Inuka Gakhar Midha
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with a strong foundation in public health and program administration. Committed to implementing evidence-based initiatives that enhance community involvement and reduce health disparities. Proven ability to cultivate partnerships and leverage communication skills to promote health education effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
Self Employed
Lilburn, Georgia
10.2025 - Current
- Reviewed client data to guide them on program offerings and services aimed at preventing diabetes through lifestyle changes.
- Established partnerships to broaden the reach of the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
- Coordinated events and promotions to enhance community engagement and outreach.
Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator
Midha Medical Clinic
Tucker, Georgia
08.2015 - 07.2026
- Collected and submitted data to CDC biannually, ensuring continued recognition in national registry for NDPP implementation.
- Developed and implemented program activities aligned with established goals, contributing to overall program success.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Organized health education workshops and community outreach programs effectively.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients, improving service delivery outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline patient intake processes seamlessly.
- Managed patient appointment scheduling at front desk. and managed appointment calendars efficiently.
Instructor
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, Georgia
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback.
- Utilized online platforms for course delivery and student engagement.
- Coordinated curriculum updates with faculty and administration.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Public Health Educator
DeKalb Public Health
Decatur, GA
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Facilitated ASME (Asthma Self-Management Education) through a series of workshops by implementing 2 evidence-based curricula of American Lung Association, Kicking Asthma (ages 11-16 years) and Open Airways for School (ages 6-11 years)
- Targeted approximately 500 students (schools, afterschool programs, daycare centers, summer camp sites, library events, community organizations)
- Covered more than 25 sites (schools, libraries, YMCA, afterschool programs, public and private schools, recreation centers, enrichment centers serving underserved and refugee immigrant communities and housing complexes).
- Developed educational materials, including brochures and handouts, for effective distribution at public events to enhance community awareness.
- Managed comprehensive records of program participants and outcomes to support data-driven decision-making.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through assessment tools, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines while enhancing program quality.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, day care and afterschool program providers, health care providers (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Allergy and Asthma Clinics, Pediatricians) and community at large.
- Presented the evidence of program outcomes in county and state level conferences to inform stakeholders and funders.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Full Time)
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville , GA
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught cultural anthropology courses Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 4 credits (100 plus students per semester)
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Supervised independent research projects conducted by undergraduates or graduates.
Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Global Health
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
01.2009 - 05.2014
- Taught senior-level seminars at Emory University's Center for Health. Culture and Society, enhancing student understanding of global health issues.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to engage students and foster cultural competence in future healthcare providers.
- Liaised between students, local health department, physicians, hospitals, and community stakeholders to facilitate service learning projects and health initiatives in underserved populations.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
- Organized guest lectures from experts in the field of study to supplement course content.
- Mentored students through academic challenges and career planning initiatives.
Consultant/ Certified Data Abstractor for CDC
McKing Consulting
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2007 - 08.2007
- Created comprehensive reports detailing findings and actionable recommendations.
- Conducted systemic data evaluation for CDC Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity on 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, influencing public health strategies.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, GA
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students.
- Organized study sessions and review workshops for exam preparation.
- Developed instructional resources and supplementary materials for courses.
- Supported professor in implementing rigorous teaching and learning experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty to co-teach courses, enhancing curriculum delivery. with faculty. Applied Behavioral Research Methods (BSHE 532 A and BSHE 532 B) Epi Info, SPSS 13.0, Survey Methods in Global Health (GH 591R)
Adjunct Professor of Anthropology
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Richmond, Virginia
01.2002 - 05.2004
- Delivered lectures on cultural anthropology to diverse groups of students
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
- Researched best practices for effective teaching methods in order to improve instructional delivery.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to pedagogy, subject matter content, or professional development.
Post Doctoral Research Associate
University Of Delhi.Delhi
Delhi , India
04.2000 - 11.2000
- Secured grant funding from Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to advance research in Human Factors Engineering (Ergonomics)
- Analyzed data with statistical software to validate research findings and enhance conclusions.
- Presented research findings at academic conferences to promote collaboration and disseminate knowledge.
