Conducted on site visits for the purpose of quality control, engage with students and assess programming opportunities
Participated in senior leadership meetings, play an active role in educating internal teams on company protocols related to risk management of food allergies, special diets and federal school food program regulations
Collaborated with chefs and supply chain management leads to to create USDA K-12 complaint, healthy and appealing menu options sourcing local and sustainable ingredients
Directed team of dietitians to drive local menu development, procurement strategies, and the management of nutrition data systems
Served as a subject matter expert providing guidance to operationalize federal policies and expand food access across four states during the COVID pandemic
Community Nutritionist
Martha's Table
10.2021 - 12.2023
Led program management and operational team (of 8) to execute a $1.2 million school-based market grant increasing produce access to 60+ schools in Ward 7 and 8 (DC)
Established organization's first food and nutrition logic model, strategic plan and educational resources to guide future health strategies
Authored and reviewed updated key grant management reports and operational procedures for program execution and evaluation
Trained staff, interns and volunteers in nutrition education and community outreach techniques to increase health programming participation
Executive Director
Prince George's County Food Equity Council
Prince George's County
06.2024 - 06.2025
Led strategic initiatives to promote food access and equity across Prince George's County, including facilitating stakeholders to align governance structures, strategic planning and discussions of policy impacts on food security
Authored and secured funding proposals for food equity, recovery and sustainability initiatives ($500K) in collaboration with local partners and county officials
Developed partnerships with local food, farming and service-based organizations to enhance food distribution networks across the county
Advocated for sustainable practices in Maryland state-level food systems and agriculture policy
Nutrition & Food Industry Consultant
A Healthy Range, LLC
Washington
01.2024 - Current
Directed development of innovative marketing strategies for nutrition education for a large-scale school food service management company
Secured over 50 public and private grants for school districts to enhance operational efficiencies and expand access to school breakfast programs
Led and cultivated a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive culture with a team of 15 dietitians to create wellness initiatives aligned with organizational goals
Conduct market research, regulations and policies to advise business development growth strategies for food and service organizations
Education
Ph.D. - Urban Leadership And Entrepreneurship
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC
05-2023
Master of Public Health -
University of Texas School of Public Health
Houston, Texas
08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Human Nutrition
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
05-2014
Skills
Team leadership and staff development
Strategic planning and program innovation
Program management and multi-site execution
Cross-functional collaboration
Change management and implementation
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Executive communication and presentation skills
Training development and nutrition education
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR #86043304)
Timeline
Executive Director
Prince George's County Food Equity Council
06.2024 - 06.2025
Nutrition & Food Industry Consultant
A Healthy Range, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Community Nutritionist
Martha's Table
10.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Nutrition Manager
Sodexo Schools
10.2019 - 10.2021
Ph.D. - Urban Leadership And Entrepreneurship
University of The District of Columbia
Master of Public Health -
University of Texas School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Human Nutrition