Carly Hillburn

Jiwon Shin

Carly Hillburn

From
Kearney, Nebraska
Email
hillburnce@gmail.com
Degree Pursuing
Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Health Promotion
Expected Date of Graduation
December 2020
Current Research Focus

Contextual and geographical differences across various childcare centers and family childcare homes, and adaptation of interventions to meet the specific needs of each context

Skills Acquired
  • Software: SPSS, SAS, NVivo, Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software, Zotero
  • Methodology: RE-AIM Framework, Fruit and vegetable acceptance by picture method with preschool children, Dietary Observation in Childcare Centers (DOCC)
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
  • Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research (NAECR)
Future Goals

My goals after obtaining my registered dietitian credentials and masters degree are to play an integral role in building and implementing community nutrition programs and health interventions in communities. Overall, I want to impact the lives of those around me and help them lead healthier lifestyles.

How project experience will help you achieve your future career goals.

This project will help me achieve my future career goals by giving me experience collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, designing interventions, and applying strategies to increase adaptability and implementation of interventions in communities.

Top three strengths that contribute to the project.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Detail oriented
  • Eager to learn
Fun Fact
I was a pole vaulter on the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s track and field team for four years while earning my undergraduate degree.