Courtney LeDuc

Storrs, CT · courtneyleduc11@gmail.com

Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
MS, Health Promotion Coordinated Dietetics May 2024
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
BS, Nutritional Sciences August 2014 - May 2018
Supervised Practice
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT Current – June 2024
Clinical/Specialty
Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury, CT Spring 2024
K-12 Food Service/Management
Center for Healthy Living, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester, CT Spring 2024
Outpatient Diabetes Counseling
ShopRite, Vernon/Manchester/East Hartford, CT Spring 2024
Community
Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, CT Fall 2023
Food Service in Health Care
UConn Health, Farmington, CT Fall 2023 & Spring 2023
Inpatient Clinical
SNAP-ED, Various Locations in Greater Hartford Area, CT Fall 2022 & Spring 2023
Community
Professional Experience
SNAP-ED Summer Educator, UConn, Storrs, CT May 2023 – July 2023
• Delivered nutrition education to diverse SNAP-eligible populations across various cities and towns in
Connecticut, including children, individuals with disabilities, and older adults.
• Engaged with local food pantries, farmer’s markets, subsidized housing, after-school programs, summer
teen programs to provide practical nutrition education and outreach.

Springfield South WIC, Caring Health Center, Springfield, MA

Breastfeeding Coordinator January 2020 - August 2022
• Led the breastfeeding promotion program, including training and overseeing five Breastfeeding Peer
Counselors.
• Managed staffing needs, performed evaluations, and supervised breast pump distribution.
Program Nutritionist May 2018 – August 2022
• Provided specialized nutritional and breastfeeding counseling to high-risk women, infants, and children.
• Conducted assessments for risk evaluation and provided individualized guidance.
Research Experience
Toddler Nutrition & Dental Research Project September 2022 - Current
• Factors influencing healthy eating and dental practices among caregivers of young children, facilitating
motivational interviews and goal-setting interventions
• Presented findings at CT Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring 2024 Meeting
Certifications
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Academy of Lactation Policy & Practice July 2019

Academic Achievements
Connecticut Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Outstanding Dietetics Student in a Coordinated Program Spring 2024
Ann Lurate-Lupo Scholarship Fall 2023
Professional Memberships
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Connecticut Since September 2022