Kathryn Meade

Baltimore, MD 21211
katie.meade@gmail.com
Dietetic
Internship

Sodexo Mid-Atlantic Dietetic Internship, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Medical Nutrition Therapy Concentration

Expected date of completion: June 2015

Completed sixteen weeks of clinical training providing medical nutrition therapy for a diverse
patient population at a large, urban teaching hospital
Completed three weeks of staff relief on a surgical oncology unit and a gastrointestinal
surgery unit
Participated in three weeks of clinically-based elective rotations to broaden experience with
neonatal nutrition, nutrition support, and nutrition-focused physical assessment
Completed additional rotations in long-term care, community-based programs, outpatient
clinics, clinical nutrition management, and foodservice

Professional
Experience

Empowered Wellness, Reston, VA

Contractor, Summer Camp Site Director

April 2014 - August 2014

Collaboratively participated in conceptualization and development of a unique, week-long

summer camp curriculum that integrated food science and healthy eating
Acted as project manager keeping team on track with objectives, timelines, and budget
Supervised two camp counselors and oversaw camp operations and safety
Led hands-on food science experiments and cooking activities for a group of 11 campers
between the ages of 7-13
Healthy Attitude, LLC, Washington, DC
Nutrition Assistant

September 2013 - August 2014

Prepared lesson plans and taught interactive nutrition education lessons for individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities
Conducted meal observations in group homes and educated support staff on food safety,
implementation of portion control, and meal plan adherence as needed
Assisted with development of four-week meal plans by identifying and adjusting recipes to
meet the needs of individuals on special diets
National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education, and Families, Washington, DC
Outreach Associate

July 2007 - November 2010

Communicated effectively with local elected officials from cities around the county to share
information about municipal programs to address childhood obesity, food insecurity, and
other issues affecting children and families
Contributed content and provided editing support for monthly e-newsletters, website
content, marketing materials, and grant reports
Wrote more than 45 articles for Nations Cities Weekly newspaper with print and electronic
circulation of approximately 28,000

Volunteer
Experience

Moveable Feast, Baltimore, MD

Volunteer

June 2013 - July 2014

Conducted preliminary nutrition risk screenings with more than 50 clients by phone and
accompanied dietitians on home visits to observe nutrition assessments and counseling for
homebound clients with HIV, cancer, and other chronic diseases
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD
Volunteer, Food and Nutrition Department

November 2012 - May 2014

Conducted patient satisfaction surveys for food service department and compiled data
tracking meal tray delivery times for patients receiving insulin
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Dietetic Student Volunteer

September 2012 - May 2013

Promoted healthy eating to various audiences on campus including students, faculty, and
staff through one-on-one diet analysis appointments, group presentations, and blog posts
Maryland Hunger Solutions, Baltimore, MD
Volunteer; Americorps VISTA Summer Associate

December 2011 - May 2013

Developed education materials and conducted community outreach to promote healthy

eating and expand food access through the Maryland Food Supplement Program

Education

University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College Park, MD

B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science with a concentration in Dietetics, May 2014
George Washington University, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Washington, DC
M.A. in Criminal Justice, May 2007
Boston University, College of Arts and Sciences, Boston, MA
B.A. in Sociology and Psychology, May 2005,

Certifications

ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate

National Restaurant Association, valid through March 2019
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
American Red Cross, valid through July 2016