ALEXA BARNEY

537 E PARKCENTER BLVD APT. 109 ⋅ BOISE, ID 83706

PHONE: (208) 841-6616 ⋅ EMAIL: ALEXA.K.BARNEY@GMAIL.COM

Objective
To obtain a Dietetic Internship at Idaho State University with an emphasis in community nutrition.

Highlights
● Advanced knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy
and the Nutrition Care Process
● 2 years’ experience in a community nutrition
● Manager level ServSafe® food safety certified
● Seasoned advocate for food insecurity as a social
determinant of health
● Experience teaching nutrition education
● Passionate about creating positive eating habits
throughout the human lifecycle

Education
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics, May 2020 (expected) Bachelor of Science, Psychology, May 2014
University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, Colorado Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, May 2014
• 4.0 GPA Boise State University – Boise, Idaho
• Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) • 3.88 GPA ∙
• Distance Program • Graduated Dean’s List with Honors

Work History
Nutrition Services Coordinator, August 2018 – present
The Idaho Foodbank – Boise, Idaho
● Coordinate the Backpack, School Pantry, and Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) in Southwest Idaho
● Provide training, leadership, and guidance to more than 30 SFSP staff and volunteers each summer
● Collaborate with The Foodbank’s Registered Dietitian to plan a USDA compliant menu for the SFSP
● Identify new opportunities for program expansion and growth in rural communities across the state

Psychiatric Technician, November 2015 – February 2018

Saint Alphonsus Behavioral Health Center – Boise, Idaho
● Maintained a therapeutic and safe milieu
● Lead group therapy and skill building lessons
● Collaborated with healthcare team to support each patient’s unique needs

Volunteer Experience
The Idaho Foodbank – Boise, ID
Healthcare Partnerships VISTA – 2018
● 920 hours
● Raised awareness for food insecurity as a social
determinant of health
● Fostered relationships with healthcare partners
serving the low-income population
● Participated in the Garden City Community
Collaborative as the food insecurity content expert
Cooking Matters Nutrition Educator – 2017
● 26 hours
● Taught nutrition education to low-income
participants
● Provided support and guidance during cooking
lesson
● Planned and shopped for required food items at the
grocery store before each class

Professional Affiliations
Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2019 – present
Member, Treasure Valley Dietitians, 2018 – present