I turned to food and nutrition in 2019 as a foundation to cope with depression, anxiety, and women's health challenges.
Having more experience being a patient over a healthcare provider, I can translate scientific medical concepts to patient-friendly terms and explanations.
Eating healthier is a daunting project when you are coping every day. I hope to fill the gap of intention and action with nutrition awareness, knowledge, and skills.
Education & Credentials
Registered Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) by New York State Department of Education
MS in Nutrition from University of Illinois at Chicago
Accelerated MS Coordinated Program in Nutrition
BS in Nutrition from University of Illinois at Chicago
Didactic Program in Dietetics with Minor in Anthropology
Experience
Dietitian at BronxWorks
April 2024 - present
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Non-profit food service and community health dietitian
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Menu compliance with New York City Food Standards and CACFP for infant to older adults with diverse cultures
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NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)
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NYC Department for Aging (DFTA)
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
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In-service training - menu compliance, food safety, management, kitchen operation, kitchen onboarding
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Kitchen policy, protocol, best practices - team communication, inventory, delivery, procurement schedule, medical accommodation, training schedule, meal serving and delivery schedule, call out communication
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Audits - compliance, food safety
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Community nutrition - Nutrition curriculum review, nutrition education workshops, and culinary demos
Dietetic Internship at UIC
Rotations in Greater Chicago
Inpatient - long-term care consulting
Outpatient - private practice for weight loss and wellness counseling
Food Service - contract company for a private school
Community Nutrition - grocery store in socioeconomically and culturally diverse neighborhood
Elective - Illinois Farmers Market Association for farmers market-related local food system and local and state regulation and policy resources
Extracurricular
Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Public Policy Committee Member: 2024 - present
New York State Academy of Nutrition Dietetics
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Annual Meeting Expo Social Media Chair: 2023 - 2024
Student Nutrition Association at UIC
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Treasurer: 2022 - 2023
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Fundraising Chairperson: 2021 - 2022
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Fundraising Committee: 2020 - 2021
Blood Buds at UIC
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Project Leader/Treasurer: 2022 - 2023
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Member: 2020 - 2021
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Fundraising Walker: 2017 - present
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Outreach Volunteer: 2017 - 2019
Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
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New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Greater New York/Long Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
International Association for Premenstrual Disorders
Skills
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Japanese
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Creativity
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Cooking
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Nutrition Education
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Critical Thinking
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Leadership
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Problem Solving
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Organization
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Project Planning
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Detail-Oriented
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Excel/Google Sheet
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Wix Website Builder
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Canva
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Fundraising