Kaneen Gomez-Hixson, MS, RDN, CD-N

Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Saint Joseph
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New Britain, Connecticut, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Visiting Assistant Professor
      • Aug 2021 - Present

    • Lead Sports Dietitian for the Athlete Nutrition Advising Program
      • May 2019 - Present

      This program was developed for students to gain hands-on experience assessing, monitoring and educating athletes in relation to nutrition for performance with the following goals in mind:1. To help student athletes at USJ and other participating Institutions/Organizations enhance their performance through optimal fuel and hydration.2. Provide a platform for our Department of Nutrition and Public Health students to acquire experiential education in the area of sports nutrition while developing their oral and written communication skills and group and individual counseling skills.Nutrition Advisor:Special Olympics Connecticut, Nutrition Performance StationsUniversity of Saint Joseph, All Teams, West Harford, CT.Central Conn. State University All Teams, New Britain, CT.University of Hartford, All Teams, West Hartford, CT.American International College, Men’s Hockey, Women’s Bball Springfield, MA.Western New England, Men’s/Women’s Soccer, Springfield, MA.South Kent School, Boy’s Hockey, Prep Teams, South Kent, CT.Somers High School, Boy’s Soccer, Somers, CT.Elite/Olympic/Professional level individual athletes. Show less

    • Nutrition Advisor for the Athlete Nutrition Advising Program
      • Aug 2016 - Present

      -Delivered performance nutrition seminars and presentations to high school and collegiate level athletes across all NCAA divisions. -Provided grocery store tours and dining hall tours to collegiate level athletes. -Administered individual nutrition counseling sessions with collegiate level athletes. -Acted as the preceptor to University of Saint Joseph Dietetic Interns during their sports nutrition rotation at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. -Collaborated with sports coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic directors and foodservice personnel. -Managed the University of Saint Joseph Athletic Department fuel cart to provide USJ athletes with the appropriate fuel for their games. -Prepared educational materials to aid in the nutrition education of student-athletes, undergraduate ANAP volunteers and dietetic interns. Nutrition Seminar Locations: -University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT -Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT-University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT-American International College, Springfield, MA-Western New England University, Springfield, MA -South Kent School, Kent, CT Show less

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • Co-Owner
      • Nov 2019 - Present

      Registered/licensed dietitians specializing in sports nutrition. Registered/licensed dietitians specializing in sports nutrition.

Education

  • Northern Illinois University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Sciences (Sports Nutrition Emphasis)
    2020 - 2023
  • University of Saint Joseph
    Master's degree, Nutrition and Dietetics
    2018 - 2019
  • University of Saint Joseph
    Dietetic Internship
    2017 - 2018
  • University of Saint Joseph
    Bachelor's degree, Nutrition and Dietetics
    2013 - 2017
  • Singapore American School
    High School Diploma
    2009 - 2013

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