Public Health Dietitian with over 15 years of experience in food policy and health promotion initiatives. Strong analytical and data management skills. Successful at working with multidisciplinary teams and connecting clients to resources and programs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PERINATAL HEALTH EDUCATOR
URBAN BABY BEGINNINGS
02.2021 - 01.2023
Increased access to healthcare services for underserved pregnant families through targeted outreach initiatives
Improved maternal and child well-being outcomes by providing personalized health counseling and facilitating access to relevant resources and programs.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to garner support for program initiatives
Maintained accurate records of program activities, participant progress, and outcome measures to facilitate data-driven decision-making for program evaluation.
NUTRITION CONSULTANT
MEXICAN FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH
09.2013 - 06.2019
Prepared policy briefs and provided clients with analysis of health and nutrition topics such as obesity prevention, food taxation, breastfeeding promotion, and prenatal programming .
Collaborated with public health experts to analyze Mexican dietary patterns and published policy recommendations to improve the nutritional status of key population segments.
Selected evidence-based content for media platforms to disseminate important public health information.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL SYSTEM FOR FAMILY WELFARE (SNDIF)
10.2007 - 05.2011
Reduced community vulnerability by designing training programs for local authorities on disaster preparedness and food security.
Promoted the well-being of vulnerable populations by developing culturally sensitive nutrition guidelines for emergency food assistance.
Coordinated with federal and state agencies' food and nutrition disaster relief operations.
Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations in compliance with federal policies and regulations.
CONSULTANT/RESEARCH ASSISTANT
URBAN JUSTICE CENTER
01.2004 - 01.2007
Performed statistical and qualitative analysis to describe food insecurity and barriers to food programs in New York City.
Coauthored three reports to advocate for changes to SNAP management that positively impacted client enrollment and retention of clients.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
01.2004
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Food Science -
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2001
Skills
Data visualization: Excel, Tableau
Referral Coordination and Case Management: Unite Us, Kareo, Care4
Cultural Competency and Interpersonal Skills
Community Resources in Central Virginia
Languages: Spanish native speaker; English full professional; French limited working