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resumeDR. BRUCE UNDERWOODEDUCATIONUndergraduate Training —Bachelor of Arts, Major: Wholistic Health of the Person, Interdisciplinary ProgramOttawa University, Ottawa, Kansas (1973-1975 and 1976-1978)College Year in Athens, Greece. Karl Menninger Scholarship (1975-1976)Graduate Training —Master of Science in Education, Specialty: Exercise PhysiologyUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas (1979-1982)Masters of Public Health: NutritionLoma Linda University, Loma Linda, California (1985-1988)Doctor of Public Health, Preventive CareLoma Linda University, Loma Linda, California (1985-1988)RESEARCHEffects of Hyperbaric Oxygen on the Cockroach (Periplaneta Americana) Bruce C. Underwood, DonnalC. Walter, & Stanley R. Nelson in Comparative & General Pharmacology (1974: Vol. 5, pages 165-167)Masters Research: The Relationship of Life Change to Physiological Indicators of Stress in ElderlyAmericans. Presented at a Regional Aging Meeting.Cardiovascular Risk Analysis at Kansas Cardiology Associates, Wichita, KansasDoctoral Research: Physiological, Metabolic and Anthropometric Variables in Elderly Vegetarians andOmnivores. Two papers in peer reviewed journals.Dietary Status of Seventh-Day Adventist Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian Women in Journal of theAmerican Dietetic Association (1989: pages 1763-1769)BRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 1 of 7Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com
resumeDR. BRUCE UNDERWOODRESEARCH(continued)Hematological, Anthropometric, and Metabolic Comparisons Between Vegetarian and Non-vegetarianElderly Women in International Journal of Sports Medicine (1989: Vol. 10, No. 4 pages 243-250)The Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Activity, and Dietary Quality inInternational Journal of Sport Nutrition (1994: Vol. 4, 289-298)CERTIFICATESCertified Nutrition Specialist by American Board of Nutrition Specialists (#00298)Certified Preventive Care Specialist by the American Board of Preventive Care Specialists (#00669)Certified Instructor for The Breathe-Free Plan to Stop SmokingCertified CPR & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Instructor, American Red CrossPeer Reviewer for Journal of American College of NutritionHONORSMember / Special Advisor — Governors Council of California on Physical Fitness and SportsReviewer for the Journal of American College of NutritionLoma Linda University School of Public Health Scholarship for Nutrition & Public PolicyConductor for The Breathe-Free Plan to Stop SmokingCollege Year in Athens Scholarship provided in honor of Karl Menninger, M.D. and Robert A. and BettyR. Anderson. (1975-1976)BRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 2 of 7Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com
resumeDR. BRUCE UNDERWOODHONORS(continued)National Scientific Exploration Scholarship as the Winner of the Department of Health and HumanServices Office of Gifted and Talented Scholarships and DeWitt Wallace Readers Digest Scholarship atCape Cod, MS. (1975)Kaw Valley Heart Association Scholarship for summer research and study at The University of KansasMedical Center in Kansas City, KS. (1973-1974)CAREER APPOINTMENTSV ic e P resid ent ( 19 85 to p resent)HEALTHY FUTURES, INC., INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIAThis privately owned and operated aging & preventive care organization is dedicated to health riskreduction, fitness, and aging well. Conceptualized, initiated, applied and received funding from the Stateof California and developed program design and evaluation strategies on Tobacco Control issues in thePalm Springs area. Conceptualized and facilitated a media conference on Native American Use ofTobacco. Initiated, applied and received funding, and developed program design and evaluationstrategies for Risk of Heart Disease, Effective Exercise Programs and Diet and Exercise Programs forcorporate business groups. Provide various aspects of consulting, specializing in addictions, aging,fitness, health and nutrition for individuals and organizations throughout the Coachella Valley.D irec to r o f H ealth & Rac q uet Club ( 19 9 6 -2003)THE CLUB AT PGA WEST, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIAOversee the planning and implementation of all aspects of physical and nutritional fitness programs forresidents of this multi-million dollar development. Residents are of diverse ages and physical abilities.Emphasis in on developing a routine of regular physical activity and other health-oriented practices.Recommend exercise programs as well as monitoring individuals’ progression. Develop on-goinginteraction with residents and frequently attend various special events, supporting public relationsfunctions. Plan activities of interest to residents including, but not limited to, vacation travel to otherPGA locations, most recently to Maui, Hawaii, where my wife and I served as hosts to approximately 20travelers. Supervise a staff of eleven; emphasize the necessity of serving as positive role models whomotivate by example.BRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 3 of 7Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com
