Jessie Pullar Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, NH, NL

Nutrition Consultant with the Multisectoral Actions in Food Systems unit of the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, supporting work towards the United Nations Food System Summit.

European Union

Developing and delivering a comprehensive research dissemination plan for the European Commissions MooDFOOD project which has evaluated the potential of food and diet in the prevention of depression.

London, United Kingdom

• Support the development and delivery of consistent, evidence-based nutrition advice to the PHE marketing team to underpin the implementation of behavioural change campaigns throughout the life course with particular.
• Producing nutrition briefings and guidance based on the assessment of current scientific evidence and policy.
• Communicate and support the maintenance of key working relationships within PHE and externally, including the collaboration between health departments and food industry representatives.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of a comprehensive food database and its translation into digital tools including the world leading, innovative Sugar Smart and Be Food Smart apps.
• Contribute to the evaluation and scientific representation of Change4Life campaigns.
• Conduct legal research to ensure campaign components comply with regulations

Oxford, United Kingdom

• Work Profile: https://www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/team/jessica-pullar
• Completing a series of systematic reviews for academic publication and accompanied reports for the World Health Organisation examining: the effectiveness of WHO Best Buy Interventions for NCD prevention; the impact of.
• Development and review of policy tools designed to encourage governments in the development of multi-sector action plans for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and effectively prioritise health.
• The publication of case studies for the new textbook ‘An Introduction to Population-level Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases’ – including the multisectiorial approach to NCD prevention and control in Tonga, and.
• Teaching of Masters of Public Health students on nutrition programme implementation and policy alignment

Noumea, New Caledonia

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community works across 22 Pacific Islands to assist them in achieving their development goals.My primary objective in this role has been to empower Pacific Island dietitians with up-to-date and engaging nutrition information and health promotion approaches, while advancing Pacific based nutrition communications through.

Suva

As an Australian Volunteers for International Development I worked with the Ministry of Health Fijis NCD program as the Wellness Dietitian. In this role was responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of three programs:1) Khana Kakana- an innovative cookbook designed to promote local, easily accessible and simple to prepare foods by.

Perth, Australia

• Running healthy cooking demonstrations and holding individual dietetic consultations in workplaces and corporate events

Perth, Australia

• As the sole dietitian for Health Care Clinics WA I worked in dual locations with the following responsibilities:
• Treating patients with respect and empathy while employing motivational interviewing techniques to help them identify and reach their nutritional health goals
• Designing a suite of accurate and effective resources to meet the individual needs of patients including topics such as weight loss, type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, osteoporosis, iron deficiency, sports nutrition.
• Organising receipting, payment options to ensure Medicare and private health insurance rebates are granted
• Maintaining accurate patient records and completing referral/ completion letters to patients General Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Psychologists
• Liaising with Medical Centre staff in regards to patient management and centre organisation

Perth, Australia

• As a successful recipient of the Australian Governments Healthy Communities grant the City of Wanneroo is committed to promoting healthy, active communities. The 'Get a Life' initiative includes a suite of programs.
• Develop and deliver a week healthy lifestyle program, including nutrition classes, supermarket tours and cooking demonstrations, which cater for a culturally diverse, low socio-economic adults.
• Develop evidence based informational resources to translate nutritional science into community friendly formats.
• Manage large scale community events which include free health checks for community members
• Deliver and evaluate a nationally accredited healthy lifestyle program (HEAL), Heart Foundation walking and Foodcents workshops.
• Develop effective marketing strategies to promote the Healthy Communities Program including the production of a website, flyers, brochures and social media updates.

Perth, Australia

• Assist in the planning, marketing and implementation of healthy weight social marketing campaigns targeted at Western Australian adults and children
• Collaborate and work in partnership with different divisions within the Heart Foundation as well as partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the campaigns
• Assist the project manager and director with developing and monitoring budgets, operation plans, evaluation reports and communication strategies
• Produce media release articles as well as develop e-newsletter and webpage feature articles
• Develop and disseminate evidence based resources and merchandise
• Attend and plan professional development events and manage the Healthy Weight Practitioner Network

Masters, International Public Health/International Health, A

Currently completing my Masters in International Public Health earning a Commonwealth Scholarship based on acaedemic peformance.

Postgraduate Systematic Reviews Course, Public Health

Postgraduate Diploma In Dietetics, Human Nutrition And Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Major In Human Nutrition And Psychology

Examination For Overseas Educated Dietitians