“Experience is the teacher of all things.”
— Julius Caesar
My Dietetic Internship
My Dietetic Internship was with Sodexo Dietetic Internship. During this experience I had the opportunity to work in Clinical, Foodservice, Community and Outpatient, and Management settings. Take a look at my internship section to learn more.
My Internship
Volunteer Experience
Shadowing, Clinical Dietitian: Children’s Mercy Hospital
Aug 2021
I sought out the opportunity to shadow a clinical dietitian working in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center of Childrens Mercy Hospital located in Kansas City, Missouri. I worked with my guide in the hospital setting, as well as over Microsoft Teams to follow up with patients, review patient data, and document information using EMS.
KSAND Leadership Board:
Student Liaison
Jun 2021-Present
In this position I worked with the KSAND Membership and Marketing Chairs to implement this new board position of Student Liaison. This position is based on communicating with students about the opportunities being a KSAND and AND Member can bring to their educational experiences. I help to answer questions and increase membership rates.
Diabetes Prevention Program Volunteer, Johnson County Health Department
Feb 2021-Feb 2022
This role taught me so much about the role of a dietitian in public health. I spent time each session listening to and supporting the clients in the Diabetes Prevention Program using the curriculum provided by the CDC. I then would transcribe and document all information provided in each session to be sent to the members as a wrap up.
I had the opportunity to create and present a seminar on HbA1C as well as created a self-care challenge.
I also was able to observe and work with an RDN and work directly with patients in real time.
Experiential Learning- Osawatomie State Hospital Food Service Management Course (FNDH 342)
Jan 2021-May 2021
Working at the State Hospital I was able to assist staff in preparation of meals and snacks for the hospital serving 150+ patients, three hot meals and two snacks each day.
I was able to monitor and observe ordering and inventory protocol. I had the chance to participate in restocking procedures.
I aided the staff with equipment maintenance and cleaning
I had the opportunity to shadow and support Sodexo management staff in duties such as training, purchasing, and scheduling.
KSAND Leadership Board Member: Membership Assistant
Jun 2020-Jun 2021
In this position I had the opportunity to work with RDNs across Kansas to complete projects for Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This experience helped me cultivate my Canva skills as well as creation of social media posts for a professional organization.
KSU Distance Dietetics Facebook Group Lead Administrator
March 2020-Present
In this role, I serve as the administrator for the Kansas State University Distance Dietetics Facebook group. I moderate conversations for appropriateness and content. Allowing new members into the group, and making posts to help fellow distance students feel engaged with their role as students across the world.
SantaFe Waystation Food Pantry
Jan 2020-Dec 2021
The SantaFe Waystation is a food pantry serving the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Here I worked with the staff to distribute food to upwards of 200 clients every Monday. I allocated donations based on Commodities/TFAP vs. donations and distributed them based on the clients reimbursement status. Before changes in protocol due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I guided clients through the selections and helped to familiarize them with products and give them help in making informed food choices. I was able to offer cooking methods and suggestions of preparation.
I worked together with my supervisors and fellow volunteers to adjust to changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and this was a valuable lesson. It taught me how to be flexible and think outside the box so that I could provide important nourishment to the clients.
RebEL Peer Education — After-School Eating Disorder Prevention Program
Jul 2016- Aug 2017
RebEL was an eating disorder prevention program that was implemented by several women across the Kansas City area. I worked with the creators to document contributions and help to arrange their annual fundraiser. I participated in set up for the event, and hosting duties.
EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Sept 2022- Anticipated Dec 2023 // Master of Dietetics
Kansas State University. Manhattan, KS
Aug 2019- Dec 2021 // Bachelor of Science in Dietetics; Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Aug 2004- May 2009 // Bachelor of Arts in French; Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member
Member Number 86289790 — May 2019-Present
Indian Hills Country Club Food and Beverage Committee — 2020-2023
Assisting chef with seasonal menu concepts and advising on menu verbiage
Raising Hope KC Member
Fundraising Group supporting a variety of charities local to Kansas City
CERTIFICATIONS
Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Holistic Health Coach
American Association of Drugless Practitioners — Jun 2013. Certificate Number 147943306
ServSafe Manager — Nov 2020- Nov 2025. Certificate Number 20026731
SKILLS
Bilingual (French/English)
Part-time Honor Roll — Johnson County Community College Fall 2018, Fall 2019
Study Abroad via University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Montpellier, France, Spring, 2007