Pamela Jumper-Thurman facts for kids

Pamela Jumper-Thurman (born Pamela Sue Jumper on September 1, 1947) is an American scientist and writer. She is a member of the Cherokee Nation. She is known for her work in public health and for helping communities. She also helped create a special model called the Community Readiness Model.

Pamela Jumper-Thurman is also the president and co-owner of a company called Council Oak Training and Evaluations, Inc. She runs this company with Barbara Plested.

Her Work and Research

Pamela Jumper-Thurman started her career at Colorado State University (CSU). She worked there as a research scientist. She later became a senior research scientist in the ethnic studies department. At CSU, she also led a national center focused on community readiness.

The Community Readiness Model

Jumper-Thurman is one of the main people who developed the Community Readiness Model. This model helps communities make positive changes. It guides them through nine steps to get ready for change. For example, it helps communities deal with social challenges.

This model has been used a lot by Native American communities. It has also helped many other groups of people. The World Health Organization (WHO) has used this model too. The WHO used it in five different countries to help with child safety. The Community Readiness Model is now used all over the world.

Helping Communities Grow

Pamela Jumper-Thurman also helped the First Nations people in Canada. She taught them how to use the Community Readiness Model. She worked with important leaders like First Lady Laura Bush. She also worked with Ohio's First Lady, Hope Taft. She trained them on how to use the Community Readiness Model for important campaigns. These campaigns included "Helping America's Youth" and "Building Bridges."

She has also led or co-led many projects funded by the government. She has helped review and improve over 100 other projects across the United States.