Leila Shinn, MS, RDN, LDN

(815) 353-2406 | nutrishinn@gmail.com | leilashinn.weebly.com

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)

Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center September 2015-June 2017

• Developed critical thinking skills and independence by completing a thesis entitled

“Infant Feeding Practices in the First Six Months of Life and Subsequent Growth
Performance” utilizing a modified questionnaire and SPSS statistics software
• Developed and led a process improvement project to better the frequency and accuracy
of malnutrition documentation of inpatient pediatric patients

Healthcare Research Assistant Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center March-September 2016

• 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

• Created and presented an educational diet class to 30 research participants in a study

that examined the relationship between agave inulin supplementation and fecal
microbiota in healthy adults
• Conducted weekly diet interviews with six participants and recorded diet recall data
• Collaborated with faculty to publish a peer-reviewed research journal article

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

Customer Service Assistant Champaign, IL

Campus Recreation March 2014-August 2015

• Strengthened problem solving, multi-tasking and customer service skills through

addressing daily needs of patrons from diverse backgrounds related to policies,
operations and procedures
• Utilized attention to detail, handled cash with Point of Sale usage and supervised three
to four entry level workers per shift in a team-oriented environment

Food and Drink Writer Champaign, IL

Buzz Magazine June 2013-May 2015

• Discerned valid from invalid sources while communicating evidence-based

information in monthly articles covering nutrition education, kitchen tips, restaurant
critiques and interviews for the general public

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

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 Sharp, L Klemp, S Peterson, D Sowa. Implementing Malnutrition Documentation

via Best Practice Alerts at Rush Safety and Quality Poster Fair 2017.

L Shinn, C Sharp, L Klemp, S Peterson, D Sowa. Implementing Malnutrition Documentation

via Best Practice Alerts at Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2017.

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.

RA Matha, E Bonakdarian, J Kim, L Shinn, H Holscher, et al. A Comparison of Nutrition and

Physical Activity Behaviors in Pregnant Women with Normal and Overweight Pre-Pregnancy
BMI. Adv Obes Weight Manag Control 2016;5(3): 00132.

L Shinn, KS Swanson, HD Holscher. Evaluation of nutrient intakes of pregnant and non-

pregnant women. i-ACES 2015;1 (2).

HONORS AND AWARDS

Rebecca Dowling, PhD, Leadership Award, May 2017

Outstanding Student in Women’s Health, August 2016

Undergraduate Research Certificate, May 2015

Student Wellness Employee of the Year, April 2015

Outstanding Senior in Dietetics, March 2015

Robin Orr Food and Nutrition Education Scholarship, August 2014

Jonathan Baldwin Turner Undergraduate Research Scholarship, November 2013

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

• Discuss appropriate platforms for posting organization events and announcements

through teamwork and effective communication with committee members.

Women’s Health Dietetic Practice Group June 2015-present

Website Coordinator

• 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

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign NutrImpact Champaign, IL

Member, Project Manager January 2014-August 2014
Treasurer, Secretary August 2013-May 2015

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Champaign, IL

Dietetic Association
Member September 2012-August 2013
Treasurer August 2013-August 2014
Co-President August 2014-May 2015

Professional Memberships
Filipino Americans in Dietetics and Nutrition February 2017-present

Chicago Food and Nutrition Network February 2016-present

Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member October 2015-present

Women’s Health Dietetic Practice Group Member December 2014-present

Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member March 2014-present

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member June 2012-present