ANABEL CASTANEDA

909.714.7734 | anabel_castaneda@ymail.com

EDUCATION
California State University, San Bernardino
Master of Public Health In Progress

B.S. Nutrition and Food Sciences 2017

Certificate: Gerontology

AWARDS
CSUSB College of Natural Science Dean’s List
Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016

COURSEWORK
Health Services Administration Leadership, Team and Quality Development; Epidemiology; Advanced Topics in Health
Science and Human Ecology; Environmental and Occupational Health; Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation;
Principles of Public Health Nutrition; Principles of Health Behavior; Public Health System Organization and Delivery; Social
and Behavioral Influences on Public Health; Health and Human Ecology; Managed Care Systems; Community Nutrition;
Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II; Health and Wellness of Older Adults; Advanced Human Nutrition; Nutritional
Biochemistry and Metabolism; Foodservice Systems Management; Statistics for Health Science; Foodservice Production and
Procurement; Senior Seminar in Nutrition; Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sports; Advanced Food Science; Nutrition
Assessment and Research Methodology; Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle; Management and Organizational Behavior;
Principles of Nutrition; Foundations for Lifelong Fitness; Psychology of Adulthood and Aging; Social Gerontology; Behavior
Modification; Sociology of Social Welfare; Sociology of Families; Environment and Human Survival; Physical Activity for
Aging Adults

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Internship, Lewis-San Antonio Regional Hospital, Healthy Communities Institute 2018
Intern for wHealth, a program and curriculum developed in order to increase health awareness, knowledge, and self-
efficacy within nutrition, physical activity, and mental resilience among high school students in the Inland Empire Region
utilizing the HealthCorps curriculum among high school students in Inland Empire Region.

Internship, C.H.E.S. Exam Study Guide Development 2018

Based on exam material provided, I developed PowerPoint presentation/study guides for the Community Health Education
Specialist (C.H.E.S) Exam to be utilized by graduate-level students in the MPH and MSHSA program to prepare for CHES
Exam.

Public Relations Officer, Nutrition Student Association (NSA) 2016 - 2017

Coordinate volunteer fundraising opportunities for NSA and volunteer opportunities for student members. Promoted
healthy decision making on campus through behavior-specific programming, campus wide awareness events, and leading
by example.

Nutrition Counseling 2015-2017

Accomplished in working with student, staff and faculty clients and providing nutritional assessments and counseling with
applied knowledge of the principles of nutrition and healthy dietary practices at California State University, San
Bernardino.

Recreation Specialist, Healthy Colton 2009-2016

Conducted a community needs and resources assessment to develop programs for health promotion for Colton residents.
Developed and implemented health-promoting programs and activities in the City of Colton such as Santa Ana River Trail
Walking/Riding Club, Senior Walking Club, Fitness in the Park, Trips to Market Night, and Nutrition 101. Maintained a
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weekly ‘Connect to Health’ email correspondence connecting over 130 members to resources such as articles, tips, recipes,
surveys and local events to support health improvement. Conducted periodic program evaluation to assess effectiveness of
programs.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)

Volunteer 2016
Volunteered with ARMC’s Nutrition Services Department with Registered Dietitians and kitchen staff to help provide hospital
patients with meals and snacks that provide adequate nutrition for their individual needs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

California State University, San Bernardino - University Advancement

Administrative Support Assistant/Coordinator November 2016 – Present
Under general supervision, perform a full range of moderate to complex clerical and secretarial work assignments
involving the use of judgment and discretion in support of University Advancement Department - Vice President Office.
Responsibilities: set and manage multiple work priorities; set priorities for others; plan and coordinate clerical work
activities and provide lead work direction and training and assistance to others in work processes and procedures;
develop creative solutions to problems; and perform reception duties including filing, answering telephones, typing forms,
letters and memos, and performing other clerical duties as assigned.

City of Colton - Community Services Department

Recreation Specialist July 2004 – October 2016
• Healthy Colton Community Wellness Program: grant-funded initiative from San Bernardino County Department of
Public Health's Healthy Communities to provide recreational programs that encourage regular physical activity and
healthy eating. Promotes community health and quality of life by implementation of physical fitness and nutrition
programs and events for the community. Maintenance of program development, budgeting, reporting and evaluation,
and imparting of an incentive program to reinforce the healthy message.
• Marketing: Produced flyers/posters, brochures, banners, and other printed and digital advertisement material for the
Colton Community Services Department. Also, assisted in maintaining department’s Facebook page.
• Youth Day Camps: Planned engaging and cost-effective programming, events, and field trips for youth ages 3-15.
Oversaw day-to-day programming, supervised program staff and participants, and maintained communication and
professional relationships with guardians and family members of youth participants.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Survey development: Survey Monkey
Literature searches engines: PubMed, EBSCO, Google Scholar
Statistical software: SPSS

LANGUAGES
Native: English
Advanced: Spanish

MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS
American Public Health Association
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
ServSafe Certification
Certified Food Worker, San Bernardino County

HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Nutrition Coaching: 1-on-1 coaching and nutrition plans
Weight Training/Powerlifting
Graphic Design