Silvia R. Hoyle
Ph.D. student, School of Education
Program Area: Urban Services Leadership
Graduate Assistant in Department of Foundations of Education
Education
- Ph.D. in Education (expected December 2025), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
- M.S.. in Community Health, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
- B.S. in Bacteriology and Clinical Laboratory Science, Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca, Bogotá, Colombia
Line of Research
My research line addresses the connections between public health and adult education to prevent health disparities in marginalized populations. I am also interested in developing research to inform and influence policy and laws for adult education for immigrants in the United States. I consider a holistic approach to have a complete impact on a community's health, well-being, quality of life, and opportunities for all.
Selected Research and Scholarship
Hoyle, S. R. (2023) The importance of health education in diabetes self- management of Black and Hispanics/Latinos adults with Type 2 diabetes. Holmes pre-conference at American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education AACTE's 75th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN.
Rondón, S. (2014) Environmental Security for the Militaries. Inter American Defense Board (IADB), Environmental and Energy Group U.S. Southern Command Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Laverty, A. L., Lymperopoulou, D.S., Rondón, S., & Dobbs, F.C. (2013). Antibiotic resistance in Vibrio vulnificus isolated from the Chesapeake Bay during the summers of 2006 and 2013. American Society for Microbiology, Virginia Branch Meeting, Charlottesville, VA.
Rondón, S. (2009) Preliminary Strategy for Ballast Water Management in Colombian Ports. Second Regional Meeting, GloBallast Project South Pacific Region and Argentina (CPPS), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rondón, S. (2008) Colombian Report. 5th Workshop on Ballast Water Management, Global Ballast Water Management Program, GEF, UNDP, and IMO, Arraial do Cabo, Brazil.
Rondón, S. (2008) Globallast Project in Colombia. 4th International Conference & Exhibition on Ballast Water Management, Global Ballast Water Management Program, GEF, UNDP, and IMO, Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
Rondón, S. (2008) National Report. First Regional Meeting GloBallast Project South Pacific Region and Argentina (CPPS), Valparaiso, Chile.
Rondón, S.R., Vanegas,T. & Tigreros, P.C. (2003). Sampling Ballast Water for Pathogens: The Colombian Approach. Global Ballast Water Management Program. GEF, UNDP, and IMO, London, United Kingdom.
Rondón, S.R., Tigreros, P.C. & Vanegas,T. (2003). Presence of Exogenic and Pathogenic Organisms in Ballast Water from International Ships, Phase I. XII National Marine Research Conference, Santa Marta, Colombia. 2003.
Rondón, S. (2003). Study of Ballast Water in Colombia. Meeting of Experts on Introduction of Exotic Species in the Pacific Southeast, Problems with Ballast Water. Panamá, República de Panamá.
Rondón, S. (2003). Monitoring of water docks in Cartagena Bay. 1st International Workshop on Guidelines and Standards for Invasive Aquatic Species Surveys and Monitoring, Global Ballast Water Management Program. GEF, UNDP, and IMO, Arraial do Cabo, Brazil.
Rondón, S. (2002). Biological and Bacterial Study of Ballast Water in Cartagena Bay, Colombia International Workshop on Marine Pollution, Prevention and Environmental Management in Ports in The Wider Caribbean Region. International Maritime Organization IMO/ United Nations Environment Program, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Rondón, S. (2001). Study of Bacterial Pollution in Cartagena Bay, Colombia. International Workshop of Eutrophication. Limnology National Committee, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Biography
Silvia R. Hoyle is a doctoral student in the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. She received her Master’s Degree in Community Health from Old Dominion University. She has experience working in health science, microbiology, environment, and adult education. She has worked on international cooperation initiatives such as the GloBallast Partnerships Project (United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and International Maritime Organization (IMO), Global Ballast Water Management Programme “GloBallast”) assisting developing countries to implement effective measures to control the introduction of foreign marine species through international and public-private cooperation. She retired from her military career in the Colombian Navy as a Commander. Since 2015, she has been a Community Health Educator leading and managing grassroots community development and educational programs for marginalized communities. Her interest is promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, community engagement, and adult education. Currently, she is volunteering, leading an ESL class for adult immigrants in West Point, VA. Her passion and motivation are to empower and encourage people, especially marginalized individuals.
What does the Holmes Scholars Program mean to you?
I believe in the power of community. I believe that being part of a group of doctoral students from historically underrepresented backgrounds is empowering. Furthermore, I desire to be part of a community that encourages mentoring, peer support, and professional development of underrepresented scholars. I hope to contribute to the Holmes Scholar program with my international experience and leadership to have a positive influence on American education. I am deeply motivated by a desire to work in a learning community that is preparing the next generation of life-changing scholars and leaders in the United States.