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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.
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As a student dietitian, 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.
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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.
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​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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Expected Graduation: August 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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Student 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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Student Member, Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NAND)
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Student Member, Nebraska Eating Disorder Network (NEDN)
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Student Member, International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD)