Emma Leister, RDN

ejleister@gmail.com
908-477-9137
Education
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School (online) Graduation: May 2018
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition – GPA 3.9
UW Health Dietetic Internship and Capstone Certificate in Clinical Nutrition 2017
Completed graduate coursework in nutrition support, nutritional counseling, research, and pediatrics - GPA 4.0
The Pennsylvania State University ‘16
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics – GPA 3.75
Spanish Minor

Work Experience
Center for Discovery January 2018-Present
Dietetic Technician
 Organize kitchen skills, nutrition in the media, and intuitive eating classes for clients with eating disorders
 Facilitate structured meals, using meal exchanges to ensure nutrient needs are met
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Dietetic Internship Summer 2016-Spring 2017
 Clinical experience at a Trauma 1 Academic medical center delivering patient and family-centered care
for a variety of disease states within the ICU to general medicine floors.
 Presented evidence-based care via case study on Biliary Refeeding in the surgical ICU
 Led a professional Journal Club Discussion on evidence-based nutrition education in public schools
 Facilitated a Quality Improvement project on the validation of a food screener for stone formers in the
Urology Clinic
Penn State Nutrition Department Spring 2015 and Fall 2015
Teaching Assistant
 Nutrition 251: Introductory Principles of Nutrition—Conducted review sessions and graded student
projects and in-class assignments
 Nutrition 360: Disseminating Nutrition Information—Proofread the class blog posts and graded in-class
assignments
Penn State University | University Park, PA November 2014-June 2016
Research Assistant at Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton’s Metabolic Diet Study Center
 Prepared and distributed meals for nutrition study subjects with precision and accuracy
 Sustained a sterile, safe environment for the subjects and researchers
Village Supermarkets (ShopRite) | Springfield, NJ Summer 2015
Nutrition Student Intern
 Worked among a team of 15 retail registered dietitians to assist with in-store cooking demonstrations,
community wellness events, and nutrition presentations for a variety of populations
 Assisted in planning the debut of the dietitian-approved “Wellness Garden” at ShopRite with my
preceptors and the corporate team
Fiddlehead Restaurant | State College, PA August 2013-February 2015
Server
 Prepared salads, wraps, and soup for customers quickly and efficiently with exceptional customer service
 Ensured proper food safety practices and cleanliness throughout the restaurant

Volunteer Experience
LifeLink Committee Member (A subcommittee within the Student Nutrition Association)
Design nutrition lessons based on the US Dietary Guidelines for a class of students with special needs
THON Committee and Organization Member
Fundraise and spread awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer
Promote safety and cleanliness at the 46-hour dance marathon event

Awards and Achievements

 Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) Training (Fall 2016)
 ServSafe Certification (Spring 2015)
 Penn State Health and Human Development Honors Society (Fall 2014-May 2016)