- Published articles in peer-reviewed journals to contribute to scientific literature.
Education
Master of Public Health - Behavioral Sciences and Health Education
Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, GA05.2006
PhD - Anthropology
University of Delhi
Delhi, India10.1999
Master of Science - Anthropology
Hans Raj College
Delhi, India05.1995
Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Anthropology
Hans Raj College
Delhi, India05.1993
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Health education
- Patient education strategies
- Public health principles
- Evidence-based practices
- Implementation evaluation
- Program administration
- Community engagement
- Partnership development
- Health equity
- Health promotion events
- Public speaking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication skills
Awards And Merit Achievements
- Dorothy B. Nyswander Open Society National Award, Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), 04/18/13
- University Gold Medal, B.S. in Anthropology, Delhi University, 05/01/93
- University Gold Medal, M.S. in Anthropology, Delhi University, 05/01/95
- Post Doctoral Fellowship, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, India, 2000
- All India Post Graduate Fellowship, 1993-1995
- Junior and Senior Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission, India, 1996-1999
- Rotary Graduate Scholarship, 1992
- Science Meritorious Awards & College Annual Merit Awards, Delhi University, 1991-1995
- Scholastic Achievement Certificates, 1979-1988
- Calligraphy Awards in Hindi and English Languages, 1981, 1982, 1987
Membership In Societies Organizations
- Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists LNG, Member and Financial Leader, 2023, Present
- American Association of Diabetes Educators, 2017, Present
- Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), National Member, 2010, Present
- GASOPHE, Member, 2010, Present
- Midwest Sociological Society, Inc., 2011, 2014
- American Anthropological Association, 2002, 2010
Editorial Board Member Reviewer For Peer Reviewed Journals
- Current Research in Diabetes and Obesity Journal
- Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education and Action
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- BIOACCENT Diabetes Journal
Use Of Technology In Teaching
- Course Blogs, 2010, 2012, http://inukaghs300rcommunitylearningprogram.blogspot.com/p/introduction.html
- Midha Medical Clinic’s Prediabetes Blog, 2017, Present, https://mmcprediabetes.blogspot.com/
Emory Faculty Teaching And Technology Trainings
- IPLA (Institute of Pedagogy in Liberal Arts), Oxford College of Emory University, GA, 2010, 2014, Attended summer workshops for 5 consecutive years.
- ALEI (Active Learning & Engagement Initiative), 2012, Eight weeks of training on engaging students in/out of the classroom.
Teaching Grants
- Community Engaged Teaching Grant, Office of University-Community Partnership, Emory University, $3000, Bhutanese Community Health Needs Assessment Study, Spring 2010
- Community Engaged Teaching Grant, Office of University-Community Partnership, Emory University, $3000, Refugee Women Health Program, Spring 2011
- Center for Faculty Development and Excellence Award, Emory University, $250, Mini Classroom Grant for 2 semesters: Fall 2010, Fall 2012
- Massey Martin Awards, Emory University, $125, Grants for Community Engaged Learning Initiatives
Service Learning Projects
- COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR, 05/01/10, Target Population: 50 Bhutanese refugee immigrants (men, women, seniors) in Clarkston (DeKalb)
- MARTA NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE TRAINING, Spring 2011, A patient advocate program for Emory Undergraduate Global Health Organization (EUGHO) members.
- REDUCING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH, Fall 2011, Contributed in health promotion of African Torture/War Survivor Women’s Psycho-Indication Group.
- DIABETES EDUCATION WORKSHOPS FOR BHUTANESE SENIORS, Fall 2012, Designed and implemented a culturally tailored Diabetes Self-Management Program.
