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Strengths/Skills
Open-Minded
Strategic Thinker
Candidate Bio
Contributions and Leadership Achievements
Organization | Position | Term | Contribution |
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group | Chair-Elect/Chair/Past Chair | 3 years | Led the PNPG Executive Committee in implementing initiatives aligned with our strategic plan, including (1) expansion of the Research Grant Award (2) development of the Professional Development Stipend (3) creation of the Infant Formula Recipes Editor-In-Chief position and (4) navigating operational changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group | Professional Development Co-Chair/Chair/Past-Chair | 3 years | Supported PNPG's professional development initiatives by (1) coordinating quarterly webinars (2) fostering DPG collaboration and providing oversight for PNPG's newsletter, Building Block for Life, and (3) serving on our Grants and Awards committee which expanded the number of available awards aimed at recognizing deserving PNPG members. |
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group | Electronic Communications Co-Chair/Chair | 2 years | Promoted communication of timely and compelling information with PNPG members, other health professionals, and the public via (1) management of PNPG website content/inquiries (2) creation and distribution of monthly e-blasts, and (3) facilitation of routine postings to PNPG's social media platforms. |
Oncology Nutrition DPG | Newsletter Associate Editor | 2 years | Edited manuscripts for each issue of Oncology Nutrition DPG's quarterly newsletter, Oncology Nutrition Connection, including an issue published in collaboration with PNPG's Building Block for Life. Recruited authors for of-interest topics, and assisted other members of the editorial team in streamlining the review process. |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietietics | Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual Board of Editors | 3 years | Served as the eating disorder content expert to assist in annual content update of the Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual. |
Employment
Employer | Title | Years | Location |
St. Mary's County Public Schools | Registered Dietitian | 3 | Leonardtown, Maryland |
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River | Dietitian, Pediatric Specialist | 3 | Patuxent River, Maryland |
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego | Clinical Dietitian | 6 | San Diego, California |
Practice Areas
Years in Practice Area:
Approximate number of years as a member of this DPG/MIG": 15
Honors and Awards
Organization | Award | Year | Contribution |