Publications & Presentations
Wenzel SG, KY, P, Holt N and Austin EL (2025) Building leadership skills through applied learning in an MPH program. Front. Public Health. 13:1610306
Wenzel, Sophie (2024). The New River Health Academic Health Department: Leveraging Resources for Public Health Research, Education, and Workforce Development. In: Keck, W., Amos, K., and Bialek, R. Academic Health Department Partnerships: Bridging the Gap Between Town and Gown.
EB Zimmerman, C Rafie, SG Wenzel, K Hosig, D Villani, J Dance, SS Lee (2024) Addressing opioid misuse through community-engaged strategy development: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Research Involvement and Engagement 10 (1), 74
Vines, K. A., Nelson, L. A., & Wenzel, S. (2024). An Evaluation of Capacity for Cooperative Extension to Implement Evidence-Based Programming in Two Rural Communities. The Journal of Extension, 61(4), Article 13.
Silverman RA, Short D, Wenzel S, Friesen MA, Cook NE. (2024) COVID-19 related messaging, beliefs, information sources, and mitigation behaviors in Virginia: a cross-sectional survey in the summer of 2020. PeerJ 12:e16714
McKeague, L., Wenzel, S. Lemaire. R. From Social to Collective Capital: Factors behind the Success of a COVID-19 Taskforce. Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, Vol. 46 No. 3, 171-198 (2023)
Wenzel, Sophie G.; Nguyen, Amanda J.; Miller, Kristin; Guarinello, Leigh; McKell, Allison; and Hosig, Kathryn (2023) Promoting Community Health Research Partnerships Through a Small Grants Program: Processes and Lessons Learned, Virginia Journal of Public Health: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 7.
Kwitny, M., Richards, Q., Cann, N., Lewis, J., Vaught, K., Bejoy, A., Gutierrez Matos, F., DiGirolamo, G., Loving, C., Neveldine, T., Weekes, S. and Wenzel, S., (2023) People of a Pandemic. Community Change, 4(2), p.4.
Wenzel, S., Coe, J., Long, T., Koerner, S., Harvey, M., Shepard, M. (2023) Qualitative Analysis of Small-Animal Veterinarian-Perceived Barriers to Nutrition Communication. Journal of the American Veterinary Association 1(aop) 1-9
McKeague, L. , Wenzel, S., Lemaire RH, (2023) Managing for the Ripples in the Pond: Brokering for Adaptability in Disaster Management. Academy of Management Proceedings (1), 16303
Driscoll DL, Cuellar AE, Agarwal V, Jones D, Dunkenberger MB, Hosig K. Promoting sustainable responses to the US opioid epidemic with community-academic partnerships: qualitative outcomes from a statewide program. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Policy. 2022; 17: article #26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00454-6
Cook, Natalie; Wenzel, Sophie G.; Silverman, Rachel; Short, Danielle; Jiles, Kristina; Markwalter, Teace; and Friesen, Mary Ann (2022) A mixed methods investigation of how young adults in Virginia received, evaluated, and responded to COVID-19 public health messaging, Virginia Journal of Public Health: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 6
Englund TR, Hedrick VE, Rincón-Gallardo Patiño S, Kennedy LE, Hosig KW, Serrano EL, Kraak VI. Awareness and outcomes of the Fruits and Veggies (FNV) campaign to promote fruit and vegetable consumption among targeted audiences in California and Virginia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2021; 21:1100. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11055-6
Dunkenberger, MB, Wenzel, S., Nelson L. (2021) Supporting Rural and Urban Communities Through Boundary Spanning Actions: Responding to the Addiction Crisis Through University and Community Collaborations. Book chapter in Vibrant Virginia. Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development.
