Alexandra Black Larcom, Mph, Rd, Ldn Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

Conducted three research studies: 1. USDA-funded randomized crossover trial examining the effect of food processing and nutritional quality on energy intake, satiety, ingestive behaviors, and glycemic response in young adults resulting in two abstracts 2. Mixed-methods online survey investigating how US young adults understand and conceptualize ultra-processed foods resulting in one abstract, one conference presentation, and one manuscript 3. Epidemiological analysis including data on over 900 college students which examines associations between ultra-processed food intake, diet quality, and cardiometabolic health metrics in young adult college students resulting in two abstracts and one manuscript- Research management - managed logistics and operations for one ongoing cross-sectional study and two experimental studies including protocol development, IRB and IBC approval, subject recruitment, data collection, equipment and supply ordering and maintenance, data entry and management, data analysis using SAS, and manuscript writing - Lab & personnel management – supervised and supported multiple undergraduate research assistants across multiple studies, managing lab schedules and work priorities

Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

- Taught the lab portion of the Intro to Applied Nutrition Lab course to 75-125 students per semester- Developed lab curriculum and assignments in collaboration with course professor, updating content to optimize students’ practical experience.

Winchester, Massachusetts, United States

The Global Health & Fitness Association

- Manage and implement health-related research projects for IHRSA and the IHRSA Foundation- Lead development and implementation of population health content, education, programs, and initiatives- Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners to achieve IHRSA’s and the IHRSA Foundation’s mission to promote health through exercise - Serve as primary liaison for the IHRSA Medical, Science, and Health Advisory Council

Boston, Ma

- Manage day to day operations for the IHRSA Foundation, IHRSA’s charitable arm- Develop and publish educational content across a variety of mediums to support fitness centers in offering health programs in their communities- Conduct annual strategic planning and oversee annual budget for health promotion projects- As part of the Public Affairs team, manage projects related to the fitness industry’s efforts promote physical activity and the fitness industry at a global trade association- Consult with the meeting and events department to plan and execute the Wellness and Community Programming track at the annual IHRSA Convention and Trade Show- As the UFIT USA Lead, recruit fitness centers to move through the UFIT pathway (from support of inclusive fitness efforts, to implementation of inclusive practices to a comprehensive culture change program) and supporting fitness centers as they progress through this pathway- Supervise interns in the completion of research projects, including an extensive review of the current literature on the benefits of physical activity/exercise for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of chronic disease- Work with government relations team to advance policies promoting physical activity, including drafting testimony and lobbying at the state and federal level

- Manage multiple projects related to IHRSA's health promotion content, education, programs, and initiatives- Work on strategic planning for re-branding and restructuring industry-wide health and physical activity promotion initiatives- Manage Heath Promotion budget analysis and planning - Write relevant, informative nutrition articles for Get Active Magazine- Plan and implement year-round employee wellness initiatives

Boston, Ma

Coach athletes of all levels through the workout of the day, providing feedback and encouragement as needed to promote a safe, fun, and effective workout.

Boston, Ma

Provide nutrition education, counseling, and health promotion materials to student athletes competing in Division III athletics.

Boston, Ma

- Assess the nutritional status of newly admitted patients using anthropometric data, lab values, medical history, and current status on behavioral medical-surgical units and follow until discharge- Plan and implement nutrition care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team and provide nutrition education to a diverse population of long term acute care residents- Participate in quality assurance measures by performing weekly test trays and monitoring consumer satisfaction- Work with patients who have food allergies, providing education and collaborating with food service department to provide safe, quality meals and snacks

B.S., Food Science And Human Nutrition: Dietetics

Activities and Societies: Division I Track and Field (Pole Vault), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Student Athlete Advisory.

Master Of Public Health (M.P.H.), Social Behavioral Sciences

Activities and Societies: BUSPH Rotoract (Treasurer)

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Health Sciences, Nutrition & Food Science