ALEXANDRA HERNANDEZ
Phone: 801-864-9814 1117 S 900 W Email: alex.m.hernandez@utah.edu Salt Lake City, UT 84104
EDUCATION MS University of Utah, May 2018 - Present Nutrition and Integrative Physiology Focused Area of Study: “When a shelter is a home: Improving the food environment in a local homeless shelter”
BS University of Utah, Biology May 2015 Minored in Nutrition
HONORS AND AWARDS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship 2019 - 2020
ARUP Diversity Scholarship 2019 – 2020
Askew Chair’s Scholarship 2018 - 2019
Top Ten Scholarship 2009 - 2010
UNIVERSITY SERVICE Member, University of Utah, Equity Diversity and Inclusion 2019 - Present Work group
Member, University of Utah, College of Health Diversity and Inclusion 2019 - Present Committee
Member, University of Utah, Student Interprofessional Hotspotting 2019 - Present Learning Collaborative
Member, Student Promoting Eating Disorder Awareness and Knowledge Jan – May 2015
Nutrition Student Director, University of Utah CARE Fair Jan – Jul 2019
Hernandez - 1 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2018-Present • Student member. • Member of groups: Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition (LAHIDAN) and Public Health group.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE University of Utah Coordinated Master’s Program in Nutrition and Dietetics, Salt Lake City, UT Nutrition Education and Research -Focused Area of Study Project 2019 - Present Advisor: Shannon Jones • Conducted literature review of homeless population and nutrition. • Developing methods and questions for needs assessment. • Conduct needs assessment at local homeless shelter to learn how to improve the food environment.
Pegus Research Inc., Salt Lake City, UT Data Management Assistant 2015 - Present • Serve in a support role to the Clinical Data Management Team to facilitate the successful development and collection of data during clinical and behavioral research studies. • Facilitate the entry, processing, cleaning, review, and quality assurance of clinical and health study data including testing, troubleshooting, and documenting programming activities. • Review data and reports for integrity. • Interface with the Subject Scheduling and Support Supervisor, Clinical Data Collection Project Manager, Project Manager, and directly with clients to provide accurate, efficient, and timely data deliverables.
Data Management Associate 2016 - 2017 • Performed a variety of tasks to support the data collection of clinical trials, label comprehension studies and health survey research. • Created user acceptance testing plan and test scripts. Supervised the end user testing of the data management system. Created a manual data review plan and supervised its implementation. • Created data management plans and other necessary study documents. • Participated in teams or individually write work instructions for various project protocols and to develop and write Standard Operation Procedures for specific data management work functions. • Trained, scheduled and supervised the work of temporary staff.
Hernandez - 2 • Interfaced with the Healthcare Data Collection Manager, Clinical Data Collection Project Manager, Project Manager and directly with clients to provide accurate, efficient and timely data deliverables.
TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Sep 2019 - Present Mentor to 1st year master’s student, Nutrition and Integrative Physiology • Support and guide mentee through their 1st year of the program. • Regular check-ins to provide guidance and support.
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Aug 2018 - May 2019 Teaching Assistant, Nutrition and Integrative Physiology Department • TA for Cultural Aspects of food undergraduate course averaging 80 students per semester (Fall and Spring semesters). • Facilitated in-class discussions. • Completed grading activities including review of essays and quizzes. • Data entered scores for graded assignments.
International Rescue Committee, Salt Lake City, UT Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 Health Mentor Volunteer • Weekly visits to assist refugee family to promote self-sufficiency. • Education on navigating the U.S. Healthcare system. • Guide mentees to build healthful eating and physical activity habits.
Utah Valley University, Salt Lake City, UT Nov 2013 - May 2015 GEAR UP Outreach Mentor and Tutor, East High School • Developed and presented workshops promoting higher education to high school students. • Evaluated student progress and provided advice during mentoring meetings. • Created grading and student record documents for more organized and efficient daily operations using Microsoft Word and Excel. • Managed high school classroom for at least 2 class periods per day. • Tutored high school students in Math and Science subjects.
Salt Lake City School District, Salt Lake City, UT Oct 2010 - May 2011 After-School Program Leader, Glendale Middle School • Assisted in leading after school program activities and tutored students. • Food service assistance for Kid’s Café dinner program offered to the students.
Hernandez - 3 REGIONAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Clinical Dietetic Internship Rotation Case Study Presentation, “Chylothorax Case Study”, South Davis Community Hospital, 2019
University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition Health Fair Workshop, “MyPlate and Healthy Eating on a Budget”, International Rescue Committee, 2019
Food Management Dietetic Internship Rotation In-service, “Food Allergens”, University Neuropsychiatric Institute, 2019
International Rescue Committee Outreach Presentations, “Refugee Health,” University of Utah Undergraduate Health course, School of Medicine, 2017-2018
International Rescue Committee Outreach Presentation, “Refugee Oral Health,” Utah College of Dental Hygiene, 2018
International Rescue Committee Women’s Health Workshop, “Breastfeeding”, Redwood Clinic, 2017
Parent Night Workshop, “GEAR UP Program,” East High School, 2015
High School Workshop, “Body Image,” East High School, 2015
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition, Salt Lake City, UT Volunteer Sep 2018 - Present
Edison Elementary School, Salt Lake City, UT Kindergarten classroom Volunteer 2016 - Present
Midvale Community Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT Nutrition Counseling Volunteer Oct 2018
International Rescue Committee, Salt Lake City, UT WIC Volunteer Aug 2017 - Present Health Mentor Volunteer Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
AmeriCorps Vista National Service Program, Salt Lake City, UT Health Outreach Coordinator at International Rescue Committee Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Hernandez - 4 Lettuce Live Well, Salt Lake City, UT Volunteer 2016 - 2017
University of Utah Bennion Center, Salt Lake City Utah Knitting for Newbies and MLK Day Volunteer 2010 - 2012
National Letter Carrier’s Food Drive, Orem, UT Volunteer 2006 - 2010
LANGUAGES English: Fluent
Spanish: Novice Speaking and Writing, Advanced Reading and Comprehension
COMMITTMENTS Promoting access to healthy foods and nutrition education for underserved populations.
Advancing health equity and reducing health disparities.
Encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education.
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