Lauren Chan has over 10 years of experience in nutrition, including graduate research, community nutrition, and food service management. She holds a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oregon State University. Her mission is to inspire learning and improve health through nutrition education.
Lauren Chan has over 10 years of experience in nutrition, including graduate research, community nutrition, and food service management. She holds a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oregon State University. Her mission is to inspire learning and improve health through nutrition education.
Lauren Chan has over 10 years of experience in nutrition, including graduate research, community nutrition, and food service management. She holds a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oregon State University. Her mission is to inspire learning and improve health through nutrition education.
Lauren Chan has over 10 years of experience in nutrition, including graduate research, community nutrition, and food service management. She holds a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oregon State University. Her mission is to inspire learning and improve health through nutrition education.
503-724-8070 Across my nutrition career, I have had the pleasure of exploring many aspects of this field. From nutrition research and material development to serving [email protected] chronic disease populations, I strive to provide the best for all those in my care. My passion is to inspire learning, improve health, and encourage
community development through nutrition education and therapies. 802 N Center St. Bloomington, IL
EDUCATION NUTRITION EXPERIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE & DIETETIC GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT • AUG. 2016 – MAY 2017 INTERNSHIP ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL Family & Consumer Sciences, • Coordinated research projects with faculty and students at ISU and Illinois State University | NORMAL, IL University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Aug. 2016-May 2018 • Developed nutrition education materials for hemodialysis patients GPA: 4.0/4.0 • Wrote and presented a research abstract entitled Effects of a 6- SUPERVISED PRACTICE month Lifestyle intervention on Dietary Intake and Blood Pressure in Hemodialysis Patients at Experimental Biology 2017 CLINICAL NUTRITION UnityPoint Health Methodist FRESH FAVS SPRING COORDINATOR • JAN. 2017 – APRIL 2017 PEORIA, IL Memorial Medical Center ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL SPRINGFIELD, IL • Coordinated weekly delivery of fresh produce for 180+ participants, managing an $11,000 budget for the 8-week program Camp GranADA
MONTICELLO, IL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR • JUNE 2016 - AUG 2016 • Used effective education & counseling skills to facilitate behavior change GALES CREEK CAMP FOR CHILDREN | GALES CREEK, OR • Delivered respectful, science-based • Managed a staff of five individuals, while planning and cooking answers to patient questions 600+ meals and snacks daily, with a $40,000 budget COMMUNITY NUTRTION • Developed and presented nutrition education learning modules for Crossing Healthcare children with Type 1 Diabetes DECATUR, IL Community Cancer Center KITCHEN STAFF • JUNE 2015 - AUG 2015 BLOOMINGTON, IL GALES CREEK CAMP FOR CHILDREN | GALES CREEK, OR • Planned and facilitated community outreach programming in the form of • Created a safe and sanitary environment for food preparation and nutrition education, presentations, and nutrition education for Type 1 Diabetes management demonstrations FOOD SERVICE SHIFT MANAGER AND BARISTA. • SEPT. 2012 - MAY 2016 UnityPoint Health Methodist PEORIA, IL MEMORIAL UNION RETAIL FOOD SERVICES | CORVALLIS, OR • Staffed and trained 20+ student employees while managing daily Illinois State EMDH Dept. services, sanitation, ordering, and storage BLOOMINGTON, IL • Improved menu items through recipe testing and nutritionals, Westminster Village aiming for delicious and nutritious foods BLOOMINGTON, IL
• Performed management functions related to safety, security and sanitation that affect employees, customers, patients, facilities, and food
Lauren Chan EDUCATION CONT. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT SENATOR • SEPT. 2017 – PRESENT Nutrition & Dietetics ILLINOIS STATE STUDENT GOVT. ASSOCIATION | NORMAL, IL Oregon State University | CORVALLIS, OR • Represent graduate students at Academic Senate and General Sept. 2012-June 2016 Assembly meetings to improve student experiences GPA: 3.94/4.0 • Policy and Procedures, Finance and Planning, and Student Fee committee member
REFERENCES PRIVATE TUTOR • APRIL 2017-PRESENT
• Organized and provided individually paced tutoring in geometry, algebra 2, and high school level mathematics
VICE CHAIRMAN & MEMBER • MAY 2013- MAY 2016 DR. JEN BARNES, RD, LDN BEAVER STORE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | CORVALLIS, OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR • Represented the Oregon State community as a communication Illinois State University liaison for Beaver Store non-profit bookstore 309 – 438-3558 • Advocate for textbook and material affordability and increasing [email protected] student member discount
MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS MEMBER • 2014-PRESENT
DR. JULIE SCHUMACHER • Member Number: 86058349
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP • Dietitians in Nutrition Support (2016-Present)
DIRECTOR Illinois State University CITI HUMAN RESEARCH CERTIFICATION • FALL 2016 309-438-7031 [email protected] SERV SAFE CERTIFICATION • FALL 2016 • Certification Number: 2624220
HONORS
FNCE SCHOLARSHIP | DIETITIANS IN NUTRITION SUPPORT •
DR. BILL ANDERSON FALL 2017 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Illinois State University RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP | ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY • 309-438-3256 FALL 2016 - SPRING 2017 [email protected]
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP | OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY • FALL 2012 - SPRING 2016
