Health Promotion

JESSICA PLASENCIA

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EDUCATION

BS California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dec 2020 Nutrition- Applied Nutrition

MS University of Memphis, Remote Expected Dec 2022 Nutrition- Environmental Nutrition

CPT National Council on Strength & Fitness Sept. 2021 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

San Luis Obispo County Health Agency

Lead Bilingual Education Specialist I 12/2021 – Present Develop and implement community wellness events to encourage healthier eating, increase access to healthy foods, and promote physical activity to prevent obesity and promote general wellness.

Coordinate special wellness campaigns, educational programs, and promotional activities for partners with over 400 participants.

Perform community education services in both English and Spanish with attention to cultural needs.

Assess community needs, assets, and capacity, then plan health strategies, interventions, and programs.

Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and training to build a strong in-house wellness team. Foodbank Santa Barbara County

Nutrition Education Specialist, AmeriCorps VISTA 12/2020 – 12/2021 Design and implement bilingual content for 3 programs following a curriculum that covers diet, disease prevention, and wellness. Reaching over 800 individuals monthly. Expertly measuring the success of 3 programs, ensuring they properly address community issues by emphasizing education and self-efficacy. Lead bilingual trainings for education partners who present the information on site in English, Spanish, and Mixteco.

Developed a nutrition education Spanish Facebook group. This launched in May of 2021. Stanford University

Sports Nutrition Intern, Palo Alto, CA 06/2019 – 09/2019 Provide evidence-based performance nutrition education to Stanford University Athletes. Collaborate with a team aiming to enhance sports performance, decrease risk for injury, and optimize health goals.

Research and design wellness presentations focused on hydration, macronutrient composition, meal timing, recovery nutrient ratios, and micronutrient needs. Gained understanding of sports nutrition principals and effective teaching techniques. Kiler Ridge Olive Oil Farm

Taste Room Intern, Paso Robles, CA 07/2018 – 11/2018 Part of a team that emphasizes the importance of sustainability, tradition, and education. Aided in production, bottling, and shipping. Lead hour-long informative tours for guests. Developed lotions, soaps, and lip balms with the excess oil and developed face and body exfoliants with the olive pits to offset waste.

Gained first hand experience in food systems, product research and development, education, and business.

ASI Cal Poly

Dietary Aide, San Luis Obispo, CA 03/2018 – 07/2018 Mentor with dietitians to plan and prepare meals and snacks for the ASI Children’s Center.

Closely follow pre-developed menus with all allergies and diet exemptions. Prepare meals and snacks that emphasize nutrition and the importance of whole foods. COMMUNITY SERVICE

Pregnancy & Parenting Support SLO County

Volunteer 09/2019-12/2019

I partnered with this organization because of a special interest in maternal and child health. I served as a bilingual volunteer that provided clerical support and aided participants in finding resources beyond our scope. I was educated on relevant local organizations to facilitated referrals on sensitive situations and ensure participants felt supported and secure.

Office of University Diversity and Inclusion

Community Volunteer June 2019

This Service in Action trip to Cape Town, South Africa was done in collaboration with the Film School of South Africa to rebuild a local all-boys school and collaborate on a video project. The trip had a heavy emphasis on culturally competence and creating equitable spaces within the community. This experience rounded out my perspective of diversity which I carry into all lines of work.

LANGUAGES

Spanish: Fluent in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

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