resumeDR. BRUCE UNDERWOODCAREER APPOINTMENTS(continued)P reventive Care S p ec ialist / Co nsultant ( 19 9 3-19 9 5)THE VALLEY WELLNESS AND PREVENTION CENTERJOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INDIO, CALIFORNIAOrganized and facilitated support groups and implemented comprehensive wellness programs.Assessed and provided counseling on a personal, individualized basis which included areas of addictivebehaviors, exercise, nutrition and stress for the prevention and treatment of chronic and degenerativediseases. Assessed, counseled and evaluated cancer, diabetic, hypercholesterolenic, hypertensive andobese patients concerning diet, exercise and health behavior change. Also designed, marketed andrecruited for Smoking Cessation Classes, Diet Programs, and Exercise Regimens through Health RiskReduction for Clients/Patients. Designed Wellness in the Workplace and a Continuing MedicalEducation program on Tobacco Cessation to be carried out by physicians and health care workers forthe public.S p o rts M ed ic ine P ro g ram A d viso r/D irec to r fo r M asters P ro g ram ( 19 9 2-19 9 4 )CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIAInitiated and developed a Masters Degree program in Sports Medicine for the Palm Springs area.Marketed and recruited faculty and graduate students. Counseled, mentored and taught graduatestudents from their beginning course work through their thesis.Instruc to r ( 19 9 0-19 9 2)CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIATeach at graduate and undergraduate levels in Sports Medicine.E x ec utive D irec to r ( 19 89 -19 9 2)HEART INSTITUTE OF THE DESERT FOUNDATION,AT THE HEART INSTITUTE OF THE DESERT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIADeveloped a Multi-level Fund Raising Program; a Founders Club; a 1,000-a-Year Donation Club; anAssociates Group, a Volunteer Group; and an Annual Heart Disease Gala Awareness Program. Received 300,000 in funding of a Center for Aging and Exercise. Conducted a regional campaign againstcholesterol with a multimedia (television, print, public speaking seminars and radio) approach. Assistedin Research in developing a mechanical heart, a bridge device.A ssistant D irec to r o f Rec ruitment and S tud ent A ffairs ( 19 85-19 88)LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIAResponsible for marketing, publicity, public relations and recruitment for the Doctor of Health Scienceand Doctor of Public Health Programs. Resulted in doubling the number of doctoral students.BRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 4 of 7Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com
resumeDR. BRUCE UNDERWOODCAREER APPOINTMENTS(continued)D irec to r o f P erso nal H ealth Co ntro l/E x erc ise P hysio lo g ist ( 19 83-19 85)CENTER FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HUMAN FUNCTIONING, INC., WICHITA, KANSASThese fitness and outreach programs were integrated with the nutrition, prevention and researchcomponents of the Center.A d junc t Instruc to r ( 19 82-19 85)FRIENDS UNIVERSITY, WICHITA, KANSASDesigned and implemented a new health program for the University and the Center which resulted inan additional income for both organizations.D irec to r o f Card io vasc ular Risk A nalysis P ro g ram/E x erc ise P hysio lo g ist ( 19 82-19 83)KANSAS CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, WICHITA, KANSASDesigned and implemented the cardiovascular program for individuals, organizations and corporations.PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING EXPERIENCEAssociation of Fitness Professionals in BusinessFriends UniversityFrontiers in Christian LivingLoma Linda UniversityMechanical Service Contractors AssociationMid-America Congress on Aging Annual MeetingMid-West Christian Aerobics Conference 2New England Life InsuranceYoung Presidents OrganizationBRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 5 of 7Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com
resumeDR. BRUCE UNDERWOODCOMMITTEEE APPOINTMENTS & ELECTED POSITIONS Governmental Liaison, American Preventive Care Association. (1992-1996) Board Member, Smoke Free Travel Council. (1992 to Present) Board Member, The Valley Partnership — A Coalition of Community Partners to Reduce Use ofAlcohol and Drugs. (1995-2000) Board Member, The Regional Access Project / Chair of the Health Committee. (1994-1997) President, Loma Linda University School of Public Health, Alumni Association. (1993-1994) Editor, Palm Desert Rotary Club Newsletter. (1992-1993) Vice President, American Preventive Care Association. (1989-1992) Western Association of School and Colleges, Evaluation Committee at Loma Linda School of PublicHealth. (1987-1988) Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees, Ottawa University. (1976-1978)SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS American College of Nutrition American College of Sports Medicine American Preventive Care Association American Public Health Association Association for Fitness in Business Eta Sigma Gamma-Professional Health Science Honorary Mid-America Congress on Aging National Society of Fund Raising Executives Rotary The American Nutritionists AssociationBRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 6 of 7Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com
resumeDR. BRUCE UNDERWOODPUBLIC BOARD APPOINTMENTSCoachella Valley Recreation and Park District: Board Member, Appointed to a an elected position to filla vacated position. (2002-2003)Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, Appointed by the City of Indian Wells to serveas a board member starting first term in June 2006. Recently reappointed to my fourth term that endsin December of 2012.PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTSIn a career that has spanned twenty-five years of experience and community involvement, withincreasing levels of responsibility and leadership, I have earned a reputation for professional competencyand personal integrity among colleagues, business owners, clients, students, and community leaders.Los Angeles Marathon; Boston Marathon; Seattle Marathon, twice, Stockholm MarathonBRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 7 of 7Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com
DR. BRUCE UNDERWOOD ! BRUCE C. UNDERWOOD, DR.P.H., M.P.H., M.S.E. — Page 3 of 7 Address: 75-895 Alta Mira Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210 Voice: (760) 238-1446 / Fax: (760) 773-9706 / E-mail: doctor@bruceunderwooddrph.com ! HONORS (continued) National Scientific Exploration Scholarship as the Winner of the Department of Health and Human
