Jamie Bachaus

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Jamie Bachaus's Bio:

Jamie Bachaus's Experience:

• Communications & Social Media Consultant at Association of State Public Health Nutritionists

  September 2014 - February 2015

  Work with the Membership Communication and Outreach Committee to develop best practices and promote nutrition-related messages to the broader community. Responsible for strategic planning of social media presence through Facebook and Twitter.

• Research Study Coordinator at Center for Public Health Nutrition, University of Washington

  September 2014 - January 2015

  Coordinate the evaluation of SNAP-based incentive programs and other food access initiatives at farmers markets across three regions in the state. Analyze evaluation findings and compile final report for the Washington State Farmers Market Association and SNAP-Ed Program of the Washington State Department of Health.

• Graduate Research Assistant at Center for Public Health Nutrition, University of Washington School of Public Health

  May 2014 - September 2014

  Coordinate the evaluation of SNAP-based incentive programs and other food access initiatives at farmers markets across three regions in the state. Executive Order 13-06 Evaluation: Coordinate baseline data collection to evaluate the impact of Food and Beverage Service Guidelines implementation in executive branch cafeterias.

• Food Systems Intern at Washington State Food Systems Roundtable

  May 2014 - September 2014

  Conducted policy asset and gap analyses to develop factual-based content to inform organizational vision. Interviewed stakeholders to identify "ideal" state and compiled report to serve as basis for 25-year food system vision.

• Healthy Eating Active Living Intern at Washington State Department of Health

  March 2014 - June 2014

  Developed low sodium product list for cafeteria operators as part of the new Food and Beverage Service Guidelines. Collaborated with food distributors to develop training guides for cafeteria operators to identify low sodium options.

• Teaching Assistant at University of Washington School of Public Health

  January 2014 - June 2014

  Facilitated discussion and addressed student concerns regarding course material. Coordinated guest speakers and assisted the instructors in managing classroom expectations. NUTR 303: Neighborhood Nutrition, Dr. Adam Drewnowski NUTR 302: Food Studies: Harvest to Health, Dr. Jennifer Otten

• Let's Move Coordinator at Clark County Public Health

  September 2012 - July 2013

  Actively engaged youth in efforts to prevent childhood obesity and support broader chronic disease prevention initiatives. Worked with local elementary, middle and high schools to promote safe routes to school by coordinating a walking school bus program and hosted semi-annual safety events. Led after-school program to develop a photovoice project empowering youth in community change efforts. Plannned, implemented and evaluated a 'healthy remodel' and marketing campaign for Healthy Neighborhood Store. Co-chaired social media oversight group to train employees in best practices and promote health messages in the community. Responsible for strategic planning of social media presence through Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

• Dietary Aide at Holladay Park Plaza

  July 2012 - February 2013

  Conducted food preference interviews with incoming patients; prepared and served meals to residents with special diets. Generated production tallies for dietary aide shifts and oversaw kitchen preparation for quality and accuracy.

• CPR & First Aid Instructor at American Red Cross

  August 2009 - August 2012

  Educated and trained community members in CPR and Standard First Aid. In addition to injury care and CPR, educational components included diabetes management and chronic disease prevention.

• AmeriCorps VISTA at Neighborhood HealthSource

  June 2011 - June 2012

  Expanded the roles of volunteers in existing outreach programs to increase access to healthcare services for patients and community members. Increased health knowledge of patients through the development of educational materials, patient resources and developing partnerships with community organizations. Recruited, interviewed, oriented, trained and placed volunteers in various positions including outreach activities, clinical rotations, Board of Directors and volunteer providers. Provided nutrition and health education at community events as a representative of chronic disease prevention programs. Planned, organized and implemented a community garden and nutrition education program at clinic sites. Encouraged health literacy and early education efforts in coordinating a book donation program for patients aged six months to five years. Led fundraising efforts and coordinated over fifty volunteers to solicit over $10,000 worth of donations for the Annual Gala, raising over $42,000 in funds for uninsured patients.

• Sensory Center Research Assistant at University of Minnesota

  January 2009 - June 2011

  Prepared samples for panelist testing; weighed, measured, and recorded chemical samples for product quality studies. Analyzed results using statistical analysis software and generated reports to demonstrate statistically significant findings.

• Public Health Intern at Lumumba Health Center

  March 2010 - May 2010

  Engaged patients and community members through education on reproductive health, food safety and nutrition. Facilitated a weekly HIV support group of affected women and mothers in efforts to reduce mother-to-child transmission. Co-led a bi-weekly food safety class for Food Handlers through an on-site class supported by the Public Health Office of Kisumu, Kenya.

• Nutrition Innovations Intern at PATH

  2015

Jamie Bachaus's Education:

• University of Washington School of Public Health

  2013 – 2015
  Master of Public Health (MPH)

• University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

  2007 – 2011
  Bachelor of Science
  Concentration: Nutrition and Dietetics, Biology