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Derek Nicholas

Traditional Foods Nutrition Program Coordinator at Division Of Indian Work
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Nutritionist and chef with experience in traditional foods nutrition program coordination and food sovereignty.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, US
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Derek Nicholas is a seasoned nutritionist and chef with experience in traditional foods nutrition program coordination, food sovereignty, and advocacy. He has worked with various organizations, including the Division of Indian Work, Wiisinig LLC, Feeding Mouths, Filling Minds, Social Gastronomy Movement, Metro Food Justice Network, NĀTIFS.org, and Stevens County Food Shelf. Derek holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota-Morris and a Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) from Waukesha County Technical College.

Credentials

  • ServSafe Manager
    American National Standards Institute
    May, 2021
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Division Of Indian Work
    • Traditional Foods Nutrition Program Coordinator
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      Nutritionist & Chef

  • Wiisinig LLC
    • Founder
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      We're focused on promoting healthy and culturally appropriate foods amongst communities. Specializing in food sovereignty and advocacy work

  • Feeding Mouths, Filling Minds
    • Education & Sustainability Board Chair
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Assisting with the evaluation and vetting of projects and providing educational tools/tactics to be implemented in donor events/communications

  • Social Gastronomy Movement
    • Member
      • Jan 2024 - Present

      A growing global impact network of people and organizations using the power of food to transform individual lives, foster more inclusive communities, and create positive social change. Social Gastronomy works to address social inequality, improve nutrition, and engage people to leverage their skills for social good.

  • Metro Food Justice Network
    • Action Team Leader
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Offering support to better increase food security for the Twin Cities' metro

  • NĀTIFS.org
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    • Indigenous Culinary Team
      • Dec 2020 - May 2021
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

  • Stevens County Food Shelf
    • Morris, Minnesota, United States
    • Assistant Manager
      • Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
      • Morris, Minnesota, United States

  • University of Minnesota-Morris
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Student Leader for Native American Gardens
      • Nov 2017 - Oct 2020

      Managing and caring for the University’s gardens and food systems. Serving as a leader and mentor.

    • EBT/SNAP Coordinator
      • 2018 - 2020

      Implementing and managing SNAP/EBT at the Morris Area Farmers Market. Accounting transactions.

  • Wiisinig LLC
    • Author
      • Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

      Eating with the Seasons, Anishinaabeg, Great Lakes RegionEating with the Seasons, Anishinaabeg, Great Lakes Region is a field guide to seasonal eating. With over 24 recipes, and with the addition of Anishinaabemowin language and cultural lessons the author, Derek Nicholas, hopes to share the knowledge he has accumulated.Softcover and ebooks avaivable on blurb.comhttps://www.blurb.com/b/9989708Personal copies order direct via [email protected]

  • Outback Steakhouse
    • Wisconsin
    • Server Hostess
      • Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
      • Wisconsin

Education

  • 2017 - 2020
    University of Minnesota-Morris
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
  • 2017 - 2017
    Waukesha County Technical College
    Certificate, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • 2013 - 2017
    Brookfield Central
    High School Diploma, Honor Roll Student

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