Assistant Professor
640I Aldevron Tower
701.231.8916

Ramona.Danielson@ndsu.edu

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Human Development with emphasis in Gerontology, 2017
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 

Master of Science, Social Sciences, 2003
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, 1999
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Bachelor of Science, French and International Studies, 1999
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Responsibilities

Assistant Professor

Areas of Expertise

• Health Equity
• Life Course
• Gerontology
• Maternal and Child Health
• Epidemiology
• Evaluation
• Trauma-Informed Approaches
• Mixed Methods Research
• Demographics
• Self-healing Communities
• Social Determinants of Health

Professional Memberships

American Public Health Association 
American Evaluation Association
Gerontological Society of America 
North Dakota Public Health Association 

Courses

PH 712:  Public Health Research Methods
PH 772:  American Indian Health Equity
PH 774:  Research Issues in Tribal Communities
PH 775:  Case Studies in American Indian Health
PH 781:  Foundations of Maternal and Child Health

Publications

Danielson, R., & Ray-Degges, S. (2021) Aging in place among older adults with histories of traumatic experiences: A scoping review. Gerontologist, gnab127. Special issue on age-friendly environments. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnab127 

Danielson, R., & Saxena, D. (2019). Connecting adverse childhood experiences and community health to promote health equity. Social & Personality Psychology Compass, 13:e12486. doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12486

Danielson, R., & Sanders, G. F. (2018). An effective measure of childhood adversity that is valid with older adults. Child Abuse & Neglect, 82, 156–167. doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.05.028

Danielson, R., Wallenborn, J., & Warne, D. (2018). Disparities in risk factors and birth outcomes among American Indians in North Dakota. Maternal & Child Health Journal, 17(7), 1-7. doi.org/10.1007/s10995-018-2551-9

Presentations 

Refereed Research Presentations: 

Danielson, R., Shyllon, O., Jansen, R., & Njau, G. “Pre-Pregnancy Healthcare Utilization Among North Dakota Women with Unintended Pregnancies.” Oral presentation at the 2022 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA; Nov. 2022.

Danielson, R., Chang, C., Davis. S., & Adamsen, C. “Cigarette and Alcohol Use by American Indian/Alaska Native Grandparent Caregivers 55 and Older.” Poster presentation at the 2022 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA; Nov. 2022.

Pizur-Kranc, M., Guerard, K., & Danielson, R. “Leading by Example: Achieving Health Equity Through Youth Ambassadors.” Poster presentation at the 2022 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA; Nov. 2022.

Asiedu, V., Belay, A., & Danielson, R. “Pilot Use of Participatory Grantmaking: An Equitable Method for Allocating Funds to Community-Based Organizations to Improve Women’s Health.” Oral presentation at the 2022 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA; Nov. 2022.

Danielson, R., Davis. S., & Adamsen, C. “Understanding the Characteristics and Well-Being of American Indian and Alaska Native Grandparent Caregivers.” Poster presentation at the 2022 Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN; Nov. 2022. Refereed abstract: Innovation in Aging, 6(Suppl 1), 541. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.2053

Asiedu, V., Belay, A., & Danielson, R. “Empowerment of Community-Based Organizations to Improve Health of Women of Low Income and/or from Minority Demographics in North Dakota.” Oral presentation at the 2022 CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference, Chicago, IL; Sep. 2022.

Danielson, R., Njau, G., & McGrath, B. “Birth Outcomes Among North Dakota Women Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 During Pregnancy.” Poster and presentation at the 2022 Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL; June 2022.

Danielson, R. “Promoting Quality of Life for Older Adults with a History of Childhood Trauma.” Oral presentation at the 2022 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, Grand Forks, ND; June 2022.

Asiedu, V. & Danielson, R. “Pilot Use of Participatory Grantmaking: An Equitable Method for Allocating Funds to Community-Based Organizations.” Poster presentation at the 2022 NDSU Research Symposium of the Graduate Student Council; Apr. 2022.

Antwi, J. & Danielson, R. “A multi-state Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) to improve outcomes for maternal and infant health.” Poster presentation at the 2022 NDSU Research Symposium of the Graduate Student Council; Apr. 2022.

