University of Illinois at Chicago- Chicago, IL Expected Graduation: December 2019
Master of Science, Nutrition Dietetic Internship
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Champaign, IL Graduated: May 2017
Bachelor of Science, Food Science & Human Nutrition Concentration: Human Nutrition Minor: Social Work Awards: Cornelius Van Pappelendam Scholarship, Willard J. and Alice C. Scholarship 2014 & 2016, Dean’s List 2016-2017, 2017 FSHN Outstanding Senior in Human Nutrition
Relevant Experience
Nutrition Consultant June 2017-Present
Barilla Group Americas, Northbrook, IL • Input and evaluate recipes for nutritional and environmental impacts • Code data and update for new nutrition labels in 1World Sync Nutrition Intern June 2016-August 2016 Barilla Group Americas, Northbrook, IL • Created a year-long nutrition communication plan in correlation with the Mediterranean Diet • Developed digital cookbooks emphasizing healthy and sustainable pasta recipes to engage employees and expand customer resources • Established a farmer’s market program to bring fresh produce to employees and build community relationship Research Assistant for STRONG Kids Project August 2016-May 2017 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL • Coordinate weekly home visits to participants in the area and collect data to determine factors of childhood obesity • Code data from home visits such as height and weight measurements, pantry inventories, and other biological data • Formulated own research project and presented at Research Symposium (Spring 2017) Sports Nutrition Intern August 2016-May 2017 Illini Athletics Sports Nutrition, Champaign, IL • Collaborate with Sports Dietitian for team nutrition talks, one-on-one consultations, and attend games to refuel athletes • Create and develop monthly newsletter on nutrition topics for athletes
Activities
Member of Student Nutrition Association (SNA-UIC) August 2017-Present
Student Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics August 2016-Present Co-Founder/Secretary of the Nutrition and Pre-Health Association (NHA-UIUC) August 2015-May 2017 • Founded and built NHA as an organization for students passionate about nutrition • Document meeting agendas, attendance and scheduled events • Promote healthy lifestyle habits, professional development, and community service participation Ambassador of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Program May 2015-May 2017 • Advise incoming students and recruit high school seniors Alumna Member of Sigma Delta Tau Sorority August 2013-May 2017
Certifications
ServSafe Manager’s Food Safety Certification-14254419 October 2016