Brossoie, N., Hwang, E., Burks, R., Wenzel, S. (2021) Launching an Age-Friendly Community Initiative: Retrospective Insights into Early-Stage Formation. The Journal of Aging and Social Change 11 (2): 95-111
Rafie, C., Hosig, K., Wenzel, S., Borowski, S., Jiles, K., Schlenker, E. (2021) Implementation and outcomes of the Balanced Living with Diabetes program conducted by Cooperative Extension in rural communities in Virginia. Rural and Remote Health 21(4) 1-11
Wenzel, S., Zabielski, B., Borowski, S. (2021) Contraceptive Needs Among Women Recently Incarcerated at a Rural Appalachian Jail. Women’s Health Reports, 2(1) 263-272
Wenzel S, Risley KY (2021). Providing comprehensive contraceptive services in primary care at a rural Federally Qualified Health Center in the USA: adapting to patient need in a culturally conservative, rural environment. Rural and Remote Health 21(2) 1-8
Borowski, S., Wenzel, S., Smith, L., Turner, S. (2020) An evaluation of the Community Recovery Program: A case management approach to assisting individuals recover from substance use and incarceration. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health. 7(2)
Jiles, K., Chase, M., Hosig, K., Wenzel, S., Rafie C., Schlenker, E. (2019) Developing a Master Food Volunteer Continuing Education Program: A Model for Volunteer Capacity Building. Journal of Extension. 57(2) 16
Kennedy LE, Hosig K, Ju Y, Serrano E. Evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress management and nutrition education program for mothers. Cogent Social Sciences. 2019; 5: 1682928. Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311886.2019.1682928
Richardson MB, Chmielewski C, Wu, CYH, Evans MB, McClure LA, Hosig KW, Gohlke JM. The effect of time spent outdoors during summer on daily blood glucose and steps in women with type 2 diabetes. J Behav Med. 2019; November. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-019-00113-5
Shepherd M, Zejmis S, Werre SR, Hosig, K. (2019). Survey of Food and Treat Choices of US Dog Owners. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 2019; 103: 404-405.
Valenzuela-Yu I*, Hosig K, Misyak S. Assessing the potential of increasing promotoras in Extension: Hispanic Balanced Living with Diabetes. Journal of Extension. 2018; 56 (6): article # 6RIB5. https://joe.org/joe/2018october/pdf/JOE_v56_6rb5.pdf
Mann G, Hosig K, Shen S, Serrano E, Zhang A. Response to “A Comment on Mann G ‘Smart Snacks in School Legislation Does Not Change Self-Reported Snack Food and Beverage Intake of Middle School Students in Rural Appalachian Region’: Methodological Issues. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2018; 50 (1): 106. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2017.08.006
Kennedy LE, Misyak S, Hosig K, Duffey KJ, Ju Y, Serrano E. The Slow Down Program: A mixed methods pilot study of a mindfulness-based stress management and nutrition education program for mothers. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2018; 38: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2018.03.008
Mann G, Hosig K, Zhang A, Shen S, Serrano E. Smart Snacks in School legislation does not change self-reported snack food and beverage intake of middle school students in rural Appalachian region. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2017; 49: 599-604. DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.338.
Corrigan VK*, Pierce B, Hosig K. Association between dog ownership, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in veterinary students: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 2017; 45: 1-13. DOI: 10.3138/jvme.0616-106r1.
Mabry EJ, Hosig K, Hanowski R, Zedalis D, Gregg J, Herbert WG. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in commercial truck drivers: A review. Journal of Transport & Health. 2016: 3 (3): 413-421. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2016.06.012
Farris AR, Misyak S, Duffey KJ, Atzaba-Poria N, Hosig K, Davis G, McFerren M, Serrano E. Elementary Parent Perceptions of Packing Lunches and the National School Lunch Program. The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management. 2016; 40 (1). Available at: https://schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/5_News_and_Publications/4_The_Journal_of_Child_Nutrition_and_Management/Spring_2016/8-ElementaryParentPerceptions.pdf
Lupafya PC*, Matanje Mwagomba BL, Hosig K**, Maseko LM, Chimbali H. Implementation of policies and strategies for control of noncommunicable diseases in Malawi: challenges and opportunities. Health Education & Behavior. 2016; 43 (1S): 64S-69S. doi: 10.1177/1090198115614313.
