Paul J. Murillo
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Results-driven Nutrition Research Specialist with a proven track record in enhancing metabolic health through innovative programs. Successfully led a nine-month research initiative at Cornell Cooperative Extension, enrolling 87 participants in the GusNIP study and demonstrating significant improvements in metabolic disorders. Expertise in research and development, coupled with strong writing skills, I consistently deliver impactful outcomes. Committed to advancing nutritional health through collaborative approaches and evidence-based practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Executive Committee Member
Weight Management DPG, The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
07.2024 - Current
- Act as liaison between student members and the Executive Committee within the dietetic practice group
- Represent the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics at national (FNCE 2024) and state (NYSAND) events
- Engineer a student-friendly webpage to drive online traffic and subsequent student involvement
GusNIP Grant Coordinator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
East Meadow, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Establish inter-professional collaboration between registered dietitians, nurses, and public health specialists
- Lead nutritional assessment, screening, and enrollment of 87 participants into a nine-month research study
- Provide nutrition education in the treatment of metabolic diseases (obesity, diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
Community Nutrition Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
East Meadow, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Create lessons on nutrition, related disease, food prep, safety, and budgeting for senior nutrition programs
- Lead public education on nutrition and lifestyle changes for healthy and special populations
- Translate educational material from English to Spanish (and other languages as needed)
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition
Long Island University
Brookville, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
Queens College, City University of New York
Kew Gardens, NY05.2023
Skills
- Research and Development
- Grant writing and funding
- Inter-professional collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Dietary assessment
- Nutrition counseling
- Body composition analysis
Certification
- CITI IRB Basic Training in Human Subjects Research (exp: 02/2029)
- American Red Cross – Adult & Pediatric FA/CPR/AED (exp: 01/2027)
- ServSafe Food Handling (exp: 01/2026)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Student Executive Committee Member
Weight Management DPG, The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
07.2024 - Current
GusNIP Grant Coordinator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
03.2024 - Current
Community Nutrition Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
07.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
Queens College, City University of New York
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