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Tova Burton

Chapel Hill,NC

Summary

Current MPH graduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill studying dietetics and nutrition. Interested in dietetics, law and food safety policy/regulations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Policy and Communications Intern

Durham County Public Schools
11.2024 - Current

- Internship at Durham Public School Nutrition Program working in the intersection of school food transformation and communications
- Create allergen-friendly signage and posters for school menus using Canva

Yelp Elite Member

Yelp
06.2023 - Current
  • Write honest and well-written reviews for local restaurants while also providing insightful and thoughtful assessments of these establishments
  • Offer valuable guidance to readers to help them make informed choices about their dining decisions

Teaching Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • TA for Introduction to Nutrition
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups reviews to reinforce learning concepts.

Ice Cream Scooper

Coldstone Creamery
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Served customers with speed and detail orientation, keeping team running smoothly throughout service fluctuations
  • Operated cash register, taking payments and issuing customer receipts
  • Provided details on seasonal flavor availability, ice cream source, allergens and specials

Education

MPH in Nutrition And Dietetics - Nutrition with a Dietetics concentration

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05-2026

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Public Health Certificate

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
05.2024

Skills

  • ServSafe Certified
  • Customer service
  • Restaurant Experience
  • R Studio
  • Qualtrics
  • 200 hour Yoga Instructor

Activities

  • Women’s Health Journal Club (Fall 2024): Women’s health journal club focusing on research in gynecological oncology care at UNC-Chapel Hill
  • President of Nutrition Buffs Club (01/01/22 - 12/31/22): Resurrected club by revitalizing club funds, promoting the club, and gathering members., Lead weekly meetings, inviting local dietitians and facilitating discussion among members., Collaborated with CU Farm Club to teach others how to create nutritious dishes using seasonal produce.
  • Senate Representative of Student Health Board (Fall 2022) Educated students about accessibility to healthcare as a student on campus.
  • Member of Psychology Club (Fall 2021 - Spring 2024)
  • Alpha Chi Omega (Fall 2021 - Spring 2022)

Timeline

Food Policy and Communications Intern

Durham County Public Schools
11.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder
08.2023 - 12.2023

Yelp Elite Member

Yelp
06.2023 - Current

Ice Cream Scooper

Coldstone Creamery
07.2021 - 08.2021

MPH in Nutrition And Dietetics - Nutrition with a Dietetics concentration

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Public Health Certificate

University of Colorado Boulder
Tova Burton