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Primary Phone: (801) 477-0345 Email: fenollar@gmail.com, joaquin.fenollar@uky.edu
2012 Lecturer at the Kinesiology and Health Promotion Dept., University of
Kentucky (starting on August 2012)
2012-present Researcher and Project Coordinator for dissemination of Strengthening
Families Program – DVD 10 lesson version to Latin America and other countries.
2011-present
2008-present
Research Analyst, Infectious Diseases, Utah Department of Health
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Instructor & lecturer, Department of Health
Promotion and Education, University of Utah
2007-present
2008-2010
Research Assistant, Strengthening Families Program, Department of
Health Promotion and Education, University of Utah
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Granite School District, Salt
Lake City, Utah
2004-2006 Research Assistant, Department of Youth Leadership and Recreation
Management, Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah
1997-2007 Coach of several athletes in motor-sport world championship competitions, Valencia, Spain
1997-2001 Owner and manager of EducaSport (an integrative health business),
Valencia, Spain
1996-2001
2008-2011
High school teacher, Gerona and Valencia, Spain
Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Education Program, Department of
Health Promotion and Education, University of Utah
2004-2007 M.S. in Youth and Family Recreation, Department of Recreation,
Management and Youth Leadership, BYU, Provo, Utah
1991-1996 B.S. in Exercise Science and Physical Education, Department of
Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Valencia, Spain (Freshman year at University of Barcelona)

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Certified National Swimming Coach, National School of Coaches, Madrid, Spain (since 1996)
Bilingual (Spanish, English)
High Quality Presentations, Graphic Designs, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office, SPSS 19.0, Web Search
FUNDED RESEARCH/GRANTS
1.
Kumpfer, K., Fenollar, J. (2008-2011). Strengthening Hawaiian Families Health Program for Families Affected by Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, Submitted to Utah Department of
Health (FUNDED) $6,000 per year for 4 years.
2.
Fenollar, J. (2007) Examination of the Literature on Wholesome Family Recreational
Activities for Health Prevention. BYU College of Health. Ira and Mary Lou Fulton
Grant. (FUNDED) $3,000.
3.
Kumpfer, K., Fenollar, & J, Pasi, F. (2011-2014). Pacific Islander Faith Community
Obesity Prevention Initiative. (IN REVIEW). NIH/NIDA/NIAAA R21 grant, submitted March 26, 2010 for $500,000 over 3 years.
PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation/Thesis:
1.
Fenollar, J., (2011). Reflecting on gratitude: Promoting healthy lifestyles in adults.
(doctoral dissertation). University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
2.
Fenollar, J. (2007). An examination of the relationship between family leisure that involves physical activity and family functioning. (master’s thesis). Brigham Young
University, Provo, UT
Textbook Chapters:
1.
Kumpfer, K. L., Fenollar, J. & Xie, J. (2011). Ch. 16: Resilience framework: Resilience and resourcefulness in the face of chronic family adversity. In K. M. Gow & M. J.
Celinski (Eds), Continuity versus Creative Response to Challenge: The Primacy of
Resilience and Resourcefulness in Life and Therapy, (pp. 259-272). Hauppauge, NY:
Nova Science Pub Inc.
2.
Kumpfer, K. L. & Fenollar, J. (in press). Prologue: An Effective Family Skills-Based
Intervention for the Prevention of Developmental Problems in Children of Alcohol and
Drug-Abusing Parents. In Orta, C., M., Marsh, M., Kumpfer, K., & Tousa, C. Effective
Interventions with Families., University of Ballaric Island Press., Palma, Mallorca, Spain

