Imee Espejo

Information Technology Professional II

Office: (702) 257-5503
Fax: (702) 222-3100
Email: espejoi@unr.edu
Address: 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123-1904
Representing: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Book Chapter(s)
School-based prevention programs. In G.L. Fisher & N.A. Roget (eds.). Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery (pp. 803-806) The scope includes behavioral addictions such as eating disorders, gambling and compulsive shopping. Preparation of the profession is heavily featured in numerous articles on standards, training, ethics and professional organizations. Luna, N. (2009). In G.L. Fisher & N.A. Roget (eds.) 2009, Thousand Oak, CA: Sage.
Books
Substance abuse prevention: The intersection of science and practice This cutting-edge book responds to the growing need for a textbook that addresses the rapid development of the substance abuse prevention profession. Hogan, J. A., Gabrielsen, K., Luna, N., & Grothaus, D. 2003, Pearson
Curriculum Materials
Substance abuse prevention specialist training (SAPST) manual Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, this foundational training helps practitioners develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven programs and practices that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness. Luna, N., Hogan, J.A., Gabrielsen, K., Fisher, G., & Grothaus, D. 2000, University of Nevada, Reno
Fact Sheets
Advocating for Children's Educational Rights This fact sheet provides an overview of Session 6: Advocating for your Children’s Educational Rights. Luna, N. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-47
Knowing the School System: Standards and Testing This fact sheet provides an overview of Session 3: Knowing the School System: Standards and Testing. Luna, N. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-44
Making Education a Family Goal This fact sheet provides an overview of Session 1: Making Education a Family Goal. Luna, N. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-42
Options After High School This fact sheet provides an overview of Session 4: Options After High School. Luna, N. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-045
Roads to Higher Education This fact sheet provides an overview of Session 5: Roads to Higher Education. Luna, N. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-46
School Communication This fact sheet provides an overview of Session 2: School Communication. Luna, N. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-43
How Can I Help My Child Succeed in School? This fact sheet contains information on ways for parents to help their children succeed in school. Learn more about what parents can do and ways to work with teachers and schools for their children. Luna, N. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-21
What's Up with School? This fact sheet contains information on why school is important and things that could be done for a brighter future. Luna, N. and Martinez, M. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-12
Informational Publications
Statewide 4-H Service Project Help the Nevada 4-H Youth Development program donate 5,000 face masks to communities across the state! Stark, C 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Journals
A Qualitative Study of the Emotional and Spiritual Needs of Hispanic Families in Hospice To address the underlying disparities in the cultural, emotional, and spiritual aspects of hospice care, the objective of the present qualitative study was to examine the emotional and spiritual needs of Hispanic patients' families while in hospice. Nuñez, A., Holland, J. M., Beckman, L., Kirkendall, A., & Luna, N. 2017, Palliative and Supportive Care
Family Evaluation of Hospice Care: Examining Direct and Indirect Associations with Overall Satisfaction and Caregiver Confidence The Family Evaluation of Hospice Care (FEHC) survey is widely employed by hospices, and several studies have examined this information to help inform and enhance end-of-life services. The present study aimed to examine the mediating effects of demographic factors, length of stay, timing of referral, and others. Holland, J., Kirkendall, A., Keene, J., Luna, N. 2016, Journal of Palliative and Supportive Care. 13, 901-908.
