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Kelly A Hughes

@kellyahughes

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Public health professional specializing in community nutrition, program development, and senior services.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role delivering community-focused nutrition and wellness programs, with opportunities to lead program development, secure grants, and expand services for older adults and underserved populations.

I am a public health professional with a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science, focused on applied nutrition and community impact.

I have experience designing, implementing, and evaluating community-oriented programs, including needs assessments, grant-supported initiatives, and monthly reporting for state and federal funding.

My background includes managing senior center operations, coordinating Meals on Wheels kitchen activities, supervising staff, and delivering health and wellness education to diverse populations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Program Development Specialist

Current

Hunterdon County

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Plan and implement community-oriented programs for aging, disability, and veteran populations; identify service gaps via surveys and design grant-funded initiatives, maintaining SAMS data and compiling monthly/quarterly reports.

Program Development Grant writing Community Outreach Program Evaluation Budgeting

Senior Center Manager

Office on Aging and Disability Services

Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Managed senior center operations including monthly program calendars, vendor coordination, event planning, Meals on Wheels supervision, and staff oversight to increase engagement and ensure compliance with sanitation and budgetary guidelines.

Program Coordination Event Planning Volunteer Management Vendor Relations Nutrition Program Oversight Staff Supervision Budget Management

Nutrition Services Employee

Hunterdon Medical Center

May 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 4 months)

Prepared and delivered patient meals following dietary and sanitation protocols, managed pantry inventory using FIFO, assisted with diet orders and communicated dietary restrictions with nursing staff.

Food Safety Inventory Management

Nutrition Intern

Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Developed nutrition education materials and virtual cooking demonstrations, created social media content, and delivered presentations to community groups to support local nutrition and diabetes programs.

Nutrition Education Social Media Virtual Presentations Curriculum Development Promotional Materials

Public Health Intern

Jersey Cares

Jan 2020 - May 2020 (4 months)

Educated elementary students on nutrition and supported after-school fitness programs; designed a MyPlate 101 curriculum and produced educational videos to improve child and parent nutrition knowledge.

Health Education Curriculum Design Community Outreach

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Montclair State University

Master of Public Health, Public Health

Completed a Master of Public Health, degree conferred May 2022, focused on public health practice and community health programming.

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Food Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science with a concentration in Applied Nutrition and a minor in Public Health, degree conferred May 2020.