Experience

Nutrition On Demand

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

• Partner

  • May 2022 - 1 year 8 months

  - Leads efforts to generate client leads, proposals, and collaborations in nutrition science and research - Aids in strategic planning, marketing efforts, and business administration and updates - Provides evidence-based analysis and recommendations for clients - Develops technical communications, such as scientific reviews, study protocols, and grant proposals, that meet client needs - Translates complex nutrition science and public health information into culturally appropriate… Show more - Leads efforts to generate client leads, proposals, and collaborations in nutrition science and research - Aids in strategic planning, marketing efforts, and business administration and updates - Provides evidence-based analysis and recommendations for clients - Develops technical communications, such as scientific reviews, study protocols, and grant proposals, that meet client needs - Translates complex nutrition science and public health information into culturally appropriate consumer communications - Advises clients with regard to federal policies and programs, providing strategic insights related to nutrition science, policy development and translation, consumer outreach, and stakeholder engagement

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022

  - Leads efforts to generate client leads, proposals, and collaborations in nutrition science and research - Aids in strategic planning, marketing efforts, and business administration and updates - Provides evidence-based analysis and recommendations for clients - Develops technical communications, such as scientific reviews, study protocols, and grant proposals, that meet client needs - Translates complex nutrition science and public health information into culturally appropriate… Show more - Leads efforts to generate client leads, proposals, and collaborations in nutrition science and research - Aids in strategic planning, marketing efforts, and business administration and updates - Provides evidence-based analysis and recommendations for clients - Develops technical communications, such as scientific reviews, study protocols, and grant proposals, that meet client needs - Translates complex nutrition science and public health information into culturally appropriate consumer communications - Advises clients with regard to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans providing strategic insights related to evidence analysis and review, policy translation of the science, and implementation through MyPlate, consumer outreach, stakeholder engagement, and nutrition programs



The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2022

  Served as a section leader for the Fundamentals of Nutrition Science Course (PUBH 6619), which is a 3-credit elective, as part of the online Masters of Public Health (MPH@GW) program



Victus Health and Wellness Center

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Oversaw day-to-day operations, business administration, health programs and services, marketing and communications, community outreach, and strategic planning - Facilitated all nutrition services, including cooking workshops, one-on-one counseling, couple and family counseling, and group education



Community College of Philadelphia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  Greater Philadelphia Area Faculty member in the Allied Health Department teaching Introduction to Nutrition (DIET 111), a 3-credit class required for students in the Nursing Program, and Introduction to Health Care Professions (AH 101), a 3-credit class required for students in the Allied Health Care Programs



USDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nutritionist

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  - Promoted the Dietary Guidelines for Americans through a wide range of marketing and communication strategies through outreach and partnerships at USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP) - Led consumer research efforts related to nutrition education translating the Dietary Guidelines to low-income audiences - Presented on behalf of CNPP at national scientific conferences and to lay audiences; provided technical and nontechnical briefings to government, industry, and… Show more - Promoted the Dietary Guidelines for Americans through a wide range of marketing and communication strategies through outreach and partnerships at USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP) - Led consumer research efforts related to nutrition education translating the Dietary Guidelines to low-income audiences - Presented on behalf of CNPP at national scientific conferences and to lay audiences; provided technical and nontechnical briefings to government, industry, and academic stakeholders and partners - Represented CNPP for various agency and national organizations

• Lead Nutritionist

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  - Completed a detail overseeing the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP)'s Nutrition Communications and Outreach Team’s efforts in translating dietary guidance into a communication strategy - Led consumer research efforts related to MyPlate materials, in particular expanding upon the Healthy Eating on a Budget resources - Oversaw the MyPlate Nutrition Communicators Network which utilizes public-private partnerships, community partners, and campus ambassadors… Show more - Completed a detail overseeing the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP)'s Nutrition Communications and Outreach Team’s efforts in translating dietary guidance into a communication strategy - Led consumer research efforts related to MyPlate materials, in particular expanding upon the Healthy Eating on a Budget resources - Oversaw the MyPlate Nutrition Communicators Network which utilizes public-private partnerships, community partners, and campus ambassadors nationwide - Coordinated new content creation, including tip sheets, graphics, social media, toolkits, and web content, focusing on creative content development, audience growth, engagement, and generating referral traffic to USDA web sites - Led development of briefings, reports, and peer-reviewed publications regarding communication and outreach efforts related to dietary guidance to present to Congress, agency officials, and the larger Federal, research, and academic communities - Presented on behalf of CNPP at national scientific conferences and to lay audiences; provided technical and nontechnical briefings to government, industry, and academic stakeholders and partners - Represented CNPP for various agency and national organizations

