M.

Terese Wallace
1524 NE 140th St, Seattle, WA 98125

503.888.3981

mary.wallace@bastyr.edu

OBJECTIVE

Current graduate-level nutrition and counseling student with strong interpersonal skills and experience in
communications, education, and mediation seeking dietetic internship with focus on whole foods nutrition and
integrated mind/body healing.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nutrition/Didactic Program in Dietetics and Master of Science in Clinical
Health Psychology (graduating June 2015)
Bastyr University, Kenmore Washington

Program focused on patients with diverse problems, including short- and long-term physical illness,
depression, anxiety, and the stress of chronic illness. Emphasis on physical and mental health relationships
and treatment approaches that are allopathic, alternative, and integrative.

Graduate courses in nutrition (as of December 2014) : Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients,

Micronutrients, and Bioactive Compounds; Biostatistics; Contemporary Nutrition: Public Health, Global
Issues, Ecological Issues; Disease Processes 1 and 2; Food Science; Introduction to Dietetics; Nutrition
Assessment and Therapy 1 and 2; Nutrition in the Life Cycle; Nutritional Counseling; Nutritional
Supplementation; Research Methods in the Health Sciences; Whole Foods Production
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, 1991
Washington State University, Richland, Washington

Completed social science and humanities curriculum with courses in anthropology, history, literature,
philosophy, public speaking, and writing. Completed graduate courses in education.
EXPERIENCE
Student Clinician, Bastyr Center for Natural Health
Seattle, Washington, June 2013 - present

Provided one-on-one nutrition counseling for clients with short- and long-term health concerns including
food allergies, cancer, and kidney disease; provided both nutrition education and psychological counseling.

Served as group co-facilitator and individual counselor for psycho-education program that helped clients
improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and practice better self-care.
Owner/Chef, Salubrious: Good Food Thats Good for You
Portland, Oregon, 2007 - 2009

Developed recipes and produced food for Portland farmers markets. Catered events for physician groups
and social justice organizations. Taught cooking classes.

Produced affordable, healthful, pleasurable food with local, seasonal, organic, and homegrown ingredients.
Manager/Writer, General Electric Medical Systems, Information Technologies
Portland, Oregon, 2001 - 2006

Managed international team of engineers and writers to developing clinical decision support software.
Focused on solving medical practitioners usability problems.

Researched, wrote, and edited a variety of information products, from proposals to scientific documentation.
Senior Communications Consultant, Rapidigm
Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, 1998 - 2001

Worked for a variety of clients in technical and managerial roles. Defined deliverables, scheduled
resources, and developed communication products. Provided education on hardware/software usability
and on how to improve communication skills. Developed online learning systems.

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Communications Consultant, self-employed
Akron and Dayton, Ohio, 1995 - 1997

Designed, produced, and maintained Web sites, public relations communications, newsletters, and
marketing materials for a variety of clients. Led university workshops on how to use the Web.
Mediator and Science Writer, Battelle Memorial Institute
Richland, Washington and Cleveland, Ohio, 1990 - 1995

As a nuclear waste cleanup mediator, helped lead negotiations between representatives from private
industry, government agencies, Indian nations, labor unions; and others. Wrote conference initiatives.

As senior science writer, produced technology transfer documentation to bridge the gap between scientific
theories, engineering applications, and use by public/private enterprises.

At symposia sponsored by the White House Office of Science and Technology and the Carnegie
Commission, led seminars on how to write and submit federal Requests for Proposals.
Writer / Editor, self-employed
Raleigh, North Carolina and Washington D.C., 1985 - 1990

Wrote scientific articles. Worked with the National Institutes of Health on breast cancer reports.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Homeless, impoverished, and family support, Dayton, Ohio, Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington

At Goose Hollow Homeless Family Shelter in Portland and through a social justice coalition in Dayton,
provided meals, cooking classes, parental support, school mentoring in shelters and individuals' homes.

At NorthHelpline in Seattle, participate in food drives; analyzed nutritional content of food that clients
received; helped NorthHelpline support health initiatives; compiled data for grant writing.
Food service, Seattle, Washington

At Bastyr University, work in the main kitchen to prepare breakfast and lunch items for students and staff.
Help cater events.
Youth support, Portland, Oregon

Taught low-income children about nutrition and preparing healthy meals in weekend programs at farmers'
markets.
Fund raising, Raleigh, North Carolina, Richland/Seattle Washington, Dayton, Ohio, Portland, Oregon

Supported and catered numerous fund raisers for peace and social service organizations.
Grant writing/technical support, Dallas, Texas, Seattle, Washington
Helped research and edit Child and Family Guidance Center grant proposals for holistic programs that
combine nutritional and mental health interventions.

NUTRITION SOFTWARE

Electronic medical record software: Centricity EMR, Centricity Practice Solution, Epic
Nutrition software and database: Food Processor
Diet and exercise management software: FitDay, MyFitnessPal
MEMBERSHIPS/OTHER

Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with membership in Behavioral Health Nutrition and
Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine practice groups
Member, Greater Seattle Dietetic Association
Member, Bastyr University Student Nutrition Association
Certified, CPR and ServSafe Manager
Avid reader who enjoys bicycling, beach walking, and gardening.