California State University, Northridge



VITAE

CINDY HEISS, PHD,RD

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

Texas Woman's University Colorado State University Texas Christian University

PhD awarded May, 1993 MS awarded May, 1988 BS awarded May, 1985

Major: Nutrition Science Major: Human Nutrition Major: Home Economics

Emphasis: Dietetics

Summa Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, California State University, Northridge, CA. August 2001 to Present. Teach classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels including Nutrition for Life (ug)*, Sports Nutrition (g)*, Nutrition Communications (g), and Nutritional Biochemistry (g). Advise students; participate in scholarly activities.

VISITING PROFESSOR, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Spring/Summer 2001. Taught classes including Introductory Nutrition (ug), Food Preparation (ug), Food Preparation (distance on-line course- ug), Ecology of Foods and Nutrition (ug), Infant Nutrition (g), and Lifecycle Nutrition (ug). Served on graduate committees, advised students.

CLINICAL DIETITIAN, Medical Center of Lewisville, Lewisville, TX. Sept. 2000 to August 2001. Performed nutrition screenings, nutrition assessments, and patient education; performed nutrition consults and documented in the medical record using a computer medical records system. Served as preceptor for dietetic interns from Texas Woman’s University.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR/CONTENT WRITER, , Colorado Springs, CO. May 2000 to Sept 2001. Developed educational content for online healthcare management program for diabetes.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER (INTERN), Center for Teaching and Learning Technologies, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. Jan. 2000 – May 2000. Assisted faculty in the development of on-line courses. Facilitated student employee work groups. Evaluated on-line learning tools.

LECTURER, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. Jan. 2000 – May 2000. Taught undergraduate courses including Food Systems Management (ug) and Computer Applications in Foodservice Administration (ug). Coordinated Foodservice practicum experiences for students in Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

GRANT MANAGER, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Feb. 2000 – August 2000. Managed activities of Challenge grant – “Development and evaluation of an interactive computer autotutorial to facilitate critical thinking in the evaluation of nutrition information”.

WEB-CONTENT DEVELOPER, , San Francisco, CA. Jan. 2000-July 2000. Developed content (vitamins/herbs) for professional educational website. (Contract work.)

*(ug) denotes undergraduate level; (g) denotes graduate level.

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VISITING PROFESSOR, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Fall 1999. Taught classes at the graduate and undergraduate level including Proteins (g), Institutional Administration (g), Seminar (g), Literature in Nutrition (ug), and Professional Dietetics (ug). Served on graduate committees, advised students.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Sept. 1997 to Aug. 1999. Taught classes including Basic Nutrition (ug), Nutrition Education and Communications (ug), and Nutrition Counseling (ug). Advised students; participated in scholarly activities.

MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, Educational Media Systems, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. Summer 1998. Developed interactive computer multimedia learning modules on tube feedings and IV feedings.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. August 1993 to August 1997. Taught classes at the graduate and undergraduate level including Nutrition for Living (ug), Medical Nutrition Therapy (ug), Advanced Human Nutrition (g), and Pathophysiology of Human Nutrition (g). Served as Director for Didactic Program in Dietetics. Supervised students in nutrition counseling rotation for the CUOGD program. Advised undergraduate and graduate students. Conducted research in ethnicity and body composition, metabolic rate, and eating disorders, and computers as a teaching tool.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. May 1993 to August 1993. Analyzed data and prepared manuscripts for publication for studies involving bone density, body composition, hormone concentrations, and diet in postmenopausal women.

INSTRUCTOR AND MENTOR, HEALTH PROFESSIONS OUTREACH PROJECT, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. June 1993. Taught principles of nutrition to minority high school students interested in health professions. Supervised students outside of class.

TEACHING ASSISTANT, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. January 1993 to May 1993. Taught Food Preparation.

NUTRITION COUNSELOR, Nutritional Assessments and Counseling Center, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. November 1992 to May 1993. Provided nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to clients/groups with a variety of nutrition-related concerns. Coordinated activities with University Wellness Center. Supervised dietetic interns. Developed a Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management Program.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Fall 1992. Developed, coordinated, and conducted a research project examining hormone levels, bone density, and body composition in postmenopausal women.

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP INSTRUCTOR, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. May, 1992 to December, 1992. Coordinated, supervised, and evaluated graduate students in clinical, management, and community dietetic internship rotations at various locations in Dallas/Fort Worth.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY. January to May 1992. Taught Physiology lecture and laboratory (ug).

