Megan Ng

mng22@illinois.edu | (630) 504-8755

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduation date: May 2022
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition GPA: 3.76/4.00
Concentration in Dietetics

EXPERIENCE
Military Families Learning Network Nutrition and Wellness Champaign, IL (remote)
Dietetics Student Assistant June 2021-Present
• Assemble 15 social media posts monthly for the Twitter and Facebook pages.
• Produce monthly blog posts on timely, evidence-based nutrition topics.
• Aid program coordinators in drafting emails for webinars and edit webinar evaluations for spelling,
grammar, and readability.

Christina Weidman, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN Chicago, IL (remote)

Sports Nutrition Volunteer January 2021-Present
• Devise digital content and various nutrition handouts for collegiate athletes and Instagram.
• Compile a summarized database of evidence-based literature pertaining to sports nutrition.
• Extend delivery and understanding of sports nutrition through weekly meetings and presentations.

Dr. Manabu Nakamura’s Research Lab Champaign, IL (remote)

Undergraduate Research Assistant September 2020-August 2021
• Entered data and monitored the iDip 2nd Cohort participants’ weight records.
• Composed evidence-based educational resources and presentations for a variety of nutrition topics.
• Contributed to the study of using dietary counseling and nutrition education to develop a long-lasting
weight management program.

Heali AI Chicago, IL (remote)

Nutrition Analyst February 2020-August 2020
• Collaborated on team projects to analyze and collect data to expand nutrition database.
• Assisted in data entry and the reviewing and validation of current nutrition data using credible sources.
• Annotated database of hundreds of ingredients for compliance within different food categories.

Jessica Dogert, RDN Chicago, IL

Intern June 2019-August 2019
• Examined scientific literature to create educational content and infographics for blog posts.
• Partnered with a registered dietitian and a health coach in planning a health and wellness event attended
by 100 people in the Chicago area.
• Formulated and tested creative and nutritious recipes to add to portfolio.
Illini Fuel Champaign, IL
Volunteer October 2018-January 2019
• Designed main bulletin board educating athletes on fad diets.
• Managed the preparation of weight gain and recovery shakes for 8 football athletes.
• Organized and restocked the Memorial Fueling Station to nourish athletes after workouts.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Illini Fitness and Wellness Club Champaign, IL
Secretary August 2021-Present
• Oversee club attendance record and transcribe meetings and seminar content into accessible worksheets.
• Initiate recruitment efforts and social event planning to accommodate 70 members of the club.
• Govern social media presence through promotion of club activities and consistent posts to Instagram.

Illini Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Champaign, IL

Secretary August 2018-Present
• Construct official club logo for club merchandise and professional usage.
• Create and manage content on Instagram page to increase club presence and social outreach.
• Directed correspondence on the official Instagram page, Discord, and email.

CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification October 2020-October 2025
Certificate Number: 19897209

Illinois Food Handlers Certification October 2019-October 2022

Certificate Number: 5032413

MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics June 2021-May 2022

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Recipient of the Burroughs Education Scholarship February 2018