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Peer-reviewed Presentations:
1.
Fenollar, J. (January, 2011). Strengthening Families Health Program for Diabetes and
Obesity Prevention in Pacific Islanders. Poster and presentation at the Winter School
“Evidence-based Parent Education Programs and Best Practices to Promote Positive
Parenting” by the European Association of Developmental Psychology. Puerto de la
Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
2.
Fenollar, J. & Barco, J. (November, 2008). The Strengthening Families Health Program for Diabetes and Obesity Prevention in Pacific Islanders, Health Education Association of Utah. Midway, Utah.
Curriculum/Commissioned Works:
1.
Fenollar, J. & Kumpfer, K., (2011). Strengthening families program. Revised curriculum on physical activity and healthy habits for families. University of Utah, Salt Lake City,
UT.
2.
Kumpfer, K.L., Sibthorp, J., Schwab, K. & Fenollar, J. (2007). Strengthening Families
Health Program. Family Physical Activity Program. LutraGroup, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3.
Schwab, K., Fenollar, J. & Kumpfer, K., (2007). Strengthening families program curriculum, physical activity adaptation. Unpublished manuscript, LutraGroup and
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
Manuscripts in preparation:
1.
Coauthor Chapter Book on Substance Abuse.
2.
for Strengthening Families Program DVD version and SFP 14 sessions version.
Intervention in public schools.
3.
Cultural Adaptation and implementation of SFP to Latin American Countries.
4. Reflection and practice of gratitude: The value of psychological constructs to improve
health behaviors from within.
5. Obesity, depression, and gratitude. Gratitude as a protective factor among obese
individuals also struggling with depression.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
1.
Collaboration with “El Sistema” Caracas, Venezuela, in order to implement EB
Substance Abuse Prevention Programs involving the Family (May 2012).
2.
Board Member, Obesity in Minorities Advisory Board. Office of Health Disparities
Reduction, Utah Department of Health, Salt Lake City, Utah (2010 to present)
3.
Advisor and collaborator to Salt Lake County Aging Services. Development of Trainings to assist Care-givers (2012).
4.
Board Member, South Salt Lake Coalition for Drug Free Youth, South Salt Lake, UT
(2008-2010)
5.
Multiple health workshops on Healthy Lifestyles for different community agencies
(Women of Gandia Association, Asociacion de Mujeres de Beniopa, Hermanas de San
Juan) in Gandia City, Valencia Spain.
6.
INTERNAL SERVICE
1. President Graduate Student Association. Department of Health Promotion and
Education, University of Utah 1
2. Voluntary in Magnify your life. A Positive Health Community Approach intended to
increase the health of Magna Community.

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WORKSHOPS TAUGHT
1.
Fenollar, J., Puig, J., Gomez, E. (May 2012). Healthy Living at King Elementary School:
First Teachers and Parents as Role Models. Davis School Distric.
2.
Fenollar, J., Puig, J. (May 2012). Stress Management Workshop for Salt Lake County
Aging Services Employees.
3.
Fenollar, J. & Silva, M. (December 5-9, 2011). Strengthening Families Program Training
Workshop, Monterrey, Mexico.
4.
Fenollar, J. (Sept.-Nov. 2011). Strengthening Families Health Program Training as an
Addendum to Strengthening Families Program, DVD version, North Star Elementary,
Salt Lake City, UT
5.
Kumpfer, K., Brown, J., Fenollar, J., et al. (Sept-Nov, 2011). Strengthening Families
Program DVD version, Ten Sessions Study on Substance Abuse Prevention, North Star
Elementary, Salt Lake City, UT
6.
Fenollar, J. & Barco, J. (Aug 2008-2010). Strengthening Families Health Program
Training for Pacific Islanders at the Hawaiian Cultural Center, Midvale, UT
7.
Whiteside, H., Kumpfer, K., Fenollar, J., (August 2008). Strengthening Families Program
Training Workshop, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT
SEMINARS AND TRAININGS RECENTLY RECEIVED
1.
Powerful Mind / Powerful Nutrition Workshop. By Blomquisthale Inc. (May 2012).
2.
Clinical Training in Body/Mind Medicine. The Latest Science and Applications of
Mind/Body Interactions. Harvard Medical School, Boston. (September 20-24, 2010)
3.
“All4You!” Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. Utah Department of
Health, Salt Lake City, UT (October, 2011)
4.
Teen Health Project. Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. Ogden
Department of Health, Ogden, UT (November, 2011)
5.
Prevention Dimensions Training. Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT (March,
2009)
6.
Strengthening Families Program Training. Salt Lake City, UT (August 2007/June 2011)

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RESEARCH INTERESTS
1. The Role of Family in Health Promotion (Substance Abuse Prevention, Obesity Prevention,
Sexual Abstinence among Teens)
2. Improving Health Behaviors in Schools.
2. Gratitude as a Psychological Construct to Promote Healthy Habits
3. Integrative Health in Educational Settings and Health Care Services
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALTIES
1.
Family-based interventions and diverse applications in health promotion (Substance Abuse
Prevention, Obesity Prevention, and Sexual Abstinence among Teens).
2.
Improving Health Protective Factors in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
3.
Understand the power of gratitude and forgiveness as psychological constructs that may promote lasting healthy behaviors in the family, youth, and adults.
4.
Examine global perspectives and solutions to substance abuse and obesity involving familybased and individual-based approaches.
5.
Explore implementation of Integrative Health Curriculum in Health Colleges and Health
Service Providers.
TEACHING INTERESTS
1.
Family health interventions: Substance abuse and obesity prevention
2.
Understanding and applying integrative health (education and health services)
3.
Improving health in school settings.
4.
Health education for minorities (Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, African
Americans)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Classes Taught:
College of Health, University of Utah (2010-2011)
 Healthy Lifestyles
 Meditation for Health
 Substance Abuse
 Living Resiliently
Middle and High School, Gandia and Oliva School Districts, Spain (1996-2001)
 Healthy Lifestyles
 Physical Education
 Substance Abuse Prevention
 Protective Factors (Life Skills) for youth at risk in middle school