ILANA RACHEL FRIED

Ann Arbor, MI | (919) 259-2888 |ifried@umich.edu

EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Master of Public Health Candidate in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics Current GPA 3.94
Expected graduation date: May 2023
The George Washington University, Washington, DC GPA 3.55
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Psychology and Spanish Language and Culture May 2019

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile-Semester Abroad Santiago, Chile

Relevant Coursework: Community Psychology, Substance Use and Addiction, August - December 2017
Sociology of Nutrition
HONORS
George Washington University President’s Volunteer Service Award May 2019
Phi Sigma Pi Beta Mu Chapter Fellowship Award April 2019
Honorable Mention Award, School of Public Health Poster Presentation September 2022
EXPERIENCE
Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor, MI
Dietetic Assistant August 2022 – Present
• Assists hospitalized patients with choosing meals that are compliant
with their diet orders
• Provides food and drug interaction education for patients on certain medications
Health Eating Research Nutrition & Obesity Policy Research Evaluation Network Virtual
Newsletter Writing Assistant May 2022- August 2022
• Compiled nutrition policy resources, publications and opportunities that
were disseminated in a weekly newsletter to over 3,000 colleagues
• Stuck to strict deadlines as draft and edits were due weekly
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic Ann Arbor, MI
Nutrition Intern May 2022- August 2022
• Created patient resources on carb-counting, physical activity and cholesterol as it
relates to diabetes
• Shadowed two knowledgeable registered dietitians
• Review patient information on MiChart and assisted with charting patient encounters
University of Michigan Division of Gastroenterology Ann Arbor, MI
Graduate Research Assistant November 2021- Present
• Creating a fitness program for patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
designed to get patients moving in a gentle and effective way
• Conducts weekly zoom fitness classes for the patients that incorporate
fitness programming and nutrition
Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Arlington, VA
Member and Volunteer February 2021 – July 2021
• Assisted with running vaccination clinics at 4 different sites across Arlington
Real Food for Kids Arlington, VA
Program Intern September 2020- August 2021
• Assists with planning, organizing and creating scripts for eight virtual nutrition
lessons for preschoolers as part of the Fresh Food Explorers curriculum.
• In charge of creating animations and age-appropriate video clips covering
the importance of fruits and vegetables.
Health Promotion Council Philadelphia, PA
AmeriCorps VISTA, Healthy Out-of-School Time Assistant August 2019- August 2020
• Created training materials to implement healthy eating and physical activity in
Out-Of-School Time programs
• Lead interactive trainings on nutrition and active living for OST programs
• Created quarterly newsletter to keep sites engaged in program initiatives
KaBOOM! Washington, DC
Community Outreach Intern January 2018-June 2018
• Supported non-profit efforts to bring safe, accessible play to children in
 high-need areas by partnering with funding agencies to build playgrounds and
play spaces in local communities
• Performed outreach to over 50 organizations potentially eligible for a playground grant
• Assisted with creating program materials to present to funding partners

Autism Speaks Washington, DC

Fundraising Intern February 2017- June 2017
• Worked with partner organizations to increase awareness and raise funds.
Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Washington, DC
Volunteer Services Intern May 2018 – September 2018
• Assisted with and created materials for training sessions for volunteers
who grant wishes to children who are facing critical illness
• Performed outreach to over 100 potential volunteers and community organizations
to donate materials for trainings
• Completed research on training locations and logistics for certain wishes
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity – Beta Mu Chapter Washington, DC
Fundraising Chair, Recruitment Chair, Vice President January 2017- May 2019
GW Dance Marathon Washington, DC
Director of Student Organization Relations April 2018-May 2019
• Recruited over 40 teams to participate in GW Dance Marathon 2019
• Our team raised $120,543 for Children’s National Health System
Inglés Abre Puertas (English Opens Doors Santiago, Chile
Teacher Assistant August 2017- December 2017
• Worked with native Spanish-speaking students to improve their English skills
The George Washington University Department of Psychology Washington, DC
Undergraduate Research Assistant August 2018- May 2019
• Collected data from over 400 participants for project regarding
exercise and motivation

Orangetheory Fitness Washington, DC

Sales Associate November 2018- July 2019
Orangetheory Fitness Philadelphia, PA
Sales Associate August 2019- March 2020

Bouncing Bulldogs Jump Rope Demonstration Team (8-time World Champions) Chapel Hill, NC
Captain September 2010-July 2015
• Mentored middle school and high school jumpers
through jump rope and homework support
• Taught jump rope workshops to middle school and high school students around the country
Engage DC, Bright Beginnings Washington, DC
Volunteer October 2015- February 2016
• Assisted at an educational program for children aged 6 months to 6 years
old who are facing homelessness
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Community Service Sorority October 2015- May 2019
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, Member September 2016-May 2019
CHAARG – Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, Member September 2015-June 2017
SKILLS
Research: CITI Clinical Research Coordinator Foundation Certificate (05/14/2020)
Language: Spanish (Advanced Proficiency)
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Garage Band, iMovie,
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Salesforce, SPSS, Qualtrics, mTurk, Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, Canva