Affiliated International Faculty Member
- Affiliate Faculty Member, Center for Mind, Brain and Culture, Emory University, 2010, 2015
- Alumni Ambassador, Rollins School of Public Health Alumni Association, Emory University, 2015, 2025
- Anthropologists of India Online Community Member, 2000, Present
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Ambassador, 2012, Present
Npi
1073028676
Professional Website
https://mmcprediabetes.blogspot.com/
Publications
- Pondering Prevention Programs: Global Trends in Chronic Diseases, BAOJ Diabetes, 3, 4, 032, 2018, https://bioaccent.org/diabetes/diabetes05.pdf
- Overcoming the Challenges in Implementing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Programs Can Decrease the Burden on Healthcare Costs in the United States, Kritika Subramanian, Inuka Midha, Vijaya Chellapilla, Journal of Diabetes Research, 2017, 2615681, 5, https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jdr/2017/2615681/
- Discerning Diabetes Self Management Education, BAOJ Diabetes, 3, 1, 1-5, 2017, https://bioaccent.org/diabetes/diabetes16.pdf
- Prevalence and Perspectives of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among University Students in Atlanta, Newcastle upon Tyne and New Delhi, Kritika Subramanian, Inuka Midha, International Scholarly Research Notices, 2016, 9309534, 9, 10.1155/2016/9309534
- The Surging Enigma of Chronic Diseases: Challenges and Possibilities, BAOJ Diabetes, 1, 1, 005, 2015, http://www.hindawi.com/journals/isrn/2016/9309534/
- Students’ Perceptions and Doubts about Menstruation in Developing Countries, A Case Study from India, Chothe, V., Khubchandani, J., Seabert, D., Asalkar, M., Rakshe, S., Firke, A., Midha, I., Simmons, R., Health Promotion Practice, 15, 3, 319-326, 2014
- Role of Digital Technology on Human Biology, Inuka Midha, S. L. Malik, Indian Journal of Physical Anthropology and Genetics, 2012
- Independent and combined influence of age and sex on physical fitness, Inuka G. Midha, S. L. Malik, Indian Journal of Physical Anthropology and Human Genetics, 24, 2, 109-121, 2005
- Age Changes and Sex Differences in Somatotypes among Jats of Delhi, Inuka Gakhar, S. L. Malik, Anthropology: Trends and Applications, 2002
- Incessant significance of Physical Fitness, Inuka Gakhar, S. L. Malik, Anthropologist Special Volume, 2002
- Relationship between Physical Fitness Tests and Biological Variables among the Jats of Delhi, Inuka Gakhar, S. L. Malik, The Anthropologist, 3, 1, 43-50, 2001
- Effect of Mountaineering Training on selected Body Measurements and Physical Fitness in children, Inuka Gakhar, S. L. Malik, Anthropologist, 2, 2, 93-102, 2000
- Socio-cultural Determinants of Physical Fitness: A study among the Jats of Delhi, Inuka Gakhar, S. L. Malik, Anthropologist, 1, 4, 223-233, 1999
- Impalement of Stone Quarry Workers: Dust Induced Respiratory Symptoms, Malik, S.L., Inuka Gakhar, Anju Swami, People of Rajasthan: Ecology, Culture and Society, 1999
- Man -Machine relationship, Malik, S. L., Inuka Gakhar, Journal of Indian Anthropological Society, 33, 229-241, 1998
- Physical Fitness of Jats of Delhi: Age Changes and Sex Differences, Inuka Gakhar, S. L. Malik, Anthropologist, 1, 1, 37-50, 1999
- Ergonomic Evaluation of VDT Users, Inuka Gakhar, S. L. Malik, Contemporary Studies in Human Ecology: Human Factor, Resource Management and Development, 1998
Professional Licenses And Certificates
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), #32310526, Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE), 05/01/25, Present
- Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), #13916, The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHES), 04/01/12, Present
- Lifestyle Coach for National Diabetes Prevention Program, Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 07/01/17, Present
- Diabetes Educator Certificate Course, Grady Health System/Emory University School of Medicine, 05/01/16, Present
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), #13916, The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHES), 04/01/07, 04/01/12
- Certified Data Abstractor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 03/01/07, Present
Presentations
- Ergonomic Evaluation of Indian VDT (Video Display Terminal) users, National Seminar on Human Factors, Resource Management and Development, 10/03/96, New Delhi, India
