Lauren McNeill, RD, MPH

Lauren mcneill, rd, mph

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registered Dietitian, Owner at Tasting to Thrive

  • Education

    • University of toronto

      2017 - 2018
      Masters of public health in nutrition & dietetics, specialization in women's health public health
    • University of guelph

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor’s degree bachelor of applied science in human nutrition 4th year

      Activities and Societies: Senior Professional Development Representative AHNSA; SPCC Community Kitchen Leader, Coordinator, Teacher and Planner; Food Bank Volunteer

    • St. francis xavier university

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor’s degree human nutrition
  • Experience

    • Mosaic sales solutions

      Apr 2013 - Sept 2013
      Sales representative
    • Royal nova scotia yacht squadron

      Apr 2014 - Aug 2016
      Server/bartender
    • Nova scotia health authority

      Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
      Nova scotia health authority dietetic internship

      - Independently managed dietitian case load for 6 weeks of staff relief in Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Intensive Medical Care Unit, General Surgery, Home Hemodialysis, Dialysis Unit, and Home Peritoneal Dialysis Unit- Advanced 8 week placement at the Nova Scotia Public Health Division- Self-directed 1 year research project validating food insecurity indicators; Food Counts Report

    • University of toronto

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2018
      Masters of public health in nutrition & dietetics, collaborative specialization in women's health

      Masters focused on Integration of Clinical and Public Health. Recipient of the 2018 Dr. James Rossiter Award Award offered from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Population and Public Health, and the Public Health Agency of Canada – Office of Public Health Practice. Awarded based on excellent academic achievement, outstanding critical thinking, independence, perseverance, originality, organizational skills, communication skills and commitment to applying knowledge to improve evidence-based decision making in health Recipient of the 2018 Heather Milne Nielsen Graduate Scholarship. Awarded to a student who exemplified a broad perspective of nutrition long term strategic thinking skills, innovative thinking, motivation to share knowledge, and noticeably values and respects the individual and community, showing potential to build community capacity. Show less

    • Evergreen brick works

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Registered dietitian

      Developed experiential-learning focused cooking programs for young children to develop cooking skills and increase knowledge about nutrient dense foods, urban agriculture and environmental sustainabilityIndependently planned programs, including financial budgeting, curriculum development, “Training the trainer”, and evaluation.

    • Edible iq

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2019
      Registered dietitian, blog author

      - Independently write blog posts focused on evidenced-based nutrition information- Collaborate with a team of editors, graphic designers, social media experts and director

    • Tasting to thrive nutrition & wellness

      Sept 2018 - now
      Registered dietitian, owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced fst

    • Nova scotia responsible server

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by University of Guelph Foodbank
      University of Guelph FoodbankAssociated with Lauren McNeill, RD, MPH
    • Senior Professional Development Rep

      Issued by Applied Human Nutrition Student Association on Jan 2014
      Applied Human Nutrition Student AssociationAssociated with Lauren McNeill, RD, MPH
    • Community Kitchen Leader, Teacher, and Organizer

      Issued by Stanley Park Community Association on Mar 2015
      Stanley Park Community AssociationAssociated with Lauren McNeill, RD, MPH