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Strengths/Skills
Takes Initiative
Spreads Positivity
Candidate Bio
Contributions and Leadership Achievements
Organization | Position | Term | Contribution |
Texas 4-H | 4-H Adult Leader | 2003-present | Over 20 years, lead over 1,000 student in development of curriculum, meetings and workshops in over 8 different project areas. Served as the leader and manager for 4 State and 1 National winning teams. It was through alot of dedicated hours, that I developed leadership skills for future generations of leaders. |
Fresenius Medical Care | Nutritional Services Advisory Board Co-Chair/ Feedback Groups | 2020-present | Through appointment within my company, I assisted and initiated development of many tools used throughout the company for both Orientation and Training of New Hires and our Dietetic Student Intern Committee. I lead the creation and development of many tools to ensure success of new hires and our dietetic students. |
Texas Dietetic Association | Public Policy Committee and Chair | 1999-2003 | Lead the charge to seek improvement through education and grass roots efforts to create and set policies in place that led to dietitians, being recognized as the expert in Nutrition and Dietetics. Attended National and State lead training to prepare for this role to serve my profession. |
San Antonio Dietetic Association | President and Various Officier Positions | 1994-1999 | Seeking leadership roles to promote my local dietetic professional organization in my area. I sought to set up fundraising, education and networking events to meet the needs of dietitian members. The goal of formulating the preservation of our profession for future members and growth. |
Comal ISD | Parent/ Teacher Board and Committee member | 2003-2016 | Served on many committees and leadership roles to encourage a collaborative approach for staff, parents and students, to ensure goals for growth, financial security and development of events to meet the needs of my community. |
Employment
Employer | Title | Years | Location |
Fresenius Medical Care | Nutritional Services Manager | 2014-present | New Braunfels, Texas |
Nutrition Matters, Inc | Owner - Consultant Dietitian | 1993-2014 | New Braunfels, Texas |
Guadalupe Valley Hospital | Director of Clinical Nutrition/ Clinical Dietitian | 1995-2001 | Seguin, Texas |
Practice Areas
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Approximate number of years as a member of this DPG/MIG": 1
Honors and Awards
Organization | Award | Year | Contribution |
Texas 4-H Foundation | Salute to Excellence Award | 2023 | Honored to have been selected to receive this State 4-H Award, as one of 10 people selected by nomination and service as a presented yearly award. After over 20 years of service, I was honored to have been selected. |
Texas Dietetic Association | Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year | 1997 | Selected by application to receive this most prestigious award, as one of 4 awarded State wide. It involved a review of my service, education and a specific led presentation was presented at the Annual Meeting. |
Comal 4-H | Outstanding 4-H Adult Alumni | 2006 | As a former student of 4-H, honored to have been selected as now, as an outstanding adult leader in my county. |
Comal Independent School District | Alumni of the Year Award | 2004 | Excited to have been selected by my former school district, as the Alumni of the year, based on service in the community, professional accolades and leadership. |
Fresenius Medical Care | Non-Calcium Based Phosphate Binder Program/ Care Award Winner | 2018, 2019, 2022 | Excited to have won these performance based awards within my company. I won 2018 Non-Calcium Based Phosphate Binder Program Winner- 1st place in most improved in Area clinic, 2019 Non-Calcium Based Phosphate Binder Program Winner- 1st place in Area clinic and 2nd place most improved clinic and 2022 CARE Award Winner for Binder Optimization Program. |