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Abigail Coster

@abigailcoster

Wellness coach and nutrition educator who empowers chronic-health clients with research-informed, motivational support and education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can coach clients through nutrition and wellness education, build evidence-informed programs, and use motivational interviewing and research to improve adherence and health outcomes.

I’m a wellness coach and nutrition educator with an MS in Food and Nutritional Sciences, focused on human nutrition. My work centers on translating nutrition science into practical, supportive education that helps people build sustainable healthy habits.

Since 2018, I’ve empowered individuals with chronic health conditions through nutrition, health, and wellness education as a Wellness Coach for Cape Atlantic I.N.K. I develop company health initiatives, deliver organization-wide nutrition education across multiple sites, create marketing tools for system partners and community members, and support committees including the Wellness Committee, Multicultural Committee, and Nurtured Heart Committee.

I bring a research-driven approach from prior roles as a Research Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin Stout. I performed quantitative and qualitative research on factors influencing food choices and eating behavior, moderated focus groups, managed and analyzed data, and authored critical reports and manuscript work, including preparation for publication.

I also strengthen my teaching and community impact through coordination and instruction roles. As a Nutrition Coordinator & Educator, I supervised and mentored student-educators, developed and taught evidenced-based nutrition curricula across multiple schools, and expanded outreach. Earlier, I served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant supporting nutrition education, academic writing, and online course portals, and I’ve also coordinated clinical intake and crisis-intervention training for mental health services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Wellness Coach

Cape Atlantic I.N.K.

Sep 2018 - Nov 2024 (6 years 2 months)

Empowered individuals with chronic health conditions through nutrition, health, and wellness education across multiple sites. Developed company health initiatives and created marketing tools while documenting work in a client database.

Nutrition Education Type 1 Diabetes Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Education Motivational Interviewing Marketing Tools

Research Coordinator

Dept. of Food & Nutritional Sciences, UW Stout

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated research investigating factors that influence food choices and eating behavior. Managed research activities including focus groups, data analysis, reporting, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Food Selection Data Analysis Data Management Report Writing Participant Recruitment Scheduling

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Wisconsin Stout

Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Provided nutrition education and support to university students on research practices, academic writing, health, and wellness. Assisted with course instruction, assessments, online course portals, grading, and individual tutoring.

Nutrition Education Research Practice Academic Writing Support Health Education Wellness Education Introduction to Nutrition Course Support Tutoring Exam Proctoring Grading

Nutrition Coordinator & Educator

University of Wisconsin Stout

Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Coordinated a Student Nutrition Educator Program providing evidence-based nutrition education to school systems in a rural, low-income county. Supervised student-educators and developed and taught nutrition curriculum across multiple schools.

Nutrition Education Program Coordination Student supervision Mentorship Participant Recruitment Grade Level Coordination Curriculum

Community Educator

Eau Claire-City County Health Department (WIC)

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)

Provided nutrition education through the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program for WIC participants. Promoted SNAP voucher use and delivered cooking demonstrations and farmer’s market tours.

Nutrition Education Farmer's Market Nutrition Program SNAP Voucher Promotion Healthy Eating Promotion Local Food Promotion At Home Cooking Education Food Safety

Clinical Coordinator

Tubman

Apr 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Managed intake and scheduling for a multi-provider non-profit mental health practice. Maintained documentation for audits, handled PHI in electronic client databases, and supported staff training and crisis intervention.

Electronic Database Client File Documentation Crisis Intervention De Escalation Techniques High Risk Clientele Crisis Support Guiding Interns

Administrative Assistant

University of Minnesota

Sep 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Provided administrative support for the Department Chair of Urology, assisting physicians with scheduling and documentation tasks. Supported academic and departmental operations including peer-review workflows, CV maintenance, newsletters, and travel planning.

Administrative Support Peer Reviewed Journal Submission Support Faculty Review Form Review Biosketch Maintenance Newsletter Writing Travel Authorizations

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Minnesota

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Supported quantitative and qualitative studies across social psychology and clinical science/psychopathology research programs. Conducted research tasks including experimenter duties, thematic coding, participant recruitment, cognitive task administration, and authored technical reports.

Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Thematic Analysis Coding Participant Recruitment Experimenter Duties Reversal Learning Task Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wisconsin Stout

Master of Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences (Human Nutrition)

2016 - 2018

Earned a Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences with a Human Nutrition focus. Thesis examined eating disorder attitudes and behaviors, perceived social support, and rumination in university students.