in the process of transferring their legal rights as a free adult to the care of either an appointed or chosen guardian. As court visitor, I am assigned a case and I interview the person who has been deemed “incompetent” and the person who will be gaining guardianship rights over them. I prepare a report that articulates to the presiding judge any concerns or comments I have and provide a landscape of the relationship. Occasionally I am required to testify in court on my report.

"Sustaining Civic Participation in Minority Communities”
April 18-May 15, 2017 Albuquerque, NM
Pending: August 20-September 7, 2017 Budapest, Hungary
An Exchange Program for Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and the United States of America Funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Organized by WSOS/Great Lakes Consortium for International Training and Development in collaboration with Creating Effective Grassroots Alternatives Foundation (C.E.G.A) in Bulgaria, Civil College Foundation (C.C.F.) in Hungary, The Resource Center for Public Participation (CeRe) in Romania, and Center for Community Organizing (C.K.O.) in Slovakia.

“Family Engagement in Emerging I/DD Policy”
San Juan, Puerto Rico
February 23-28, 2017
Funded through the US Department of Justice, I traveled to San Juan and trained 10 families about independent living, family advocacy and grassroots organizing to support the recent de-institutionalization of their adult children. Created a basic social media platform, including a blog/website to support their continued efforts.

“The New Mexico Disability Story” and “People First v. Identity First Language.” Albuquerque, New Mexico
Partners in Policymaking, class of 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
Presented for the opening weekend of Partners to families, professionals, and self-advocates about the state and federal policy that shaped the landscape of disability in New Mexico and how it compared to national trends.

“Family and Patient Engagement: Families as Faculty”
Texas A&M, Round Rock and Bryan College Station Campus
March 25- 27, 2015
Co-presented 3 hour presentations at two medical school programs within Texas A&M about the principles of Patient and Family Engagement and introduced the concept of “Families as Faculty” as an essential component of medical school education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The University of New Mexico, Sociology Department        
Graduate Assistant, SOC 371 Classical Sociological Theory & SOC 331 Social Movement, Fall 2013. Assisted Max Fitzpatrick, PhD candidate, with all grading, test administration, and occasional lecturing.

The University of New Mexico, Department of Communication & Journalism        
Graduate Instructor C&J 130 Public Speaking, Fall 2012. This a core requirement for all University of New Mexico students to prepare students with presentation skills for use in future classes, in the workplace, and in social settings. I was the sole instructor, responsible for all teaching duties including grading, lesson planning, and syllabus development for two sections.

The University of New Mexico Hospital and Carrie Tingley Hospital, Albuquerque, NM
Co-Lecturer-“Patient- and Family-Centered Care,” 2012. Conducted an hour long seminar regarding Patient- and Family-Centered Care, cultural competence, and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

The University of New Mexico, College of Education and College of Special Education, Albuquerque, NM
Western New Mexico University, College of Education and College of Special Education,
Deming and Silver City, NM
Eastern New Mexico University, College of Education, Portales, NM
Central New Mexico College, Dual Licensure Program, Albuquerque, NM
Guest Lecturer- “Families as Faculty,” 2009. Conducted 8-week seminar with students regarding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), The 1992 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Family-Centered Care

The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, College of Nursing, and School of Occupational Therapy,
 Albuquerque, NM
Guest Lecturer- “Families as Faculty,” 2009. Conducted an 8-week seminar regarding Patient- and Family-Centered Care, Cultural Competence, and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR), Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC), Health Literacy, Disability, Healthcare Innovation

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Rossignol, L.N. & Paasche-Orlow, M.K. (2013). Empowering patients who have specific learning disabilities. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 310 (14), 1445-1446.
Cited: 2

Rossignol L. (2015) Relationship between Participation in Patient- and Family-Centered Care Training and Communication Adaptability among Medical Students: Changing Hearts, Changing Minds. Permanente Journal, 19(3), 54-58.
Cited:2

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Rossignol, L.N. & Passche-Orlow, M.K. (2014) Treating Patients with Learning Disabilities-Reply, JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 311 (7), 739.