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CLINICAL DIETITIAN, Memorial Hospital of Laramie County, Cheyenne, WY. September 1991 to February 1992. Performed nutritional assessments and provided nutrition education for hospitalized patients. Monitored patient progress. Performed nutrition consults. Provided nutrition education to the public. Appeared on television and radio broadcasts.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Summer 1991. Purchased equipment and set up laboratory for research in molecular nutrition.

NUTRITION COUNSELOR, Nutritional Assessments and Counseling Center, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Summer 1990. See above.

FACULTY, Texas Law Enforcement Management Institute, Denton, TX. Fall 1990 to Spring 1991. Taught nutrition classes for police officers in management training.

LECTURER, DIETETIC INTERNSHIP DIRECTOR, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Fall 1989 to Spring 1991. Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses, including Innovative Instruction in Dietetics (ug), Food Preparation (ug), Elementary Nutrition (ug), Infant Nutrition (g), Professional Dietetics (ug), and Internship Experience (g). Served as Dietetic Internship Director. Advised students. Served on graduate research committees.

FOOD PREPARATION INSTRUCTOR, Japanese Exchange Program, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Summer 1990. Planned and coordinated a week-long food preparation laboratory experience for a group of Japanese students from Mukogawa University emphasizing American/Southwestern foods.

GRADUATE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Spring 1989. Performed statistical evaluation of departmental studies. Assisted in the preparation of the Dietetic Internship program application.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX. Fall 1988. Taught Food Preparation Laboratory.

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Summer 1987 to Summer 1988. Purchased laboratory supplies, maintained equipment, cared for experimental animals, and performed biological assays in a nutrition research laboratory. Studies conducted examined the influence of protein nutrition on brain chemistry.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Fall 1985 to Spring 1987. Taught Food Preparation Laboratory. Assisted with Meal Management laboratory.

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PUBLICATIONS (Peer-reviewed)

Note: Studies for which I was Principal Investigator are in italics. It was standard protocol at the universities I worked at to give graduate students first authorship for their thesis projects. PUBLICATIONSPUBLICATIONSPUBLICATIONSPUBLICATIONSPUBLICATIONS

1. Heiss, C.J. and Fajardo-Lira, C.: A web-based tutorial on food safety. Abstract. International Food Technologist Annual Meeting. Accepted for presentation June 14, 2002.

2. Hendricks-Cox, JE, Alford, BB, Bednar, CM, Heiss, CJ, Edgren, KK: CD-ROM nutrient analysis database assists self-monitoring behavior of active duty Air force personnel receiving nutrition counseling for weight loss. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 101:1041-1046, 2001.

3. Hirano, K.M., Heiss, C.J., Olsen, K.M., Brahler, C.J., and Beerman, K.: Actual, ideal or adjusted body weight: Which should be used to predict basal energy expenditure in obese women? Topics in Clinical Nutrition, July 2001.

4. Olsen, K.M, Heiss, C.J., Hirano, K.M., Brahler, C.J., and Beerman, K.: Body fat distribution and metabolic rate in obese premenopausal women. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, July 2001.

5. Richardson J, Beerman K, Heiss C, Shultz J: A comparison of body weight and body fat classifications of competitive school-age club swimmers. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 100(2);237- 239, 2000.

6. Millard G, Beerman K, Massey L, Shultz T, and Heiss C: Pregnancy and birth outcomes of high risk women participating in a multidiscilinary intervention program. Topics in Clin Nutri. 14(4);64-7,;1999.

7. Klopp, SA, Heiss, CJ, and Smith, HS: Eating attitudes and behaviors of vegetarian and non-vegetarian college women. Abstr. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, Oct., 1999.

8. Heiss, CJ and Case, KO: A computerized autotutorial for nutrition support. Abstract. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, October, 1999.

9. Heiss, CJ, Branen, LJ, Johnston, JM: Computer tutorials to enhance critical thinking. Abstract. ADA Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, October 2000.

10. Heiss, CJ, Branen, LJ, Johnston, JM: A web-based tutorial on evaluating nutrition information. Abstract. ADA Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, October 2000.

11. Zubas, PS, Pedersen, ME, and Heiss, CJ: The Effect of a Supplemental Computer-Based Tutorial On Student Performance in a Clinical Nutrition Course. Abstract. ADA Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, October 2001.

