Reya Andrews

Conducted outreach and counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding women, supporting pre- and post-natal nutrition and WIC resource utilization. Developed and facilitated public breastfeeding education classes, logging over 150 hours of client counseling.

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary research team on grant-funded study protocols and research aims. Provided medical nutrition therapy (MNT) appointments to individuals with type 2 diabetes, offering tailored dietary recommendations and collecting anthropometric data.

Assisted with the placement and manipulation of Cortrak feeding tubes for patients requiring enteral nutrition due to various medical conditions. Maintained patient care records for the Clinical Nutrition department's feeding tube team.

Consulted with schools and businesses to conduct nutrition workshops, webinars, and lunch-and-learns with audience-targeted content. Developed innovative story-based curriculum with hands-on learning activities and managed all aspects of a self-employed business.

Conducted monthly garden-to-table nutrition education classes for fourth-grade students across twelve schools. Encouraged healthy eating and lifestyle habits, helping students improve self-efficacy through increased health knowledge and food preparation skills.

Created and published health education coloring and activity books focused on bicycling and walking, selling over 600,000 copies to government agencies and nonprofits. Successfully sold the business and rights to a major bicycle advocacy nonprofit.

Managed a national public health research project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Collected and analyzed survey data, authored project reports, and secured continued funding.

Conducted outreach for the grant-funded Travel Choice program, an innovative public health marketing initiative. Prepared educational and promotional materials, made outreach calls, and delivered program materials.

Assisted the Planning Department with bicycle and pedestrian-related issues and attended public meetings. Co-authored a grant application to support biking and walking programs in local schools.

Co-founded a non-profit organization advocating for healthy, active lifestyles through walking and bicycling. Managed interns, volunteers, grant-writing, finances, fundraising, partnerships, outreach, and events.

Created and organized a week-long celebration of bicycling events, including workshops, education, film festivals, and community rides. Solicited sponsors, obtained permits, recruited and managed volunteers, and coordinated marketing.

Currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning, with an estimated completion in December 2025. This program focuses on advanced pedagogical techniques and educational theories.

Obtained a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell/Center for Nutrition Studies. This program provided specialized knowledge in plant-based dietary principles and their applications.

Grade: 3.5

Activities and societies: Minor: Environmental Studies. Relevant coursework: 23 hours of biology, 8 hours of chemistry, 13 hours of physical and environmental science, 6 hours of math and computer, and 9 hours of ethics coursework.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a minor in Environmental Studies, achieving a GPA of 3.5. Coursework included a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, physical and environmental science, math, computer science, and ethics.