Nominating Chair Assistant Volunteer
NEW MEXICO ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Dec 2021 - Present
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Managed a database of over 300 dietetic students and professionals and condensed the list to possible prospects to run for affiliate board positions
Generated research and strategies to improve the overall participation of academy members to serve on the NMAND board
Collaborated with the NMAND nominating chair, Cathy McDivitt, to increase recruitment and retention within the academy for the 2022 election year
Appeared as a featured guest on NMAND’s virtual January 2022 meeting to gather details about member positions and perspectives
Designed and created marketing materials to persuasively advertise academy participation in voting, nominating, and running for board positions
Modified and updated position descriptions to include a simplified overview of responsibilities, duties, and benefits
Food Farmacy Volunteer
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Jan 2022 - June 2022
Developed recipes using the ingredients provided by the Food Farmacy, in addition to proper food storage, health benefits, and cost
Created educational materials for the clinic, such as “did you know” facts, cost-saving tips, and meal planning tips for common diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and renal
Partnered with a nutrition specialist to analyze research on the impact of prenatal programs and their effectiveness on gestational diabetes mellitus
Interpreted data to consider forming a prenatal program to provide nutrition education within the Presbyterian community
Dietetic Volunteer
NMSU Fit Families
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 · 3 mos
Assisted in weekly cooking/nutrition classes, where 8 families (including caregivers and overweight children 5-12) gained cooking skills, and nutrition knowledge to prevent obesity, develop strategies for healthy eating, and increase physical activity
Led nutrition-focused aspects of the program such as improved healthy food behaviors, overcoming negative health perceptions, and understanding MyPlate to refine food choices
Volunteer
Casa de Peregrinos Food Bank
Nov 2021 - Dec 2021
Worked through food distributions and donations, in addition to aiding in mobile food pantries. Created graphics for social media volunteer flyers and assisted in any other miscellaneous duties needed in the front office.
Health Promotion Clinical Volunteer
Special Olympics
Oct 2017
Provided nutritional assessments such as weight, height, and BMI. Provided nutrition education through MyPlate such as portion sizes, food groups, and physical activity.
Student Organizations
New Mexico State University
Student Association of Nutrition & Dietetics
2017-2020
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