Blacksburg,

VA 24060
757-635-9935

ashleyf@vt.edu
http://ashleyfrancisvt.weebly.com/

SUSAN ASHLEY FRANCIS

EDUCATION Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Master of Public Health, GPA: 3.91 (Expected May 2015)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Bachelor of Science in Science of Human Nutrition, Foods and
Exercise, Minor in Chemistry (May 2009)

CLINICAL Diet Office Volunteer Lewis Gale Hospital, Blacksburg, VA (July 2014-December 2014)
Visited patients needing assistance, recorded orders for a variety of clinical diets, and

delivered trays to patient rooms.

Assisted the Food Service Director with small orders and record keeping.

Outpatient Surgery Volunteer Lewis Gale Hospital, Blacksburg, VA

(January 2013 May 2013)
Escorted patients to and from surgery, and delivered labs from various hospital
departments such as the Emergency Room, Birthing Center, and Intensive Care Unit.

COMMUNITY Practicum/Capstone Student Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth, Richmond, VA

(October 2014 Present)
Spearhead data analysis for Great Starts with Breakfast Survey results and create a report
for members of the General Assembly of Virginia.

Nutrition Education Volunteer Fallon Park Elementary School and Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Roanoke, VA (October 2014 Present)
Instruct first and second grade classrooms on healthy lifestyle and eating habits using the
OrganWise Guys curriculum.

Health Educator and Outreach Worker Richmond City Health District, Richmond, VA (October
2011 June 2013)
Developed and maintained partnerships with Community Advisory Board and Richmond

City Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Coalition members.

Coordinated large-scale outreach and STI testing events with community partners.
Assisted in focus group moderation and qualitative feedback measures to funders from
the Centers of Disease Control.

Summer Intern Richmond City Health District, Richmond, VA (May 2012 July 2012)
Created and gathered resources for the implementation of a Corner Store Initiative in
Richmonds 7th District, a food desert in the city.
FOOD SERVICE Service Learning Volunteer The Summit Place, Rich Creek, VA
(August 2014 December 2014)
Collaborated with a team of seven students to build a food service plan for an assisted
living facility serving low-income adults in Giles County, VA.
Identified local vendors, modified menus to fit USDA recommendations, and created
snack lists for administrators.



EMPLOYMENT Graduate Assistant Graduate Student Services, Blacksburg, VA (July 2013 Present)
Organize and promote professional and personal development events and socials for
Virginia Tech graduate students.
Lead nutrition and food related events such as Eating on a Budget and Grocery Bingo.

LEADERSHIP Graduate Student Representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors,

Blacksburg, VA (July 2014 Present)

Serve as liaison and advocate for graduate students to the universitys governing body.
Deliver quarterly constituency reports on issues pertinent to graduate students.
Provide student representation on the Commission of Student Affairs, the Commission on
Graduate Studies and Policies, and the Academic Affairs Committee.

Task Force for a Healthier Virginia Tech Student Member, Blacksburg, VA

(February 2013 Present)
Provide recommendations on various topics and define eight dimensions of wellness for
the university community.

Teach for America/AmeriCorps Member Northampton West High School, Gaston, NC

(June 2009 July 2011)
Instructed high school Biology, Earth Science, and Engineering for the Future. Improved
testing proficiency on state End of Course Biology Exam from 36% to 88.6%.

MEMBERSHIPS Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Member

GRAND/RDA, Richmond Dietetic Association Student Member

SKILLS AND Actor/Model, Virginia (May 2009 Present)

Perform in stage, television, short film, and commercial roles.
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Certification (Expires November 2019)

Proficient in SAS, CDC EpiInfo 7, Nutritionist Pro, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Suite.

AWARDS

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Con Agra Home Food Safety Scholarship Recipient, 2015

Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2014

Featured Graduate Student of the Month, September 2014
Order of the Gavel Inductee, 2014
Navy Admiral Coin Recipient, 2012
Siegel AmeriCorps Education Award, 2011

Summer Transition Team Leader, 2011

Kappa Delta Helen Grace Award, 2009