Redican KJ, Abbas K, Elvinger F, Hosig K, Marmagas SM, Chitsulo P, Kelly P, Burton J, Tlou J, Carter-Tod S. Making a difference in Malawi and Zambia through health education and public health best practices. Global Journal of Health Education and Promotion. 2015; 16 (2): 18-32. doi: 10.18666/GJHEP-2015-V16-12-5964.
Farris AR, Misyak S, Duffey KJ, Mann GR, Davis GC, Hosig K, Atzaba-Poria N, Davis G, Duffey K, Hosig K, McFerren MM, Serrano EL. A comparison of fruits, vegetables, sugar-sweetened beverages, and desserts in the packed lunches of elementary children. Childhood Obesity. 2015: 11 (3): 275-285. http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/chi.2014.0134 . doi: 10.1089.chi.2014.0134.
Farris AR, Misyak S, Duffey KJ, Davis GC, Hosig K, Atzaba-Poria N, McFerren MM, Serrano EL. Nutritional comparison of packed and school lunches in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children following the implementation of the 2012-2013 National School Lunch Program Standards. J Nutr Ed Behav. 2014; 46 (6): 621-626. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2014.07.007.
Misyak, S., Ledlie Johnson, M., McFerren, M., Niewolny, K., Hosig, K., & Serrano, E. (2014). Low-income mothers’ perception of barriers to using farmers markets to access local foods. In C.I.P. Thomas (Ed.), Voices of hunger: Food insecurity in the United States (pp. 51-62). Champaign, Illinois: Common Ground Publishing LLC. ISBN-10: 1612295305
Haldiman R, Redican KJ, Hosig K, Deater-Deckard K. Addressing the Challenges and Cost of Health Care for At-Risk Children In Roanoke, Virginia, USA. American Journal of Medical Sciences and Medicine. 2014; 2 (2): 29-36.
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Invited presentations
2024 Elevating Partnerships. Wenzel, S., Bissell, N., O’Connor, B. Plenary panel at the Virginia Public Health Association annual meeting. Richmond, VA.
2024 Extension & Public Health: A Spotlight on Collaborative Excellence with EXCITE Virginia Team. Wenzel, S. Freer, T., Villani, D. Extension Center Stage. Virtual.
2023 New River Academic Health Department. Public Health Accreditation Board 21C Academic Health Departments Affinity Group. Virtual.
2023 Academic Health Department Partnerships. Public Health Learning Forum and TRAIN Learning Network Annual Meeting. Wenzel, S., Arana, M. Richmond, VA.
2022 Virginia Tech Integrative Learning Experience. Wenzel, S. Delta Omega Innovative Curriculum Award nominee Webinar Series
2020 Exploring Influences of COVID-19 Messaging on Behavior in Virginia. Cook, N., Wenzel, S., Friesen, M., Silverman, R., Wells, E. Virtual Annual Appalachian Translational Research Network Health Summit (plenary)
2020 Meaningfully engaging communities in public health research and initiatives. Wenzel, S. Center for Emerging, Zoonotic and Arthropod-borne Pathogens Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series
2018 Using Data to Improve Community Health. Wenzel, S. Transforming Healthcare with Data. Carilion Clinic Roanoke, VA.
2017 New River Academic Health Department. Wenzel, S. Academic Health Department Learning Community monthly meeting. Webcast available: http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/AHDLC_Meeting_2017Mar_Archive.aspx
Refereed Presentations
2024 Academic Health Department Roundtable. Erwin, P., et al. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
2024 Public health leadership and interprofessionalism class at Virginia tech: Applying leadership, negotiation and interprofessional skills to develop future leaders. Wenzel, S. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
2024 Partnering with vaccine ambassadors as trusted messengers to increase adult vaccine confidence in rural Virginia. Wenzel, S., Freer, T., O’Connor. B. Virginia Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Richmond, VA.2024 FOCUSing on Implementable Strategies for Addressing Wicked Problems. Lemaire, R., Sedgwick, D., Wenzel, S. Public Management Research Conference, Seattle, WA.
2024 The New River Academic Health Department- connecting academia and practice. Wenzel, S., Bissell, N. Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health annual conference, Washington, DC.
