Curriculum Vitae: Natalie Sehi

CURRICULUM VITAE


CURRICULUM VITAE

Natalie Sehi
M.S., RD, LMNT
 

 

 

EDUCATION

  • Master of Science. 2003. 
    University of Nebraska–Lincoln

    • Major: Nutritional Science and Dietetics 

      • Thesis Topic: The impact of a school/family nutrition education program on dietary intake and physical activity 

  • Bachelor of Science. 2001. 
    University of Nebraska–Lincoln

    • Major: Nutritional Science and Dietetics

  • Associate of Science. 1998. 
    Northeast Community College. 

    • Major: Biology

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • NEP Special Extension Educator. Youth Curriculum Coordinator. University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP), 2003-present* 

    • Provide strong local, state, and regional leadership for focused, comprehensive educational programs of excellence in nutrition education, with a focus on child and infant/maternal nutrition. 

    • Presentations, webinars, etc. to NEP staff and the community as requested. 

    • Coordinate the development of nutrition education materials for NEP. *Hired as NEP Curriculum Coordinator in May 2003. The position was reclassified as a NEP Special Extension Educator in October 2008. 

  • Teacher/Consultant, MilkWorks Community Breastfeeding Center, Lincoln, NE, 2011-2015 

    • Teach monthly “Introduction to Solids” class to parents. 

    • Facilitate “Return to Work” Event for new moms twice a year. 

  • Dietetic Intern. University of Nebraska–Lincoln, August 2001-July 2002. 

    • Preparation for entry-level registered dietitian position. Received learning experiences in clinical dietetics, community nutrition, and food service management. 

  • Graduate Research Assistant. University of Nebraska–Lincoln, August 2001-May2003 

    • Research focused on limited resource audiences participating in the Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) Project and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

  • Vierregger, A., Hall, J., Albrecht J.A, Sehi, N., Anderson-Knott, M., Koszewski, W.M. Implementation of Growing Healthy Kids school enrichment program in kindergarten-2nd grade. A supplement to the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2013, 113(9):A-77. 

  • Koszewski, W., Sehi, N., Behrends, D., and Tuttle E. The Impact of SNAP-Ed and EFNEP on Program Graduates Six Months after Graduation. Journal of Extension. Accepted, in press. 

  • Koszewski, W., Behrends, D., Sehi, N., Jones, G., and Nichols, M. Patterns of Family Meals and Nutritional Intake in Limited Resource Families. Family of Consumer Sciences Research Journal, June 2011, Volume 34, Issue 4, pages 431-441. 

  • Sehi, N., Koszewski, W., Albrecht, J., Hlavacek, M. Are You a Nutritious Grill Master? February, 2011.

  • Koszewski, W., Sehi, N., Henneman, A., Peterson, A., Good Nutrition at Farmer Markets. November, 2010. 

  • Sehi, N., Nichols, M., Koszewski, W.M. Patterns of family meals and nutritional intake in participants of the Nebraska Nutrition Education Program. Supplement to the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2010, 42(45):S86. 

  • Koszewski, W., Hudson, K., Sehi, N., Speer, J. 2004 and 2005 Food Stamp Nutrition Education Mountain Plains Regional Report.

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

  • Sehi, N., Krehbiel, M., Sjolie, S. 2013. 5-4-3-2-1 Go!® Campaign Inspires Healthy Habits in Nebraska Kids. Kansas Nutrition Council. Salina, KS. 

  • Sehi, N., Losey, A. Fitting Nutrition in Afterschool Programs. The Power of Afterschool and the Future of Learning. A Nebraska Afterschool Conference. September 2012. 

  • Koszewski, W., Doerneman, S., Behrends, D., Sehi, N. 2009. Teacher Feedback based on Nutrition Education Program’s School Enrichment Project: A Descriptive Study. Society for Nutrition Education Annual Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. (Poster Presentation) 

  • Sehi, N., Koszewski, W., Goshorn, C., Sather, J. 2006. The Impact of Using a Behavior Checklist to Follow Up with Food Stamp Nutrition Education and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Graduates at Six Months Post-Graduation. Society for Nutrition Education Annual Conference. San Francisco, California. (Poster Presentation) 

  • Sehi, N., Koszewski, W., Sather, J. 2005. English/Spanish Nutrition Education Fact Sheets for the Food Stamp Eligible Audience. Society for Nutrition Education Annual Conference. Orlando, Florida. (Poster Presentation) 

  • Sehi, N., Koszewski, W., Boecker, L., 2004. The impact of a school/family nutrition education program on dietary intake and physical activity. Society for Nutrition Education Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah. (Poster Presentation)

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference. July 2016. 

  • NAND Annual Conference. April 2016. 

  • NAND Annual Conference. April 2015. 

  • Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference. June 2014. 

  • NAND Annual Conference. April 2014. 

  • Clarity, Focus, Action – Coaching Tools and Tactics to Move Forward workshop. Ashland, NE. October 2013. 

  • Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids Summit. School Wellness: A Foundation for Academic Success. Lincoln, NE. March 2013. 

  • Nutrition and Food Update. Communities Raising Healthy Children. University of Nebraska. February 2013.  

  • ServSafe Certification Training. Omaha, NE. August 2012.  

  • Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids Summit. Leading at all Levels. Lincoln, NE. April 2012. 

  • Nutrition and Food Update. Sustainability-Eating for a Better Tomorrow. University of Nebraska. February 2012.  

  • Intensive course Nutrition for Infants, Children, & Adolescents. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). February 2010. 

  • Nutrition and Food Update. Contemporary Issues Affecting Food Choices. University of Nebraska–Lincoln, September 2009.  

  • Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition. Nutrition Dimension, Summer 2009. 

  • Maternal and Infant Nutrition. Nutrition Dimension, Spring 2009. 

  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, March 2009. 

  • Breastfeeding Support Specialist Workshop. Lamaze® International Specialty Workshop, April 2008. 

  • Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. American Dietetic Association, October 2006.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture, 2007-2013 

  • Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association (NCEA), 2006-present 

    • Conference Committee Co-Chair - 2011 

    • Conference Committee Co-Chair Elect - 2010 

    • Conference Committee Co-Secretary - 2009

    • Conference Committee Member, 2007-present 

  • Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior(SNEB), 2004-2011 

    • SNE – Food and Nutrition Extension Education (FNEE) Division Pre-Conference Workshop Planning Committee Member - 2011 

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 2003-present 

  • Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NAND), 2003-present 

    • NAND Nominating Chair – 2015-16 

    • NAND Nominating Chair-Elect – 2014-15 

    • Community Dietetic Practice Representative – 2011 

    • NDA Annual Conference Planning Committee Member - 2011 

  • Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Lincoln District, 2003-present 

    • Nominating Chair – 2014-15 

    • Council on Professional Issues Chair - 2008-2009 

    • Dial-a-Registered Dietitian Chair - 2007-2008 

    • Dial-a-Registered Dietitian Co-Chair - 2006-2007 

    • Nominating Chair - 2006-2007

 

 

AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Outstanding New Specialist Award presented by Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association, October 2010.

 

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Community Nutrition Partnership Council (CNPC), 2003-present 

    • State Nutrition Action Coalition (SNAC) Co-Chair, 2007-present 

  • Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids, 2006-present 

    • Secretary, 2013-15 

    • Summit Planning Committee Co-Chair, 2012-13 

    • Structure Committee Co-Chair, 2009-2010