Maggie Montoya
Lowell,MA
Summary
Aspiring dietitian dedicated to honoring and preserving cultural and ethnic food traditions, while promoting balanced, sustainable nutrition. Eager to deepen my expertise in the field by pursuing a Master's in Nutrition at Simmons University in Fall 2025.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Services Coordinator
Project Bread
East Boston, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Manage a weekly caseload of 30+ client calls, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Conduct initial and follow-up assessments for clients of various ages and health diagnoses.
- Identify clients' unique barriers to healthy food access, and coordinate services to meet their nutrition needs.
- Provide continuous support via phone, text, and email in Spanish and Portuguese, fostering clear communication, and addressing client needs.
- Utilize in-person translation or translation lines to accommodate additional languages.
- Active Wellness Committee member, advocating for workplace well-being through educational 'Table Talks' on mental and physical health. Help organize staff engagement activities and workshops that promote physical activity and wellness.
CSA Lead & Outreach
Mill City Grows
Lowell, MA
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed volunteers, DoorDash delivery drivers, and staff in the pack-out and distribution process of a 100-person CSA Veggie Box Program for two seasons
- Increased CSA enrollment from 40 to 125 members over the course of six seasons through tailored communication tactics (ie. email, phone calls, weekly newsletters, and translation services)
- Enrolled over 50% of SNAP/HIP recipients into the CSA program.
- Collaborated with prospective CSA participants regarding available payment sliding scales, HIP reimbursement process, and other resources within the organization.
- Maintained detailed CSA data (payments, client information, food distribution, and volunteer hours) on Salesforce and Google Suite.
- Participated in over 20 annual community events to promote food access services and engage with the public
- Conduct community workshops to promote existing Food Access Programs (SNAP/HIP/WIC) in both English and Spanish
- Accurately and efficiently translate outreach and educational materials into Spanish (over 100 recipes)
- Support and facilitate cooking classes focused on seasonal produce and nutrient-dense foods
FoodCorps Service Member
Foodcorps
Lowell, MA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Led weekly cooking and garden-based afterschool programming for youth in grades K-4.
- Strengthened school garden initiatives by engaging school networks and stakeholders.
- Implemented a farm-to-table curriculum for 3rd and 4th-grade students during the “specials” block for the duration of the school year.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Yamajala
Lowell, MA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted patient intake and outtake for 50 to 60 patients daily.
- Accurately conducted EKG testing on patients as needed
- Assisted physician with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA12-2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Case Management
- Data Management
- Medical Assistant Training
- OSHA Certified
- Nutrition Education
- Translation Services
- Mental Health Awareness
- Community Advocacy
- Mailchimp & Canva
- Salesforce
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Nutrition Services Coordinator
Project Bread
05.2023 - Current
CSA Lead & Outreach
Mill City Grows
05.2020 - 05.2023
FoodCorps Service Member
Foodcorps
08.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Assistant
Dr. Yamajala
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Middlesex Community College
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