Dr. Hein's work focuses on improving LGBTQ health through federal health policy. He accomplishes this through his professional service with healthcare organizations. He is co-chair of the LGBTQ Expert Panel in the American Academy of Nursing, serves on the Diversity and Inclusion committee, on the Board of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality and on the Advisory Board of the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center locally in Columbia, SC. .
Biographical Profile
College
College of Nursing
Department
Advanced Prof Nursing Practice
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Service
Countries
Mongolia
Description
English teacher to Mongolian business people; .
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Mongolian - beginning level)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
LGBTQ health, health disparities, empowerment, nursing, health policy, federal policy, social justice
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
LGBTQ Health Equity, Health Policy, Social justice
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2006 - 2007
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
Postdoctoral Fellow
Health Disparities in Undeserved Populations-CON
2000 - 2006
Vanderbilt University
PhD
Nursing (minor Psych)
1997 - 1999
Vanderbilt University
MSN-FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
1996 - 1997
University of Akron
Post-baccalaureate Study
1987 - 1992
University of Akron
BA
Psychology
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2012 - Present
Professional Activity
Board of Directors
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality
2016 - 2019
Professional Activity
Board Appointee - Diversity and Inclusion Committee
American Academy of Nursing
2016 - 10/2018
Professional Activity
Lead co-chair - LGBTQ Expert Panel
American Academy of Nursing
2018
Professional Activity
Co-Chair - Diversity and Inclusivity Committee
American Academy of Nursing.
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
08/2007 - 05/2013
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina, College of Nursing
05/2013
Associate Professor (tenured)
University of South Carolina, College of Nursing
2020
Appointed a member of the Steering Committee
UofSC Faculty Senate
2020
Academic Excellence and Student Experience Committee
UofSC Board of Trustees
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2010
Award
Diversity Award - contributions to LGBTQ health
International Society of Psych-Mental Health Nurses.
2015
Award
Folio: Eddie Award for "Caring for Transgender Patients"
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
2015
Award
Bronze Award - Best Feature Article "Caring for Transgender Patients" in Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE)
2015
Award
USC Educational Foundation Outstanding Service Award
University of South Carolina
2019
Award
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program
Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University
Award
Phi Sigma Alpha; College of Arts and Sciences scholastic honorary. University of Akron: Akron, OH
Award
Sigma Theta Tau: Iota Chapter. National Honor Society in Nursing. Vanderbilt University: Nashville, TN. Membership transferred to Alpha Xi, University of SC - 10/07
Award
Best Presentation ($250). Sigma Theta Tau - Alpha Xi 2008 Mary Ann Parsons Lectureship - Nursing: Innovations in Leadership, Research and Practice
Award
Abstract of Excellence. Lesbian, Gay, Besexual and Transgender Adolescents: Violence, Homelessness and Resilience.
Southern Nursing Research Society
Award
Psi Chi: National Society of Psychology. University of Akron: Akron, OH. Vice President: 1991/1992 academic year
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