RESUME
Distinguished registered dietitian and researcher committed to evidence-based practice and promoting the advancement of healthcare. Provides several years of experience in leadership positions in the clinical, community, and academic settings. Known for outstanding displays of reasoning, versatility, and ambition. Seeking advancement in the field of clinical research and development.
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR - LEAD COMMUNITY RESEARCH NAVIGATOR, UNIVERSTIY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
June 2022-Present
Coordinated Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) clinical research activities across 60 sites nationwide.
Collected information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and
ensures subjects follow the research protocol.
Managed team of Community Research Navigators with oversight of daily operations, technical support,
and participant recruitment and retention.
Focused efforts on engagement of individuals from underrepresented populations utilizing community-
engaged research strategies across several ADNI study diversity hub sites.
Supported communication as a liaison between study cores including but not limited to Engagement Core,
Administrative Core, Neuropathology Core, and Clinical Core.
Facilitated Community-Science Partnership Board activities by creating agendas, presentations, and
meetings among ADNI scientists and lay community members to inform ADNI diversity initiatives.
OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN, UW-HEALTH
September 2021-May 2022
Responsible for providing nutrition education, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy for patients of UW- Health’s specialty clinics including digestive health, abdominal transplant, and neuromuscular disorders; Routinely completed multiple nutrition assessments each day in the outpatient setting, regularly performed Nutrition-Focused Physical exams, and provided nutrition recommendations based on the Nutrition Care Process; Applied critical thinking skills, cultural competency, and evidence-based research to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients and clients with varying medical conditions, health literacy levels, and cultural backgrounds; Conducted, analyzed, and presented research in creative and organized forms of posters, presentations, and social media posts; Demonstrated excellent counseling skills in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while delivering appropriate education for conditions such as gastrointestinal disorder, diabetes, organ failure, and neurodegenerative disease; Advocated for nutrition care in the settings of team rounds, goals of care meetings, and individually with health professionals.
HEAD COACH - EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
October 2019-Present
Choreographs dances for competition and athletic performance events;Â schedules and runs efficient practices three to five evenings per week;Â manages and organizes the team roster, inventory and equipment; communicates with team members, parents, and athletic department staff on a regular basis; responsible for strength, technique, and conditioning training for the team that ensures movement is done in a safe and correct manner; fosters meaningful relationships with each member and acts as a role model for support and encouragement throughout the competition season and beyond.
DIETETIC INTERN, UW-HEALTH
August 2020-May 2021
Completed over 1200 hours of supervised practice experience in the ambulatory, clinical, public health, community, inpatient, and food service fields at University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, and affiliated UW-Health sites.
NUTRITION ASSISTANT -Â FIT FRESH
October 2019-July 2020
Collaborated with clients to meet their health and wellness goals through individualized meal plans.
Responsible for front of house operations, packaging and distributing over 300 meals per week, catering special events, and adhering to food safety standards in a variety of food service settings.
PERFORMANCE NUTRITION INTERN - EXOS SAN DIEGO
May 2019-August 2019
Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, measured and analyzed body composition of athletes, created meal plans based on weight, body composition, and performance goals, prescribed supplements and protein shakes, conducted interviews and dietary recalls, performed urinalysis for hydration, created handouts, presentations, and other educational materials for athletes.
TRAINING TABLE SUPERVISOR - UW ATHLETICS
July 2017-October 2019
Prepared and served nutritious meals to over 1,000 student-athletes, set up and took down buffet-style line, organized, restocked and maintained a functional dining facility, delegated tasks to staff, ensured food safety through temping, proper storage, and sanitizing. Presented accurate nutrition information for each menu item and was knowledgeable about preparation methods and ingredients.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING/CAMP COUNSELOR, CAMP SHALOM NOAR-BOGRIM
June 2016-August 2018
Created and implemented plans and activities to ensure a fun and safe camp experience for campers and counselors. Responsibilities included scheduling field trips to attractions in the community, coordinating visitors for on-site programming, planning camp-wide activities including overnight camping trips, communicating with counselor teams throughout the planning process. Additionally, created and lead daily activities independently, fostered positive relationships with individual campers, and attended to various administrative tasks.
EDUCATION
December 2021
MASTER OF SCIENCE: CLINICAL NUTRITION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Completed advanced nutritional sciences coursework in the areas of critical care, pediatrics, research, and counseling. Received Dean's List academic honors from UW-Madison's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
May 2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: NUTRITION AND DIETETICS,
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Completed coursework in general and organic chemistry, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, education and counseling, business, food science, and nutritional science. General member of UW-Madison's Dietetics and Nutrition Club, choreographer for Optima Dance, president of Madison Guitar Club.
HONORS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
KAREN SPECTOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
A full time undergraduate student in her/his senior year of the Didactic Program in Dietetics. Qualifications that were attributes of Karen Spector including creativity, imagination, self-initiative and independence. Recipients shall be individuals who give that extra measure of hard work that makes an impact on others, who make the world a better place because they do a bit more, and who reflect the attitude that one person can make a difference.
PHI KAPPA PHI HONOR SOCIETY, UW-MADISON CHAPTER
Phi Kappa Phi recognizes the achievements of the most outstanding students in every school and college at UW-Madison. Eligible graduates students must be in the top 10% of their class.
OUTSTANDING DIETETICS STUDENTÂ FINALIST, WISCONSIN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
The purpose of the Outstanding Dietetics Student Award program is to recognize the emerging leadership and achievement of students in ACEND-accredited dietetics education programs.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
September 2019
MEDICAL RUNNER, IRONMAN WISCONSIN
My primary responsibility was to assist medical personnel with providing care to Ironman finishers. My tasks included gathering supplies, providing food and beverages, communicating with family members, and aiding in other treatment-related duties as requested by the medics.
January 2018 - April 2018
NUTRITION SERVICES VOLUNTEER, UW-HEALTH
While volunteering, I offered and encouraged nutritious shakes and smoothies to hospital patients recovering from operations, created each smoothie based on individual preferences and dietary needs, delivered smoothies to patient rooms while complying with hospital safety rules upon delivery. I frequently communicated with the registered dietitian to complete the necessary tasks each day.
August 2020 - May 2021
COMMUNITY PARTNER, BADGER PRAIRIE NEEDS NETWORK
Completed with nutritionally-relevant volunteer tasks including creating educational materials, assisting with food packaging and distribution, and volunteering on-site as needed.
CERTIFICATIONS
SERVSAFE MANAGER
December 2019
WISCONSIN RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVER
April 2021
LICENSED OPERATOR:Â BARTENDER
April 2021