Tory Peek, DrPH, MPH, CPH

Education:

• BS – Middle Georgia State University (Macon State College)
• MPH – University of South Florida
• DrPH – University of South Florida
• CPH – National Board of Public Health Examiners

Teaching Interests:

• All elements of undergraduate public health (BSPH)
• Experiential learning
• Study abroad

Research Interests:

• Public Health
• Human Trafficking
• Veterans’ Health
• Violence Prevention
• Social Justice

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION
Doctor of Public Health 08/2021
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Master of Public Health 08/2014
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Concentration: Global Health, Disaster Management, & Humanitarian Assistance

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration 05/2012
Middle Georgia State (Macon State College), Macon, GA
Concentration: Sports and Fitness Management

Associate of Arts in Health & Physical Education 05/2007
Gordon State College (Gordon College), Barnesville, GA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Faculty 08/2021 – present
Florida State University, Panama City, FL

Instructor II 08/2021 – 08/2021
Instructor I 06/2015 – 08/2021
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
College of Public Health, Undergraduate Department

Program Manager 05/2015 – 08/2015
Intern 09/2014 – 05/2015
Bridging Freedom, Inc., Tampa, FL

Intelligence Analyst 11/2006 – 02/2011
United States Army, Macon, GA,
Georgia Army National Guard, 48th IBCT

Interim Head Coach – Cross Country 03/2008 – 10/2008
Gordon College, Barnesville, GA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2015
PHC 4104: Introduction to Public Health
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health
HSC 2100: Contemporary Health Science

Spring 2016
HSC 2017: Careers in Public Health
PHC 4104: Overview of Public Health Programs and Policies
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health
HSC 2100: Contemporary Health Science

Summer 2016
PHC 4942: Public Health in Panama (study abroad)
PHC 4101: Overview of Public Health Programs and Policies
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health

Fall 2016
HSC 2017: Careers in Public Health
PHC 4101: Overview of Public Health Programs and Policies
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health

Spring 2017
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public
PHC 4101: Overview of Public Health Programs and Policies
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development

Summer 2017
PHC 4942: Public Health in Panama (study abroad)
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health
PHC 4720: Foundations of Public Health Writing

Fall 2017
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health

Spring 2018
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health (Course Supervisor)

Summer 2018
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)

Fall 2018
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health (Course Supervisor)

Spring 2019
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health (Course Supervisor)

Summer 2019
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
HSC 2100: Contemporary Health Science

Fall 2019
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health (Course Supervisor)

Spring 2020
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health (Course Supervisor)

Summer 2020
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health (Course Supervisor)

Spring 2021
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
PHC 4117: Workforce and Leadership Development
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health (Course Supervisor)
PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health (Course Supervisor)

COURSE DESIGN
HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health
• Online course redesigned for in-person format (Spring 2016)

PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health
• Complete course redesign (Fall 2017)
• In-person course redesigned for online format (Summer 2020)

PUBLICATIONS
1. Reid, J., Fox, B., Bilali, K., Diaz, J., Peek, J.T. (2021 – Awaiting recommendation). Recruitment profiles of child sex traffickers: using crime scripting to inform prevention. Public Health Reports.
2. Rusnak, L., Peek, J. T., Orriola, D. & Makut, M. B. (2019). Integrating diverse study abroad opportunities into public health curricula: Three distinct strategies to address common barriers. Frontiers in Public Health, 7(29). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00029

PRESENTATIONS
1. Orriola, D., Rusnak, L., Peek, J. T. (2017). Moving toward equity in the global classroom: Opportunities for diversity in study abroad programming. Panelist at Global MindED. Denver, CO.
2. Peek, J. T., Orriola, D., Rusnak, L. (2017). Posting with a purpose: Social media assignments in study abroad. Poster presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
3. Rusnak, L., Peek, J. T., Orriola, D. & Corvin, J. (2017). How to globalize your undergraduate public health curriculum through study abroad opportunities. Poster presented at the Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health Undergraduate Public Health and Global Health Education Summit. Arlington, VA.
 

INVITED TALKS & PANELS
1. Christopher, G., Hamilton, L., Peek, J.T. (2016). Human Trafficking Panel. Maternal and Child Health Student Organization Symposium on Human Rights. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
 

SERVICE & COMMITTEES
University
USF Human Trafficking Task Force 2018 – Present
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Ethics & Integrity Council 2017 – Present
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Volunteers Around the World – Faculty Advisor 2016 – Present
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

College
Anti-Black Racism as Public Health Issue Workgroup – College of Public Health 2020
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Search Committee – Graduate Advisor, College of Public Health Graduate Department 2016
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Search Committee – Administrative Assistant, College of Public Health Undergraduate Studies 2017
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
 

Community
Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking – Research Subcommittee 2018 – Present
Pasco County, FL
Bridging Freedom, Inc. – Advisory Board Member 2015 – Present
Tampa, FL
Middle Georgia Health Exposition 2012
Macon, GA
Macon State College Blood Drive 2011
Macon, GA

CERTIFICATIONS
At-risk for University and College Faculty and Staff 2020
Kognito
Mental Health First Aid 2019
National Council for Behavioral Health
CPH 2014
Certified in Public Health, National Board of Public Health Examiners
Public Health Generalist 2014
Graduate Certificate, University of South Florida
Disaster Management 2014
Graduate Certificate, University of South Florida
Humanitarian Assistance 2014
Graduate Certificate, University of South Florida
National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview (IS - 02900) 2014
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Introduction to Incident Command System ICS – 100 (IS – 00100.b) 2014
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS – 00800.b) 2014
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships (IS – 00660) 2014
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Leadership and Influence (IS – 00240.a) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Effective Communication (IS – 00242.a) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Decision Making and Problem Solving (IS – 00241.a) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Developing and Managing Volunteers (IS – 00244.a) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Planning (IS – 00235.b) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Introduction to Continuity of Operations (IS – 00547.a) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Introduction to Hazard Mitigation (IS – 00393.a) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Health Safety Agencies (IS – 00015.b) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Exercise Design (IS – 00139) 2013
Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Combat Lifesaver 2009
First Army Command, United States Army
Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Clearance 2007 – 2012
United States Army/Department of Defense

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Delta Omega Honor Society 2018 – Present
Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) 2014 – Present
Order of The Sword and Shield Honor Society (OSS) 2014 – Present
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) 2014 – Present
Macon State College Association of Health Care Executives (MSCAHCE) 2010 – 2012
 

SKILLS & AWARDS
Computer:
• ESRI (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online)
• SPSS
• ATLAS.ti
• Academic software and platforms (Canvas, OASIS, Duo, GEMS, Handshake, Turning Point, Articulate Storyline, Qualtrics, ePortfolio, OptimalResume, Big Interview, HP Reveal)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms,)
• Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Macintosh (macOS, iOS, Pages, Keynote, Numbers)
• Adobe (Creative Cloud, Acrobat Pro)
• Cloud Systems (iCloud, Box, Dropbox)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Tumblr, & Instagram) for student interaction and active learning
Dean’s List Scholar, Macon State College 2011, 2012
Army Commendation Medal, Department of the Army
Non Article 5 NATO Medal , North Atlantic Treaty Organization
STRAC Silver Total Soldier, 305th Military Intelligence Battalion