Associate Clinical Professor
Grover Center E172 Athens, OH 45701
Responsibilities for the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences include developing and teaching courses, advising graduate students, assisting with internship program accreditation, and developing, maintaining, and collaborating relationships with preceptors in the southeastern Ohio region. Course teaching load includes delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses in the traditional classroom setting and online format.
Education
- BS, Dietetics, Bowling Green State University, 2004
- MS, Human Nutrition, The Ohio State University, 2006
Research/Professional Interests
- Collaboration with community partners for supervised practice experiences
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition curriculum for community partners
Teaching Experience
- NUTR 6910: Supervised practice for dietetic internship
- NUTR 6750: Advanced Nutrition Support
- NUTR 6710: Advanced Nutrition Synthesis of Professional Practice
- NUTR 6500: Diet and Chronic Disease
- NUTR 6940: Research in Food and Nutrition Sciences
- NUTR 4000/5000: Nutrition in the Community
- NUTR 2100: Lifespan Nutrition
- T3 4300: Beyond Antioxidants: Whole Foods for Wellness Promotion
Clinical Experience
- Clinical Dietitian, 2007-2016
Certifications/ Licensure
- Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration: 10/2006-Present
- Licensed Dietitian, State of Ohio: 4/2007-Present
- Certified Diabetes Educator: 2009-2014
Awards and Honors
- Ohio University Global Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Community, 2019
- Ohio University Global Connections, 2019
- Columbus Dietetic Association: President, 2011-2012; Incoming President, 2010-2011
- Lancaster Ohio Chamber of Commerce: Fairfield Leadership, 2016
- Kids Eat Right Foundation, mini-grant recipient, 2013
- Fairfield Medical Center
- Key Contributor, Fall 2013
- Preceptor Academy, Fall 2012
- Patient Safety Award, Second Quarter 2012
- Community Service Award, May 2012
- Career Ladder, Expert Level: 2008-2013
University/Professional Services
- AHSW Scholarship and Governance Committee
- College of Health Sciences and Professions Community Outreach Advisory Committee