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Experience
Throughout my academic and professional journey, I’ve been committed to building a strong foundation in nutrition, mental health, education, and community outreach. My experience spans diverse settings from clinical and community nutrition to food service management and youth education.
During my dietetic internship, I’ve completed rotations in hospital systems, non-profits, and food service operations, applying evidence-based practice and compassionate care rooted in HAES and Intuitive Eating principles. I also bring years of hands-on experience in mental health, preschool education, and athletic coaching, all of which have shaped my holistic and person-centered approach to nutrition.
You can explore more about my background and qualifications by downloading my resume below.
Intern Experience
Community Nutrition Intern - Whispering Roots, Omaha, NE 2023-2025
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Delivered community-based, culturally appropriate nutrition education programs focused on food access and health equity.
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Taught individuals agriculture strategies such as how to grow food, develop balanced recipes, and implement meal prep strategies.
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Assisted in food pantry operations and coordinated with local non-profits for food distribution.
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Participated in program planning and evaluation to assess educational effectiveness and community impact.
Clinical Nutrition Intern - Methodist Hospital, Omaha NE 2023-2025
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Applied the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to assess and treat patients in ICU, malnutrition cases, and patients with complex medical conditions.
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Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide medical nutrition therapy and individualized care plans.
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Interpreted lab values and anthropometric data to support accurate nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
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Documented patient progress and outcomes in electronic health records in accordance with HIPAA standards.
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Gained exposure to ethical decision-making and professional behavior in clinical practice.
Food Service Management Intern - Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE 2023-2025
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Assisted in hospital kitchen operations including budget planning, menu development, HACCP compliance, and waste management.
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Oversaw food ordering and delivery logistics while ensuring safe and efficient meal service.
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Conducted quality assurance audits and contributed to continuous process improvements.
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Developed staff training modules on food safety and sanitation protocols.
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Participated in administrative meetings and learned operational management strategies.
Professional Experience
Executive Marketing and Administrative Assistant - Spence Counseling Center, Omaha, NE 2017-Present
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Consulting with therapists on the best therapeutic modalities including CBT to help assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
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Administering and interpreting tests to clients under supervision of lead therapists.
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Documenting client information, checking insurance benefits, scheduling clients, and helping with check-in process.
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Maintain social medias for all locations and write blogs, client handouts, or other material for clients including information on nutrition in relationship to mental health.
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Collaborate closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care and provide direct support to CEO, Clinical Director, and Director of Operations.
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Coordinate and support the planning of social and community outreach events while leading the training and onboarding of new team members to ensure smooth integration and alignment with company protocols.
Cheer Coach - Brownell Talbot, Omaha, NE 2019 to 2025
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Consult with appropriate staff on the health and nutritional needs of athletes.
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Assess athletes on skills and abilities.
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Follow safety standards of the NFHS including up to date on the latest stunt safety, concession protocols, CPR, and other safety measures.
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Coach athletes with a winning state routine in 2021, 2023, and 2024.
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Maintain team communication via Instagram with photos, video clips, and announcements for fans and families of team members.
Preschool Teacher Small Miracle Preschool, Omaha, NE 2014-2017
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Taught early childhood development including topics in nutrition, fitness, and cognitive growth.
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Designed health-based curriculum and communicated student progress to parents and administrators.
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Helped children learn many different early childhood subjects through playful activities and develop better coordination and new motor skills.
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Reported children’s progress to parents and administration.
Education
University of New England
Master of Science in Applied Nutrition
Graduation Date: 2025
Grace University
Bachelor of Science
Psychology
Graduation Date: 2016
Relevant Coursework
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Biology
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Pathophysiology
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Nutrition Care Process
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Applied Food Innovation
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Nutrition Biochemistry
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Nutrition Across the Lifestyle
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Micronutrients
Professional Affiliations
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Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
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Member, National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Member, Kappa Omicron Nu
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Member, Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NAND)
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Member, Nebraska Eating Disorder Network (NEDN)
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Member, International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD)