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Samantha Berkowitz

@samanthaberkowitz

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Licensed dietitian passionate about nutrition counseling and education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my nutrition expertise while promoting health and wellness in diverse communities.

As a licensed Registered Dietitian with a Master of Public Health, I am dedicated to providing weight-inclusive nutrition counseling to neurodivergent individuals and those facing eating disorders. I founded Unmasked Nutrition LLC, where I lead a team and mentor dietetic interns, ensuring they receive constructive feedback to foster their professional growth.

My experience as a Clinical Dietitian at Morrison Healthcare involved conducting detailed nutrition assessments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective nutrition care plans. I take pride in transforming educational materials to be more accessible and relevant for diverse communities, ensuring that my clients receive the best possible care.

With a strong background in culinary nutrition and hands-on experience in various clinical settings, I am committed to promoting health and wellness through tailored nutrition strategies. I am eager to continue making a positive impact in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Dietitian

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Unmasked Nutrition LLC

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Provides one-on-one weight-inclusive nutrition counseling sessions to neurodivergent adults and adolescents and/or those struggling with eating disorder behaviors. Leads and mentors employees and dietetic interns using clear communication and timely constructive feedback to promote professional growth.

Nutrition Counseling Marketing Strategies Mentorship

Clinical Dietitian

Morrison Healthcare

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Completed 15-20 detailed nutrition assessments daily, including electronic health record documentation. Developed, implemented, and monitored ongoing nutrition care plans with an interdisciplinary team.

Nutrition Assessments Electronic Health Records Patient Education

Dietetic Intern

Cabarrus Health Alliance

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Administered nutrition counseling to mothers, children, and other family members based on nutrition needs and socioeconomic barriers identified. Utilized NC WIC Crossroads electronic system for data entry and certification of new and existing patients.

Nutrition Counseling Data Entry Patient Certification

Dietetic Intern

Veritas Collaborative – Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult T

May 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Assessed adequacy and appropriateness of dietary intake based on current, and historical eating disorder behaviors. Developed patient-centered nutrition plans based on current nutritional state and individual needs.

Menu Redesign

Dietetic Intern

Vidant Medical Center

May 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and management of assigned patients; charting as appropriate in Epic. Provided nutrition education to patients about modified diets as it related to their health and conditions.

Nutrition Assessments Patient Education

Sports Nutrition Intern - Football

The University of North Carolina

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Developed daily training table and smoothie menus to meet student-athletes nutritional needs. Assisted in providing pre-/post-weightlifting, and practice fueling and hydration.

Athlete Fueling Hydration Training Table Management

Intern

Evolution Nutrition

Aug 2019 - Present (6 years)

Developed and revised informational handouts for patients to better understand complex topics talked about during the appointment. Shadowed multiple dietitians during initial and follow-up appointments on a daily basis.

Patient Education Materials Shadowing Dietitians Data Collection

Research Intern

Rise Nutrition

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Conducted nutrition requirement research for athlete subset groups and injury recovery. Created datasets for sports-specific nutrition requirements and analyzed datasets to identify trends, errors and visualization.

Data Analysis literature review Annotated Bibliography

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of North Carolina

Master of Public Health, Public Health/Registered Dietitian Program

2020 - 2022

Completed a comprehensive Master of Public Health program with a focus on becoming a Registered Dietitian. Graduated in June 2022, gaining expertise in public health nutrition and dietetic practices.

Johnson & Wales University

Bachelor of Science, Culinary Nutrition

2016 - 2020

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Graduated Summa Cum Laude in February 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Nutrition. Focused on Clinical Dietetics, gaining a strong foundation in nutrition science and culinary applications.