2024 Harmonizing the Evidence: Lessons in Collective Decision-making during COVID. McKeague, L. Wenzel S., Lemaire, R. American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
2023 Honoring community roots: Creating a community COVID-19 “story tree” in rural Craig county, Virginia. Wenzel, S., Kwitny, M., Martin, N. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2023 Leveraging cooperative extension’s reach into rural communities to serve as trusted messengers on adult vaccine education. Wenzel, S., Villani, D., Freer, T., Jiles, K., Hosig, K., Hensley, A. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2023 Promoting Community-Research Partnerships Through a Small Grants Program: Processes and Lessons Learned. Wenzel, S., Nguyen, A., Miller, K., Guarinello, L., McKell, A., Hosig, K. Virginia Public Health Association Annual meeting, Richmond, VA.
2023 Leveraging Cooperative Extension’s Reach into Rural Communities to Serve as Trusted Messengers on Adult Vaccine Education. Wenzel, S. Freer, T, Jiles, K. Villani, D., Hosig, K. Virginia Public Health Association Annual meeting, Richmond, VA.
2023 Managing for the Ripples in the Pond: Brokering for Adaptability in Disaster Management. McKeague, L. , Wenzel, S., Lemaire RH. Academy of Management, Boston, MA.
2023 A Randomized Controlled Trial of Community Engagement Approaches for Addressing the Opioid Crisis. Rafie, C., Zimmerman, E., Hosig, K., Wenzel, S. International Conference on Participatory Health Research, Limerick, Ireland.
2023 FOCUSing on Community Impact: Lessons learned from a successful and innovative network initiative in a small rural county. Lemaire, R, Sedgwick, D., Wenzel, S. American Society for Public Administration, virtual conference.
2023 From Social to Collective Capital: Mechanisms and Processes behind the Success of a Locally Organized COVID-19 Taskforce. McKeague, L., Wenzel, S., Lemaire, R. American Society for Public Administration, virtual conference.
2022 From social to collective capital: Four factors that led to the success of a COVID-19 task force. Wenzel, S., McKeague, L, Lemaire, R., Dixon, N., Martin, N., Toler, A. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.
2020 Preventing violence and improving community health in rural southwest Virginia, one neighborhood at a time. Lemaire, R., Wenzel, S., Sedgwick, D., Baker, C, Dinger, J., McKlarney, C. Virtual American Public Health Association Annual Conference
2020 Virtual Focus Groups as an Effective Tool for Community Data Collection during a Pandemic. Cook, N., Wenzel, S., Jiles, K., Markwalter, T. Virtual Annual Appalachian Translational Research Network Health Summit
2019 Incorporating the CEPH MPH interprofessionalism education (IPE) competency in a public health program housed in a College of Veterinary Medicine to prepare “workforce ready” graduates. Wenzel, S., Menefee, H., Rist, C. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2019 Provision of on-site family planning services to incarcerated women: Preliminary results from an evaluation of the Empowered Options program. Zabielski, B., Talbert, A., Wenzel, S., Vander Molen, L., Turk, P., Truehart, T., Nelson, L., Williams, D., Bissell, N., Winston, G. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2019 Branching out to work with communities confronting the opioid epidemic. Vines, K., Tyler-Mackey, C., Hosig, K., Wenzel, S., Rafie, C., Nelson, L., Jones, D., Dunkenberger, MB. Engagement Scholarship Consortium, Denver, CO
2017 Danville Youth Health Equity Leadership Institute: a youth perspective told through photovoice. Wenzel, S. Virginia Tech Advancing the Human Condition Symposium, Blacksburg, VA.
2017 Balanced Living with Diabetes: Impacting rural community health through evidence-based program implementation by cooperative Extension. Rafie, C., Chase, M., Hosig, K., Jones, D., Wenzel, S., Schlenker, E., Jiles, K. American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
2017 Building a Healthier Christiansburg. Wenzel, S., Ray, P. Virginia Weight of the State Conference, Richmond, VA
2017 Environmental Health Concerns in Central Appalachia Coal Fields: Youth photovoice project in Tazewell County. Wenzel, S. Appalachian Studies Conference, Blacksburg, VA.