Currently reassigned to provide leadership and support to the COVID-19 pandemic response to address the needs of persons with disabilities.Provided coordination, support and development of initiatives to address the needs of Children and Youth with Special Health Needs, their families and professionals who support them. Provided leadership in the Birth Defects Prevention area, pivoting efforts to include a Spectrum of Prevention approach. Provided support for Title V strategic… Show more Currently reassigned to provide leadership and support to the COVID-19 pandemic response to address the needs of persons with disabilities.Provided coordination, support and development of initiatives to address the needs of Children and Youth with Special Health Needs, their families and professionals who support them. Provided leadership in the Birth Defects Prevention area, pivoting efforts to include a Spectrum of Prevention approach. Provided support for Title V strategic planning and community engagement.Provided coordination and leadership to support collective efforts with local, state and national partners, including clinic systems to implement Cancer Plan Minnesota 2025. Show less

Execute department and statewide planning and implementation efforts to improve access to healthy foods through sustainable local, regional and state food systems.► Planning and Leadership – Provide vision, facilitation, leadership, development, and consultation with key stakeholders for Minnesota Department of Health’s nutrition promotion strategies. Ensure all programming is congruent with the Minnesota Food Charter. ► Facilitation and Coordination – Design and manage training… Show more Execute department and statewide planning and implementation efforts to improve access to healthy foods through sustainable local, regional and state food systems.► Planning and Leadership – Provide vision, facilitation, leadership, development, and consultation with key stakeholders for Minnesota Department of Health’s nutrition promotion strategies. Ensure all programming is congruent with the Minnesota Food Charter. ► Facilitation and Coordination – Design and manage training and technical support efforts for the Statewide Health Improvement Program and related initiatives. Serve as subject matter expert for key partners throughout the production and program lifecycles.► National Representative – Represent Minnesota and Department of Health in national nutrition planning and policy development activities as a member of the Association of State Public Health Nutrition (ASPHN). Show less

Designed dynamic, innovative and client-centered nutrition and diet goals and programs in both home and institutional health care settings. Focus was on under-represented populations. ► Program Leadership – Supported public health and nutrition programs as independent consultant. Conducted grant writing and project management. Produced and implemented program supports and evaluation. ► Curriculum Author and Trainer – Created and taught nutrition awareness, education and… Show more Designed dynamic, innovative and client-centered nutrition and diet goals and programs in both home and institutional health care settings. Focus was on under-represented populations. ► Program Leadership – Supported public health and nutrition programs as independent consultant. Conducted grant writing and project management. Produced and implemented program supports and evaluation. ► Curriculum Author and Trainer – Created and taught nutrition awareness, education and management classes. ► Nutrition Advisor – Served as general and one-on-one nutrition consultant and subject-matter expert.❋ Clients included: MN Department of Human Services | University of MN | Hennepin County Medical Center | Metropolitan Visiting Nurse Association | St. John’s Hospital | Hennepin County Health Department | Flagship Athletic Club | FHP, Inc. Show less

Built and managed business and marketing strategies for real estate business with $5 million in annual sales. Including finance and HR administration, in-person and digital promotional campaigns, database management and client relations.

► Program Manager – Coordinated nutrition education program serving low-income communities in Hennepin County. Managed a budget of $1 million+; trained and supervised team of 19 paraprofessionals. Collaborated with community agencies and colleges across the University.► Nutrition Specialist – Provided technical support and produced dynamic curriculum and programs for a variety of audiences. Served on various statewide committees. Built and implemented business plan for metro area… Show more ► Program Manager – Coordinated nutrition education program serving low-income communities in Hennepin County. Managed a budget of $1 million+; trained and supervised team of 19 paraprofessionals. Collaborated with community agencies and colleges across the University.► Nutrition Specialist – Provided technical support and produced dynamic curriculum and programs for a variety of audiences. Served on various statewide committees. Built and implemented business plan for metro area program. Show less

► Program Development – Served as the state and local nutritionist for chronic disease. Significantly expanded nutrition services for the department, including the design of an innovative intervention study that grew into a federally funded school obesity prevention project. Started the Guam Nutrition Association, the island’s first professional nutrition organization.► Training and Education – Provided nutrition education and clinical care to individuals and groups of varying cultural… Show more ► Program Development – Served as the state and local nutritionist for chronic disease. Significantly expanded nutrition services for the department, including the design of an innovative intervention study that grew into a federally funded school obesity prevention project. Started the Guam Nutrition Association, the island’s first professional nutrition organization.► Training and Education – Provided nutrition education and clinical care to individuals and groups of varying cultural backgrounds, including WIC clients. Participated in various worksite wellness programs as the lead nutritionist. Created nutrition intervention strategies and tools for targeted populations. Designed multimedia campaigns. Show less