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Melissa Brock

@melissabrock

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MPH-trained public health professional specializing in nutrition and community wellness.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role focused on nutrition education or community wellness where I can design inclusive curricula, support food access initiatives, and work in collaborative, mission-driven teams with opportunities for program growth.

I am an MPH-trained public health professional with global experience in health education, nutrition outreach, and remote program delivery. I have designed wellness-focused curricula and taught health and English to over 1,000 students across multiple countries, blending nutrition, hygiene, and culturally inclusive teaching methods.

My recent work includes evaluating food access and inventory systems for a university basic needs initiative, developing digital nutrition education materials, and contributing to strategies that promote affordability and cultural inclusion. I also have experience developing online health and education modules in collaboration with design and curriculum teams.

I bring practical fieldwork and leadership experience from Nepal, Ecuador, and Sri Lanka, including grant writing and ethnobotanical education, and I am proficient with tools such as Google Workspace, LMS platforms, Canva, and basic Stata and R for research support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Public Health Intern

NYU Basic Needs Initiative

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Evaluated food access and pantry inventory systems across NYU's network, developed digital nutrition education materials, and contributed to strategies promoting affordability and cultural inclusion for student nutrition.

Nutrition Education Program Evaluation

Health & ESL Instructor

International & University Programs

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022 (7 years 11 months)

Taught health and English to 1,000+ students across four countries, developed wellness-focused curricula blending nutrition, hygiene, and communication, and led workshops supporting cultural adjustment and academic success.

Curriculum Design Health Education Nutrition Outreach Cross Cultural Communication Workshop Facilitation Community Engagement

Content Developer

Mylobee

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Designed global health and education modules for online learners and collaborated with design and curriculum teams to enhance engagement and clarity.

Instructional Design Curriculum Development E Learning Collaboration With Designers Content Editing LMS Canva

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New York University

Master of Public Health, Nutrition

Grade: GPA: 3.77

Activities and societies: Evaluated food access for NYU Basic Needs Initiative; developed digital nutrition education materials.

Master of Public Health with a focus on Nutrition, completed with a 3.77 GPA and involvement in food access and nutrition education projects.

WageningenX (edX)

MOOC / Professional Course, Nutrition

Completed the NUTR107x course 'Nutrition, Exercise and Sports' via edX (WageningenX) in 2025 to enhance nutrition knowledge.

Oregon State University

Graduate Certificate, Public Health

Grade: GPA: 3.89

Graduate Certificate in Public Health completed with a 3.89 GPA, supporting subsequent public health practice and program development.

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

Grade: GPA: 3.85

Activities and societies: Fieldwork and leadership: health education in Nepal, Ecuador, Sri Lanka; nutrition & culture educator at Omaere Ethnobotanical Garden.

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology awarded in 2021 with a 3.85 GPA, with applied experience in community health and cultural education.