Rossignol, L.N. (2014) Changing hearts; changing minds. American Academy of Pediatrics: Quality Connections. Fall 2014 (15), 7-8.

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH NOT RELATED TO THESIS                                                             
 “The relationship between Family-Centered Care training and communicative adaptability among medical students; Changing hearts, changing minds”
August 2011-August 2012.
This quantitative study used pre and post-tests of the Communicative Adaptability Scale (CAS) to document changes in the communicative adaptability of medical students following Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) training at the University of New Mexico Hospital. 

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Rossignol, L.N. & Winslow, J. 2012. “The relationship between Family-Centered Care training and communicative adaptability among medical students; Changing hearts, changing minds.” Paper co-presented at the 5th International Conference on Patient- and Family Centered Care, Washington, DC

Rossignol, L. N. 2012, 2013 & 2014. “Stories of motherhood under fire: Parent perspectives on disability policy.” Invited panel presentation for Dr. Tony Cahill’s 2012, 2013, and 2014 course on Public Policy and Disability at the Center for Development and Disability at the University of New Mexico. I presented my experience with public policy that has impacted my ability to care for my child who has multiple disabilities.        

Rossignol, L.N. 2012. “Changing hearts, changing minds: Patient- and family-centered care training at the University of New Mexico.” Poster presentation at European Association of Communication in Healthcare (EACH) 2012 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH), St. Andrews University, Scotland, United Kingdom           

Rossignol, L.N. 2012. “Advocacy in the 21st century; Telling your story through social networking and digital media.” Paper presentation at the 2012 Southwest Disability Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico                                              

Rossignol, L.N. 2013. “Lasting impact; Marketing tips for family and self advocates.”
One hour workshop to produce a “one-sheet or “leave behind” for legislators presented at 2013 Family Leadership Action Network Conference, Pojaque, New Mexico

Rossignol, L.N. 2013. “The problem with other doctors: A fantasy theme analysis of physician rounds at the University of New Mexico Hospital.” Paper presentation at the American Association of Communication in Healthcare (AACH) 2013 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH), Montreal, Canada

Rossignol, L.N. 2014. “An introduction to New Mexico’s disability history.” This was a one-hour presentation for the 2014-2015 cohort of New Mexico Partners in Policymaking. This presentation was in conjunction with Kathie Snow’s introduction to disability history. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rossignol, L.N. 2014. “The New Mexico Disability Story Town hall Meeting.” This forum will allow members of the New Mexico disability community to work together on constructing a timeline of important events in the history of New Mexico’s disability movement. 2014 Southwest Conference on Disability, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rossignol, L.N. 2014. “The New Mexico Disability Story.” This presentation will introduce the project to the rest of the nation and will include time for other University Centers to develop strategies to conduct similar projects in their states. 2014 AUCD Conference, Washington, DC

Rossignol, L.N. 2014. “Lasting Impact: Marketing tips for families and self advocates.” This poster presentation will introduce other University Centers to strategies to increase engagement with self-advocates and families and to provide them with tools to advocate more effectively. 2014 AUCD Conference, Washington, DC

Rossignol, L.N. 2016, “Family Leadership in Early Childhood.” I will be a member of a panel discussion at the 2016 Association of University Centers on Disability in Washington, DC.

GRANTS AND FUNDING

Program Grant for Parents Reaching Out, Con Alma, $10,000 November 2016

Program Grant for Parents Reaching Out, Children’s Medical Services $15,000, April 2016

Program Grant for Parents Reaching Out, Family Voices, $4,000, March 2016

Travel Grant, College of Arts and Sciences, University of New Mexico, $830, October 2013

Travel Award, Department of Sociology, University of New Mexico, $500, September 2013

Travel Grant, Department of Communication and Journalism, University of New Mexico,  $420, September 2012

Travel Grant, New Mexico Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and related disabilities, University of New Mexico, $3,200, June 2012   

Fellowship, New Mexico Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and related disabilities, University of New Mexico, $5,000, August 2011-May 2012                                                                                                                     

Salesperson of the Year, The Albuquerque Journal, $2,000, February 2006

General Honors Stipend, University of New Mexico, $500, January 1999

SERVICE

Lucille Packard Foundation
Systems of Care for Children with Complex Conditions
Presenter, Reviewer, Coauthor
December 2015- present
Participated in the 2015 Summit on Systems of Care for Children with Complex Conditions, sponsored by the Lucille Packard Foundation. Working to review articles for upcoming special issue of the Journal of Pediatrics and coauthor on a paper about care coordination for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in that same issue.

American Academy of Pediatrics
Parent Liaison, Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (COQIPS), Beginning July 2014-October 2016                      1 hour per week
Provide expert input on behalf of families and caregivers as COQIPS members issue recommendations and policies to pediatricians regarding quality and safety across the industry. I will not be a voting member but will serve as an integral part of the decision-making process to insure that policy is Patient- and Family-Centered.

Kaiser Permanente Journal
Reviewer,
January 2014-Present                          2 hours per month
I review manuscripts for the Kaiser Permanente Journal, which is a medical journal that is seeking to include more work from the social sciences. I serve as an expert reviewer in manuscripts that deal with health communication.

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Initiative (PCORI)
Member, Advisory Panel on Improving Healthcare System, April 2013-April 2015
PCORI is a body that was articulated in the Affordable Care Act and has been charged with disseminating millions of dollars in Patient Centered Outcomes Research contracts each year until 2019. The advisory panel is responsible for prioritizing research topics for funding. Participated in interdisciplinary workgroups around topics identified by the prioritization process. Provided expert testimony in public meetings as an advocate for families and caregivers.

Carrie Tingley Hospital Advisory Board
Member, January 2013-February 2014           2 hours per month
Participated in board meetings and decisions regarding Carrie Tingley’s inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services in respect to staffing, financials, and policy. I co-chair the subcommittee for bylaws for this board.

Senate Memorial 20 Task Force
Member,
June 2013-January 2014                     3 hours per month
Senate Memorial 20, passed by the New Mexico legislature in 2013, asks the NM Department of Human Services to establish a task force to address the 10-12 year waiting list for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD Waiver). The waiver provides medical and social supports to persons with cognitive impairment in their community. The task force is charged with reducing the wait time to 3 years by 2018 through cost reduction, change in funding streams, and waiver redesign.

The Arc of New Mexico Executive Board of Directors
Vice President of Central Region II,
July 2012-June 2014               5 hours per month
Participated in board meetings and decisions regarding New Mexico citizens with developmental disabilities. Specifically, I participate in educating New Mexico’s Legislators and lobby for legislation that supports community-based supports for individuals with development disabilities. Additionally, work with New Mexico representatives at the federal level on national disability policy.

University of New Mexico Hospital Pediatric Patient- and Family-Centered Care Committee, Albuquerque, NM
Board Member,
February 2011- October 2013             1 hour per month
Provide Patient- and Family-Centered Care expertise to the hospital’s steering committee. Participate in staff training, recruitment of healthcare consumers to the committee, and conduct research on planned actions.

CERTIFICATES

New Mexico Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities, Albuquerque, NM
Family Faculty, October 2009 – April 2013
Provided one-on-one and supportive instruction to Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychology, and Social Work students regarding Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

New Mexico Partners in Policymaking, Albuquerque, NM
Graduate, 2011
Received education on the history of disability rights in the United States, developed policy regarding the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Waiver program, represented several local disability advocacy groups at press conferences, and introduced legislation to address lack of service to New Mexico’s developmentally disabled population.

Georgetown University Leadership Academy: Increasing Leadership for Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Networks Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Santa Fe, NM
Fellow, 2015
I am currently participating in this yearlong training program that is supported by webinars, conference calls, written assignments, personal coaching and reading materials. The pinnacle of this program was a four-day conference and training session in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in June where participants learned valuable leadership skills.

MEMBERSHIPS

Golden Key Honor Society
National Forensics League                                                                                   
Toastmasters International
European Association of Communication in Healthcare (EACH)
American Association of Communication in Healthcare (AACH)
American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (COQIPS)

REFERENCES

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