Marissa Ann Natzke

Detroit, MI │ manatzke@umich.edu

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health, Concentration in Dietetics Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan School of Public Health May 2019
GPA 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Concentration in Nutrition and Health Rochester, MI

Oakland University April 2016
GPA 3.98/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator, Michigan Opioid Partnership January 2021 – Present

Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, Detroit, MI
• Provide coordination in support of the Foundation’s effort to facilitate the development or expansion of
efforts to increase access to medication for opioid use disorder in hospitals and jails and increase harm
reduction efforts.

Child Nutrition Manager February 2020 – January 2021

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Detroit, MI
• Provide direction, expert technical assistance, and oversight to 10 school districts to ensure each
foodservice program is in compliance with federal and state Child Nutrition Program regulations.
• Manage projects with competing priorities and timelines to achieve corporate benchmarks and target
budgets.
• Train management and their staff on new software, policies, and procedures to streamline operations.

Dietetic Intern May 2019 – January 2020

University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
• Navigated and adapted to job duties and interpersonal relationships in 9 in-patient, out-patient, and
community settings over 7 months to demonstrate competence in dietetics.
• Michigan Department of Education (MDE): Collaborated with legislators and community stakeholders to
advocate for child nutrition programs. Analyzed policy trends to inform MDE’s long term plan.
• WIC: Performed motivational interviewing to reduce health disparities among pregnant women and
children.
• Warren Consolidated Schools: Examined student food preferences to increase inclusivity of all ethnic and
religious backgrounds during menu and educational material development.
• Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools: Partnered with interprofessional teams to empower students to
adopt positive health behaviors.
• MediLodge Skilled Nursing Facility: Conducted nutrition assessment and motivated residents to set goals.
• Henry Ford Health System: Educated patients on their disease and related health behaviors to empower
them in their disease management. Expedited data collection to increase evaluation frequency and ease.

Manager May 2014 – September 2019

Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Shelby Township, MI
• Evaluated employee performance, assessed facility quality and safety, trained personnel, delegated tasks,
initiated corrective action, scheduled staff, and audited deposits to efficiently manage 24 employees.
• Dispatched park police, communicated policy, and provided customer service to serve park patrons.
• Spearheaded the recycling program and expanded the no smoking policy to advocate for health in all
policies.
Graduate Research Assistant February 2018 – May 2019
Poverty Solutions - Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, MI
• Investigated services offered across campus and launched a webpage on the University of Michigan’s
website to help students meet their basic needs, including food, money, health care, and housing.
• Streamlined the management of 15 projects under 30 research assistants to simultaneously provide support
and independence to staff. Coached upper management to optimize program design and efficiency.
• Partnered with the CEO of FoodFinder to create an app that helps low-income individuals find free food
resources nationwide. Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data on 2,500 free food distribution sites.
Authored and disseminated a policy brief to provide recommendations to food pantries.
• Apprised data and designed presentations on behalf of local organizations to motivate and build community
partnerships.

Health and Wellness Intern May 2018 – August 2018

Taste the Local Difference (TLD), Traverse City, MI
• Analyzed wellness survey data from 300 employees to evaluate the efficacy of Community Supported
Agriculture programs in improving community health. Translated benefits of the program to the public and
grantors to promote support for local food.
• Collaborated with 2 rural, low income community-based organizations to increase access to local food and
produce health behavior change. Analyzed nutrient data and customized 13 senior center recipes to
accommodate older adult’s needs. Conducted a taste test with 50 seniors to evaluate cultural acceptability.
• Designed 20 nutrition education materials, recipes, and produce guides tailored to rural community
members with varying ages, incomes, and literacy levels to provide health education to all.
• Communicated program goals and benefits to the public to promote consumption of local produce.

Program Assistant September 2017 – March 2018

Community Action Network (CAN), Ann Arbor, MI
• Resolved conflicts and encouraged healthy relationship development among 50 children grades 1-12.
• Supervised 15 elementary students in daily educational activities to increase high school graduation rates.
• Built relationships with local at-risk youth to provide social support and encourage program attendance.
• Collaborated with team members to create goals and lesson plans to innovate the after-school program.

Site Monitor (SFSP) May 2017 – August 2017

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), Pontiac, MI
• Monitored 6 mobile and 12 stationary Summer Food Service Program site supervisors to ensure policy and
procedures were followed. Evaluated documents and records, fostered corrective action, and coached site
supervisors daily to grow the program and increase the number of kids served. Communicated goals and
guidelines for participation to 12 partner agencies to empower partners to have a successful site.
• Coordinated delivery schedule and route for 30 mobile lunch sites, assessed site accessibility, and adjusted
schedule based on participant feedback to decrease operating costs and increase number of kids served.
• Encouraged cultural sensitivity among the staff and public to promote inclusivity of all children.
• Assisted the coordinator with a needs assessment to examine success of program outreach and operation.

Site Supervisor (SFSP) May 2016 – August 2016

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), Pontiac, MI
• Expanded program outreach by adding mobile locations to increase food access of underserved children.
• Tracked meals served at 15 sites to 100-250 children to receive reimbursement and evaluate outreach.
• Monitored menus to ensure meals met nutrition standards to provide children with adequate nutrition.

Team Leader (SFSP) May 2015 – August 2015

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), Pontiac, MI
• Planned and implemented an organized play program to increase participation of underserved children.
• Educated underserved children about nutrition and physical activity in 30 accessible areas of their
community to encourage adoption of positive long-term health behaviors and reduce health disparities.
 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Contact Tracer April 2020 – Present

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lansing, MI

At-Risk Youth Tutor September 2018 – December 2018

Community Action Network (CAN), Ann Arbor, MI

Farm-to-School & Prescription for Health Nutrition Educator May 2018 – August 2018
Shape Up North Prescription for Health, Benzonia, MI

Eating Disorder Nutrition Specialist September 2016 – December 2016

Inner Door Center: Eating Disorder Clinic, Royal Oak, MI

School Health Research Assistant January 2015 – April 2015

Healthy Pontiac We Can! Coalition, Pontiac, MI

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Data Analysis: R, SPSS, and Excel Certifications: Narcan (Naloxone) Administration;

Project Management: AirTable Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and
Electronic Medical Record Charting: Epic Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers;
Other Software: Microsoft Office Suite Registered Dietitian; ServSafe Manager;
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)