- Plight of working with VDTs: An Indian Approach, National Seminar on Human Resources Development: Challenges and Strategies, 03/29/98, National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi
- Physical Fitness of Jats of Delhi: Age Changes and Sex Differences, 01/01/99, Research Seminar Group, Dept. of Anthropology, University of Delhi, India
- Childhood Obesity in United States, 10/01/07, Helping Hands Outreach, Conyers, GA
- Panelist on South Asian Health Initiative (SAHI): Demystifying South Asian Health, 04/01/09, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- Speaker at the Global Health Humanitarian Summit, 04/13/12, Emory University School of Medicine
- Paper presented in Midwest Sociological Society 75th Annual Meeting, 03/29/12, Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Speaker at the Global Health Humanitarian Summit, 04/12/13, Emory University School of Medicine
- Diabetes You’re In charge, Presentation for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), 04/27/16, Berean Village, Atlanta
- Delivered a presentation on Clinical Preventative Services, 07/23/16, Northlake Public Library
- Delivered a presentation on Clinical Preventative Services, 02/02/17, Lawrenceville Senior Center, Lawrenceville, GA
- Delivered talk on Yoga for Diabetes Prevention, 03/11/17, DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA
- Presented National SOPHE webinar, 02/28/18, Virtual
- Honorary Guest Speaker, CHOICES LIVING BETTER WITH DIABETES Lunch and Learn, 11/07/19
- Moderator of Session: Self Care for Health educators with Yoga, SOPHE 2020 Annual Conference, 03/16/20, Virtual
- Invited Guest Speaker, Refugee Women’s Network monthly health forum, 11/10/22, Decatur, GA
- Guest Speaker Diabetes Educator, SEVA Adult Day Care Program, 08/09/23, Global Mall, Norcross, GA
- Panelist, Community of Practice: Empowering our Community for a Healthier DeKalb, 06/17/24, Decatur Conference Center, Decatur, GA
- Presented a 5-year report about DeKalb Public Health’s Asthma Grant, 08/22/24, Macon, GA
- Presented a talk in Decatur Branch /DeKalb County Public Library, 11/04/24
- Presented at 3rd Annual South Asian Ageing Network Research Symposium, 11/25/24, University of Delhi, India
- Presented a talk in Mountain Park Branch / Gwinnett County Public Library, 05/06/25
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Refugee Health Intern, DeKalb County Board of Health, 08/01/05, 12/01/12, Program Evaluation of ‘Safe Kids’ booster seat program.
- Volunteer Health Educator, Refugee Women Network, 08/01/05, Ongoing
- Emory Campus Representative, Americans for Informed Democracy, 07/01/05, 05/01/06, CARE’s ONE campaign for reducing global poverty.
- Field worker, All India Radio, New Delhi, India, 05/01/97, 07/01/97, Systematic house surveys and interviews of general population.
- Ambassador and Volunteer Health Educator, Atlanta Regional Commission’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), 05/01/09, 03/01/20, Community Outreach/ Presentations at senior centers, retirement communities, county health fairs.
- Volunteer for Annual Atlanta Science Festival, 01/01/12, 12/01/18, Community Health Fairs, Annual Book Fair.
- Volunteer Diabetes Educator, Positive Growth Inc., Clarkston, GA, 01/01/16, 12/01/19
Timeline
Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
Self Employed
10.2025 - Current
Instructor
Georgia Gwinnett College
01.2023 - 03.2025
Public Health Educator
DeKalb Public Health
02.2021 - 08.2024
Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator
Midha Medical Clinic
08.2015 - 07.2026
Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Full Time)
Georgia Gwinnett College
08.2014 - 05.2015
Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Global Health
Emory University
01.2009 - 05.2014
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Agnes Scott College
08.2008 - 12.2008
Consultant/ Certified Data Abstractor for CDC
McKing Consulting
02.2007 - 08.2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
08.2005 - 05.2006
Adjunct Professor of Anthropology
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
01.2002 - 05.2004
Post Doctoral Research Associate
University Of Delhi.Delhi
04.2000 - 11.2000
Master of Public Health - Behavioral Sciences and Health Education
Rollins School of Public Health
PhD - Anthropology
University of Delhi
Master of Science - Anthropology
Hans Raj College
Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Anthropology
Hans Raj College