• Nutritionist

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016

  - Led systematic reviews to support national food and dietary guidance and to inform Federal nutrition policies and programs at USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP) - Evaluated, synthesized, and graded nutrition science and public health research, research methodologies, and programs using rigorous and transparent methodology - Analyzed, interpreted, and responded to laws and legislation which impact nutrition policy, science, and research - Served as the subject… Show more - Led systematic reviews to support national food and dietary guidance and to inform Federal nutrition policies and programs at USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP) - Evaluated, synthesized, and graded nutrition science and public health research, research methodologies, and programs using rigorous and transparent methodology - Analyzed, interpreted, and responded to laws and legislation which impact nutrition policy, science, and research - Served as the subject matter expert for agency response to media inquiries regarding scientific reviews - Trained and mentored new Nutrition Evidence Library staff and interns - Promoted the Dietary Guidelines for Americans through a wide range of marketing and communication strategies through outreach and partnerships - Led development of briefings, reports, and peer-reviewed publications about the scientific base for Federal nutrition policies and programs related to dietary guidance to present to Congress, agency officials, and the larger Federal, research, and academic communities - Presented on behalf of CNPP at national scientific conferences and to lay audiences; provided technical and nontechnical briefings to government, industry, and academic stakeholders and partners - Represented CNPP for various agency and national organizations



DC Metro Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board of Directors

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2017

  - Served in various roles on the Board of Directors for a professional organization of ~500 members for 5 years: Past-President (2016-2017), President (2015-2016), President-Elect (2014-2015), Awards Committee Chair (2012-2014), Treasurer (2013-2014), Treasurer-Elect (2012-2013) - Primary responsibilities have included strategic planning; implementing financial policies and procedures; managing annual budget; completing fiscal reviews; engaging with membership and enhancing networking… Show more - Served in various roles on the Board of Directors for a professional organization of ~500 members for 5 years: Past-President (2016-2017), President (2015-2016), President-Elect (2014-2015), Awards Committee Chair (2012-2014), Treasurer (2013-2014), Treasurer-Elect (2012-2013) - Primary responsibilities have included strategic planning; implementing financial policies and procedures; managing annual budget; completing fiscal reviews; engaging with membership and enhancing networking opportunities for members; aiding program planning; and managing recruitment, marketing, and review process for the local awards program as well as national awards program of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Show less



U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership Fellow

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

  - Worked directly with the Acting Assistant Secretary of Health (ASH) to facilitate cross- collaboration across USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services with regard to nutrition and physical activity - Participated in daily briefings and coordination meetings with the ASH and her staff - Completed a literature review summarizing the evidence base related to multicomponent campaigns to increase physical activity - Completed a scoping review of international physical activity… Show more - Worked directly with the Acting Assistant Secretary of Health (ASH) to facilitate cross- collaboration across USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services with regard to nutrition and physical activity - Participated in daily briefings and coordination meetings with the ASH and her staff - Completed a literature review summarizing the evidence base related to multicomponent campaigns to increase physical activity - Completed a scoping review of international physical activity guidelines Show less



Tricia Psota Nutrition

• Owner & Director

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2015

  - Offered individualized nutrition services, educational presentations, wellness workshops and media assistance and appearances aimed at advancing public health through science-based guidance - Engaged in community outreach activities through multiple outlets - Specialized in translating complex science into nutrition guidance for consumers



The Panum Group

• Nutrition Consultant

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  - Led systematic reviews to support national food and dietary guidance as part of the Nutrition Evidence Library (NEL) within the Office of Nutrition Guidance & Analysis at the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion - Evaluated, synthesized, and graded nutrition science and public health research using rigorous and transparent methodology to define the state of food and nutrition-related science - Provided support to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee throughout the… Show more - Led systematic reviews to support national food and dietary guidance as part of the Nutrition Evidence Library (NEL) within the Office of Nutrition Guidance & Analysis at the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion - Evaluated, synthesized, and graded nutrition science and public health research using rigorous and transparent methodology to define the state of food and nutrition-related science - Provided support to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee throughout the scientific review process of nutrition science and public health research for developing recommendations for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Aided revisions and development of reference materials, tutorials, website content, briefings, and talking points about the NEL systematic review process and general nutrition guidance - Trained, supervised, and conducted quality control of the work completed by NEL data abstractors and CNPP interns - Contributed content and engaged in strategic planning as a member of the Social Media Team Show less



National Institutes of Health

• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Metabolic Clinical Research Dietitian

