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Strengths/Skills
Communication
Creative Thinking
Candidate Bio
He holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics from Florida International University. In 2020, Luis co-authored the "30-Minute DASH Diet Cookbook: Fast and Easy Recipes to Lose Weight and Reverse High Blood Pressure," showcasing his commitment to practical health solutions.
Luis is the Past-Chair of LAHIDAN MIG, and is a member of Cultures of Gender and Age MIG, and Food and Culinary Professionals, Nutrition Informatics, and Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPGs.
Contributions and Leadership Achievements
Organization | Position | Term | Contribution |
Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition MIG | Past-Chair | 2023-2024 | - Completed Annual Report for term as Chair - Ensured smooth transition with incoming Chair - Provide counsel to the Leadership Team based on experiences as Chair |
Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition MIG | Chair | 2022-2023 | - Provided general supervision and active management of LAHIDAN programming - Presided over all Leadership Team meetings - Led in the planning and execution of FNCE 2022 - Developed, reviewed, or approved all member communications - Ensured smooth transition with incoming Chair-Elect - Liaised and addressed all requests from the MIG Manager and ANDPAC |
Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition MIG | Chair-Elect | 2021-2022 | - Led in the planning and execution of FNCE 2021 - Develop the Program of Work (POW) and Budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year - Appointed the chairs of all standing committees to serve during the following term |
Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition MIG | Communications Committee Chair | 2020-2021 | - Oversaw all activities and volunteers of the Communications Committee - Developed the annual communications plan - Oversaw the development and execution of all member communications - Oversaw the management of website, e-blast, member discussion board and social media |
Cultures of Gender and Age MIG | Nominating/Awards Committee Chair | 2020-2021 | - Recruited members to run for elected office - Led the communications between election candidates and elections process - Recruited members to be appointed to non-elected positions |
Employment
Employer | Title | Years | Location |
Eat Well Global | Account Manager | 3.5 | Chicago, Illinois |
Riviera Health Resort | Food Service Director | 3 | Miami, Florida |
East Ridge at Cutler Bay | Registered Dietitian | 2 | Miami, Florida |
Practice Areas
Years in Practice Area:
Approximate number of years as a member of this DPG/MIG": 4
Honors and Awards
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