Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
      Annual Meeting Speaker Resumes
            2022
           
                          Melinda Boyd, DCN, MPH, MHR, RD, FAND 
                                   41 Wiltshire Circle 
                                   Easley, SC 29642 
                                  Phone: 864-633-9093 
                             Email: melinda.jill.boyd@gmail.com 
           
          EDUCATION 
          Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Health Professions,  
          Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition, 2018 
          Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition 
          Pilot Research Study: Research Interest and Research Involvement Among US Registered 
          Dietitians; January 2015 
          Clinical Residency: Gastroenterology at Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates; Polycystic 
          Ovary Syndrome and Metabolic Disorders at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Division of 
          Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; January-August 2016 
          Advanced Practice Case Study: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Infertility, and Nutrition; January 
          2017 
          Final Research Study: Characteristics and drivers of the registered dietitian nutritionist’s 
          sustained involvement in clinical research activities: A mixed methods study  
           
          University of Oklahoma, 2011 
          Master of Human Relations 
          Internship: Mentor for new faculty at Kaplan University, School of Health Sciences 
          Internship: Advancement Via Individual Determination tutor for 6-12th graders at American 
          School, Lajes Air Field 
           
          University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2008 
          Master of Public Health, Epidemiology 
          Professional Paper Title:  Review of Current Research on Diet and Exercise in Reducing the 
          Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome 
           
          Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, 2003 
          B.S. Nutrition 
           
          Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, 2002 
          B.S. Biology 
           
          INTERNSHIP 
          Sodexho Mid-Atlantic Dietetic Internship, Baltimore, MD, 2004 
          Participated in weekly classes on various nutrition related topics.  Completed a nine-week food 
          service rotation including tray line and meal service, cafeteria management, catering and 
          financial management.  A 16-week clinical rotation included providing medical nutrition therapy 
          for a variety of disease states including diabetes, HIV, renal and cardiac.  Completed 
          assessments, calculated enteral and parenteral feedings, and worked within a multidisciplinary 
          team.  A five-week community nutrition rotation included visits to WIC, outpatient clinics, 
           
                  
                 Moveable Feast, Cooperative Extension, and Johns Hopkins Bayview Weight Management 
                 Center.  Elective rotations allowed for other experiences. 
                  
                 ADDITIONAL NUTRITION TRAINING 
                 Residency for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 
                 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, June 2016-July 2016 (4 weeks) 
                 Focus of residency was on clinical nutrition related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  
                 Observation with physicians occurred in the areas of sex hormone disorders (including PCOS), 
                 diabetes, lipid disorders, and reproductive endocrinology.  This included the development of 
                 advanced level practice skills related to the management of a patient with PCOS and other 
                 conditions relevant to women’s health. 
                  
                 Residency for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates, February-
                 May 2016 (6 weeks) 
                 Focus of residency was on clinical nutrition related to various gastrointestinal disorders.  This 
                 included gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel 
                 disease.  This included the development of advanced level practice skills related to the 
                 management of gastrointestinal disorders. 
                  
                 Nutrient Rich Foods Media Training, January 2009 
                 Participated in media training for the topic of nutrient rich foods.  This training included general 
                 media training for print and television media. 
                  
                 Goodwill Dietetic Tour of China, June 2005-July 2005 
                 Studied the nutrition practices and customs in the People's Republic of China 
                 Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Shanghai.  Toured hospital facilities, 
                 including Traditional Chinese Medicine hospitals and pharmacies. 
                  
                 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 
                 Health Promotion Dietitian 
                 Ellsworth AFB, SD 
                 September 2018-December 2020 
                     •   Time is spent 50/50 between clinical outpatient tasks and community-based health 
                         promotion. 
                     •   Provide one-on-one counseling for a variety of conditions including weight management, 
                         diabetes, GI disorders, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and pediatrics. 
                     •   Teach monthly classes and prepare diet education materials as part of a weight 
                         management program. 
                     •   Participate in improving the nutrition landscape of the base community. 
                     •   Provide support for nutrition related topics, weight management, and disease prevention 
                         for active-duty military units. 
                     •   Brief bi-monthly at OB orientation. 
                     •   Work with the commissary by offering monthly tours, informational booths, and recipe 
                         tastings. 
                     •   Attend meetings and brief community leaders as required. 
                     •   Collaborate with disease management team. 
                  
                  
                 Dietitian (locum) 
                 Ipswich Hospital, Suffolk, UK 
                 February 2018-June 2018 
                     •   Worked as a community dietitian in Band 5 and Band 6 adult clinics as needed, 
                         completing both initial assessment and follow up visits and providing education as 
                         necessary. 
                     •   Regularly covered head, neck and throat cancer ward as part of a multi-disciplinary team 
                         covering radiotherapy patients. 
                     •   Consulted on other radiotherapy and chemotherapy patients as requested by the oncology 
                         ward. 
                     •   Conducted oral nutrition supplement reviews via telephone at care homes, private 
                         residences, and for oncology patients. 
                  
                 Departmental Student Assistant 
                 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Health Professions,  
                 Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition  
                 January 2013-May 2013 
                 Online 
                     •   Completed various tasks for the department and assisted with management of data related 
                         to student and faculty publications, presentations and accomplishments.  
                     •   Updated department Facebook page. 
                     •   Submitted departmental kudos for inclusion in school newsletter. 
                     •   Managed data related to student and faculty publications and presentations. 
                     •   Completed other tasks as assigned. 
                  
                 Competent Professional Authority, Registered Dietitian 
                 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas 
                 March 2012-July 2015 
                 Misawa Air Base 
                     •   Provided general, age based and life cycle appropriate nutrition counseling for pregnant 
                         women, postpartum women, women breastfeeding, infants, and children up to age 5 years 
                         that qualified for supplemental nutrition services.   
                     •   Completed basic administrative tasks as needed.   
                     •   Obtained heights and weights, and monitored the growth of participants.   
                     •   Discussed the program with new participants and explained the process for using drafts at 
                         the local commissary.   
                     •   Completed telephone consults and proxy grocery shopping for out of area participants.   
                     •   Wrote newsletter articles, developed class lesson plans, provided community outreach, 
                         read children’s books at the library and hosted events in local schools.   
                     •   Completed other duties as assigned.