Anna Kiel
Assistant Professor
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Researcher, occupational therapist, and educator with a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and dual master's degrees in Exercise Science and Occupational Therapy. Licensed OTR/L in New Mexico and Tennessee with expertise in neurorehabilitation, neuroscience, exercise physiology, and translational research. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach, and trained in Vision Rehabilitation (Brooks Institute). Skilled in research design, grant writing, statistical analysis, scientific writing, clinical anatomy, cadaver dissection, exercise prescription, and project management. Experienced teaching doctoral-level courses in Neuroscience, Human Gross Anatomy, Research I–III, and Community Practice, mentoring student researchers, and translating research into clinical and community practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Professor
University of Tennessee
07.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
University of New Mexico Hospital
On-Site
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs
- Preceptor for the neuroscience unit; provided training to OTs to treat complex neurocritically ill patients requiring advanced neuro-assessments for severe brain injuries, stroke, brain tumors and post-op from a neurosurgical procedure.
- Create upper extremity splints for patients in the acute care setting.
- Consult with physicians, providers, and rehabilitative team to delivery optimal therapy.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Exercise Physiology Research Assistant
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (On-Site)
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Conduct physiological assessments on clients, including: VO₂max tests, resting metabolic rate, ECG stress tests, pulmonary function, muscular strength and endurance.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- For research study purposes, tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Processed mononuclear cell isolation from whole blood, blood protein analysis (Assay, qPCR and Western Blot), and
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Perform body composition assessments using residual lung volumes and hydrostatic weigh, BodPod, and bio-electrical impedance device
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Venipuncture for blood hormone, hydration levels, protein, lipid, and enzymatic profiles.
Instructor
University of New Mexico, NM
Albuquerque, NM (On-Site)
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology
- Planned, evaluated, and created curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations
- Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Diabetes Program Manager
United Indian Health Services, Inc
Arcata, CA (On-Site)
03.2012 - 12.2017
- Oversee program development, implementation, education planning, and grant managing for the Diabetes Program
- Directly manage two major NIH diabetes grants
- Manage a group of specialized staff that include diabetes nurse educators, registered dieticians, fitness specialists and outreach workers
- Served Native American population by providing accessible diabetes education, nutrition counseling, diabetes prevention education, exercise prescription and stress-management techniques for people with Gestational, Type I, and Type II diabetes.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality client care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Skills
- SPSS
- Clinical Reasoning
- Research Grants
- Data Analysis
- Research and Data Management
- Experimental Design Studies
- APA Format
- Laboratory Studies
- Research and Publication
- Statistical Methodology
- Qualtrics
- Mentoring students
- Lecturing
- Classroom management
- Faculty collaboration
- Student evaluation
- Conference presentations
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Academic advising
- Student research guidance
- Online teaching
- Syllabus development
- Online learning tools
- Academic research
- Student needs assessment
- Research expertise
- Lab safety
- Departmental collaboration
- Workshop facilitation
- Team leadership
- Laboratory Studies
- Research and Publication
- Statistical Methodology
Accomplishments
California State University Outstanding Student Researcher (2015)
Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) Pro Card (2024)
ORGANIZATION OF COMPETITIVE BODYBUILDERS
Affiliations
American College of Sports Medicine
American Occupational Therapy Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Vision Rehabilitation (Brook's Institute)
- Cadaver Dissection
- Clinical Anatomy Palpation
- Upper Extremity Splinting in Acute Care
- CDC National Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach
- Vacuum-assisted Wound closure
- Venipuncture and Injection
- Muscle Biopsy (core-needle)
- Human cell processing: Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC) Isolation, ELISA Protein Assays, and Western Blotting.
- Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
- American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer
- Professional Rescuer CPR