Witwer Resume
Witwer Resume
Witwer Resume
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Management
Minors in Exercise Science & Sociology and Anthropology
GPA: 3.86
RIT Honors Program
University of Stellenbosch
Classes in Sociology and Anthropology
GPA: 3.48
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Penn State University
Emphasis: Leadership in Diverse Practice
Hershey, Pennsylvania
July 2015- June 2016
Clinical
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (20 weeks)
-Rotations included medical/surgical, oncology, renal, nutrition support, surgical weight loss and pediatrics.
-Completed 1 week staff relief in Pediatrics Acute Care and Pediatrics Hematology & Oncology.
-Delivered a final MNT case study about a pediatric oncology patient.
Community
WIC (4 weeks)
-Provided education and counseling promoting maternal & child nutrition, and breastfeeding.
-Reviewed anthropometric data to assess and assign nutrition risk.
GIANT (1 week)
-Hosted a spot talk on the produce sales floor, promoting the health benefits of mangoes.
Penn State Cooperative Extension (4 weeks)
-Developed presentations for audiences of varying ages, ethnicities and education levels.
Project SHARE (4 weeks)
-Designed a nutrition class series, taught to low income individuals with chronic diseases
-Developed recipes for recipients, considering affordability and cultural preferences
-Analyzed how healthier choices could be distributed at this food pantry
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Africa Inland Mission (Magambua, Tanzania) - SHORT TERM MISSIONARY
May 2014-July 2014
-Conducted research about the local diet for the Africa Inland Church medical dispensary
-Taught nutrition courses at a seminar for community health workers
MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics