Keema_Walden

Indianapolis, IN

(317) 201-1195

Current Positions

2010-present, Faculty. Ivy Tech Community College of Central Indiana. Indianapolis, IN.

2009-present, Webmaster and Yoga Instructor for Peace through Yoga. Indianapolis, IN.

1998-present, Holistic Health Practitioner. Modalities include Yoga, Reiki, SomaEnergetics Tuning Forks, Integrated Energy

Therapy, Healing Touch, and Sai Maa Diksha. Numerous locations in Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Terre Haute, IN.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Indiana University. Health Promotion, Health Tourism emphasis

Dissertation: “Perceptions of Leisure and Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Spa Practitioners”

M.S., Indiana University. Recreation and Park Administration

Project: “Investigating the Resorts and Spas Evolution of Alternative Therapies in the United States”

M.S., Indiana State University. Physical Education, Adult Fitness emphasis

Internship: Aquatics Director at the YWCA in Terre Haute, IN

B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Psychology and Philosophy

VERSATILE SKILLS

Distance Learning Leadership

Web developer for ongoing online academic courses

Edited and updated online course content using Adobe Dreamweaver

Capable of adapting to various settings and learning/researching different subjects to facilitate distance education courses

Developed 9 curricular online courses for Schools in Education, Nursing, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Self-taught in the ability to use Adobe Dreamweaver, WordPress, and a university online learning platform for online courses

Wellness/Holistic Health

Webmaster developing, monitoring, and troubleshooting for a holistic health corporate website

Develop and implement course content; collect payments; market courses; create/maintain website; educate and refer clients

Holds professional certifications in Yoga, Reiki, Tuning Forks, and Integrated Energy Therapy

Instructs beginner and intermediate Yoga classes

Committed to continuing research and training in holistic health modalities

Communication/Collaboration

Detail-oriented in editing and writing manuscripts for publication and grant approval

Coded research interviews, and recruited and interviewed study participants with a research team

Developed partnership with a Florida university to teach online to professionals and staff members

Served as a liaison leader and committee member in an academic organization in an advisory capacity to the school Dean

Networks, email, return calls, and research and consult in holistic health

Advised, monitored, mentored, and evaluated university students

Supervisory

Advertised and promoted activities on television, in bulletins, in newsletters, through the internet, and door-to-door

Managed studio, organized website, created marketing material, relocated the studio

Coordinated programs for children, adults, and advanced teacher-interns

Recruited, hired, terminated, trained, supervised, and evaluated departmental staff

Approved time sheets, developed work schedules, and maintained personnel working files

Organization

Prepared and implemented curriculum as a teacher or assistant for 25 university courses

Self-motivated to work independently, efficiently, and professionally

Lectured and presented at universities and other institutions

Helped organize an international program at an academic institution for older women, health, and human rights

Indexed confidential written documents, redacted confidential medical documents, performed quality control on indexing

Helped organize a rally in Indianapolis for health care reform

Computer skills

Operational knowledge of Windows, Blackboard, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Publisher, MS Outlook, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, WordPress, Scanning technology, website development, SPSS, Endnote

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Distance Education Online Faculty Certification (in Blackboard), Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN

Web Site Development, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
Diksha - Pure Light Blessings, Indianapolis, IN

Healing Touch, Indianapolis, IN

Integrated Energy Therapy, Indianapolis, IN

Kundalini Reiki Master, Indianapolis, IN
Emotional Freedom Technique, Indianapolis, IN

Heartsaver CPR – American Heart Association

Certified Reiki Master, Usui Shiki Ryoho, Bloomington, IN

Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA

Hatha Yoga Instructor, Lynda Mitchell Yoga Studios, Bloomington, IN

Certified Reiki 1 & 2 Practitioner, Tera-Mai Reiki, Bloomington, IN

Massage Therapist, Educating Hands Massage School, Indianapolis, IN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010, Editor for a book on spiritual growth.

2008-2009, Online Adjunct Assistant Professor. Indiana University, Department of Applied Health Science and Department
of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies, Bloomington, IN

2007-2009, Holistic Health Practitioner - Yoga, Reiki. Healing Arts Indy, Indianapolis, IN

2006-2008, Internship Coordinator for Yoga Teaching Training Guideline Program for Experienced Yoga Teachers. Lynda

Mitchell Yoga Studios, Bloomington, IN

2006, Adjunct Lecturer - Yoga. Indiana University, Department of Kinesiology, Physical Activity Instruction Program,

Bloomington, IN

2005-2008, Studio Manager, Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist. Lynda Mitchell Yoga Studios, Bloomington, IN

2004-2008, Guest Lecturer. Indiana University, Department of Applied Health Science, Bloomington, IN

2002-2005, Online Associate Instructor/Research Associate. Indiana University, Center on Aging and Aged, Bloomington, IN

2002, Summer Lecturer. Indiana University, Department of Recreation and Park Administration, Bloomington, IN

2001-2003, Associate Instructor. Indiana University, Department of Recreation and Park Administration, Bloomington, IN

2001-2002, Athletic Tutor. Indiana University, Intercollegiate Athletics, Bloomington, IN

1998-2000, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Indiana State University, Department of Physical Education, Terre Haute, IN

1997-1998, Tutor Coordinator. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Special Support Services, Greensboro, NC

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Distance Learning Online Courses

