Volunteer Services Graduate Assistant

HOURA TAHERI, Ph.D.

**** ********** *****, *** ***, McLean, VA 22102

******@*******.***● C: 949-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Yale - Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Certified Member

• United Nations Association of National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) Certified Graduate Fellow

• Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health at University of The District of Columbia Nutrition Educator and Food demonstrator for teachers, parents and pre-school children at Public Schools

• Cooperative Extension Service Special Crops Development Researcher

• Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Food Service Manager

• Howard University Hospital Food Service Manager

• Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Group Nutritionist

• Women, Infant and children (WIC) Nutritionist

• Providence Hospital Diet Technician

SKILLS

· Leadership

· Critical Thinker

· Educator

· Detail Oriented

· Team Player

· Management

· Bilingual: English & Farsi (Persian)

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Philosophy: Nutritional Science, Howard University, Washington, DC

• RD (Registered Dietitian) Eligible

• Dietetic Internship: Solmaz Institute for Obesity, Lenoir Rhyne University, Hickory, NC

• Master of Science: Nutritional Science, Howard University, Washington, DC

• Bachelor of Science: Nutrition & Food Science, University of District of Columbia, Washington DC

• Bachelor of Science: Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant Washington, DC

Howard University, Washington, DC 2014- 2017

PhD Dissertation: Risk Factors for Overweight and Obesity Among African-American, Hispanic and White Children, Ages Six through Eleven Years

Graduate Fellow Washington, DC

United Nations Association of The National Capital Areas, Washington, DC Jan- May 2015 Dietetic Internship Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University, Solmaz Institute for Obesity, Hickory, NC 2011- 2012

● Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center- Endocrinology (8 weeks rotation)

● Massachusetts General Hospital- Weight Center (1 week rotation)

● USDA Metabolic Center (1 week rotation)

● DC Children’s Hospital (2 weeks rotation)

● St. Mary’s Hospital (14 weeks clinical rotations) + (6 weeks Administrative rotations)

● Head Start (10 weeks community rotations)

Nutrition Educator Washington, DC

Cooperative Extension Service (CES), Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health(CNDH) 2009- 2011 University of the District of Columbia: 4200 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC

● Conducted nutrition education workshops

● Conducted food demonstration workshops

● Researched ethnic crops development

Patient/ Food Services Manager Fountain Valley, CA Morrison Management Specialists, Compass Group 2007- 2008 Fountain Valley Regional Hospital: 1700 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA

● Supervised the food service department of the 450 bed hospital

● Provided patient satisfaction with food service

● Planned and managed patient food services, food safety and sanitation. Patient/ Food Services Manager Washington, DC

Sodexo, USA 2006- 2007

Howard University Hospital: 2041 Georgia Ave, NW, Washington, DC

● Supervised the food service department of the 450 bed hospital

● Provided patient satisfaction with food service

● Planned and managed patient food services, food safety and sanitation. WIC Nutritionist Frederick, MD

Women, Infant, Children (WIC) 2004- 2005

Frederick County Health Department: 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD

● Provided nutrition education to pregnant and postpartum women and children up to 5 years.

● Conducted anthropometric measurements and nutritional assessments.

● Conducted clinical laboratory and nutritional risk evaluations. Sports Club Nutritionist Washington DC

Washington Sports Clubs 2003- 2004

2251 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC

● Provided anthropometric measurements and nutritional analysis to club members Dietary Interviewer Gaithersburg, MD

National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Research 2002- 2003 WESTAT, INC.: 9274 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD

● Conducted telephone interviews for NHANES research study WIC Nutritionist Washington, DC

Women, Infant, Children (WIC) 2001- 2002

Columbia Hospital for Women: 2425 L St, Washington, DC

● Provided nutrition education to pregnant, postpartum women and children up to 5 y.o.

● Conducted anthropometric measurements and nutritional assessments. ●

● Assessed laboratory and nutritional risk evaluation data. Diet Technician- On Call Washington, DC

Providence Hospital 2000-2001

1150 Varnum St., NW, Washington, DC

● Planned patient menus, provided dietary modifications when needed WHI Group Nutritionist Washington DC

Women’s Health Initiative of the Nation’s Capital (WHI) 200*-****-*** Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington D.C,

● Led group sessions, Planned, implemented and evaluated nutritional balance to prevent cancer

● Provided dietary modifications & conducted group consultations to increase the intakes of fruits and vegetables and decrease intake of fats among post-menopausal women participants of NIH research study.

