Research Analyst (research focus: Infant and Young Child Nutrition)

• Mar 2021 - Present

Main research area is the assessment of company commitments and practices in relation to the marketing of breast-milk substitutes and complementary foods

Program Intern

• Sep 2020 - Feb 2021

Consultant in Public Health

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

Conducted research for the UNDP project entitled: "Fostering Knowledge for Human Development in the Arab Region" which included: - development of a conceptual framework to guide the research and analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on multiple dimensions of human capital and development in the Arab region, and its consequent effect in achieving the relevant sustainable development goals - performing comprehensive desk reviews to inform the research process and methodology - strategic searches of both peer-reviewed and grey literature and datasets to collect both baseline data and latest estimates of SDG progress in the Arab region; this information was then mapped across the multi-dimensional vulnerability index in a preliminary exercise Show less

Practicum Intern

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

- Designed a comprehensive Community Health Club program for pregnant adolescent beneficiaries The program design entailed a needs assessment, program planning and intervention design based on the Theory of Change and health promotion theories, and the development of educational materials and evaluation tools - Shadowed Community Health Supervisors in field-work (mainly evaluations of health awareness sessions delivered by Community Health Workers) - Assisted with administrative work related to monitoring and evaluation in the Community Health Department Show less

Research Assistant

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

Worked on the "Landscape Analysis of Complementary Feeding in the Middle East and North Africa Region" project - Conducted a desk review of nutritional status and complementary feeding practices, and of existing programs and policies of relevance, in selected countries of the region - Analyzed national household survey datasets to identify associations between complementary feeding indicators and various determinants of health - Assisted in developing an online questionnaire targeting implementing agencies and ministries of health regarding IYCF interventions, specifically on complementary feeding Show less

Research Assistant

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

Developed a project proposal for a senior center in Lebanon Developed a project proposal for a senior center in Lebanon

Research Assistant

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

- Developed proposals for research on nutrition/diet and cancer - Developed data collection tools in English and Arabic - Performed interviews and assessments on oncology patients (malnutrition assessments, 24-hour recalls, food frequency questionnaires, functional assessment of cancer therapy) - Conducted scientific literature reviews on geriatric oncology, role of nutrients in immunotherapy, and perceptions of diet and nutrition among cancer patients - Developed proposals for research on nutrition/diet and cancer - Developed data collection tools in English and Arabic - Performed interviews and assessments on oncology patients (malnutrition assessments, 24-hour recalls, food frequency questionnaires, functional assessment of cancer therapy) - Conducted scientific literature reviews on geriatric oncology, role of nutrients in immunotherapy, and perceptions of diet and nutrition among cancer patients

Intern

• May 2017 - May 2017

- Assisted in developing alternative, economic, local and nutritious snacks for the "School Snacks Program" - Evaluated the "School Snacks Program" by conducting focus group discussions on different populations at public schools across Lebanon - Prepared and delivered presentations on healthy eating at the workplace for the WFP employees - Assisted in developing alternative, economic, local and nutritious snacks for the "School Snacks Program" - Evaluated the "School Snacks Program" by conducting focus group discussions on different populations at public schools across Lebanon - Prepared and delivered presentations on healthy eating at the workplace for the WFP employees

Nutrition and Dietetics Intern

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

Clinical Nutrition: - Used the Nutrition Care Process to apply evidence based medical nutrition therapy in the following wards: Surgery, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Critical Care Units (Coronary, Respiratory, Neurological, Intensive, Surgical Intensive , and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), Renal, OB-GYN, Pediatric, and outpatient clinics - Provided enteral and parenteral prescriptions for both adult and pediatric patients - Nutrition education and counseling to in/out patients - Clinical seminar : case study on enteroatmospheric fistula Food Service and Management: - Food Production - Food Safety - HACCP - Food Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage - Patient Meal Service - Cafeteria Management - Administrative and Financial Management - Training food service staff on hygiene principles Community Nutrition: - Voluntary Assistant at the World Food Programme (WFP) Assessed and evaluated the School Snacks Programme through school visits and focus groups, presented low cost, nutritious snack alternatives, and educated the WFP staff on healthy eating at the workplace - “Nestle Healthy Kids Global Program” Assessed and evaluated the program in public schools across Lebanon and had an educational intervention in one of them for 5th graders on physical activity and healthy eating - Long-Term Elderly Care Center at Ain Wazein Hospital Nutrition Screening and Intervention - Participated in a health fair event, targeting the AUB community, by raising awareness about food labels - Organized a“Fit-A-Thon Event “ in AUB that promoted physical activity and raised nutritional awareness on the Mediterranean diet Projects: - Developed a business plan for a day care center - Conducted an educational session for patients undergoing hemodialysis on the renal diet - Updated the dietary guidelines of the hospital's handouts for the low oxalate and low purine diets - Developed a brochure for GERD and infant GERD - Organized a "Healthy Holidays" event at AUBMC Show less

Intern

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

- Planned a "Healthy Ramadan Workshop" - Overlooked kitchen preparations for diabetic patients - Researched scientific literature on diet and sports nutrition - Wrote evidence-based food and health blogs - Planned a "Healthy Ramadan Workshop" - Overlooked kitchen preparations for diabetic patients - Researched scientific literature on diet and sports nutrition - Wrote evidence-based food and health blogs