Nancy Gammack

Nancy Gammack

Cooking Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Dietitian | Food Photography and Recipe Blogger |

  • Education

    • Alberta Education Exchange Program

      2011 -

      2.5 month student exchange program to Segovia, Spain.

    • University of Alberta

      2016 - 2021
      Nutrition and Food Science Dietetics/Dietitian
    • Mount Royal University

      2012 - 2015
      Health Sciences
  • Experience

    • YMCA Canada

      Mar 2018 - Apr 2020
      Cooking Instructor

      -Taught kids aged 5-10 years old basic cooking skills through weekly cooking classes-Nominated twice for monthly "employee shout outs" for the ability to bring creative recipes to classes, patient and attentive to kids, and having a true passion for teaching kids how to cook.

    • Calgary Meals on Wheels

      Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
      Kitchen Assistant

      -Followed a 5-week rotating menu to support the production of over 2000 meals each day-Assembled meals according to dietary guidelines for therapeutic diets and texture modified diets.

    • University of Alberta

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2021
      Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

      Nominated to be 1 of 3 marking assistants for Nutrition 100 - Nutrition and Well Being

    • Alberta Health Services

      Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
      Food Service Management Dietetic Intern

      -Developed a new recipe and implemented Foothills first Vegan Breakfast Bowl for the Timberline Cafe menu.

    • Alberta Health Services

      Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
      Clinical Nutrition Dietetic Intern

      Completed nutrition assessments, and interventions in a variety of clinical settings including; - Rockyview General Hospital (Colorectal Surgery, Cardiology and General Medicine Units) - Alberta Children's Hospital's Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health - Alberta Children's Hospital's Neurology Clinic - Ketogenic Diet Program for Management of Epilepsy - Olds Hospital and Care Centre (Acute care, outpatient, long-term care, home care, as well as taught education classes with Alberta Healthy Living Program) Show less

    • Extendicare

      Jul 2021 - now
      Registered Dietitian

      - Assess nutrition status, develop and modify nutrition care plans, provide nutrition education.- Conduct educational sessions to health professionals on meeting the criteria for texture modified diets and thickened fluids- Review and approve the home's seasonal menus, including those for therapeutic and texture modified diets

    • Alberta Health Services

      Jun 2024 - now
      Registered Dietitian

      Nutrition counselling in chronic disease management.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Competent Communicator Certification

      Toastmasters International
      Jan 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nancy Gammack
      Sheila M McLaggan Scholarship in Human Nutrition Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Aug 2020 Awarded for academic achievement and being enrolled in the Integrated Dietetics Internship component of the Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Food Sciences (Dietetics Specialization) program.
    • Awarded to Nancy Gammack
      Bar None Transfer Leadership Scholarship Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Aug 2016 Awarded for superior academic achievement, as well as superior leadership qualities as evidenced by outstanding extracurricular and community activities.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Senior Phone Support

      Issued by Calgary Seniors'​ Resource Society on May 2020
      Calgary Seniors'​ Resource SocietyAssociated with Nancy Gammack
    • Core Kitchen Volunteer

      Issued by Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids on Sept 2015
      Brown Bagging for Calgary's KidsAssociated with Nancy Gammack
    • Recipe Blogger

      Issued by Ignite Nutrition Inc on Jan 2017
      Ignite Nutrition IncAssociated with Nancy Gammack
    • Community Nutrition School Program

      Issued by University of Alberta on Sept 2019
      University of AlbertaAssociated with Nancy Gammack