Teaching Assistant/ Research Washington, DC

Office of the Minority for AIDS Research Program 1999- 2000 Howard University: 2400 Sixth Street, NW, Washington, DC

● Taught a class: “AIDS: Role of Health Professionals”, working as a TA for the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences.

● Conducted research on Master’s Thesis: An Assessment of Dietary Intakes of the Women’s Basketball, Swimming and Volleyball Teams at Howard University AWARDS/ CERTIFICATES/RECOGNITIONS

Certificate of Training in Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management July 16, 2011 Dean’s List Award April 21, 2011

Academic Excellence Award April 13, 2011

NIH Nutrition and Cancer Prevention Research Practicum Certificate March18,2011 Academic Achievement Award April 13, 2010

Certificate of Appreciation- Recognition of contribution to CNDH April 23, 2010 George Washington University Volunteer Services- April 17, 1997 In honor of dedication & Commitment to GWU Hospital and its patients PUBLICATION

An Assessment of Dietary Intakes of the Women’s Basketball, Swimming and Volleyball Teams at Howard University; by Houra Taheri and Barbara F. Harland, Ecology of Food and Nutrition, An International Journal, September-October 2004 Volume 43, Number 5, P: 339-353 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

The 18th Annual NBC 4 Health and Fitness Expo Jan15-16, 2011 SDA/UDC Exhibitor at the Washington Convention Center (Booth # 2104) Church of Redeemer, Presbyterian Oct 20, 2010

Healthy Meal Planning, Food Demonstration & Tasting Aban’s 5th Annual Community Wellness Fair Oct 2, 2010 Nutrition Information & Cooking Demonstration

2010 Safety, Health and Wellness Fair presentation of USDA Sep 28, 2010 Guest Speaker on: “Diabetes and High Blood Pressure”.

USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee July 8, 2010 Part of the Oral Public Testimony Report of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The 37th representative from University of The District of Columbia, speaking on “Child Obesity”. The 17th Annual NBC 4 Health and Fitness Exp Jan16-17, 2010 SDA/UDC Exhibitor at the Washington Convention Center (Booth # 1911) MEDIA APPEARANCES

Channel 10 “Emerald Planet” Television Station Jan 2, 2011: Live Interviewed on “Child Obesity” and broadcasted: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/11790688

“Washington Post” Online July 29, 2010:

Under “The Special Events”, Ward 8 Farmer's Market: feature a chef demo with "Persian Cook & Nutritionist…" showcase my traditional eggplant recipe: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/market-roundup-july-29-aug-5.html USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee July 8, 2010 Part of the Oral Public Testimony Report of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The 37th representative from University of The District of Columbia, speaking on “Child Obesity”. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2010/PublicTestimony/PublicTestimonyRoster7

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Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) May 2010 Casted as Extra on a film as a featured background for an interactive training video dealing with Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention to stop Infections from being obtained and transmitted in hospital environments. WILL Interactive Co.

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED

The 2013 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) Houston, TX www.eatright.org

Oct, 2010

Boston Nutrition Obesity Research Center- 2012 Annual Program Boston, MA Tufts University School of Medicine

July13, 2012

The 2010 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) Boston, MA www.eatright.org

Nov 6-9, 2010

15th SOY Symposium Washington, DC

Adapting to New Market Forces

Nov 10-11, 2010

National Lipid Association Washington, DC

The Evaluation and Treatment of the Intermediate Risk CHD Patient Aug 27-29, 2010 Food as Medicine Washington, DC

Professional Nutrition Training Program June 9-11, 2010 Anti-Hunger, Anti-Poverty Event

Washington, DC MANRRS/ SDA at University of DC Nov 17, 2009 VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Inova Fairfax Hospital Sep 11, 2010

3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

George Washington University Jan- Apr 1997

900 23rd Street NW, Washington D.C., DC 20037

Received recognition for outstanding Volunteer Services PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member- United Nations Association of National Capital Areas 2015-pres Member- Society for International Development (SIDW) 2015-pres Member- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Eat Right.org) 2007-pres Member- District of Columbia Metropolitan Dietetic Association (DCMADA) 2009-pres Member- Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) 2011-pres

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