12. Hendricks-Cox, JE, Alford, BB, Bednar, CM, Heiss, CJ, Edgren, KK: Effectiveness of a CD-ROM nutrients analysis database on self-monitoring behavior of active duty air force personnel receiving nutrition counseling for weight loss. Abstract. ADA Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, October 2000.

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1. Tavelli S, Beerman K, Shultz JE, and Heiss, CJ: Sources of error and nutritional adequacy of the Food Guide Pyramid. Journal of American College Health. 47(2);77-82:1998.

2. Olsen, K.M, Heiss, C.J., Hirano, K.M., Brahler, C.J., and Beerman, K.: Body fat distribution and metabolic rate in obese premenopausal women. Abstr. ADA Annual Meeting, October 1998.

3. Hirano, K.M., Heiss, C.J., Olsen, K.M., Brahler, C.J., and Beerman, K.: Actual, ideal or adjusted body weight: Which should be used to predict basal energy expenditure in obese women? Abstract. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, October, 1998.

4. Sanders, N.M. and Heiss, C.J.: A comparison of body image and eating attitudes in Asian and Caucasian college women. Eating Disorders: Treatment and Prevention. January 1998.

5. Case, K.O., and Brahler, C.J., and Heiss, C.J.: Actual vs predicted metabolic rate in Asian women. JADA 97:1288-1292, 1997.

6. Bonnick, S.L., Nichols, D.L., Sanborn, C.F., Payne, S., Moen, S., and Heiss, C.: Right and left proximal femur analyses: Is there a need to do both? Calcif Tissue Int 58:307-310, 1996.

7. Heiss, C.J., Sanborn, C.F., Nichols, D.L., et al. Associations of body fat distribution, circulating sex hormones, and bone density in postmenopausal women. Menopause Digest 2:19-21, 1996.

8. Tran, P.N., Heiss, C.J., Warner, D., and Beerman, K.: Computer multimedia presentation enhances student performance in medical nutrition therapy. Abstract. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, October, 1997.

9. Case, K.O., Heiss, C.J., and Brahler, C.J.: WHR and metabolic rate in Asian women. Abstract. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, October, 1997.

10. Heiss, C.J. and Alford, B.B.: Conicity index and WHR as estimates of abdominal fat weight. Abstract. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, October, 1995.

11. Sanders, N. and Heiss, C.J.: Body composition, body image, and eating disorder tendencies in Asians vs Caucasians. Abstract. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, October, 1995.

12. Heiss, C.J., Sanborn, C.S., Nichols, D.L., Bonnick, S.L., and Alford, B.B.: Associations of body fat distribution, circulating sex hormones, and bone density in postmenopausal women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 80:1591-1596, 1995.

13. Heiss, C.J., Alford, B.B., Nichols, D.L., and Sanborn, C.F.: Predictors of body composition in postmenopausal women. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, October, 1994.

14. Heiss, C.J., Sanborn, C.F., Nichols, D.L., Bonnick, S.L., and Alford, B.B.: Relationships among body fat distribution, sex hormones, and bone density in postmenopausal women. ASBMR, 1993.

15. Heiss C.J. and Lopez, L.L.: Survey clocks R.D.'s educational activities. JADA 91:417, 1991.

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Manuscripts submitted or in progress

• Heiss, C.J., Branen, L.J., and Johnston, J.M: Critical thinking and the nutrition student. GEM submitted to JNE.

• Heiss, C.J., Zubas, P.S., Strong, V.: A web-based interactive tutorial on diabetes for nutrition students. GEM submitted to JNE.

• Heiss, C.J., Houghton, M., Case, K.O.: Web-based interactive nutrition support tutorials for nutrition students. GEM submitted to JNE.

• Tran, P.N., Heiss, C.J., Warner, D., and Beerman, K.: Computer multimedia presentation enhances student performance in medical nutrition therapy. Submitted to JADA.

• Klopp, SA, Heiss, CJ, and Smith, HS: Eating attitudes and behaviors of vegetarian and non-vegetarian college women. Submitted to JADA.

• Zubas, PS, Pedersen,ME, and Heiss, CJ: The Effect of a Supplemental Computer-Based Tutorial On Student Performance in a Clinical Nutrition Course.

• Knox, H.M., Beerman, K., McGuire, S., and Heiss, C.J.: Leptin and insulin response to a high and low fat meal.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

Association of BMI and body composition in four racial groups

Eating attitudes of dietetic students by region of the US

Nutrient intake and bone density of autistic children

Dietary supplement habits of collegiate athletes

Computer Learning Modules:

• Heiss, CJ, Branen, LJ, and Johnston, JM: Evaluating Nutrition Information. aee.uidaho.edu/critical, 2000.

• Johnston, JM and Heiss, CJ. Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills Among Students. aee.uidaho.edu/criticalthinking, 2000.

• Heiss, CJ and Houghton, M: Parenteral Nutrition Tutorial fsn.calpoly.edu/fsn/projects/parenteral, 2000.

• Heiss, CJ, Houghton, M, and Case, KO: Tube Feeding Tutorial. fsn.calpoly.edu/fsn/projects/foodsafety, 2000.

• Heiss, CJ, et al. Diabetes: A Tutorial fsn.calpoly.edu/fsn/projects/diabetes, 1999.

• Heiss, CJ: Food Safety: A Tutorial. fsn.calpoly.edu/fsn/projects/foodsafety, 1999.

• Heiss, CJ: Eating Disorders Tutorial. fsn.calpoly.edu/fsn/projects/ed, 1999.

PUBLICATIONS FOR THE LAY PUBLIC

Heiss, C.J.: Weekly Newsletter, June 2000-Sept 2001.

Heiss, C.J.: Weighing in on weight control. Sept. 2001.

Heiss, C.J.: How to talk with your healthcare provider. 2001.

Heiss, C.J.: Artificial Sweeteners. 2001

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PUBLICATIONS FOR THE LAY PUBLIC (cont’d)

Heiss, C.J.: Fad Diets. 2001.

Heiss, C.J.: Maintaining Diabetes Control During the Holidays. Nov. 2000.

Heiss, C.J.: New Year’s Resolutions. Jan 2000.

Heiss, C.J.: Managing Stress. Feb 2000.

Heiss, C.J.: A series of 10 articles on vitamins and herbs for , Spring 1999.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

FORE Bone Densitometry Certificate, 3/02.

Advisory Board, Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science and Nutrition, 8/01 to present.

Vitality Across the Lifespan, Health Education Program for Pregnant Teens, MacAllister High, Reseda, CA, 1/02 to present.

Web-based instruction for college students: A food safety tutorial. CSUN Faculty Retreat, 1/02.

Job opportunities in nutrition and dietetics, Cal Poly, 10/01.

Preparing to apply for a dietetic internship, CSU-Northridge, 10/01

Obesity and Weight Control, Medical Center of Lewisville, Lewisville, TX, 7/01

RD Exam Review – Management, University of Idaho, 5/00

Web Authoring course, 1/00-5/00.

Web-based Distance Education course, 1/00-5/00.

American Council on Education – Distance Course Reviewer, Fall 1999

American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1999. Major session speaker: Advances in Didactic Education – Computer-Based Learning.

Nutrition and Osteoporosis: Physical Therapy Continuing Education Workshop, 10/99

Nutrition and the Elderly: Physical Therapy Continuing Education Workshop, 10/99

Wellness Nutrition: Physical Therapy Continuing Education Workshop, 10/99

Nutrition for Diabetes: Physical Therapy Continuing Education Workshop, 10/99

Nutrition for Energy, Dance Students, 10/99

Javascript Certificate – 1999

Teaching Portfolio – completed Summer 1998

Interactive Multimedia Module for Nutrition Assessment – ADA Annual Meeting, 10/98

Careers in Nutrition – Upward Bound Career Fair, 7/97

Nutrition in the Workplace, WSU Admissions Office Annual Retreat, 6/97.

Time Management - Kappa Kappa Gamma, 10/96

Abstemious Rehab Program Speaker, 1995- (every 3 mos)

Parkinson's Disease Support Group, Colfax. 3/96, 5/96, 6/96

Alpha Phi - Women and nutrition, 2/96

Women's Studies, WSU - Eating disorders: A feminist perspective, 2/96

WSU Alumni Conference, Olympia - Trails into Tomorrow: Technology in Learning, 1/96

Chi Omega - Women and nutrition, 12/95

Delta Gamma alumni - Calcium and osteoporosis, 11/95

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (cont’d)

Washington State Legislators Meeting - Computer technology as a teaching tool, 10/95

WSU Leadership Conference - Use of multimedia in higher education, 10/95

"Issues" (local TV talk show) - Eating disorders on the college campus, 10/95

Pullman Dietetic Association - Multimedia applications in nutrition education, 1/95

WSU Faculty - How to Write USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants, 1/95

WSU Graduate Students - Obtaining Funding through Effective Grant Writing, 11/94

Alpha Gamma Delta - Identification, and treatment of eating disorders, 11/94

WSU Leadership Conference - Eating disorders on the college campus, 10/94

Abstract Reviewer, The American Dietetic Association,1994, 1995

Pullman Dietetic Association - Body composition, hormones, and bone density, 5/94

WSU, ADA Exam Review Workshop - Clinical Nutrition Review, 4/94

Whitman Hospital, Colfax, WA, Women's Health Series - Weight Control, 10/93

Nutrition Education Workshop, WSU - Teaching Methods in Dietetics, 10/93

Poster Session - ASBMR Annual Meeting, 1993

Dallas Bone Society, Dallas, TX - Body fat distribution, hormones, bone density, 6/93

Health Professions Career Day, Denton, TX - Careers in Dietetics, 3/93

Carey Junior High, Cheyenne, WY - Eating Disorders, 1/92

Carey Junior High, Cheyenne, WY - Food Additives, 12/91

McCormick Junior High, Cheyenne, WY - Eating Disorders, 11/91

Pillsbury, Denton TX - Current Issues in Nutrition and Health, 6/90

Student Orientation - Prevention of the Freshman Fifteen, 9/90

Texas Instruments, Denton and Lewisville, TX - Low Fat Cooking, 10/90

Denton High School, Denton, TX - Nutrition and Health, 10/89

Other volunteer work:

Nutrition Assessments Consultant, Denton, TX - Denton State School

Denton Fire Department, Denton, TX - Nutrition Assessment and Education

Lifesaver's Health Fair, Denton, TX - Body Composition Booth

American Heart Association

Diabetes Camp for Kids

FUNDING

• Chen, Fajardo-Lira, Heiss, Blyler: A Nutrition Education Program to Increase Dairy Consumption in Adolescents. National Dairy Council ($7500) pending.

• Kleinman, KS, Fischman, Heiss, CJ: Computer-based nutrition education for diabetic patients. NIH-SBIR ($100,000) pending.

• Tervascovich and Heiss: An Interactive Web Enhancement to a Childhood Obesity Program. Markle Foundation ($700,000) pending.

• Heiss, C.J., Koprowski, C., Fajardo-Lira, C., Martin, A., and Blackmon, A.: Training Students in Evidence-Based Evaluation to Promote Higher Order Thinking. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant ($100,000) pending.

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FUNDING (cont’d)

• Heiss, C.J.: Nutrient intake and bone density of autistic children. CSUN Competitive Grants Program. ($5,000) pending.

• Heiss, C.J.: Web-enhancement of a general education basic nutrition course. Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, CSUN. ($500)

• Heiss, C.J.: Evaluation of diabetes computer-based courseware module. State Faculty Support Grant. ($5,000)

• Heiss, C.J.: The development of an interactive tutorial for eating disorders. SFSG. $2,500.

• Heiss, C.J.: The development of an interactive tutorial for food safety. SFSG. $2,500.

• Heiss, C.J., Branen, L.J., and Johnston, J.: Development and evaluation of an interactive computer autotutorial to facilitate critical thinking in the evaluation of nutrition information. USDA (Higher Education Challenge Grant), $160,000.

• Heiss, C.J., Branen, L.J. Johnston, J., and Brown, G: Development and evaluation of a disease specific nutrition assessment computer interactive module. American Dietetic Association, $8,000.

• Heiss, C.J., Houghton, M., and Scheunemann, S.: Interactive multimedia nutrition support training. USDA (Higher Education Challenge Grant), $80,000.

