Meet Our
2010-2011
Dietetic Interns
School:
Lipscomb University
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Organizations:
American Dietetic Association
Tennessee Dietetic Association
Student Dietetic Association
Pi Kappa Sigma
Lambda Upsilon Nu
Amber Glenn
Scholarships:
Bison Academic Scholarship
Awards:
Edith L Wright Award
Work Experience:
The Container Store
Bryan Calvin Smith Insurance
Westbury Christian School Basketball Camp Asst. Director
Childcare Solutions
Texas Children’s Hospital
Home Town:
Houston, TX
School:
University of Mississippi
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
Margaret Harbison
“Molly”
Organizations:
Student Dietetic Association
Mississippi Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association
Phi Mu Fraternity
Phi Kappa Phi
Kappa Omicron Nu
Order of Omega
Gamma Beta Phi
Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
Scholarships:
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Academic Excellence Non-Resident Scholarship
Awards:
Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
Phi Kappa Phi
Work Experience:
Lenoir Dining Practicum
Orlando, Florida Hospital
Zoi Greek Directory
Ann Taylor Loft
Home Town:
Winter Park, Florida
School:
California State University Chico
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences
Master of Science in Nutritional Science
Natalie MacTavish
Organizations:
Nutrition & Food Science Association
American Dietetic Association
California Dietetic Association
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life
Awards:
Dean’s List
Service Learning Award - Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion
Leadership Award - Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion
Work Experience:
Dietitian Assistant/Nutrition Ambassador – Feather River Hospital
Webmaster/Photographer/Videographer – California State University Chico
Nutrition Educator – Chico Christian School
Research Assistant - California State University Chico
Community Nutrition Assistant – Center for Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion
Lab Assistant – Chico Center for Family and Aesthetic Dentistry
Home Town:
Chico, CA
School:
University of Northern Colorado
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Organizations:
Student Dietetic Association
Northern Colorado Riders
American Dietetic Association
Megan McNeil
Scholarships:
Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation Scholarship
Florence Fish Memorial Scholarship
UNC National Undergraduate Scholarship
Mildred Gueck Scholarship
Tualitan Plains Presbyterian Church Scholarship
Awards:
Certificate of Recognition of Outstanding Service for “Creative Endeavors”
from the Student Dietetic Association of the University of Northern Colorado
Certificate of Excellence for first place in the Lifecycle Nutrition class
“Make a Flyer” contest
Work Experience:
WIC Educator-Tri County Health Department, Aurora, CO.
Summer Maintenance Crew-Facilities Department, Hillsboro School District 1J, Hillsboro, Oregon.
Floor Staff -Regal Cinemas, Hillsboro, Oregon.
Home Town:
North Plains, OR
School:
Virginia Tech
Degree:
Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise
Organizations:
American Dietetic Association
Society of Behavioral Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Cofounder of Fitness and Nutrition Club at Virginia Tech
Scholarships:
Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship
Lancer Girls’ Club Scholarship
Kerry Potter
Awards:
GSA Travel Fund Award Program Recipient
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Dean's list
Work Experience:
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Tech
Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech
Cold Stone Creamery,Server and Cashier
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital,Dietetic Volunteer
Lifetime Fitness –Student Volunteer with Registered Dietitian
Virginia Tech West End Market,Server and Cashier
VIA-Tech Health Wellness Institute, Health Fitness Intern
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Elementary School Teacher
Home Town:
Springfield, Virginia
School:
Texas A&M (Undergraduate); Texas Woman’s University (Graduate)
Degree:
Bachlor of Science; Masters in Science Exercise and Sports Nutrition
Organizations:
American Dietetic Association
Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition
Phi Kappa Phi Member
Fish Camp
Freshman Leadership Seminar
Union Gospel Mission Volunteer
Texas Dietetic Association
Dallas Dietetic Association
Watermark Community Church
Ryan Reist
Scholarships:
Pell Grant
Awards:
Special Olympics Volunteer
Dean’s List
Work Experience:
Healthcare Nurse Recruiter
Chemical Sales
Discount healthcare
Insurance product sales
Waiter
Home Town:
Dallas, TX
School:
Texas A&M University
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Organizations:
American Dietetics Association
Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group
Texas Dietetics Association
Texas Student Dietetics Association
American Society for Nutrition
TAMU Nutrition and Dietetics Association
Mid East Texas Dietetics Association, 2009 Awards Coordinator
Pi Beta Phi Sorority: Pledge Member Development Officer, Decorations Committee,
Phi Delta Epsilon (International Medical Fraternity) Inter Club Council Representative
Riptide: Spirit Club supporting Pepperdine Athletics
Lauren Swonke
Scholarships:
Scholarship Recipient for trip to TDA FNCE, Fall 2009
University Alumni Scholarship, Pepperdine University
Associated Women for Pepperdine Scholarship, Pepperdine University
Church Leader’s Scholarship, Pepperdine University
Christian Leadership Award Scholarship, Pepperdine University
Pepperdine Grant
Awards:
Texas A&M Nutrition and Dietetics Association. 2nd High Point Earner
Sigma Delta Pi (Pepperdine University Chapter) National Collegiate
Hispanic Honor Society, Dean’s List, Pepperdine University
Work Experience:
Lampstand Health and Rehab, LLC-Dietary Manager- Food Service Director
Fortress Health and Rehab, LLC-Dietary Aide
Texas Beef Council- Nutrition Intern
TAMU/USDA Whole Grain Acceptance Study Plate Waste Collector
Global Events Group Catering Staff
Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital Receptionist
College Station Medical Center Volunteer to Dietitians
METDA Awards Coordinator
National Chemistry Week Student Volunteer
Brazos Country WIC Volunteer
Brazos Valley Food Bank Volunteer
Texas A&M Dairy Cattle Project Student Volunteer
Home Town:
Franklin, TX
School:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Organizations:
Nutrition and Health Promotion Association
Phi Upsilon Omicron honorary
Eating Disorder Education and Prevention
Kappa Delta
American Dietetic Association Student Member
Lincoln District Dietetic Association Student Member
Sarah Wanek
Scholarships:
Irene and George Holling Scholarship
Helen Hewett Scholarship
Awards:
Dean’s List
Kappa Delta Academic Excellence
Outstanding ADA Student of Nebraska
February Forum (for students excelling in math/science related majors)
Work Experience:
Hy-Vee, Health Market Clerk
Village Inn, Server
The Nebraska Medical Center, Nutrition Care Worker Patient Services
Granite City, Server
Professional Research Consultants, Interviewer
Home Town:
Ralston, NE (suburb of Omaha, NE)
School:
Samford University
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Organizations:
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Scholarships:
Academic Scholarship
Ralph W. Beeson Education Scholarship
Marion A. Ferguson Scholarship
Melanie Webber
Awards:
Dean’s List
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
John Howard Scholarship Medal
Wheeler Award Medal
Work Experience:
Babysitting- various families
Shades Mountain Baptist Church childcare
CVS Pharmacy Technician
Volunteer Positions:
Motivators of Reading Enrichment Leader
Worked at malnutrition clinic/orphanage in Haiti for 2 months
High School girl’s Bible study leader
Home Town:
Tampa, Fl
School:
Texas Woman’s University
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Institutional Administration
Amy Wineinger
Organizations:
Student Dietetic Association
Texas Dietetic Association
Texas Student Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association
Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Awards:
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
The Dean’s List (TWU)
The President’s List (UNT)
Work Experience:
Diet Clerk / Volunteering/Job Shadowing with a Clinical RD at Methodist
Richardson Medical Center
File Clerk/Data Entry for Team World Wide Shipping Business
Home Town:
Winnsboro, Texas
2010-2011
Dietetic Interns
arrived at Baylor on
August 2nd