Matching Dietetics Students with Community Placements
Students at the six Wisconsin dietetics programs seek opportunities for experiential learning that will help them develop foundation knowledge and competency, and gain experience with diverse audiences.
Local partners and coalitions addressing issues such as child obesity, food insecurity/hunger, and nutrition policy have projects they would like to accomplish, and want new ways to recruit help outside their membership.
 A USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant now makes it possible to promote public health and community nutrition practicum opportunities with a web-based format that's easy for both students and community partners to use.
The long term goal: valuable educational experiences will build a better workforce to contribute to a healthier Wisconsin.
Download our brochure (pdf format) with more information for community partners.
Careers in Community Nutrition
Watch videos of Wisconsin dietitians talking about their jobs, with lots of good advice for students considering the field.
Deana Foster, HyVee Supermarkets
Mike Glasgow, Nutrition Specialist/OAA Consultant, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Yvonne Greer, Nutritionist Coordinator, City of Milwaukee Health Department
Lisa Kingery, Food & Nutrition Program Director, Fondy Food Center
Kate Pederson, State Breastfeeding Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Susan Peterman, School Nutrition coordinator, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Barbara Rodriguez-Graf, Supervising Dietitian, Nutrition Health and Wellness, Milwaukee Public Schools
Julia Salomon, Program Specialist in Nutrition Education, UW-Extension
Donna Weihofen, Senior Nutritionist, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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