Curriculum Vitae Lan Jin Last Updated: August 2017 LAN JIN. MTHW 326, 812 W State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907

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1 LAN JIN MTHW 326, 812 W State Street West Lafayette, IN EDUCATION PhD Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN expected graduation, December 2017 Department of Consumer Science Concentration: Health Disparities Dissertation title: A pilot RCT study of a web-based intervention with tailored messages to improve mental health in Asian international students with mild-tomoderate depression Dissertation Chair and Advisor: Dr. Lalatendu Acharya MPH Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN expected graduation, May 2018 Public Health Graduate Program Concentration: Family and Community Health MS Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2014 Department of Consumer Science Concentration: Consumer Behavior Thesis title: Don t worry, I am fine: A qualitative analysis of family communication and depression in Chinese international students in the U.S. Thesis Chair and Advisor: Dr. Lalatendu Acharya BA Hainan University, Haikou, China 2008 College of Humanities and Communication Major in Advertising RESEARCH INTEREST Mental health, health behavior change, health interventions, and health communication in racial/ethnic minority populations HONORS AND AWARDS Young Researchers Award 2016 World Congress on Health and Medical Sociology 1

2 ICA Travel Grant 2015 International Communication Association Compton Graduate Travel Award 2015 College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University Top Student Research Presentation Award 2013 DC Health Communication Conference Student Grant 2012 Project on Increasing Financial Literacy of Greater Lafayette Student Leadership Scholarship 2008 Hainan University Student Excellence Award 2007 College of Humanities and Communication, Hainan University GRANTS Internal Grants Co-Investigator A pilot RCT study of a web-based intervention with tailored messages to improve mental health in Asian international students with mild-to-moderate depression Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) Research Grant, $15,690, (PI: Lalatendu Acharya) Project Description: The goal of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based intervention with tailored messages to improve mental health in Asian international students with mild-to-moderate depression. PUBLICATIONS Peer-reviewed Journal Papers Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (2016). Cultural beliefs underlying medication adherence in people of Chinese descent in the US. Health Communication, 31(5), DOI: /

3 Manuscripts under Review Jin, L., Acharya, L. & Collins, W. B. (under review). Examining the effects of social support quality and social support satisfaction on depression: acculturation as a mediator. Studies in Higher Education. Acharya, L. Jin, L., & Collins, W. B. (revise and resubmit). College life is stressful today Emerging stressors and depression in college students. Journal of American College Health. Manuscripts in Preparation Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (in preparation). Dilemmas parents face in communicating about depression with Chinese international students. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (in preparation). Developing and designing tailored messages to address the mental health needs of Asian international students. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (in preparation). Parent-child communicative practices regarding depression from Chinese international students perspectives. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (in preparation). Listening to Chinese international students: a qualitative study on depression. Acharya, L., Jin, L., & Swanson, L. R. (in preparation). A culture centered approach to sugar sweetened beverage consumption. Book Chapters Yang, Q. H., & Jin, L. (2015). Understanding Communication for Education Abroad from Chinese International Students in the United States. In R. Williams-Davis & A. Patterson-Masuka (Eds.), Intercultural Communication for Global Engagement (pp ). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. Acharya, L., Jin, L., & Youn, S. Y. (2014). Healthcare System in Japan. In Teresa L. Thompson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Health Communication (pp ). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications. WORK IN PROGRESS Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (data collection). A pilot RCT study of a web-based intervention with tailored messages to improve mental health in Asian international students with mild-tomoderate depression. 3

4 Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (data collection). Barriers to use of mental health services among racial/ethnic and other minorities in Tippecanoe County. PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES Conference Presentations and Posters Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (May 25, 2017). Developing Tailored Messages to Address the Mental Health Needs of Asian International Students. Paper presented at the International Communication Association (ICA) conference, San Diego, California. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (April 28, 2017). Understanding the Barriers to Mental Health Services Utilization among Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities in a US county. Poster presented at the DC Health Communication (DCHC) Conference, Fairfax, VA. Acharya, L., Jin, L., & Collins, W. B. (October 20, 2016). Mental Health of College Student Subgroups in the US: Emerging Stressors and Depression. Poster presented at the Sixth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society, Washington, DC. Jin, L., Acharya, L., & Collins, W. B. (September 19, 2016). Examining the Effects of Social Support Quality and Social Support Satisfaction on Depression: Acculturation as a Mediator. Paper presented at the World Congress on Health and Medical Sociology, Las Vegas, Nevada. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (October 27, 2015). Communication Dilemmas Parents Face in Talking About Depression with Chinese International Students. Paper presented at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH), New Orleans, Louisiana. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (May 22, 2015). Parent-Child Communicative Practices Regarding Depression among Chinese International Students. Paper presented at the International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (April 17, 2015). Depression Meanings among Chinese International Students A Precursor to Communication Campaign Design. Poster presented at the DC Health Communication (DCHC) Conference, Fairfax, VA. Acharya, L. Jin, L., & Swanson, L. (April 12, 2014). Identify Cultural, Structural and Behavioral Factors that Influence Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption. Paper presented at the Kentucky Conference on Health Communication, Lexington, KY. Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (November 23, 2013). Intervention to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Rate among Chinese American Women. Paper presented at the National Communication Association (NCA) 99th Annual Convention, Washington, DC. 4

5 Jin, L., & Acharya, L. (March 29, 2013). Exploring Cultural Beliefs Underlying Medication Adherence in the Chinese Population in the U.S. Poster presented at the DC Health Communication Conference, Washington, DC. Invited Workshop Diversity and Mental Health: International Students Unique Stressors and Cultural Concerns Regarding Mental Health Service Utilization, NAMI Mental Health Symposium, West Lafayette, IN, March 30, Mental Health and Help-seeking Behaviors in International Student, College of Liberal Arts Diversity Town Hall Forum on Mental Health in Diverse Populations, West Lafayette, IN, November 12, EDITORIAL DUTIES Reviewer: International Communication Association (ICA) Annual Conference Health Communication Division, Intercultural Communication Division EVIDENCE OF IMPACT FROM THE MEDIA Flores, T. (2014). JConline: Forum addresses mental health among diverse students. Accessed November 14, CERTIFICATION Mental Health First Aid USA RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2015 to August 2015 Research Assistant, Department of Consumer Science Research project: Preparing Older Veterans with Serious and Chronic Illness for Decision Making Analyzed patient-doctor conversations using NVivo Collaborated with members of a research team and physicians working on transcripts Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Jan 2015 to May

6 Research Assistant, Department of Consumer Science Research project: The PATH Study: Promoting Autonomy in Teen Health Edited and revised grant proposal TEACHING EXPERIENCE Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Aug 2014 to Dec 2014 Teaching Assistant, Department of Consumer Science Consumer Behavior - an undergraduate course averaging 100 students per semester. Global Health - a graduate course averaging 20 students per semester. Duties: Facilitated a discussion section; Presented lectures under the direction of instructor; Held weekly office hours; Graded homework and exams; Kept records; Distributed and copied reading materials; Prepared answer keys and supplementary notes; Acted as the course web-master Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Jan 2014 to May 2014 Teaching Assistant, Department of Consumer Science Consumer Behavior - an undergraduate course averaging 100 students per semester. Duties: Graded homework and exams; Kept records; Prepared answer keys and supplementary notes; Acted as the course web-master Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Jan 2017 to May 2017 Instructor, Department of Consumer Science E-Mental Health a new undergraduate course averaging 20 students per semester. Duties: Developed an instructional plan for the course; Planed lessons and assignments; Delivered lectures; Facilitated discussions; Assessed students progress by grading papers, tests, and other work; Advised students about how to succeed and achieve their goals PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Indiana Public Health Association American Academy on Communication in Healthcare International Communication Association National Communication Association World Society for Strategic Communication WORK EXPERIENCE Internship Mental Health America in Tippecanoe, West Lafayette, IN May 2016 to Present 6

7 Duties: Conduct a community-based study to understand mental health needs of racial/ethnic and sexual minorities in Tippecanoe County Advertising Planner August 2008 to June 2011 Qingdao Public Transportation Corporation, China Duties: Strategic Plan, Media Management and Customer Service Internship May 2008 to August 2008 Peak Advertising Agency, China Duties: Advertising Design (Internet, newspaper and outdoor ad) UNIVERSITY SERVICE Student Staff December 2012 to May 2013 Purdue Village Community Center, West Lafayette, IN Resident Service Assisted with check-in procedures for incoming graduate students LANGUAGES Chinese: native language; English: proficient TECHNICAL SKILLS SAS NVivo SPSS STATA AMOS 4 years; 4 years; 3 years; 2 years; 1 years. 7