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Biographical sketch
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As an undergraduate at Cornell University, Barbara's interest in
nutrition and the field of dietetics was fueled by her competitive career
as a NCAA tennis player and crew team (rowing) member. Upon
completion of her baccalaureate degree, her appetite for the study of
nutrition was not fully satisfied. The thirst for knowledge
continued throughout her studies at Boston University's Sargent College of
Allied Health Professions,
where she completed her Master's Degree in Nutrition with a concentration
in Applied Anatomy & Physiology.
After the successful completion of her dietetic registration in 1996,
Barbara has maintained the variety and spice in her career through the
balance of career choices. The variety includes; full-time employment
as the State Coordinator of Nutrition Education for the Massachusetts Department of
Education & Child Nutrition Programs; per diem work (5+ years) as an exercise
physiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital; tennis coaching at
Wellesley & Lesley College; and grant-writing for the Boston Girls Tennis
Challenge; freelance nutrition consulting and
public speaking for Health Promotion Affiliates. In
addition, the spice continues to flow freely in her career as a nutrition
entrepreneur where she has gained valuable experience in the following
areas; sports nutrition consulting; eating disorder
counseling & prevention; school & college nutrition education
programming; supermarket health campaigns; marketing for
FOODPLAY! Productions; web development; advocacy & grant
writing for health initiatives (childhood obesity, school physical
education); school foodservice management; public speaking and broadcasting.
We welcome new challenges and opportunities. If you are
interested in additional information or services, please contact Barb
directly at barb@neighborhoodnutrition.com.
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Professional Qualifications & Credentials
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Dietetic Internship, Boston Medical Center (formerly,
Boston City Hospital), Boston, MA
ServSafe Food Sanitation Certification,
sanctioned by the National Restaurant Association
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Education
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M.S. Nutrition,
Boston University
B.S. Nutrition, Cornell University
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Work Experience
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Public Health Nutrition
Founder & Health Educator, Neighborhood Nutrition.
Cambridge, MA
Director of Nutrition, Evolution Sports Science, Waltham, MA
Nutrition Education & Training (NET) Program
Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Education, Malden, MA
School Nutrition & Health Consultant,
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Research Assistant, Harvard School of Public
Health - Health Professional Follow-Up Studies, Boston, MA
Clinical Experience
Clinical Dietitian, Harvard University, Health Services. Cambridge,
MA.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist & Registered
Dietitian, Brigham & Women's
Hospital, Rehabilitation Services, Boston, MA
Dietetic Intern, Boston Medical Center (formerly Boston City
Hospital), Boston, MA
Dietetic Student Intern, Brookhaven Memorial Medical Center,
Brookhaven, NY
Public Relations & Media
Director of Public Relations, Massachusetts Dietetic
Association
Freelance Nutrition Consultant, Health Promotion
Affiliates, Boston, MA
Guest, Public Television & Radio
Tennis
Assistant Women's Tennis Coach, Wellesley
College, Wellesley, MA
Tennis Instructor, Newton Parks &
Recreation Program, Newton, MA
Tennis Instructor, Harvard University Tennis Camps, Cambridge, MA
Head Women's Tennis Coach, Lesley College, Cambridge,
MA
Grant Writer, Tennis Coach, Boston Girls Tennis
Challenge, Roxbury, MA
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Skills & Talents
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Grant Writing (federal, state, foundation)
Website Development and extensive computer skills (word processing,
design software, database management)
Public Speaking (Toastmaster's International)
First Aid/CPR
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Honors & Interests
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American Dietetic Association Public Policy Scholarship recipient
Board of Directors, Cornell Club of Boston, Board
of Directors
NCAA Tennis Player
NCAA Crew Team member
Boston Marathon runner
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Professional Affiliations
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Last update: February 13, 2005
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