Virgilia Zabala Korus, Mba, Msph, Rdn, Ldn Email & Phone Number

High Springs, Fl, Us

In this integrated, cross-functional role, I ensure internal and external stakeholders understand the differentiated value proposition of Omada Health’s programs, its clinical underpinnings and research results. I collaborate with commercial, marketing, and product teams to develop compelling marketing assets and public-facing communications that accurately showcase the scientific foundation and outcomes of Omada's programs. I act as a scientific resource for internal teams by simplifying… Show more In this integrated, cross-functional role, I ensure internal and external stakeholders understand the differentiated value proposition of Omada Health’s programs, its clinical underpinnings and research results. I collaborate with commercial, marketing, and product teams to develop compelling marketing assets and public-facing communications that accurately showcase the scientific foundation and outcomes of Omada's programs. I act as a scientific resource for internal teams by simplifying intricate clinical concepts and providing clinical support for marketing and commercial sales activities. Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Design, implement, evaluate, and report on community-based educational programs focused on nutrition, chronic disease prevention and management, food preparation, and food safety. Provide leadership to the Florida Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences as the Vice President of Professional Development. Contribute to the University’s mission of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access by translating and developing educational materials in Spanish. Work with interdisciplinary teams… Show more Design, implement, evaluate, and report on community-based educational programs focused on nutrition, chronic disease prevention and management, food preparation, and food safety. Provide leadership to the Florida Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences as the Vice President of Professional Development. Contribute to the University’s mission of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access by translating and developing educational materials in Spanish. Work with interdisciplinary teams, manage outstanding volunteers and interns, and reflect on existing programs with a community stakeholder advisory committee. Secure internal and external funding for programs, maintain necessary program records. Develop web-based educational methods to meet current needs. Show less

Harford County, Maryland

Promoted from within to the role of project leader of Harford County FSNE after one year as a nutrition educator.

Harford County, Maryland

- Positively impacted the lives of over 1,300 low-income youth, yearly, in Baltimore City and Harford County by providing nutrition education during school, after school, and during the summer. - Expanded the reach of FSNE in Baltimore City and Harford County by developing collaborative relationships with schools, subsidized housing centers, Boys and Girls clubs, and after-school centers.- Improved existing nutrition education program collaborations by incorporating multi-level… Show more - Positively impacted the lives of over 1,300 low-income youth, yearly, in Baltimore City and Harford County by providing nutrition education during school, after school, and during the summer. - Expanded the reach of FSNE in Baltimore City and Harford County by developing collaborative relationships with schools, subsidized housing centers, Boys and Girls clubs, and after-school centers.- Improved existing nutrition education program collaborations by incorporating multi-level interventions as depicted in the Socio-Ecological Model. Show less

Columbia, Md

- Increased the organization’s outreach by reviewing and translating all available FSNE-developed materials such as parent newsletters, blog posts, text messages, recipes, calendars, and surveys. - Ensured representation of the Spanish-speaking community in the development stages of our innovative text messaging program by interpreting and translating for Spanish-speaking focus group participants.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Sustained consistently high levels of enrollment at the Eastern Ave. WIC clinic by efficiently and effectively determining applicant eligibility, despite facing challenges such as language and literacy barriers. - Used my fluency in Spanish to provide high-risk nutrition counseling in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting, oftentimes partnering efforts with local healthcare providers (doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners).- Collaborated with colleagues and program… Show more - Sustained consistently high levels of enrollment at the Eastern Ave. WIC clinic by efficiently and effectively determining applicant eligibility, despite facing challenges such as language and literacy barriers. - Used my fluency in Spanish to provide high-risk nutrition counseling in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting, oftentimes partnering efforts with local healthcare providers (doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners).- Collaborated with colleagues and program heads to determine solutions to local agency employee complaints regarding staffing, and developed a plan to ensure each office could meet their case-load. - Standardized educational materials by designing and editing bilingual materials at the local agency and state levels. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Facilitated outreach efforts to extend Bienestar's health services to the Latino community in Baltimore- Taught cooking classes in Spanish to encourage healthy cooking methods of traditional Hispanic foods- Delivered nutrition talks in Spanish as part of the Bienestar team to inform participants about healthy nutrition habits- Developed culturally­‐sensitive nutrition education flyers in Spanish to advertise Bienestar events and give participants helpful nutrition tips to follow… Show more - Facilitated outreach efforts to extend Bienestar's health services to the Latino community in Baltimore- Taught cooking classes in Spanish to encourage healthy cooking methods of traditional Hispanic foods- Delivered nutrition talks in Spanish as part of the Bienestar team to inform participants about healthy nutrition habits- Developed culturally­‐sensitive nutrition education flyers in Spanish to advertise Bienestar events and give participants helpful nutrition tips to follow at home Show less

Gainesville, Florida Area

- Developed flyers with menu alternatives for athletes to choose from when dining on and off-campus- Created posters, hand-­outs, and flyers with easy-to-understand nutrition information relevant to athletes’ health- Calculated the nutrient content of and produced Nutrition Facts labels for snacks prepared in-house

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing/Marketing Management, Gpa 3.725

Activities and Societies: Forté fellow for the Fall of 2015 admitted class - Re-launched Vikara Village, a nonprofit organization.

Master Of Science In Public Health, Dietetic Internship, Human Nutrition, Gpa 3.91

Activities and Societies: Delta Omega National Public Health Honor Society, Latino Public Health Network, Johns Hopkins University.

Bachelor Of Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition - Dietetics, Gpa 3.82, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Food Science and Human Nutrition Club, American Dietetic Association, Florida Dietetic Association, Gainesville.