Danielson, R., & Njau, G. “Understanding Unintended Pregnancy Among Women in North Dakota.” Oral presentation at the 2021 CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference [online]; Dec. 2021. Recorded presentation: youtu.be/patNzooGpbE

Danielson, R., Njau, G., & Vincent, B. “Exploring the Impact of a Positive COVID-19 Test During Pregnancy on ND Infant Birth Outcomes.” Poster and presentation at the 2021 CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference [online]; Dec. 2021. Recorded presentation: youtu.be/6-TI6UjrXEA

Danielson, R. & Ray-Degges, S. “Higher Childhood Adversity Is Associated With Reduced Environmental Satisfaction Among Older Adults.” Poster and presentation made at the 2021 Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference [online]; Nov. 2021. Refereed abstract: Innovation in Aging, 5(Suppl 1), 775. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.2868

Danielson, R., Adamsen, C., & Mason, A. “Chronic Diseases and Self-Reported Health Status Among American Indian/Alaska Native Older Adults.” Poster and presentation made at the 2021 Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference [online]; Nov. 2021. Refereed abstract: Innovation in Aging, 5(Suppl 1), 624-625. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.2382

Danielson, R. & Njau, G. “Prevalence and types of substance use during pregnancy: Analysis of ND PRAMS data.” Oral presentation at the 2021 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo [online]; Oct. 2021.

Danielson, R. “Advancing Community Well-Being Through Trauma-Informed Approaches.” Oral presentation for 2021 NDSU Extension and REC Fall Conference, Bismarck, ND. Oct. 2021.

Gold, A., Preussler, L., & Danielson, R. “Understanding rural public health, social service, and clinical systems alignment through the lens of the community capitals framework.” Oral presentation at the 2021 Community Development Society Annual Conference [online]; July 2021.

Danielson, R. & Ray-Degges, S. (2020, Nov.) Aging in Place Among Adults with Traumatic Personal Experiences and the Community's Role: A Scoping Review. Poster and presentation made at the 2020 Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, virtual. Refereed abstract: Innovation in Aging, 4(Suppl 1), 872. doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3225 

Adamsen, C. & Danielson, R. (2020, Nov.) Traditional Cultural Practices Provide More Frequent Feelings of Happiness and Calm for Native American Elders. Poster and presentation made at the 2020 Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, virtual. Refereed abstract: Innovation in Aging, 4(Suppl 1), 339. doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1087

Adamsen, C. & Danielson, R. (2020, Nov.) Partnering With Title VI Directors to Put Survey Data to Use in Improving the Health and Well-Being of Native Elders. Poster and presentation made at the 2020 Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, virtual. Refereed abstract: Innovation in Aging, 4(Suppl 1), 97–98. doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.322

Danielson, R. & Saxena, D. (2020, Oct.) Connecting adverse childhood experiences and community health to promote health equity: An integrated model. Oral presentation made at the 2020 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, virtual.

Danielson, R. et al. (2019) Insights from Implementation of a Self-Healing Community Framework in Two Tribal Communities. Oral presentation made at the American Public Health Association Annual (APHA) Meeting and Expo, Philadelphia, PA.

Danielson, R. et al. (2019) Community Perspectives on Empowerment Evaluation. Poster and presentation made at the APHA Meeting and Expo, Philadelphia, PA.

Danielson, R. & Davis, B. (2019) Using an Understanding of ACEs to Build Compassion and Community workshop, at Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, Minot, ND.

Danielson, R., & Sanders, G. (2018) Childhood Adversity’s Impact on Successful Aging for Older Adults. Poster and presentation made at the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo, San Diego, CA.

Danielson, R., & Sanders, G. (2018) An Effective Measure of Childhood Adversity That is Valid With Older Adults. Poster and presentation made at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA. Refereed abstract: Innovation in Aging, 2(Suppl 1), 685. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igy023.2548

Danielson, R., & Sanders, G. Using a Wellness Approach to Understand Life Satisfaction of Adults with Childhood Adversity. Poster and presentation made at the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo, Atlanta, GA (2017) and NDSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fargo, ND (2018).

Danielson, R., Kinney, M., & Muccatira, D. Adverse childhood and family experiences among American Indian and Alaska Native children in North Dakota: Analysis of 2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health data. Poster and presentation made at the 143rd APHA Annual Meeting and Expo, Chicago, IL (2015); at the College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase at NDSU, Fargo, ND, Research Showcase Top Award (2016); at the Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health (CRCAIH) 4th Annual Health Research Summit, Fort Totten, ND (2016); and at the Solving Real World Problems: An Interdisciplinary Celebration of Research at NDSU, Fargo, ND (2016).

