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Community Nutrition

PCCEO Head Start and Early Learning​

  • Managed a project that involved obtaining the heights and weights of 300+ children and teaching a 15-minute "eat the rainbow" activity to 23 Head Start classrooms

  • Led an "Eatable Alphabet" hands-on cooking class for pre-school age children and their families

  • Facilitated a nutrition-focused activity for a health fair for children and their families

Peoria Riverfront Farmer's Market

  • Presented several cooking demonstrations using recipes that feature local produce from the market

Decorah Farmer's Market

  • Developed a nutrition and food systems educational activity for kids at the market

    • Had kids drive a "produce truck" through two types of food systems represented through pictures: a conventional food system and a local food system

    • Created a "Farmer's Market Bingo" for kids to gain exposure to types of produce at the market​​​

Peoria Grown

  • Led several cooking classes for elementary and high school age children, focusing on balanced eating and fruit and vegetable intake

  • Volunteered at Peoria Grown's Market 309 which sells produce at a discounted price for those in need

    • Created a "Healthy Dorm-Room Breakfast" and presented the recipe and samples at the Market 309 held at Bradley University​

Camp GranADA

  • Spent one week at a summer camp for children with Type I and Type II diabetes

    • Worked individually with the kids in my cabin to plan all of their meals and carb counted each meal to determine insulin dosage​

    • Packed and distributed snacks for campers

    • Collaborated with counselors and medical team to treat low blood sugars as needed

Preceptor Feedback

  • "Extremely creative, which will be useful if you decide to work with the pediatric outpatient population."

  • "You are very flexible and dedicated. I enjoy your calm demeanor! Great communication with me during projects."

  • "I know you have a great future ahead of you as a registered dietitian. You have so much to give to your community."

  • "I have really seen your confidence grow this past year. I feel you have become more comfortable and open! You have grown so much!"

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