Experience

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• School Wellness Specialist

  • Nov 2019 - Present


Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Massachusetts Education Policy Fellow

  • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Boston, Massachusetts



South End Community Health Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pediatric Wellness Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

  Greater Boston Area



Drexel University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nutrition Educator

  • Mar 2016 - Sep 2018

  Philadelphia, PA • Conduct on-site nutrition education programming in the School District of Philadelphia and Community sites. • Implement programs within SNAP-Ed eligible schools; providing school-age and adult populations with lessons on nutrition, physical activity and chronic disease prevention. • Collaborate with Community Partners, the Mayor’s Office of Education and Philadelphia School District (PSD) faculty to conduct policy, system and environmental (PSE) changes. PSE approaches include… Show more • Conduct on-site nutrition education programming in the School District of Philadelphia and Community sites. • Implement programs within SNAP-Ed eligible schools; providing school-age and adult populations with lessons on nutrition, physical activity and chronic disease prevention. • Collaborate with Community Partners, the Mayor’s Office of Education and Philadelphia School District (PSD) faculty to conduct policy, system and environmental (PSE) changes. PSE approaches include those related to food access, physical activity and hydration. • Work with PSD faculty and students to complete the Alliance for a Healthier Generation School Health Index. Identify action items and help to establish health initiatives within the school. • Responsible for accurate and timely reporting. Assist with data collection needed for grant documentation. Show less



Wellworks For You

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wellness Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  Greater Philadelphia Area • Assisted with the development and implementation of wellness programs for companies nationwide. • Educated clients about the importance of preventative care and its correlation to healthcare costs, return on investment and reduced risk of chronic disease.



MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education

• Student Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Villanova University • Collaborated with Registered Dietitians on a 3 year Grant project, The Healthy Futures Initiative, funded by Independence Blue Cross. Analyzed data reported by parents about the child’s dietary behaviors. Plotted child’s BMI and provided recommendations on how to make improvements to achieve a healthier weight to the parents. • Managed the Center’s social media pages and website – specifically, updated the research webpage with up-to-date obesity-related articles. • Created a… Show more • Collaborated with Registered Dietitians on a 3 year Grant project, The Healthy Futures Initiative, funded by Independence Blue Cross. Analyzed data reported by parents about the child’s dietary behaviors. Plotted child’s BMI and provided recommendations on how to make improvements to achieve a healthier weight to the parents. • Managed the Center’s social media pages and website – specifically, updated the research webpage with up-to-date obesity-related articles. • Created a presentation on worksite wellness for the Director to present to potential worksite clients. • Gained experience working with a non-profit business while working closely with the Director. Helped develop plans for future funding opportunities. Show less



Ursinus College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant The HEART Laboratory

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Collegeville, PA Assisted with research studies conducted by classmates, specifically, on 24- hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure (ABP) monitoring among college students. Collaborated with peers to interpret data.



The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Philadelphia, PA • Worked as a full time student intern in the Healthy Weight Clinic, assisted clinical staff with care of pediatric patients. Returned as a part time intern, June 2014 - August 2014. • Recorded patient data in EPIC, electronic medical record program. Assisted with evaluation of patients' anthropometric measurements. • Assisted exercise physiologists with initial exercise testing and weekly physical activity plans for patients. • Created health and exercise handouts for… Show more • Worked as a full time student intern in the Healthy Weight Clinic, assisted clinical staff with care of pediatric patients. Returned as a part time intern, June 2014 - August 2014. • Recorded patient data in EPIC, electronic medical record program. Assisted with evaluation of patients' anthropometric measurements. • Assisted exercise physiologists with initial exercise testing and weekly physical activity plans for patients. • Created health and exercise handouts for Healthy Weight Clinic intensive program. • Attended clinical meetings with multidisciplinary team and program researchers. Show less