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Registered Dietitian and public health expert recognized for her ability to develop, implement, and evaluate customized wellness programs. In search of a leadership role requiring strong communications skills, teamwork, and innovation.
Professional Experience
Meg Estoff Nutrition and Wellness
Nutrition Consultant and Educator August 2013 – present
- Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and counseling services to clients as needed.
- Identify communication channels within community to build referral network.
- Develop customized social media including twitter feeds, Facebook Posts, and Blog entries.
- Analyze and evaluate research to communicate efficacy of outcomes to individuals as requested.
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Western New York, Buffalo, NY
Communications and Branding Department | Summer 2011
- Conducted customized market research for various communication projects to help develop strategic plan to educate and support members.
- Initiated a collaborative interdepartmental evaluation of contract renewal and documentation process for efficiency and accuracy
- Acted as liaison to contracted advertising agency to ensure accurate messaging consistent with BCBS brand.
- This experience was a required component of MPH course work.
GMHC, New York, NY
HIV/AIDS Nutrition and Health Promotion Specialist | March 2006 - May 2010
World’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. The Nutrition department at GMHC provides nutrition counseling, food pantry services, and meals to clients living with HIV and AIDS.
- Provided MNT for individuals and groups within the community.
- Regularly interpreted and communicated findings of research related to the nutritional care of target population.
- Designed, implemented, promoted, and evaluated numerous agency wellness programs and educational materials.
- Initiated interdepartmental collaboration to promote seamless care for clients and the community.
- Designed surveys and data collection tools to evaluate progress and track program quality.
- Conceptualized and developed departmental evaluation of nutrition care status measures to support program and maintain funding.
- Collected and reported productivity data and deliverables to facilitate accreditation process with Ryan White funding sources.
- Developed communications and marketing strategy for retention and recruitment.
- Supervised dietetic interns to support from Columbia University, New York University, and Hunter College.
- Served as a consultant, leader, and lecturer for providers, students and colleagues.
Whitman-Walker Clinic & The Max Robinson Center, Washington, D.C.
Clinical Dietitian | August 2005 - March 2006
- Provided MNT and counseling to patients as needed.
- Generated monthly progress reports for Ryan White funding sources.
- Developed customized education material and collateral to increase visibility and referrals.
- Served as a consultant, leader, and lecturer for providers, colleagues, and the community.
National Dairy Council, New York, NY
Assistant | April 2005 - June 2005
- Coordinated professional media training and continuing education sessions for members.
- Facilitated grant review process.
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
Dietetic Technician | October 2002 - November 2003
- Conducted patient satisfaction surveys.
- Preformed daily rounds and collected nutrition screening for assessment and care plan coordination.
Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Hospice Care, New York, NY
Volunteer Coordinator | October 2001- May 2002
- Conducted quarterly Volunteer training sessions.
- Redesigned volunteer training manual.
- Monitored volunteer activity and communicated reports to health care team.
Broadcast Media
- Fox 5 News Washington, D.C., Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution, and Diet Friendly Snacking, January & February 2006
Publications
- Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, A Group Intervention to Improve Body Image Satisfaction and Dietary Habits in Gay and Bisexual Men Living With HIV/AIDS, September 20, 2011.
- ACHIVE, Aging, Exercise, and HIV: Is It Worth It?, Fall 2009
- PosCom, The Farm Bill: Not Just for Farmers, and NIAC Review, Fall & Spring 2007
- Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Medical Nutrition Therapy: The Core of ADA’s Advocacy Efforts, Double Issue, June & May 2005
Presentations
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Grass Roots and You, 2007 & 2008
- ANSA Conference, The Future of Ryan White, Nutrition Care: Improving CD4 Count and VL, and Ryan White CARE Act and The Farm Bill, 2007 & 2008
- Public Policy Workshop for the American Dietetic Association, Federally Authorized Locally Administered Legislation: Ryan White Care Act and the RD, April 2007
- Public Policy Workshop for the American Dietetic Association, First Time Student Orientation, March 2006
Education & Credentials
Master in Public Health (MPH)
Social and Behavioral Science and Communications, Boston University
Boston, MA, May 2012
Dietetic Internship Program (RD)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital the University Hospitals of Cornell and Columbia
New York, NY, January 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Nutrition Science, Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY, May 2001
Social and Behavioral Science and Communications, Boston University
Boston, MA, May 2012
Dietetic Internship Program (RD)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital the University Hospitals of Cornell and Columbia
New York, NY, January 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Nutrition Science, Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY, May 2001
Additional Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Memberships & Awards
- American Public Health Association
- Massachusetts Public Health Association
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association)
- Massachusetts Dietetic Association (MADA)
- Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (PHNPC DPG)
- Infectious Disease Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IDN DPG)
- IDN Practice Group Chair 2009 - 2010
- IDN Conference Committee Member, 2006-2008
- IDN Nominating Committee Chair, 2007
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