Nutrition Programs Manager

• Sep 2019 - Present

Direct supervision of Share Our Strength Cooking Matters campaign, USDA Summer Food Service Program, SNAP Outreach and Application Assistance, SNAP Nutrition Incentives (Granite State Market Match & Double Up Food Bucks). Develop new program implementations in NH that help to reduce the gap between hunger and health, one being the partnership and implementation of Leah's Pantry Nutrition Pantry Program and the pilot program Medically Tailored Meals. Collaborate with community organizations and food bank partner agencies across the state to implement programs that increase access and provide nutrition education to food insecure populations. Responsible for developing and writing policy, procedures, and operation guidelines. Responsible for writing and acquiring grant funds and reporting out on program success. Responsible for program evaluation and development of work plans and goals. Show less

RFS Programs Outreach Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

Cooking Matters AmeriCorps National Direct

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

Coordinate and facilitate Cooking Matters courses across the state of New Hampshire. Partner and communicate with host agencies to implement effective hands-on courses teaching families at risk of hunger that healthy eating can be delicious, enjoyable, and affordable. Manage and recruit volunteers that may include chefs, nutrition educators and agency/site managers to implement courses and tours using Cooking Matters core curriculum and Cooking Matters at the Store curriculum. Complete all preparations for class including, assembling and transporting equipment, materials, and groceries, and preparing volunteer staff. Complete program evaluation and other program reporting documentation as necessary. Participate in actively seeking out, working with, and maintaining positive relationships with agencies serving low-income clients to host Cooking Matters courses and tours. Assist with the development of Cooking Matters outreach materials and handouts for Cooking Matters audience, as needed. Show less

University of New Hampshire Dietetic Intern

• Jul 2016 - May 2017

Completed 1200 hours in the clinical, foodservice and community nutrition setting. Completed 1200 hours in the clinical, foodservice and community nutrition setting.

Waitress

• May 2004 - Aug 2016

Healthcare Provider

• Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

Provided health and nutrition information to clientele across the state of Rhode Island with a goal to increase health promotion and disease prevention. Topics of discussion include; utilizing food as medicine, introduction to nutrition, how to eat healthy on a budget, and mindful eating. Strong education background in nutrition, years of public speaking experience, strong communication skills, professionalism, and timeliness are areas of expertise that contributed to being a successful team member in this company. Show less

Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

Retail Sales Associate

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Nutrition Internship

• May 2011 - Sep 2013

Collaborated on several nutrition related projects with RD Pamela Rand. Developed a six week nutrition education program based on the inspiration of the Pink Ribbon diet to a group of middle aged women who were interested in positive lifestyle changes. Demonstrated organization skills, public speaking, and resourcefulness. Created new recipes to taste test and try and engage the group in conversation on the latest nutrition research. With similar views on how to practice a healthy lifestyle, Pam guided me to create my own beliefs on the importance of a plant based diet and how to incorporate local healthy foods to recipes with anti-inflammatory spices. Created pamphlets, brochures, and recipes for a 6 week Pink Ribbon Diet. Observed outpatient appointments with patients of various disease states. Nutrition instructor to AAA staff on healthy eats at summer BBQ followed by integrative cooking demo. Show less