Women's Health Dietetic Practice Group: Website Coordinator (June 2015-present)
Responsibilities include:
1. Keep records of personal expenses incurred in the performance of responsibilities and process an expense report in accordance with fiscal policy and procedure.
2. Manage the WH Web site, making updates and changes to the content on a monthly basis and as needed.
3. Become familiar with Academy and WH DPG policies and standards concerning appropriate information, links to outside sites, advertising, etc.
4. Solicit material from members and other resources such as articles and book reviews,
member news and updates, job announcements, etc.; edit where appropriate.
5. Respond to emails and disseminate to appropriate WH DPG leaders if necessary.
6. Seek opportunities to expand the value and reach of the Web site.
7. Monitor Web sites of other practice groups to obtain new ideas.
8. Submit at least one article about the Web site to the Newsletter.
9. Complete other duties as requested.
1. Keep records of personal expenses incurred in the performance of responsibilities and process an expense report in accordance with fiscal policy and procedure.
2. Manage the WH Web site, making updates and changes to the content on a monthly basis and as needed.
3. Become familiar with Academy and WH DPG policies and standards concerning appropriate information, links to outside sites, advertising, etc.
4. Solicit material from members and other resources such as articles and book reviews,
member news and updates, job announcements, etc.; edit where appropriate.
5. Respond to emails and disseminate to appropriate WH DPG leaders if necessary.
6. Seek opportunities to expand the value and reach of the Web site.
7. Monitor Web sites of other practice groups to obtain new ideas.
8. Submit at least one article about the Web site to the Newsletter.
9. Complete other duties as requested.
Student Dietetic Association: Treasurer & Co-President (September 2012-May 2015)
I became a member of the Student Dietetic Association in September 2012 after transferring into Dietetics from the Division of General Studies.
In May 2013, I became Treasurer and was responsible for collecting member dues and maintaining organizational funds. As of August 2014, I am Co-President with Nicolette DeAngelis. My responsibilities include overseeing the executive board, leading executive board and general body meetings, and fostering communication with dietetic and nutrition professionals in the community in order to create work experience opportunities for our members. |
In Fall 2014, Dr. Henna Muzaffar, a Visiting Research Coordinator at the University of Illinois, reached out to our organization and asked us to coordinate a book drive to obtain over 30 food and nutrition-related books to create a library for the children at the Multicultural Community Center in Rantoul, IL. I took the lead on this project and created a fundraiser to raise the money to buy the books. By February 2015, we raised enough money to buy all 36 books (pictured on the left). The books will be delivered to the children in April.
In Spring 2015, I put together a committee consisting of eight SDA members who put together an interactive display on serving sizes (pictured at top right) to be used at ExplorACES, a two day event put on to recruit soon-to-be high school graduates and transfer students. Various events are scheduled and displays are shown across the campus to showcase what the College of ACES has to offer. Our members then signed up for hour long shifts so that they could be present to interact with students throughout the event.
In Spring 2015, I put together a committee consisting of eight SDA members who put together an interactive display on serving sizes (pictured at top right) to be used at ExplorACES, a two day event put on to recruit soon-to-be high school graduates and transfer students. Various events are scheduled and displays are shown across the campus to showcase what the College of ACES has to offer. Our members then signed up for hour long shifts so that they could be present to interact with students throughout the event.
NutrImpact: Project Manager, Treasurer & Secretary (January 2013-May 2015)
In January 2013, I became involved with NutrImpact as a Project Manager. I was responsible for communicating with professionals of the community in order to organize and implement activities within the community. My main projects were done through the Douglass Community Center, teaching children about the importance of healthy eating while implementing physical activity. (Pictures below are from events done at the Douglass Community Center)
In May 2014, I became the Treasurer and Secretary and am now responsible for maintaining organization funds, keeping track of attendance, and planning executive board meetings.
ARC Instructional Kitchen: Student Wellness Program Assistant (March 2014-August 2015)
In March 2014, I was promoted from Cooking Instructor to Student Wellness Program Assistant. In this position, I oversee 12 Cooking Instructors and work closely with the Assistant Director of Student Wellness. I am responsible for conducting new hire interviews, scheduling, and leading all staff meetings. I also design and execute all cooking classes and nutritional programs:
(Below: My staff and me at Campus Recreation's Block Party in August 2014 where we made over 300 smoothie samples)
- Series Cooking Classes: Each semester, there are three to four series classes making a total of six to eight classes for patrons to participate in. I am responsible for finding recipes, converting them appropriately, placing grocery orders and ensuring that staff members are properly prepared to teach the classes.
- Group Rentals: Student and community groups are able to rent the kitchen for their own use or request a class catered specifically to their wants and needs. I am responsible for finding appropriate recipes for their group by effectively communicating with their group leaders and again, converting the recipes, ordering the groceries, and ensuring that staff members are comfortable with what they are expected to do.
- Nutrition Cafés: These events are held once a month throughout the semester. At these events, kitchen staff member pass out free samples to gym members in order to promote the ARC Instructional Kitchen and make themselves available to answer any questions patrons may have. My responsibilities for these events are the same as with series cooking classes and group rentals.
- Nutrition Check-Ups: These events are offered every other Wednesday. Patrons are able to fill out a food diary and meet with a kitchen staff member to have their diet analyzed with Food Works and ask any nutrition questions they may have. I am responsible for training staff on using Food Works and scheduling the appointments.
- Grocery Store Tours: In collaboration with the local County Market, we offer grocery store tours where patrons are able to sign up for a guided tour through the grocery store in order to receive shopping tips and learn how to read food labels while being led by an experienced kitchen staff member.
- Promotional Events: Throughout the semester, I communicate with a variety of professionals throughout the community in order to promote the programs done in our kitchen. For example, this semester, our staff members attended Illinites (a large event at the Illini Union) with free samples and flyers in order to get the word out on our programs.
(Below: My staff and me at Campus Recreation's Block Party in August 2014 where we made over 300 smoothie samples)
LeaderShape (January 2013)
LeaderShape is a six-day immersion program where students are brought together to participate in a variety of team-building activities in order to strengthen their leadership skills. Not only did this experience help me to move out of my comfort zone, but it also allowed me to make lifelong connections with people from a variety of different backgrounds.