Born: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, December 10, 1940
Education:
PhD, University of Maryland (1996)
Postgraduate Coursework, Seattle University, Seattle, WA (1974)
MA, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (1970)
MPH, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1967)
MS, Smith College, Northampton, MA (1965)
BS, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (1963)
Certifications:
Certified Health Education Specialist
Career:
Board President, American Public Health Association (2005-2007)
Faculty, Medicine Creek Tribal College (1998-1999)
Extramural Science Administrator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (1993-1997)
Staff Member, Clinical and Prevention Research Division, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (1991-1993)
Officer, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (1990-1992)
Officer Personnel Specialist, Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration (1990-1992)
Deputy Staff Director, Office of Public Health Service Surgeon General (1989)
Branch Chief, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps. (1988)
Deputy Clinical Chief, Professor of Activities Board, National Health Service Corps., Health Resources and Services Administration (1987-1988)
Deputy Chief of Field Operations, National Health Service Corps., Health Resources and Services Administration (1986-1987)
Chief, Health Educational Branch, Portland Area Indian Health Service (1979-1986)
Commissioned Officer, United States Public Health Service (1970-1997)
Career Related:
Research Scientist, Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington (1999-Present); President, Dragon-Archer Consultant (1997-Present); Accreditation Site Visitor, Council on Education for Public Health (1996-Present); Visiting Scientist, Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington (1998-1999); Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science University (1998-1999); Chairman, Commissioner, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (1993-1994); Faculty Member, Seattle University, Seattle, WA (1974-1978)
Civic:
Resident Delegate, Board of Directors, Franke Tobey Jones (2018-2021)
Creative Works:
Co-Editor, With Heurtin-Roberts, Martin and Howard, “American Indian Alcoholism: Multiple Perspectives on a Complex Problem” (2002); Co-Author, With D.R. McDonald, “Tulapai to Tokay: A Bibliography of Alcohol Use and Abuse Among Native Americans of North America” (1980); Editor, “Society for Public Health Education Sounds” (1976-1986); Associate Editor, “Health Promotion Practice,” American Journal of Health Behavior; Contributing Author, Chapters to Books, Articles to Professional Journals
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Recipient, Tom Drummey Award, Washington State Public Health Association (2002); Recipient, Executive Director’s Citation, American Public Health Association (1999); Recipient, Judith Miller Award, American Public Health Association (1998); Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (1991); Recipient, Early Career Award, Public Health Education Section, American Public Health Association (1979); Grantee, National Defense Education Act (1968-1970); Recipient, United States Public Health Services Traineeship (1965-1967)
Memberships:
President, American Public Health Association (2006); President-elect, American Public Health Association (2005); Member, Executive Board, American Public Health Association (2001-2004); Member, Board of Directors, American Academy of Health Behavior (2001); Chairman, Continuing Professional Education Committee, American Public Health Association (1997-1998); Chairman, Public Health Education Section, American Public Health Association (1995-1996); Fellow, American School Health Association; Member, Society for Applied Anthropology; Lifetime Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Member, Washington State Public Health Association; Lifetime Member, Military Officers Association of America; Member, Commissioned Officers Association; Lifetime Member, United States Public Health Services; Lifetime Member, American Association for Health Education; Member, Society for Public Health Education; Member, Society for Medical Anthropology; Lifetime Member, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States; Lifetime Member, Reserve Officers Association of the United States; Member, Smith College Alumnae Relations; Lifetime Member, University of Arizona Alumni Association; Member, Delta Psi Kappa; Member, Eta Sigma Gamma
Religion:
Methodist
Family:
Daughter of George Allen Mail; Constance (Davison) Mail
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who Among Human Services Professionals – 1992-1993, 3rd Edition (pub. 1991)
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in American Education – 2004-2005, 6th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare – 2000-2001, 3rd Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in the West – 1988-1989, 21st Edition (pub. 1987)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2006-2007, 25th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who of American Women – 1995-1996, 19th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who of American Women – 1987-1988, 15th Edition (pub. 1986)