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

  - Planned, provided, coordinated, and supervised nutrition research services for the Metabolic Clinical Research Unit at the Clinical Center - Served as a co-investigator on 8 protocols in the fields of weight management, metabolism, and endocrinology - Critically evaluated scientific literature and identified new directions for research for many Institutes - Presented research findings at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed publications - Created and contributed to… Show more - Planned, provided, coordinated, and supervised nutrition research services for the Metabolic Clinical Research Unit at the Clinical Center - Served as a co-investigator on 8 protocols in the fields of weight management, metabolism, and endocrinology - Critically evaluated scientific literature and identified new directions for research for many Institutes - Presented research findings at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed publications - Created and contributed to reports and briefings related to MCRU research activities for upper-level staff at NIH - Developed and analyzed specialized diets and dietary data using advanced nutrition (Pro-Nutra and Nutrient Data Systems for Research) and statistical (SPSS and SAS) software to design interventions and evaluate findings - Provided and oversaw education and training of interns, volunteers, students, and dietetic technicians - Led body composition assessment training workshops for Clinical Center dietitians, interns, students, research assistants, and health technicians - Served as technical expert for media requests and regularly provided interviews for print and online outlets targeting consumers and/or health professionals Show less



National Center for Weight & Wellness

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dietitian

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  Washington D.C. Metro Area - Worked with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to improve overall health and wellness - Conducted in-depth nutrition assessments and provided ongoing nutrition counseling to individuals and groups - Developed a new nutrition class series to keep patients up-to-date on “hot topics” in the media related to nutrition - Translated complex science when contributing content for outreach and completing nutrition counseling - Trained dietetic interns and students in an… Show more - Worked with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to improve overall health and wellness - Conducted in-depth nutrition assessments and provided ongoing nutrition counseling to individuals and groups - Developed a new nutrition class series to keep patients up-to-date on “hot topics” in the media related to nutrition - Translated complex science when contributing content for outreach and completing nutrition counseling - Trained dietetic interns and students in an outpatient setting Show less



USU Center for Health Disparities

• Assistant Director of Research

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  - Oversaw research, education, and training activities, including budget management for the Center; data collection, analysis, and management; development and implementation of undergraduate research internship program; and mentoring and supervising research staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and interns - Developed and implemented community and clinical interventions targeting disease prevention and treatment in minorities and underserved groups - Contributed to grant… Show more - Oversaw research, education, and training activities, including budget management for the Center; data collection, analysis, and management; development and implementation of undergraduate research internship program; and mentoring and supervising research staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and interns - Developed and implemented community and clinical interventions targeting disease prevention and treatment in minorities and underserved groups - Contributed to grant writing and concerted cross-collaboration between numerous institutions - Oversaw the competitive review process of protocols submitted for funding; managed expert reviewers; critically reviewed research protocols - Evaluated and revised the competitive review process for the Center through collaborations with Community Research Outreach Workers Network (CROWN) - Coordinated stakeholder engagement between researchers, local leaders, and consumers through CROWN - Prepared publications for submission to peer-reviewed journals and annual reports to funding sources - Presented at scientific conferences, public health workshops, and community talks - Led weight management intervention groups for ongoing research projects - Translated complex science and public health information for distribution to diverse audiences - Created a strategic communication plan for all outreach activities online (informational website and interactive online health fair), in print (quarterly newsletter and education materials), and in person (health workshops and fairs)

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  - Executed community weight management interventions among African American women - Supervised research and outreach activities and staff, graduate students, and undergraduate interns - Directed participant recruitment for interventions and completed research participant assessments - Completed and oversaw curriculum development for health interventions - Prepared manuscripts for submission and presentations for lay and scientific audiences at local and national meetings



Immaculata University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Dietetic Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Completed graduate coursework and supervised practice in clinical, community, and food service and management rotations throughout the Philadelphia area



PA Nutrition Education TRACKS

• Program Associate

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

  Adapted nutrition education materials based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for other audiences



Penn State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2009

  - Served as project coordinator for numerous studies and as a nutrition educator for two weight-management interventions - Developed, implemented, and evaluated science-based educational programs and interventions - Guest lectured for graduate courses and was a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses - Developed nutrition education presentations for lay and scientific audiences - Presented research findings at multiple national scientific conferences - Played a key role… Show more - Served as project coordinator for numerous studies and as a nutrition educator for two weight-management interventions - Developed, implemented, and evaluated science-based educational programs and interventions - Guest lectured for graduate courses and was a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses - Developed nutrition education presentations for lay and scientific audiences - Presented research findings at multiple national scientific conferences - Played a key role in writing 3 funded grants (USDA/CSREES # 2005-55215-04811; two from industry) - Served as the student representative for the Graduate Program in Nutrition Steering Committee Show less



Cafe 210 West

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Bartender, Waitress

  • Feb 2001 - Dec 2008

  - As manager, oversaw staff of ~40, daily bank of ≥$20,000, and door cover up to $5,000 at one of largest local restaurants - Trained new waitstaff, bartenders, and managers

• Laboratory Coordinator

  • Jan 2003 - May 2003

  - Coordinated laboratory preparation and teaching assistants for an undergraduate biology course - Maintained course website

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2001 - Dec 2002

  Independently created and implemented lesson plans for multiple sections of introductory biology courses