Jena Wood, MS, RD, LDN

JenamarieRD@gmail.com
EDUCATION
A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri — January 2021 – present
Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc), Fundamentals of Education Concentration
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA — Graduated May 2018
Master of Science in Community Nutrition (MSCN) – Summa Cum Laude
• Articles and research listed below
• 2016 Russell L. Sturzbecker Scholarship Recipient
Sodexo Dietetic Internship — October 2013 – August 2014
Completed 1265 practical hours in clinical, food service management, long-term care, and
community rotations. Leadership emphasis program.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester PA — Graduated May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Minor in Communication Studies, Honors
College Core Program - Summa Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE
Regional Retail Dietitian, The GIANT Company — November 2022 – present
Full-time corporate dietitian overseeing and facilitating nutrition services for GIANT
supermarkets in the greater Philadelphia area and in other regions as needed.
Responsibilities include planning and conducting virtual and in-person cooking, nutrition and
health classes, social media content creation, community nutrition outreach and
programming with various health, public and non-profit organizations, facilitating vaccination
clinics with our pharmacy team, TV segments and weekly radio segment, recipe creation, and
program development. Currently collecting data and insights on internal associate team for
future health and wellness programming applicable for both corporate and hourly store staff.
Consultant Dietitian, Wellness Concepts, Inc. — September 2019 – present
Per diem position. Provide corporate wellness services such as presentations, food demos, and
counseling.
Lifestyle Coach & Dietitian - DPP, West Chester University Cohort — October 2016 – Present
Trained via DTTAC to lead the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program. Facilitated 6 year-long
cohorts following the PreventT2 Curriculum, hosted weekly sessions, and handled
recruitment and data collection.
Dietetic Internship Director, West Chester University — June 2022 – November 2022
Full-time position. I managed the administration and operation of ACEND accredited Dietetic
Internship Program as part of the graduate MS Community Nutrition program to train
dietetic interns for entry-level practice.
Lead Retail Dietitian, KTM Supermarkets/ShopRite — February 2015 – June 2022
Full time position. In-store supermarket dietitian for two ShopRite locations, providing
evidence-based nutrition services at ShopRite and in the greater West Chester and Hatfield
 areas. Areas of focus: nutrition counseling, store tours, presentations, cooking classes and
associate wellness. Programming was adapted to virtual in 2020. Other responsibilities
include social media content creation, County and FDA-compliant menu labeling, safety
committee lead, and fundraising.
Adjunct Professor, Immaculata University — December 2021 – December 2022
Temporary adjunct for FNU 310 - Experimental Foods (food science lecture and lab)
Contract Dietitian, Chester County Health Department – May 2018 – November 2020
Per diem position. Prior to the 2020, I provided worksite wellness programming and food
demonstrations at various worksites including state facilities and schools. During 2020,
programming switched to content creation of a nutrition video series about cooking with
pantry staples and label reading. All positions were grant funded.
Adjunct Faculty, West Chester University — December 2018 – May 2019
Temporary faculty for the Honors College. Duties included teaching two sections of HON 314 -
Science, Technology and Environmental Systems, research, lesson planning, and field work.

PROFESSIONAL ARTICLES & RESEARCH

• Nutrition and Dietetic Educators & Preceptors (NDEP) - Co-Author Fall 2019 - Making the
Connection through Experiential Learning: Understanding the Role of a Registered Dietitian
in One Aspect of Foodservice Management
• Master’s Capstone Research project: The effect of hands-on cooking classes on preference
for and consumption of fruits and vegetables in school-aged children: A systematic review
• Research Day 2018 Poster Presentation: Preserving Italian Food Culture – Lessons from
an Interdisciplinary Study Abroad Program
• Summer 2017 Ethnographic Field Study research – Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy. Project:
Didactic Farms, Education & Preserving Italian Food Culture

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (#86013287)
• Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist: State of Pennsylvania (#DN005516)
• Certified Food Safety Manager (NRFSP): Valid until November 2024
• Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
• Member of: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Food & Culinary Professionals, Nutrition
and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors, Philadelphia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
(Board Member – current Scholarship Chair)

Online Portfolio: https://jenawood.weebly.com/