Lauren Chan

MISSION STATEMENT


503-724-8070
Across my nutrition career, I have had the pleasure of exploring many aspects
of this field. From nutrition research and material development to serving laurenevechan@gmail.com
chronic disease populations, I strive to provide the best for all those in my
care. My passion is to inspire learning, improve health, and encourage

community development through nutrition education and therapies. 802 N Center St.
Bloomington, IL

EDUCATION NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

MASTER OF SCIENCE & DIETETIC GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT • AUG. 2016 – MAY 2017
INTERNSHIP
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL
Family & Consumer Sciences,
• Coordinated research projects with faculty and students at ISU and
Illinois State University | NORMAL, IL University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Aug. 2016-May 2018 • Developed nutrition education materials for hemodialysis patients
GPA: 4.0/4.0 • Wrote and presented a research abstract entitled Effects of a 6-
SUPERVISED PRACTICE month Lifestyle intervention on Dietary Intake and Blood Pressure
in Hemodialysis Patients at Experimental Biology 2017
CLINICAL NUTRITION
UnityPoint Health Methodist
FRESH FAVS SPRING COORDINATOR • JAN. 2017 – APRIL 2017
PEORIA, IL
Memorial Medical Center ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL
SPRINGFIELD, IL • Coordinated weekly delivery of fresh produce for 180+
participants, managing an $11,000 budget for the 8-week program
Camp GranADA

MONTICELLO, IL
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR • JUNE 2016 - AUG 2016
• Used effective education & counseling
skills to facilitate behavior change GALES CREEK CAMP FOR CHILDREN | GALES CREEK, OR
• Delivered respectful, science-based • Managed a staff of five individuals, while planning and cooking
answers to patient questions 600+ meals and snacks daily, with a $40,000 budget
COMMUNITY NUTRTION • Developed and presented nutrition education learning modules for
Crossing Healthcare children with Type 1 Diabetes
DECATUR, IL
Community Cancer Center KITCHEN STAFF • JUNE 2015 - AUG 2015
BLOOMINGTON, IL
GALES CREEK CAMP FOR CHILDREN | GALES CREEK, OR
• Planned and facilitated community
outreach programming in the form of • Created a safe and sanitary environment for food preparation and
nutrition education, presentations, and nutrition education for Type 1 Diabetes management
demonstrations
FOOD SERVICE
SHIFT MANAGER AND BARISTA. • SEPT. 2012 - MAY 2016
UnityPoint Health Methodist
PEORIA, IL
MEMORIAL UNION RETAIL FOOD SERVICES | CORVALLIS, OR
• Staffed and trained 20+ student employees while managing daily
Illinois State EMDH Dept. services, sanitation, ordering, and storage
BLOOMINGTON, IL
• Improved menu items through recipe testing and nutritionals,
Westminster Village aiming for delicious and nutritious foods
BLOOMINGTON, IL

• Performed management functions related
to safety, security and sanitation that
affect employees, customers, patients,
facilities, and food

Lauren Chan
EDUCATION CONT.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT SENATOR • SEPT. 2017 – PRESENT
Nutrition & Dietetics ILLINOIS STATE STUDENT GOVT. ASSOCIATION | NORMAL, IL
Oregon State University | CORVALLIS, OR •
Represent graduate students at Academic Senate and General
Sept. 2012-June 2016 Assembly meetings to improve student experiences
GPA: 3.94/4.0 • Policy and Procedures, Finance and Planning, and Student Fee
committee member

REFERENCES PRIVATE TUTOR • APRIL 2017-PRESENT

• Organized and provided individually paced tutoring in
geometry, algebra 2, and high school level mathematics

VICE CHAIRMAN & MEMBER • MAY 2013- MAY 2016
DR. JEN BARNES, RD, LDN
BEAVER STORE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | CORVALLIS, OR
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR • Represented the Oregon State community as a communication
Illinois State University liaison for Beaver Store non-profit bookstore
309 – 438-3558 • Advocate for textbook and material affordability and increasing
jlbarn2@ilstu.edu student member discount

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

ACADEMY OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS MEMBER • 2014-PRESENT

DR. JULIE SCHUMACHER • Member Number: 86058349

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP • Dietitians in Nutrition Support (2016-Present)

DIRECTOR
Illinois State University CITI HUMAN RESEARCH CERTIFICATION • FALL 2016
309-438-7031
jmraede@ilstu.edu SERV SAFE CERTIFICATION • FALL 2016
• Certification Number: 2624220

HONORS

FNCE SCHOLARSHIP | DIETITIANS IN NUTRITION SUPPORT •

DR. BILL ANDERSON FALL 2017
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Illinois State University
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP | ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY •
309-438-3256
FALL 2016 - SPRING 2017
jander2@ilstu.edu

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP | OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY •
FALL 2012 - SPRING 2016