Alison Garbarini, MS, RDN, CDN

Experience

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  Tagine Restaurant & Wine Bar

  May 2015 - Jan 2018

  Hostess/Busser
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  Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Intern

  •Learned basic farm practices, including: composting, pruning, training trees, foraging, pesticide-free weed management, appealing to pollinators and managing invasive plant species•Attended classes on plant biology & fungal pests, composting & tillage, and purchasing farmland•Gave presentation on internship-related research project: The Importance of Pollinators in Agriculture

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  Umami Cafe Inc

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Hostess
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  Cornell University

  May 2018 - May 2020

  • Assisted in the development of the course syllabus and learning objectives• Co-authored and presented the in-class lecture: Finding & Securing Pre-Professional Opportunities • Instructed the digestive physiology laboratory and weekly discussion sections• Worked 6 hours/week in the learning center: tutored students, administered quizzes, graded assignments, managed the front desk, performed laboratory demonstrations & dissections • Mentored freshman & transfer students in the Nutrition major• Created & compiled information regarding resources, course scheduling & campus adjustment• Served on Orientation student panel

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant-NS 1200: Nutrition & Health

    Dec 2019 - May 2020

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant-BIOG 1445: Introduction to Comparative Anatomy and Physiology

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Student Advisor (Division of Nutritional Sciences)

    May 2018 - Oct 2019
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  Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Intern

  • Created the LHVPN Workplace Wellness policy; planned programming, initiatives, and evaluation methods; secured funding from the Westchester & Rockland County Departments of Health• Performed outreach in underserved communities: connected residents to Community Health Workers and provided resources, education and support in healthcare, family planning, and community services• Organized a community meeting discussing the importance of Medicaid coverage for doula services • Explored recruitment methods to extend the reach of the Diabetes Self-Management Program• Attended the 2018 New York State Perinatal Association Conference, the Blueprint for Health Equity Workshop, and Yonkers Healthy Connections for LYFE Coalition Monthly Meeting Show less

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  Black Rock Kitchen

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Waitress

  • Served customers, managed reservations and take-out orders

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  Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Collected and organized participant data for diabetes study• Measured participant weight and body composition using the Tanita SC-240 Total Body Composition Analyzer, recorded BMI & WHR measurements, processed blood, stool & saliva samples • Conducted literature searches on personalized nutrition and gut microbiota• Participated in journal club, presenting a study investigating the relationship between the human microbiome and the efficacy of exercise as a diabetes intervention

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  Columbia University Irving Medical Center

  Oct 2020 - May 2023

  • Manage all aspects of an obesity & diabetes prevention clinical trial, including: subject recruitment, study visits, data management & analysis, stipend disbursement, actigraphy, and standardization of study app.• Order study supplies, track purchases and invoices, submit study modifications/renewals to IRB, prepare annual reports to NIH and data safety monitoring officer, edit manuscripts for publication, & prepare weekly presentations.• Mentored and trained a research assistant, research coordinator, & 4 graduate students Show less

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    Aug 2021 - May 2023

  • Laboratory Technician

    Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
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  UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations at ZSFG

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

  Communications Fellow

  The Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network • Implement communications calendar, develop content for bi-monthly newsletters with Constant Contact, manage/grow social media presence, create graphics with Canva to promote network events and demonstrate reach of CDC's Science Impact Framework

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  Joy Bauer Ventures

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Utilize WordPress to update recipe blog posts and respond to an average of 30 web comments per week.• Research and define criteria to aid in the categorization of recipes by health benefit/health condition.• Engage in recipe development and testing. • Research nutrition topics, recipes, & trends; develop material for website and social platforms; pitch ideas for TODAY Show segments & national media; assist with website updates; attend & report on food-related events.

  • Consultant

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Editorial Assistant Intern

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2025
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  Teachers College, Columbia University

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  Graduate Scholar

  • Provide support for Medical Nutrition Therapy 1& 2 and Nutrition and Human Development courses.-Grading assignments-Monitoring discussion boards-Responding to student inquiries

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  The Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy

  Nov 2023 - now

  • Assist in managing a school nutrition-related research project: engage in planning and problem-solving for study recruitment, interview procedures, development of training materials, and data management. • Conduct qualitative interviews with public school students, their caregivers, and with school food service directors. •Conducted literature search on recent policy changes for NYS school meals; design, review, and edit study documents for future use; categorize target populations for study using national databases and excel.

  • Research Associate I

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Research Assistant (Volunteer)

    May 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Research Assistant

    Nov 2023 - May 2024