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Grace Voorheis
2801 Daubenbiss Ave #17 | Soquel CA 95073 | (909) 210-1901 | grace.voorheis@gmail.com
Objective: To be matched for a dietetic internship with an emphasis on clinical nutrition
Education: MS in Agriculture, expected June 2015
Specialization in Nutrition and Food Science, GPA: 3.95
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
BA in Environmental Studies, June 2007
Concentration on Sustainable Agriculture and Development
University of California, Santa Cruz
Education Abroad Program, June 2005-July 2006
Geography, Social Services
Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Certificates: ServSafe Food Protection Manager, 10/31/14-10/31/2019
National Restaurant Association
Individualized Coaching in Dialogue Education, January-March, 2014
Global Learning Partners
Culinary Arts Certificate, December 2011
Instituto Argentino de Gastronomia (IAG), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Honors and Awards: Col. Frances G. Ballentine Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2014
Language Skills: English (native), Spanish (professional fluency) and Portuguese (professional fluency)
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access
Employment History:
Graduate Research Assistant, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo January 2013-present
My research at Cal Poly focuses on the educational component of larger childhood obesity prevention study. This
pilot educational intervention was designed as a dialogue-based workshop for low-income Latina mothers focusing on
preventing childhood obesity by teaching healthy toddler feeding practices. As a part of this research, my duties include:
• Determining overall themes for education based on focus group research
• Designing and administering all aspects of the educational intervention, including recruitment, lesson design and
evaluation, developing a customized Access database, and leading the workshops in Spanish
• Evaluating the impact of the intervention through appropriate statistical analysis
Instructional Assistant , California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Fall 2013, Spring & Fall 2014
• Graded course materials for Maternal and Child Nutrition (FSN 310), including 3-page literature reviews on
maternal and child nutrition topics
• Served as a guest speaker on appropriate toddler nutrition and feeding habits for FSN 310
• Graded SOAP notes and lab exams for Clinical Nutrition I (FSN 429)
Education Specialist, WIC, Community Bridges, Watsonville June-October 2014
• Taught 30-minute general and pre- and peri-natal nutrition education classes in English and Spanish
• Developed supporting materials for new lesson plans and one-on-one nutrition counseling
• Designed in-service trainings on the importance of milk for nutrition support staff
• Provided organizational support for the 8
th
annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk
Nutrition Assistant, Community Action Partnership, San Luis Obispo January 2013-June 2014
At CAP-SLO, my primary function was to provide administrative and educational support to the Nutrition
program of the HeadStart, Early HeadStart and Migrant HeadStart programs.
● Processed nutrition assessment and BMI information for enrolled children and provided relevant literature
● Tracked all children who may have needed additional nutrition intervention through ChildPlus database
● Provided on-site training and support at preschool centers and family child care provider homes for a variety of
nutrition related topics, including food allergies, infant nutrition and family style dining
● Developed and presenting educational workshops (in English and Spanish) to families in the program
● Managed volunteers and developed new staff and volunteer orientation materials
Chef Instructor, Sur La Table, Costa Mesa, California February -June 2012
At Sur La Table, my primary duties are to prepare and teach cooking classes to both children and adults.
Classes vary from spring-break baking camps to cheese-making to regional cuisine, from 4-16 people.
Outreach & Education Coordinator, Community Agroecology Network (CAN), Santa Cruz Jan 2007-Sept 2010
CAN is a non-profit organization and international network dedicated to promoting sustainable livelihoods and
environments. While employed with CAN, I focused on various aspects of their Action Education program:
