Outstanding Student Awards

1. Outstanding Student Awards Annual Meeting 2016 Pocatello Idaho 2016

2. Idaho State University Outstanding Students • Alexa Appelman • Lori Friedman • Danielle Wagner Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

3. Alexa Appelman– Outstanding StudentIdaho State University – Meridian Internship The Idaho State University- Meridian Dietetic Internship is proud to nominate Alexa Appelman for the Outstanding Student Award. Alexa Appelman came to the ISU Meridian internship from Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island, where she got a degree in Culinary Arts as well as her nutrition degree. As a chef, she has used her talents in the internship in cooking demonstrations for the ISU Community Screening Clinics, as a volunteer for Cooking Matters classes with the Idaho Foodbank, and in her rotations by creating recipes for clients on special diets. Alexa is calm and mature, and always willing to volunteer for extra duties and learning experiences. She handles this extra work with ease. Preceptors give her high marks for her motivation, dependability, and ability to work independently. She catches on very quickly and performs at the highest level. Alexa is an active participant in class, and is helpful and respectful towards her classmates. It has been a pleasure to have her in the internship, and she has been a great representative of Idaho State University ! Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

4. Lori Friedman– Outstanding Student Idaho State University – Didactic Program • The ISU Dietetic Faculty wish to nominate Lori Friedman for Outstanding Dietetic Student for 2016. The dietetic faculty consider the following criteria for nominating students for this award: consistent academic performance, leadership in dietetic student organizations, experience in the field, and collegiality with peers, faculty and preceptors. Lori has demonstrated excellence in all of these areas. • In her coursework, Lori’s performance is exceptional across all subjects. She asks thought provoking questions and shares pertinent experiences in classroom discussions. She is a valued team member and often leader in group projects. Her strong sense of inquiry and critical thinking skills allows her to “think outside the box” and be creative in her approaches to problems. • Lori has volunteered extensively in various areas of dietetics to gain additional experience for her dietetic internship. She has volunteered at the local WIC clinic for the past three semesters. She has also volunteered with local food pantries and soup kitchens. For the past seven summers, Lori has worked at the Boy Scouts of America summer camps in various administrative capacities. Lori has been a very active participant and leader in both the Student Dietetics Club and the Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society Beta Rho chapter last year serving as treasurer and this year as initiation chair. She has supported fund raising and service projects for both organizations. Lori commutes from Idaho Falls daily for her courses, volunteer and club activities. She aspires to earn her Master’s degree after becoming a RDN. • Lori will graduate this May with high honors and will be entering the ISU Dietetic Internship in Pocatello in August. Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

5. Danielle Wagner – Outstanding Student Idaho State University - Pocatello Internship • The Idaho State University- Pocatello Dietetic Internship is proud to nominate Danielle Wagner for the Outstanding Student Award. • The faculty considers several criteria when choosing someone for the award: consistent high academic performance, preceptor evaluations, leadership attributes, and collegiality with peers, faculty, and preceptors. Danielle came to Idaho State University with a degree in Veterinary Science from University of Idaho. Her animal nutrition class was a favorite of hers and later when she discovered the dietetics profession, an interest in human nutrition became a new direction in her life. She was an exemplary dietetics student and earned a high undergraduate GPA. Danielle volunteer extensively at community settings during undergrad and continues to value community dietetics. • During the internship Danielle has continued growing both personally and professionally as she has shown leadership through a very positive attitude and has excelled at her internship work. Danielle’s presentations have been extremely professional and enjoyable. She has a strong working relationship with her peers and is respected by all. She has been well received by her preceptors and already has a dietetics position waiting for her as soon as she is licensed. • Danielle has aspirations for working in community dietetics as her career opens before her. She has a goal of obtaining her International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certificate. Danielle is approachable and her patients will find her empathetic and compassionate – both critical traits for a dietitian. • Danielle will be an excellent dietitian and we look forward to watching her career blossom. Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

6. University of Idaho Outstanding Students • Jennie Davis • Angelina R. Ely • Mackenzie Ferrante Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

7. Jennie Davis – Outstanding StudentUniversity of Idaho – Coordinated Program in Dietetics • The University of Idaho Coordinated Program in Dietetics would like to recognize Jennie Davis.  Jennie is working towards her Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences while also completing the course and supervised practice requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in 2017.  Jennie has been busy this past year, as she has worked as a Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Samantha Ramsey, worked as a translator for the College of Agriculture in Mexico, defended her thesis on February 29, while attending classes and supervised practice rotations.  Jennie's contribution to her team's Theme Meal and also the Etiquette Dinner was of note.  Her instructors see her working to include others.  She is engaged and intelligent and tends to elevate class discussions.  Jennie is an asset to the UI CPD class of 2017!   Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

8. Mackenzie Ferrante – Outstanding Student University of Idaho – Coordinated Program in Dietetics • The Food and Nutrition Faculty at the University of Idaho wish to recognize Mackenzie Ferrante for her many contributions as a student in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.  Mackenzie is completing her second and final year of the CPD.  While completing her course and supervised practice requirements, she has worked on four different research projects related to child feeding with Dr. Samantha Ramsay.  She has also taught undergraduate courses, including scientific principles of food preparation, experimental foods, and the advanced nutrition lab.  We are proud of the work Mackenzie has produced as a dietetic student!   Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

9. Angelina R. Ely – Outstanding Student University of Idaho – Coordinated Program in Dietetics • The University of Idaho CPD would like to recognize Coeur d' Alene based senior, Angelina R. Ely. Angelina’s community nutrition project this fall went above and beyond the course requirements.  She learned from the dietitian at the cancer clinic that nearly 50% of of their patients cannot afford and did not qualify for financial aid to purchase needed nutrition supplements. She partnered with all five of the Super One stores to provide a bar code.  During one month (national cancer month), volunteers stood outside of Super One stores and asked shoppers to donate supplements.  They receive a bar code that was scanned at check out.  The supplements were picked up and stored by Second Harvest for future distribution.  This project was one of many that Angelina completed with excellence while she was a student in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.        Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

10. d Student Bloggers 2016 • Cierra Niewert - University of Idaho; Alyssa Lynott - Idaho State University; Chrissy Andrus McGarry - Idaho State University; Kaylee Fennern - Idaho State University; Cecilia Watson - Idaho State University; Jonna Boote - Idaho State University; Rebecca Armstrong - Idaho State University; Jaime Tigue - Idaho State University; Karlee Balginy - Idaho State University; Tim Ankenman - Idaho State University; Andrea Rice - Idaho State University; Andrea Conley - Idaho State University; Karlie Petti - Idaho State University; Becky Woodhouse - Idaho State University; Vanessa Yu - Idaho State University; and Lori Friedman - Idaho State University  • THANK YOU Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics