Summary

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) with a Master of Science in Health Promotion, combining clinical, biochemical, and metabolic expertise, and 4 years of successful entrepreneurship formulating advanced botanical products and directing local wellness operations. Expertly positioned to bridge the gap between complex clinical nutrition diagnoses, data-driven systems tracking, and daily lifestyle modification. Dedicated to leveraging evidence-based lifestyle medicine, advanced medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and an intentional Healing Presence to eliminate health disparities among underserved women and minority populations.

Education & Certifications

Master of Science, Health Promotion
Notre Dame of Maryland University — Baltimore, MD
2026

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)
Maryland University of Integrative Health — Laurel, MD
2024

Master of Science, Nutrition and Integrative Health
Maryland University of Integrative Health — Laurel, MD
2021

Master of Science, Information Systems
DePaul University — Chicago, IL
2002

Certifications
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
ITIL v3 Foundation

Core Professional Competencies

Thrive and Rise Above MS

Program Designer & Clinical Coordinator | 2026–Present

Designed and coordinated an eight-session health promotion curriculum for African American adults living with multiple sclerosis, integrating culturally responsive nutrition education, adaptive movement, and stress-regulation strategies.

• Developed a mixed-methods needs assessment to identify barriers to specialized care and guide program development.
• Coordinated program logistics, community outreach, marketing, stakeholder communication, and implementation planning.
• Developed strategies addressing nutrition, adaptive movement, mental health, community engagement, advocacy, and program evaluation.

Community Health Education & Practicum

Heartland Community College — Herbal Tea Workshop II

Guest Lecturer & Panelist | May 2026

Designed and led an intermediate herbal tea workshop that covered commonly used plant ingredients, traditional health applications, blending techniques, and the safe and informed use of herbs.

Heartland Community College — Herbal Tea Workshop I

Guest Lecturer & Panelist | February 2026

Developed and facilitated an introductory herbal tea workshop covering tea history, sensory evaluation, blending fundamentals, brewing techniques, and participant creation of personalized herbal tea blends.

Teach Plus, Illinois Affinity Group Network

Featured Guest Speaker | February 2026

Presented evidence-based information on health equity, stress mitigation, and clinical and cultural disparities affecting minority populations.

Heartland Community College Menopause Conference

Guest Lecturer & Panelist | November 2025

Presented clinical and integrative wellness strategies related to hormonal health, dietary transitions, and evidence-based lifestyle practices for women navigating menopause.

Professional Experience

Java Green Herbal Teas LLC

Founder / Lead Herbalist | 2019 – Present

• Created and formulated 72 proprietary blends of organic herbal and functional teas, utilizing the most current clinical knowledge of botanical biochemistry for nervous system regulation, immune health, endocrine support, and holistic wellness.
• Managed all on-site community health engagement, education, and consumer relations across regional farmers’ markets through four years of successful enterprise management.
• Created and introduced e-commerce platform (javagreenherbalteas.com) to improve digital accessibility, while managing online assets with simultaneous academic and professional obligations.

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)

Information Systems Analyst I (O365 Developer) | Jul 2024 – Present

• Deliver application services across requirements, design, build, test, and implementation for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions; partner with business owners to define goals, constraints, and impacts to existing systems.
• Perform technical analysis and solution design; develop and configure SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and related components in accordance with security and governance standards.
• Designed and deployed a Power BI SharePoint Governance Dashboard spanning 57 agencies and 8,461 SharePoint sites, providing leadership with visibility into external sharing exposure, sensitivity labeling compliance, and lifecycle risk.
• Built the analytical layer using Power Query (M) and DAX (URL-based agency normalization; measures such as Days Since Active and compliance ratios) to enable interactive drilldowns and repeatable reporting.
• Developed a Workshop Registration application (Power Apps Canvas + Power Automate) implementing seat-capacity controls, automated waitlisting, and scheduled promotions; generated instructor rosters and attendee notifications via Outlook connector workflows (two weeks prior).
• Provided Tier 3 support, technical documentation, and hands-on workshops for makers and administrators to drive adoption of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions.