Renee Hutchins
San Francisco,United States
Summary
Compassionate and culturally responsive health and wellness professional with extensive experience supporting diverse, underserved communities in chronic disease management, health, education and behavior. Change coaching. Skilled in building trust based relationships with clients and their families, motivating individuals toward health goals, and reinforcing non-pharmacologonic approaches to pain and wellness, including movement-based strategies, mindfulness practice and nutrition education.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Health Care Provider
IHSS
01.2022 - Current
- Provide individualized care and health support to elderly, disabled, and chronically ill clients in underserved urban communities.
- Support patients living with dementia, HIV, and mobility limitations in maintaining independence and quality of life.
- Coordinate and escort clients to medical appointments, reinforcing physician recommendations and supporting follow through with care plans.
- Assist clients in navigating healthcare systems and community resources.
- Monitor changes in physical and cognitive status and communicate concerns to families and providers.
- Provide emotional support and motivation for daily health related activities.
Advocacy Intern
SEIU Local 2015
San Francisco, California
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Grassroots Advocacy & Organizing: Door to door canvassing, phone banking, voter registration, and community outreach.
- Legislative Lobbying & Public Speaking: Meeting with lawmakers, testifying, public advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Leadership & Coordination: Bus captain duties, team coordination, logistics management, and volunteer training.
- Mission Driven Focus: Healthcare advocacy, Medicaid and Medicare preservation, labor rights, and social justice.
Office Coordinator
Bay Sports Medical Group
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted and assisted patients, providing a welcoming front office experience.
- Supported physicians and staff by preparing and managing physical exam and medical documentation.
- Processed and handled laboratory samples in accordance with clinic procedures.
- Organized and maintained daily patient medical records to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and efficient clinic environment, including preparing and sanitizing exam rooms.
- Managed filing systems for both paper and electronic medical records.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated reminder communications to ensure timely attendance.
Contractor
SFUSD
San Francisco, CA
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with local partners to develop relevant nutrition education curriculum and materials that promoted and supported initiatives of SFUSD.
- Communicated program goals and objectives to stakeholders, including students, Health Education Action Teams, Wellness Policy members, and school staff and facilitators.
- Supported the Student Nutrition Advocate Crew Kids (SNACKS) by planning and facilitating peer education lessons, as well as coordinating virtual and in-person celebrations and tastings highlighting specialty crops and farmers markets.
- Promoted nutrition and water education initiatives to health teachers and schools and assisted with establishing lead testing logs.
- Provided coaching sessions to FoodCorps members and Health Education Action Teams to strengthen nutrition education programming.
Office Administrator Coordinator
San Francisco Firefighters Credit Union
San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed daily mail operations, routing and processing incoming and outgoing correspondence across multiple departments to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinated and maintained the office conference scheduling cale, ensuring accurate bookings and smooth meeting logistics.
- Organized and maintained mailroom operations, improving accessibility and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored office supply inventory, replenishing stock and placing orders to maintain operational readiness and prevent shortages.
- Coordinated office equipment maintenance and repair requests, liaising with vendors to ensure timely service.
- Maintained and updated the vendor database, ensuring accurate records for vendor management.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with property management and external vendors, supporting effective facilities coordination.
- Submitted and tracked facilities and maintenance work orders, ensuring timely resolution and communication with relevant departments.
- Provided administrative and operational support for special projects, assisting with coordination and execution across teams.
Assistant Health & Wellness Coordinator
After School Enrichment Program
San Francisco, CA
04.2012 - 07.2019
- Built supportive, trust-based relationships with 250+ students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
- Delivered health and wellness education focused on nutrition, movement, and healthy lifestyle behaviors; facilitated interactive sessions promoting 'movement as medicine.'
- Mentored students in goal-setting, behavior change, and problem-solving using restorative practices to support emotional regulation and resilience.
- Collaborated closely with school social workers, administrators, and wellness staff to support students' social, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Supervised and trained college interns, providing guidance, feedback, and ongoing support to ensure program quality and engagement.
- Assisted in planning and implementing school-wide Health & Wellness events, increasing community participation and engagement.
- Maintained detailed program records, tracked participation data, and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supported families in navigating community health resources and accommodated students with specific medical and dietary needs.
- Facilitated structured physical activity programs and group sessions to encourage consistent participation and healthy habits.
Assistant Manager, Lunchtime Program
After School Enrichment Program
San Francisco, CA
04.2012 - 07.2019
- Oversaw daily operations and staff coordination for large-scale student programming, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive group dynamics.
- Partnered with school social workers and teachers to support students experiencing social or behavioral challenges.
- Led structured group activities and physical engagement programs to promote well-being and social connection.
- Conducted staff trainings and team meetings to reinforce program goals, communication standards, and student-centered approaches.
- Maintained consistent communication with school leadership and multidisciplinary teams to align on student support strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics: Concentration in Foods, and Community Nutrition
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 09.2024 - 09.2026
Nutrition Assistant -
City College of San Francisco - Ocean Campus
San Francisco, CA, United StatesSkills
- Building trusting, culturally sensitive relationships
- Chronic disease support and health education
- Coaching, motivation and goal setting
- Healthcare system navigation and patient support
- Administrative, customer service record keeping
- Group facilitation
Timeline
Advocacy Intern
SEIU Local 2015
04.2026 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics: Concentration in Foods, and Community Nutrition
City College of San Francisco
09.2024 - 09.2026
Office Coordinator
Bay Sports Medical Group
11.2023 - 01.2024
Contractor
SFUSD
04.2023 - 08.2023
In Home Health Care Provider
IHSS
01.2022 - Current
Office Administrator Coordinator
San Francisco Firefighters Credit Union
09.2019 - 09.2022
Assistant Health & Wellness Coordinator
After School Enrichment Program
04.2012 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager, Lunchtime Program
After School Enrichment Program
04.2012 - 07.2019
Nutrition Assistant -
City College of San Francisco - Ocean Campus