Joshua McKenna

Executive Manager, Technical Operations at Grace Bible Church

Summary

Experienced business owner with a demonstrated history in individual and family services. Skilled in SEO, Media Production, Social Media, Editing, and Public Speaking. Strong technical arts and design professional with an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

Employment History

Grace Bible Church

March 2023 - present Executive Manager, Technical Operations for Grace Bible Church

May 2020 - April 2023 Executive Manager, Production for Grace Bible Church

Sept 2017 - May 2020 Manager, Visual Media for Grace Bible Church

May 2017 - Sept 2017 Specialist, Video Production for Grace Bible Church

J. McKenna Photography

Jan 2009 - present Owner, Head Photographer for J. McKenna Photography

Texas A&M University

June 2016 - Aug 2017 Graduate Research Assistant for Texas A&M University

Specialty Healthcare & Wellness

Dec 2014 - May 2015 Medical Assistant for John Ott, M.D.

Previous & Volunteer Roles

May 2014 - Aug 2014 Community Engagement Intern for Impact Retreats

Oct 2013 - Sept 2014 Creative Director for Impact Retreats

Sept 2010 - July 2014 Photographer for The Battalion Student Media

May 2011 - Jul 2012 Head Coach for Tiger Swim Club

Nov 2015 - May 2017 Team Leader for Aggie Research Leader Program

Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 Board Member for Vision Inspired Foundation

Oct 2013 - Aug 2016 Photographer for Breakaway Student Ministries

Nov 2014 - Sept 2015 Media/IT Consultant for Impact Retreat

May 2013 - May 2014 Secretary for Eta Sigma Gamma

May 2012 - May 2014 Office for A&M Photography Club

Publications

April 2019 Andrea E. Hanson, Nikolas W. Garcia, Joshua M. McKenna, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Hypogonadal Hypertension In Male Sprague-Dawley Rats Is Reversed by Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Which Suppresses Renin-Angiotensin System Expression. FASEB J 32:558.1, 2019. ABSTRACT

April 2018 Andrea E. Hanson, Joshua M. McKenna, Nikolas W. Garcia, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Preeclampsia alters the role of nitric oxide in androgen metabolite-induced vasorelaxation of rat uterine artery. FASEB J 32:584.8, 2018. ABSTRACT

April 2018 Andrea E. Hanson, Nikolas W. Garcia, Joshua M. McKenna, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Hypotestosteronemia-Induced Hypertension in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats is Reversed by Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Which is a Non-Genomic, Estrogen-Independent Effect. FASEB J 32:584.9, 2018. ABSTRACT

April 2017 Andrea E. Hanson, Joshua M. McKenna, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Hypotestosteronemia-induced hypertension in male Sprague-Dawley rats is renin-angiotensin system-dependent. FASEB J 31:1028.5, 2017. ABSTRACT

Education

December 2016 MS Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, GPA: 3.6

August 2014 BS Community Health Education, Texas A&M University, GPA: 3.3

Certifications

2013 - 2015 CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider 2013 - 2016 Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED 2016 Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Advanced

Awards

2014 National Pacemaker Award, Aggieland Yearbook 2013 Katy/West Houston Aggie Moms Scholarship 2013 Gamman of the Year, Eta Sigma Gamma 2012 1st place - Sport Feature Photo, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2012 1st place - Front Page Design, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2012 3rd place - Sport Action Photo, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2007 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Professional Associations

References

Pat Coyle, Operations Pastor at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX

Amber Roberts, Creative Director at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX

John Stallone, Ph.D., Professor at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX

Andrea Hanson, Doctoral Researcher at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX

John Ott, M.D., Physician at Specialty Healthcare and Wellness in Bellaire, TX

Michael Golding, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX

Louise Abbott, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX

Phil Rich, Executive Director at Impact Retreats in College Station, TX

Skills Summary

Focused and highly motivated biomedical sciences graduate with experience in androgen research, rodent animal handling, course instruction, and research team leadership. Utilizing my background in community health education, fetal and embryo physiology, digital communication and storytelling, medical education, and ex vivo tissues research to develop comprehensive programs based on the employment needs and mission of the agency. I’m an innovative and energetic team player, relationship builder, and highly effective communicator.

Additional Training

Animal Research training specializing in Rat Handling and Techniques. All training was completed at Texas A&M Comparative Medicine Program 2016 through 2016 (8 hrs).

Basic Life Support (BLS) training specializing in First-Aid CPR/AED. All training was completed through the American Heart Association (AHA) 2014 through 2016 (4 hrs).

Responsible Conduct of Research training specializing in Human Subjects. All training was completed at Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative 2013 through 2016 (20 hrs).

Family Health History and Genomics training specializing in Health Education Counseling. All training was completed at Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development 2013 through 2015 (25 hrs).

Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) training in Bloodborne Pathogens. All training was completed at Texas A&M Research Compliance and Biosafety 2013 through 2015 (4 hrs).

National Youth Leadership Training specializing in Team Management. All training was completed at Boy Scouts of America 2008 through 2009 (80 hrs).

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Last updated: Dec 2024