Profile
Anna Langston joined the Health Sciences department in the fall of 2018. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Mississippi State University and a M.S. in Health & Sports Sciences, Health Promotion, from the University of Memphis. Prior to teaching full-time, she worked for a national health promotion company managing a corporate fitness center for an international medical device company. Her professional experience also includes adult education, wellness education, personal training, and health promotion program planning and implementation. She is a certified health education specialist (CHES) and a certified personal trainer (NCSF-CPT). Ms. Langston is delighted to educate the next generation of health sciences students at the University of Memphis.
Education
- PhD Social and Behavioral Sciences - University of Memphis - Anticipated graduation 2027
- M.S. Health & Sports Sciences Health Promotion - University of Memphis - 2010
- B.A. Psychology - Mississippi State University - 2004
- CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist - 2018-Present
- NCSF-CPT - National Council on Strength & Fitness - 2008-Current
Work Experience
- Program Manager, Smith&Nephew Fitness Center - HealthSource-Solutions - August 2015-July 2018
- Fitness Specialist, Smith&Nephew Fitness Center - HealthSource-Solutions - May 2012-August 2015
- Owner, Personal Training & Wellness Education - Wellness Defined - June 2010-May 2012
- Graduate Assistant, Health & Sports Sciences - University of Memphis - August 2008-May 2010
- Academic Counselor, - University of Phoenix - March 2006-August 2008
- Student Services Coordinator, - University of Phoenix - September 2005-March 2006
Teaching Experience
- Internship in Health Sciences - University of Memphis
- Principles of Health Fitness Instruction - University of Memphis
- Cultural Competence in Health - University of Memphis
- Project Management - University of Memphis
- Epidemiology - University of Memphis
- Health Promotion Program Planning - University of Memphis
- Leadership & Communication - University of Memphis
- Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation - University of Memphis
- Aerobics - University of Memphis
- Pilates - University of Memphis
Service
- University of Memphis & Greater Memphis Chamber - Vaccine Hesitancy Committee & Webinar Series - Spring 2021
- University of Memphis - Study Abroad Scholarship Committee - 2020-present
- University of Memphis - Costa Rica Study Abroad Trip/Ideas Grant - May 2023
Consulting
- MiCare Path - November 2020-January 2021
Presentations
- "Cultural Competence & Humility", January 2021
Midsouth Integrated Behavioral Health Training Initiative
School of Social Work
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