Chaulagain, K., Haberman, M., Davis, J., & Danielson, R. Importance of Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting. Poster and presentation made at the CRCAIH 4th Annual Health Research Summit, Fort Totten, ND (2016); at the College of Health Professions Poster Session for Public Health Week at NDSU, Fargo, ND (2016); and at the National Public Health Week at NDSU, Fargo, ND (2016).

Danielson, R., Wallenborn, J., & Warne, D. Health disparities beginning prenatally: Risk factors and birth outcomes among American Indians in North Dakota. Poster and presentation made at the 143rd APHA Annual Meeting and Expo, Chicago, IL (2015) and at the CRCAIH 4th Annual Health Research Summit, Fort Totten, ND (2016).

Danielson, R. & Grandbois, D. Aging priorities among the community, key leaders, and American Indians in the Northern Plains. Poster and presentation made at the 2015 Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL (2015, Nov.); at the Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health 4th Annual Health Research Summit, Fort Totten, ND (2016, Mar.); and at the 2016 College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase at NDSU, Fargo, ND (2016, Apr.). Refereed abstract: The Gerontologist, 55(Suppl_2), 406. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnv181.17

Danielson, R. & Grandbois, D. (2015). Including American Indian residents in a community health needs assessment: A step toward the development of culturally appropriate care. Poster and presentation made at the College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase at NDSU, Fargo, ND.

Danielson, R., Wallenborn, J., & Warne, D. Health disparities among American Indians in North Dakota begin prenatally: Risk factors and birth outcomes. Poster and presentation made at the College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase at NDSU, Fargo, ND. People’s Choice Award (2015) and at the 2014 Graduate School Research and Arts Forum at NDSU, Fargo, ND (2014)

Danielson, R. & Grandbois, D. Community Health Needs Assessment Survey – A Focus on Concerns Voiced by Urban Indians: A Step Toward the Development of Culturally Appropriate Health Care. Presentation at the Native Health Research Conference, Phoenix, AZ (2014) and at the CRCAIH Annual Summit, Bemidji, MN (2014).

Awards

Finalist for the Laurence G. Branch Doctoral Student Research Award of the Aging and Public Health Section’s program for the 2018 Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association, 2018

NDSU College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase Top Award, 2016

NDSU College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase People’s Choice Award, 2015 

Grants 

Danielson, R. Contract with NDDoH. ND PRAMS Analysis. October 2022 – September 2023 ($30,000). PI.

Danielson, R. Contract with Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College. Trauma-Focused Equine-Assisted Learning (TF-EAL) Integration into Equine Studies Curricula. Subcontract of USDA NIFA Tribal College Research Grant Program. Oct. 2021 – Sep. 2023. ($16,000). PI.

Ditterick, M., Danielson, R., Davis, J. Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s High Obesity Program, Promoting Healthy Outcomes Through Indigenous Food Systems. 2018-2023, Five-year grant was awarded, each year $568,750. Co-PI, lead evaluator. Co-wrote grant proposal with NDSU Extension and Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota (PCAND).

Danielson, R. Contract with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Community Engagement Unit for graduate assistants. July 2022 – June 2023 ($151,559); July 2021 – June 2022 ($175,191); Aug. 2020 – June 2021 ($48,891). PI.

Bilen-Green, C. et al. Grant from the USDA, New Beginnings for Tribal Students. Sept. 2020 – Aug. 2022 ($139,000). Contributed to conceptualization of proposal approach, narrative, logic model, and evaluation plan. Co-PI.

Danielson, R. & Huseth, A. Contract with the NDDoH for Epidemiological Analyses – PRAMS Behavioral Health and MCH Title V Needs Assessment. PI. May 2020 – Aug. 2020 ($27,508).

Danielson, R. (2019). Federal performance measure monitoring and annual reporting for the ND Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) grant. Prevent Child Abuse ND (PCAND) from Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). $43,000. PI. 

Mahoney, A., Tibke, S., Danielson, R. Davis, J. (2016, 2-year grant). ND MIECHV Innovation Grant: Self-Healing Communities. PCAND from HRSA. $440,902 ($1.96 million award total). PI, lead evaluator. 

Danielson, R. (2012-2019). Federal performance measure tracking, data quality, continuous quality improvement, and technical assistance for ND MIECHV. PCAND from HRSA. $960,886. PI. 

Danielson, R. (2014-2016). Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems performance measure tracking, program evaluation, and technical assistance. $90,358. Co-PI.