Christine Beckel

Provided nutrition analyses and individualized nutrition interventions for children ages 0–3 in the Early Head Start/Child Care Food Program, including modifying menus for special dietary needs. Oversaw nutrition services and ensured compliance with county, state, and federal regulations across multiple childcare centers.

Completed dietetic internship rotations across Foodservice Management, Clinical Dietetics, Long-Term Care, Community Dietetics, and Special Populations (Women and Children). During clinical rotations, independently conducted nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams, determined energy/protein needs, selected nutrition diagnoses and interventions, and monitored outcomes.

Delivered weekly nutrition education lessons to a group of 30–45 children ages 6–9, culminating in hands-on creation and sampling of healthy snacks. Designed and facilitated interactive educational activities to support engagement and practical learning.

Helped develop and administer nutrition and physical activity education for 7th graders as part of a school-based health intervention. Led structured exercise activities and supported data collection and interpretation using food frequency questionnaires and fitness markers.

Designed and taught Mat Pilates and Ab-Lab classes to improve strength, mobility, and flexibility, along with Cardio Extreme training focused on strength, agility, and endurance. Modified exercises for participants across fitness levels while incorporating tools such as medicine balls, resistance bands, and kettlebells.

Instructed Les Mills BodyCombat classes, leading aerobic group workouts that incorporate mixed martial arts movement. Monitored participants and corrected technique to support safety while optimizing training.

Devised and led a Tae Kwon Do curriculum for students of all ages and skill levels, emphasizing physical, mental, and spiritual development. Managed assistant instructors, designed competitive training regimens for elite students, and oversaw promotional tests and certified black-belt examinations.

Served as resident warden at an orphanage/school for impoverished girls, overseeing students’ physical health, nutrition, safety, and daily routines. Liaised with a supporting church, planned classes across subjects and grade levels, and led daily physical exercise and Bible lessons.

Activities and societies: Certificates: Pediatric Nutrition; ServSafe Food Protection Manager. CITI courses: Social/Behavioral Human Research Course; Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) for Clinical Investigators.

Earned a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics through the didactic dietetics program, with additional pediatric nutrition specialization. Completed CITI training courses and earned certifications including Pediatric Nutrition and ServSafe Food Protection Manager.

Activities and societies: THINK Program: created/administered nutrition and physical activity education for 7th graders; helped collect and interpret program outcomes.

Studied Human Nutrition and Kinesiology and participated in the THINK program focused on nutrition and physical activity education. Contributed to educational interventions with local middle school students.

Activities and societies: Honored by the Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy for an academic service-learning project on Type 1 Diabetes pathology and treatment; findings presented publicly.

Completed a Nutrition major/study at Miami Dade College. Received recognition for a service-learning academic project related to Type 1 Diabetes.

Activities and societies: Senior thesis: Microbial Source Tracking of Escherichia coli in Reed Lake by antibiotic resistance testing and PCR-RFLP analysis (published by Reed College).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Reed College. Completed a senior thesis focused on microbial source tracking of E. coli in Reed Lake using antibiotic resistance testing and PCR-RFLP analysis.