Awards

Future Leader, 2018
School Nutrition Association-IL

Presidential Award, 2017
School Nutrition Association- IL

Distinguished Teacher, 2015
ECPS District

Credentials & Certifications 

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Licensed Teacher, IN & IL
Licensed Administrator, IN
ServSafe Certified 

Career Experiences

I have had the opportunity to work in several business sectors throughout my career. These include Healthcare, Public Health, K12 Education, and Higher Education.  

My diverse experiences have allowed me to be innovative and creative in my approach and provide me insight to working and building relationships with others.   

August 2022 - Present
Aveanna Medical Solutions
Clinicical Liaison, Indiana 

December 2020 - August 2021
Community Healthcare Systems
General Manager, Nutrition Services

July 2018 - December 2020
University of Chicago
Senior Assistant Director, Dining

May 2017 - July 2018
Sodexo
Food Service Director, K12  Nutrition

April 2002 - May 2017
School City of East Chicago

August 2014 - May 2017
Director of Adult Education
Director of Career Education  

October 2009 - August 2014
Family Consumer Science Teacher

April 2004 - October 2009
    Director, School Health Center

April 2002 - April 2004
    Dietitian, School Health Center

2000- 2002
WIC Dietitian
Hammond & East Chicago Sites

2000- 2005
Palos Community Hospital Outpatient Dietitian & WeightWise with Exercise Instructor

1995 - 2000
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
Clinical Dietitian