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Sioux Falls, Sd, Us

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

- Coordinate and aid in administering the Iowa Hunger Summit and the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, two flagship events of the World Food Prize Foundation that bring together leaders for discussions on how to improve nutrition security in Iowa and around the world- Curate content for webinars and events led by the Foundation's International Dialogues Team- Organize and communicate event logistics in written and verbal formats with high-level speakers and attendees

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Coordinated qualitative and quantitative data collection for two single case reports and one cross-case analysis- Recruited twelve food cooperative representatives and conducted virtual interviews - Designed and managed spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) and databases to meet project goals and timelines- Utilized Atlas.ti software to analyze qualitative data and write a single case report - Developed and managed research budget, achieving budget surplus at the end of the project

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Researched campus food insecurity with an inter-professional research team under the leadership of Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Dr. Melissa Laska, PhD RD- Ensured consistency with Institutional Review Board standards by obtaining and filing essential documents - Conducted statewide interviews to investigate the challenges of student food insecurity and food assistance

- Investigated the policies, positions, and initiatives at the intersection of sustainable nutrition,environments, and animal agriculture among health organizations, food retailers, and dairy suppliers - Summarized key findings of international webinars in preparation for and during the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit

Ames, Iowa, United States

- Helped lead health-focused, educational activities for students at various campus events with the campus dietitian - Created articles and brochures regarding popular health and nutrition topics in response to student inquiries - Advocated for and helped with Give a Swipe, a hunger-alleviation initiative on the Iowa State University campus - Promoted Iowa State University Dining and its goals relating to healthy and sustainable food initiatives at various campus events

India

- Conducted research survey to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and consumption practices of tea worker households and its correlation to micronutrient deficiencies in four tea estates in Assam- Assisted GAIN’s implementing partner North East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS) in organizing project activities including cooking demonstrations, nutri-games in elementary schools, and distribution of fruit saplings- Undertook random quality checks and provided inputs for the revision and improvement of ‘Home-Trainings’ of the project- Created nutrition script/facilitation guide for upcoming cooking competitions as part of the Workplace Nutrition project

Arden Hills, Minnesota

- Investigated sustainability challenges within university dining services and presented attainable recommendations for Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods and Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN business units- Served as an ambassador for Land O'Lakes, agriculture, and the food industry while visiting anti-hunger advocates in South Africa, Malawi, Indiana, and Washington D.C.- Shared stories of agriculture and food insecurity while writing for Global Food Challenge blog and other social media platforms

Nevada, Ia

- Incorporated basic food preparation skills utilizing standardized, quantified recipes to assure retention of nutritive value, palatability, and appetizing appearance of food served to clients- Reviewed menus and production sheets to determine type and quantities of assigned items to be prepared in a timely manner- Maintained work area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner in accordance with departmental standards- Assisted in the set-up and distribution of patient/resident trays as assigned while accurately and attractively portioning foods as specified in recipe and/or menu

Guatemala

- Selected amongst national applicants for an eight-week, all-expense paid internship with Hormel Foods and CeSSIAM (The Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism) in Panajachel and Antigua, Guatemala- Conducted nutritional and anthropometric research with an international team of students and experts under the direction of Dr. Noel W. Solomons- Developed non-invasive, diagnostic techniques for arm length measurements in order to analyze the origins of linear growth failure- Studied the cultural suitability of a whey protein powder in cream-based soups amongst Guatemalan mothers in efforts to improve nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life- Presented research results and internship experience at the 2017 Global Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa

Masters Of Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics/Dietitian

Activities and Societies: MnDrive Global Food Ventures Program, Global Health Student Advisory Board, Medical Reserve Corps

Dietetics And Global Resource Systems, Human Nutrition

Activities and Societies: Iowa State Honors Program, SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers) Food Pantry President, Food Science and Human.