Marah Zinnen

840 Jenifer St.

Madison, WI 53703
(262) 210-2809 - mzinnen@wisc.edu
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science-Dietetics, December 2018
Certificate in Global Health, December 2018
Undergraduate GPA: 3.9/4.0 (with Distinction)
Master of Science- Clinical Nutrition, May 2019-present
UW Health
Dietetic Internship- August 2019-May 2020

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC)
Patient Outreach- Critical Access Food Pantry Pilot, September 2019-present
 Gather weekly feedback from food pantry participants to assess satisfaction
 Connect patients with community hunger resources as needed
 Triage and direct patient questions as needed
 Analyze feedback and make recommendations for program improvement to UWHC leadership
 Document successes of the program and advocate for expansion to improve patient health and
well-being
 Perform weekly inventory of pantry to ensure adequacy of stock

University of Wisconsin-Madison University Health Services (UHS)

Student Food Insecurity Researcher, April 2018-December 2018
 Created and implemented a campus-wide survey to assess UW-Madison student food insecurity,
awareness and use of campus resources, and barriers to food access
 Evaluated and presented survey results to an interdisciplinary UHS team, highlighting the need
for a student food insecurity screening and referral system and comprehensive resource guide
 Conducted a stakeholder analysis of relevant student organizations leading to the creation of a
coalition and student food security resource guide for the UHS website

Reap Food Group: Madison, WI

Farm to School Educator for the Summer Food Service Program, May 2017-August 2017
 Coordinated free lunch distribution for children and their parents with the Madison Metropolitan
School District and the Department of Public Instruction under the USDA Summer Food Service
Program
 Planned and executed daily lunchtime activities centered around farm-to-school education for
children ages 2 to 18 in two low-income locations in Madison
 Supported data collection to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Summer Food Service
Program and farm-to-school education

Slow Food UW: Madison, WI

Director and Class Facilitator for South Madison Branch, September 2016-May 2018
 Maintained partnerships with South Madison community organizations
 Assisted with community-based research evaluating effectiveness of Slow Food initiatives to
increase access to and consumption of fresh produce
  Created a syllabus and planned activities for a weekly food justice and food systems seminar for
the interns
 Collaborated with directors of other aspects of the organization to promote our mission of "good,
clean, and fair food for all"

Garden Club Intern, September 2015-August 2016

 Planned and executed weekly activities to teach kids ages 5-14 at the Taft St. Boys and Girls
Club about gardening, nutrition, and the food system
 Managed a produce garden
 Learned how to connect with kids of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds
Centro Hispano of Dane County: Madison, WI
Volunteer for El Mercadito Farmer’s Market, May-September 2016
 Managed SNAP purchases and educated patrons about SNAP benefits
 Assisted with and led culturally competent cooking demonstrations with market produce
 Infused enthusiasm into the market atmosphere with exceptional customer service and by forming
meaningful connections with patrons and vendors

SKILLS
 Proficient in Spanish
 Intercultural communication skills
 Lesson planning for populations of all ages
 Expertise in food security education, advocacy, and policy outreach
 ServSafe® Manager Certified