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

for Older Adults

Health and Physical Aspects of Aging

Health in the Later Years

Leisure and Aging

Multidisciplinary Care of Older Adults

Multidisciplinary Perspectives in

Gerontology

Psychology of Adult Development and

Aging

Social Aspects of Aging and Aging Families

Therapeutic Interventions with the
Elderly

Traditional Classroom Courses

First Year Seminar

Fitness for Life

Health and Wellness

New Student Seminar

Research and Evaluation

Seminar in Teaching Public Affairs

Activity Courses:

Aerobic Dance, Badminton, Contemporary Activities: Yoga, Jogging and Fitness Walking, Pre-Yoga

Tennis, Weight Training, Yoga

Assisted Courses

Clinical Practices in Therapeutic

Recreation

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Testing and Prescription

Inclusive Recreation

Trends and Issues in Therapeutic
Recreation

PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Walden, K. (2008). Everyday wellness through the healing arts. Scientist-Practitioner for the Health Disparities Academy.

Transdisciplinary Roundtable, Center for the Study of Health Disparities, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Walden, K. (2007). Stress relief through leisure and complementary and alternative medicine, Illuminare, 8(1), 1-16.

Walden, K. (2007). Complementary and alternative medicine as health and leisure: A synopsis of dissertation findings. Poster

Presentation and Reiki treatments, Health Fair, Ellettsville, IN.

Walden, K. (2007). Yoga breakout session. Facilitator for Healthy Lifestyles Conference: Demystifying Healthy Lifestyles Among

African-American Women, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. M. (2007). Kripalu/Vinyasa Yoga. Facilitator for the Indiana Yoga Association's 3rd Annual Retreat. Nashville, IN.

Walden, K. (2007). Dissertation writing panel. Panelist for the University Graduate School and Indiana University Alliance for

Graduate Education and the Professoriate (IU AGEP) Program, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. M. (2006). YogaScape. Facilitator for the Indiana Yoga Association, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. M. (2006). Stress reduction. Facilitator for the Black Scholars Collective, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Walden, K., & Han, S. (2006). Understanding and applying research: A module for K-12 teachers.

Competitive Poster, Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications,

Orlando, FL.

Lee, Y., & Cooper, (Walden) K. (2002). Is it possible to be healthy when your illness is incurable? Presentation at the

Recreational Therapy of Indiana Annual Conference, Logansport, IN.

Cooper, (Walden) K. (2000). Introduction to yoga and beginning meditation. Speaker for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer

Foundation's Survivor's Celebration, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Terre Haute, IN.

Cooper, (Walden) K. (2000). Yoga prayer. Speaker for Religious Awareness Day, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Terre

Haute, IN.

INVITED UNIVERSITY GUEST LECTURES

Walden, K. (2008). Traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Dr. Noy Kay. Current Issues in

Health Promotion. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2007). Kripalu yoga. Guest lecturer for Carla Brown. Stress Management and Prevention. Department of Applied

Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2007). Kripalu yoga. Guest lecturer for Brandy Rollins. Stress Management and Prevention. Department of

Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2007). Why should you care about traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine? Guest lecturer for Dr.

Noy Kay. Current Issues in Health Promotion. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2006). Kripalu yoga. Guest lecturer for Brandy Rollins. Stress Management and Prevention. Department of

Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2006). Traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Dr. Noy Kay. Contemporary

Issues in Health Promotion. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2006). Traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Dr. Noy Kay. International

Health and Social Issues. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2006). Traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Dr. Noy Kay. Current Issues in

Health Promotion. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2005). Complementary and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Amanda Tanner. Stress Prevention and

Management. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2005). Traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Dr. Noy Kay. Current Issues in

Health Promotion. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2004). Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Dr. Noy Kay. International

Health and Social Issues. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2004). Complementary and alternative medicine: Implications for eliminating health disparities. Guest lecturer

for Dr. Mary Shaw-Perry. Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Related Determinants of Health. Department of Applied Health

Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2004). Complementary and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Amanda Tanner. Stress Prevention and

Management. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Walden, K. (2004). Traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine. Guest lecturer for Dr. Noy Kay. International

Health and Social Issues. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Spiritual wellness

Investigating leisure as a dimension of health

Background in leisure behavior with a strong emphasis on tourism resorts and Holistic Health

HONORS AND AWARDS

2004-2005, Chancellor's List, National Academic Affairs

2003-2004, School of HPER University Fellowship Award, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Indiana

University

2002-2003, Lebert H. Weir Award, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Indiana University

2002, Certificate of Excellence, Recreation Therapists of Indiana, Inc.

2001-2002, Graduate Minority Fellowship, University Graduate School, Indiana University

ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES

Women Like Us Foundation - Web Manager, 2010-2011

Indiana Yoga Association - Treasurer, 2010-2011

Healing Arts Indy - Member, 2007-2009

Graduate Student Advisory Council - Chair, Summer 2005

Leisure Research Institute Grant Selection Committee – Recreation Representative, 2004

Graduate Student Advisory Council - Recreation Representative, 2002-2005

Minority Graduate Students in HPER – Chair, 2002-2005

Co-Editor of Illuminare (a student journal in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies established by the students at Indiana

University), 2001-2005

Graduate Recreation Society – Treasurer, 2001-2004

MEMBERSHIPS

Indiana Yoga Association, Inc.

Kripalu Yoga Teacher Association

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English: Reading fluent, Writing fluent, Speaking fluent

French: Reading basic, Writing basic, Speaking basic

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