Currently involved in numerous research projects related to dissemination and implementation science including Exercise is Medicine to improve community physical activity outcomes, employee health screening tool process evaluation, and the development of an AI tool to deliver physical activity coaching to workplace and community settings.

I help busy professionals improve their nutrition and lifestyle to improve their physical and mental health so they can excel at work. Learn to control your blood sugars, get fit, eat nutritious foods, and feel energized by creating a plan that works for your specific work schedule and lifestyle.

Provided 1 on 1 medical nutrition therapy, led group nutrition classes, and coordinated patient care with other health care providers. Primarily worked with individuals looking to lose weight or manage prediabetes/type 2 diabetes.

Participated in the design, administration, and data collection of a qualitative study on the different teaching approaches of sports nutrition instructors who have various backgrounds, education, and professional experiences.

CLINICALUtah Valley Hospital (5 weeks), McKay-Dee Hospital (6 weeks)- Utilized the nutrition care process to conduct nutrition assessments, determine appropriate nutrition interventions, provide nutrition education, and perform follow up evaluations on patients.- Presented case studies about renal failure associated with Hepatitis C and GI problems resulting in colostomies. FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENTPendulum Court Cafe (BYU - 8 weeks)- Worked as the quality control manager and, along with two other interns, oversaw 22 students.- Collaborated with the two other interns to plan and develop recipes for a theme day celebrating foods around the world. Utah Valley Hospital (4 weeks)- Completed projects for multiple departments across different Intermountain Healthcare locations, some of which included: re-structuring the rehab patient meals menu for UVH, creating a training about soft/low fiber diets for diet techs, and creating low-fat and vegan/vegetarian menus for patients.COMMUNITY NUTRITIONUrban Indian Center (2 weeks)- Worked with low-income and diverse populations to provide appropriate nutrition education. - Created social media material to be used for promoting diabetes resources during National Nutrition Month. Harmons Grocery Store (2 weeks)- Evaluated nutritional content of frequently purchased grocery items. Promoted healthy options, created wellness boards, and taught a cooking class. - Assisted in developing wellness activities to improve employee health.SLC School District (2 weeks)- Created a summer meals menu that fit within the nutritional parameters required of school lunch programs. SLC WIC (1 week)- Assisted with enrolling clients with WIC benefits.- Provided nutrition education related to pregnancy and infant/child health.

Utilized excellent patient care as I input, filled, and sold prescriptions. I frequently contacted insurance companies and doctor's offices to handle set backs and ensured patient satisfaction and adherence to medication.

Recorded dietary intake and output data for NICU patients for the physicians, nurses, and dietitians to review. I also recorded weight changes, growth, IV's, and other medications. Worked with a small team to and participated in regular meetings to identify areas of success and room for growth.

Gained a knowledge of the pharmacy world. Memorized over 200 medications, their DEA schedules and their drug classes. Learned about pharmacy law, drug interactions, reading prescriptions, inputting patient information, and counting and filling prescriptions.