Dr. Mercer's curriculum vita

Dr. Mercer's research interests include qualitative methods, particularly in the area of psychoeducational group work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Dr. Mercer is a founding member of the Louisville Clothesline Project, an organization founded in 1991 to offer women who have experienced abuse, an opportunity to express their feelings about the abuse in a unique way, through creating a message on a t-shirt with other survivors in a safe, supportive environment. Dr. Mercer is an active member of the Research and Evaluation Committee and the Institute and Curriculum Committee of Health Promotion Schools of Excellence serving on the Cardiovascular Subcommittee to plan and implement the Institute. Dr. Mercer supports the Every1Reads Initiative by tutoring one day each week at Medora Elementary and promoting participation in the Every1Reads Initiative in HPES 531/631 Leadership Skills in Health Promotion.

Educational Background

• HSD Health & Safety, Indiana University
• MEd Health Counseling and Personnel Services, University of Louisville
• BS Nutrition, University of Louisville

Teaching Areas

• Nutrition and Healthy Living
• Health Education
• Health Promotion
• First Aid, Safety and CPR

Research Interests

• Qualitative methods, particularly in the area of psychoeducational group work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Professional Activities

• Educator Preparation Committee
• Campus Health Initiative
• Every1Reads Initiative
• Health Promotion Schools of Excellence
• Health Program Committee