B.S. - 1992:  Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Professional Experience
2005 - present:  Instructor, Department of Animal Science, Food & Nutrition, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

2005 - present:  Coordinator, Dietetic Internship Program and Didactic Program in Dietetics, Department of Animal Science, Food & Nutrition, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

2001 - 2005:   Dietician, University Housing Resident Hall Dining, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

2000 - present:  Consultant Dietician, Health Technologies, Inc., St. Louis, MO.

2000 - 2003:  Clinical Dietician PRN, Heartland Regional Hospital, Marion, IL.

1996 - 1999:  Corporate Dietician, Marketing Department, Bunn Capitol Co., Springfield, IL.

1995 - 1996:  Consultant Dietician, Health Technologies, Inc., Maryland Heights, MO.

1995 -1996:  Nutrition Educator, Family Medicine Clinic, Murphysboro, IL

1994 -1995:  Dietician's Assistant,  University Housing Resident Hall Dining, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

1993:  Graduate Assistant, Student Health Programs Wellness Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1993:  Graduate Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Honors and Awards
2005:  National Association of College and University Foodservices Culinary Creations National Nutrition Month Promotions, 3rd Place