Evaluation of Hospice Care by Family Members of Hispanic and non-Hispanic Patients This study relied upon information from the family evaluation of hospice care survey provided by 2980 caregivers, 152 of whom cared for a Hispanic patient and 2828 who cared for a non-Hispanic patient. Kirkendall, A., Holland, J., Keene, J., Luna, N. 2016, American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine. 32:3, 313-321
Indigenous Mexican culture, identity and academic aspirations: Results from a community-based curriculum project for Latina/Latino students This study examines a community-based cultural program about indigenous Mesoamerican traditions and heritage. Results of the mixed-method evaluation study include quantitative and qualitative data for 225 high school students who were primarily Latina/Latino. Luna, N., Evans W. & Davis, B. 2015, Journal of Race, Ethnicity and Education. 8:3, 341-362
Sadness, Anxiety, and Experiences with Emotional Support among Veteran and Non-Veteran Patients and their Families at the End of Life Although many veterans are progressing into older adulthood and a substantive subset of people who die each year in the United States served in the military, there is limited evidence on the role of military service at the end of life. Holland, J., Currier, J., Kirkendall, A., Keene, J., Luna, N. 2014, Journal of Palliative Medicine. 17:6, 708-711
A Qualitative Study Using Community Cultural Wealth to Understand the Educational Experiences of Latino College Students The Latino population is the largest minority group in the United States and has the highest high school dropout rate of any ethnic group. If the U.S. is to compete in the global economy, it is important to understand factors that facilitate Latino education success. Luna, N. and Martinez, M. 2013, Journal of Praxis in Multicultural Education. 7:1
Understanding Latina/o school pushout: Experiences of students who left school before graduating In this qualitative study, the authors describe narratives of school experiences of Latina/o early school leavers, examine their reasons for leaving school before graduating, and analyze their responses using the resistance model. The authors compare the participants' reasons for leaving school with data from school. Luna, N. and Revilla, A.T. 2013, Journal of Latinos in Education, 12:1, 22-37
Community readiness to address Latino school dropout in Clark County This article documents the assets, needs and community readiness related to addressing the school dropout rate in Clark County. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) faculty conducted interviews with nineteen key stakeholders and informants in Clark County who were connected to the issue of school dropout. Luna, N. 2009, Border-Lines Journal of the Latino Research Center. 3, 64-109
Reports & Updates
4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School, Evaluation Report 2023-2024 The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension implemented the 4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program at Valley High School in Las Vegas for its third year in 2023-2024. The Center for Program Evaluation (CPE) at the University of Nevada, Reno was the external evaluator for the program. Christiansen, E; Saunders, S; Garcia-Aguilera, C.; Karandikar, S; Luna, N; Quan-Lopez, H. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Day Field Trips to 4-H Camp Alamo, 2023-2024 Report During the 2023-2024 school year, the Clark County 4-H team implemented a curriculum program, Around the World in District B, in various classrooms across the county. The schools were also offered a field trip to 4-H Camp Alamo. This report is a summary of that program with results of teacher surveys. Luna, N., & Morales, Y.I. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada 4-H 2022-2023 Program Evaluation Report In the 2022-2023 4-H program year, the Clark County Extension team reached 9,938 youth participants, the urban Extension team reached 7,552, and the core urban 4-H team reached 2,649. The core urban 4-H team delivered 123 programs with 1,964.5 contact hours. The remaining Extension team provided 85 programs to 4,903 par Solis-Leon, J; Luna, N; Christiansen, E. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, 4-H Report
4-H Afterschool 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School, Evaluation Report 2022-2023 Evaluation report of the 4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School. Christiansen, E; Howard L.; Luna, N; Chairez, M; Haddad, T. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
4-H Afterschool Safekey Robotics Program, Spring 2023 Report During the spring 2023 school semester, UNR Extension Clark County 4-H partnered with Clark County Parks and Recreation to pilot a 4-H Afterschool Robotics program. We worked with six elementary schools at five afterschool Safekey sites, trained nine Safekey staff leaders, and taught one hundred seventy-one students fr Gomez, A. & Luna, N. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada 4-H 2021-2022 Program Evaluation Report In the 2021-2022 4-H program year, the Clark County Extension team reached 11,867 youth participants. This report is an overview of the evaluation. Luna, N. and Solis-Leon J. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Clark County 4-H, 2020-2021 4-H Attendance and Evaluation Report Luna, Nora and Solis-Leon, Jesus 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Technical Publication
Summary of 4-H Classes Taught in 2020 in Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas Office) This report provides a summary of 4-H classes taught in 2020 in Clark County, Nevada by the Las Vegas office. Carla Millares-Forno 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Technical Publication