• Heiss, C.J., Brahler, C.J., Jensen, L., and Beerman, K: Development of computer courseware for foods and foodservice management. Virtual WSU Project, $25,000.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION

Registered Dietitian (#15380)

The American Dietetic Association, California State Dietetic Association

Dietetic Practice Group - Nutrition Research, Dietetic Educators of Practitioners

Certified Bone Densitometrist

The Pullman Dietetic Association - Secretary/Treasurer 1994-96

HONORS AND AWARDSHONORS AND AWARDS

RM Wade Award for Excellence in Teaching (1995)

Kate Andrew Memorial Fund Scholarship

Welch's Corporate Donor Scholarship

Eddleman-McFarland Fund Scholarship

Academic Achievement Award Scholarship

Senior Honor Scholar in Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Texas Christian University Scholar

Dean's List

Who's Who Among American College Students

Outstanding Student Leader

Alpha Lambda Delta

Phi Upsilon Omicron

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HONORS AND AWARDS (cont’d)

Order of Omega

Gamma Sigma Delta

UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES

California State University, Northridge

Coordinator, Nutrition College Bowl

Coordinator, Sports Nutrition Symposium

Dietetic Internship Selection Committee

Advisory Board, Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science and Nutrition

Advisor, Student Dietetic and Food Science Club

Curriculum Committee

Eating Disorders Task Force

Gerontology Committee

Cal Poly State University

Faculty Partner with public schools

Faculty Associate – Yosemite Hall

Freshman Mentor

College of Agriculture Computer Committee

Nutrition Club Advisor

Nutrition Counselor for Cal Poly athletes

Nutrition Educator for University Master Chef-in-training

Washington State University

Diagnostic Applications Multimedia Computer Group

Computer Classroom Committee

CUOGD and Dietetic Internship Selection Committees

Freshman Seminar (formerly PAWS (Pride in Achieving Wazzu Success)) Faculty

Search committee member - Clinical Instructor for University of Idaho

Mukogawa Cultural Exchange Coordinator

University of Idaho Search Committee (Nutrition Faculty Position)

ALIVE Academic Advisor

SALC Undecided Major Advisor

Wellness Committee

Disability Access Study Committee

Curriculum Committee

Equipment Committee

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Washington State University (activities, cont’d)

Student Recruitment Committee

Washington State University Public Speakers Bureau

Food Security Capstone Course Committee

Women's Studies Capstone Course Development Committee

Faculty Advisor, Student Nutrition Awareness Club

Didactic Program Director

Texas Woman’s University

Texas Woman’s UniversityTexas Woman’s University

Food Advisory Board

Health Fair Committee

Faculty Advisor, Student Dietetic Association

Dietetic Registration Exam Review Workshop - Coordinator and Speaker

CONFERENCES

Area 1 Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Meeting, ASILOMAR, Pacific Grove, CA, 2002.

American Dietetic Association (ADA) Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, 2001.

ADA Annual Conference, Denver, CO, 2000.

ADA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, 1999.

ADA Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, 1998.

ADA Annual Conference, Boston, MA, 1997.

Nutrition Support, Spokane, WA Fall, 1996.

Teaching Clinical Science, Pullman, WA, Spring, 1996.

Advising Training Seminar, Pullman, WA, Spring, 1996.

New GER Advising Seminar, Pullman, WA, Fall, 1995.

ADA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 1994.

ADA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, 1995.

Neurobiology Symposium, Pullman, WA, Summer, 1995.

Nutrition Therapy in Renal Disease, Spokane, WA, Fall, 1993.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Nicole Sanders, MS (1996)

Keiko Case, MS, RD (1996)

Kristen Olson, MS (1998)

Kristin Hirano, MS, RD (1998)

Sheree Klopp, MS (2000)

Patrice Zubas, MS (2000)

May Kwan (current)

Jaime Crosley (current)

Maureen Lucas (current)

Kelly Bronco (current)

REFERENCES

for Cindy Heiss, PhD, RD

Dr. Laurel J. Branen, PhD, RD

Associate Professor

School of Family and Consumer Sciences

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 83844

(208) 885-6789

ljbranen@uidaho.edu

Dr. C. Jayne Brahler, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Health and Sport Science

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio 45469

(937) 229-3975

Jayne.Brahler@notes.udayton.edu

Ms. Venesa Strong, MS, MBA, RD

Instructor

Department of Food Science and Nutrition

California Polytechnic State University

San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

(805) 756-2409

vstrong@calpoly.edu

Dr. Betty B. Alford, PhD, RD

Professor Emeritus

Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Texas Woman’s University

Denton, TX 76201

940/898-2647

f_alford@twu.edu

Dr. Ken Kleinman, MD, FACS

Associate Professor of Medicine, UCLA

President, Nephrology Education and Services Research

5525 Etiwanda #305

Tarzana, CA 91335

(818) 705-7212

kenkleinman@

Additional references available upon request.

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