Leila Shinn CV
Leila Shinn CV
Leila Shinn CV
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Graduation Date: June 2017
Dietetic Intern Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.00
Rush University Medical Center
Thesis: Infant Feeding Practices in the First Six Months of Life and Subsequent Growth
c Performance
Advisor: Dr. Christy Tangney
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Graduation Date: May 2015
Nutrition: Concentration in Dietetics Cumulative GPA: 3.49/4.00
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Nutrition Research Intern Rosemont, IL
National Dairy Council June-September 2017
• Interpreted and translated scientific research articles for public and professional health
and wellness audiences to communicate evidence-based messages related to dairy
foods and health
• Utilized National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture database to create a variety of resources to be utilized by
academics, health professionals and lay audiences (ex. reference guide, slide deck and
blog post)
• Organized and entered receipt data in Microsoft Access for a study that examined
behavioral, social, and environmental influences on the nutritional value of household
food purchases
• Assisted the principal investigator with other data entry and quality assurance tasks
Undergraduate Research Assistant Champaign, IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2013-June 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Wellness Program Assistant Champaign, IL
Campus Recreation May 2014-August 2015
• Designed and executed seven cooking programs and nutrition services per semester for
members including community members, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral
students and academics
• Created programs ranging from healthy cooking classes, community outreach and
nutrition coaching and creation of individualized goals
• Conducted new hire interviews in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Student
Wellness, managed scheduling, led monthly staff meetings and supervised 11 kitchen
staff members in the execution of these programs
L Shinn¸ C Tangney, M Mullen, C Sharp. Infant Feeding Practices in the First Six Months of
Life and Subsequent Growth Performance. To be submitted to Maternal & Child Nutrition.
L Shinn, C Sharp, L Klemp, S Peterson, D Sowa. Implementing Malnutrition Documentation
via Best Practice Alerts. Submitted to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition Nutrition Science & Practice Conference 2018.
L Shinn, C Tangney, M Mullen, C Sharp. Infant Feeding Practices in the First Six Months of
Life and Subsequent Growth Performance. FASEB J April 2017; 31:959.6.
L Shinn, C Tangney, M Mullen, C Sharp. Infant Feeding Practices in the First Six Months of
Life and Sub/sequent Growth Performance at Rush Research Forum 2017.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Chicago, IL
Community Outreach Committee December 2015-present
• Educate the public on the role of registered dietitian nutritionists and field nutrition-
related questions in various settings (i.e. health fairs, farmer’s markets, etc.) while
utilizing empathy and active listening
Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Chicago, IL
Web Co-Chair September 2017-present
Web Committee November 2016-September 2017
• Utilize critical thinking and sound judgement to manage the official Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics Women’s Health Dietetic Practice Group website, adding
evidence-based resources and fielding all email communications
Professional Memberships
Filipino Americans in Dietetics and Nutrition February 2017-present