MaKayla Wright

Experience

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  Georgia hosa

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Georgia HOSA State Secretary

  Served over 14,000 students in Georgia who are interested in the field of healthcare. Led various conferences and trained chapter officers across the state to become better leaders.

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  Piedmont Healthcare

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Intern

  Served as a Student Athletic Trainer and gained clinical experience. Engaged in activities such as hydration, taping, and assisting the head Athletic Trainer in patient care.

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  Georgia State University

  Apr 2020 - Jun 2022

  Culinary lab support, cooking class assistance, resource management, lab safety and sanitation. Served on a team that leads The 1913 Society at Georgia State University. The 1913 Society serves as the official Presidential Scholars for the University supported by the Office of the President. Served as the Community Service and Membership Chair. Laboratory support, experiment assistance, data management, safety compliance, inventory management, and quality control. The Nutrition Student Network is an organization at Georgia State University that strives to connect students majoring in Nutrition or have a special interest in Nutrition. Lead a team of students and officers, gather speakers for chapter meetings, and oversaw/ planned events for members.

  • Culinary Medicine & Wellness Lab Assistant

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • The 1913 Society Advisory Board

    Oct 2020 - May 2022

  • Biochemistry Lab Assistant

    Dec 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Nutrition Student Network, President

    Apr 2020 - May 2021
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  Vot-ER - Health Care Based Voter Reg

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  Assisted healthcare professionals across the state of Georgia engage and integrate civic health into their clinics. Worked with over 50 teams. Together, over 8,000 patients become civically engaged through voter registration drives, conference presentations, impactful conversations, and non partisan tools. -Assisted with Institutionalization, Partnerships, and Civic Health Engagements. -Vot-ER connects healthcare institutions and providers with the tools, training, and community to register colleagues and patients to vote, bringing providers and patients together to promote civic engagement and create healthier communities across the United States.

  • Georgia Regional Organizer

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Intern

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Internal Joy, LLC

  Jul 2022 - now

  Founder & Nutrition/Wellness Coach

  Assessment & evaluation, goal setting, nutrition guidance, accountability & monitoring, education & counseling, client support & motivation.

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  Re:power

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  RePower Women of Color Leadership Cohort

  Women of Color Leadership Cohort is a 10-week cohort experience curated specifically by and for self-identifying women of color (WoC), with learning spaces designed to amplify the unique leadership abilities within women of color while building connections and continued growth. This cohort experience focuses heavily on heart work—an intentional focus on personal development of women of color mentally and emotionally—addressing participants’ holistic needs to step into authentic liberated leadership.Participants will cultivate a national network of WoC leaders; develop skills in management, strategy, media, and funding practices; and practice centering their intersectional identities as leaders, managers, and organizers. The cohort will develop skills and practices that address the needs of WoC in management and leadership roles including addressing root causes and issues, strategic planning, organizing as a leader, communication, marketing, and fundraising. This program will also cultivate spaces for relationship-building, resource-sharing and health and wellness to help participants find sustainability and joy in the work. The experience will culminate in a transition to coaching, mentoring, and joining re:power’s alumni network Show less

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  Bon Appétit Management Company

  Feb 2024 - now

  Diet Technician/ Nutrition & Wellness Assistant

  -Implement Bon Appetit food philosophy and wellness programs under the supervision of the Dietitian-Support account in meeting nutrition related regulatory requirements including federal menu labeling laws, local and state requirements-Serves as supporting nutrition resource for the account including maintaining and growing relationships with internal team-Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of nutrition topics related to food service, culinary & nutrition trends, wellness technology, college student health and wellness-Leads the food allergy program to include staff training and corrective action reporting-Provide nutrition /wellness education and training for associates, clients, and customers-Participate in menu & recipe development and analysis Show less