I'm so excited to be welcoming an intern to my team! Alessandra will be helping me with many projects for both my tutoring and private practice! Let's get to know Alessandra!
Where are you in your studies?
I am a first-year graduate student in BU's coordinated program for nutrition and dietetics (DPD/MS/DI).
Why did you want to become a dietitian?
Growing up, I would have never imagined myself on a path to becoming a dietitian. As an overweight child with two parents who absolutely hated cooking, I was never exposed to the wonders of amazing food made from nourishing ingredients. On my own health journey, I discovered both the right and wrong ways to go about weight loss, and while weight-loss podcasts were the initial catalyst for my interest in the science behind nutrition, I soon realized nutrition was much more powerful than simply facilitating weight loss. I quickly fell in love with the elegance of nutrition science, its inextricable psychological connection, and its direct link to the prevention of chronic illnesses. With a desire to learn more, I interned with a private practice RD and pursued a volunteer opportunity at my local hospital to understand the role of the RD in the healthcare ecosystem. As my knowledge grew, it brought me tremendous joy to informally counsel friends and family members struggling to reclaim their health. My experiences with health, nutrition, and well-being over the years have sparked my passion for science-based nutrition that I hope to share with others one day as a registered dietitian.
What is your dietitian dream job?
My dream job would be to work as an oncology dietitian to support patients through a physically and mentally taxing time in their lives. I would also love to open up my own private practice catering to those struggling with thyroid disorders and other hormonal dysregulation.
What are you looking forward to most working with me as an intern?
I am looking forward to learning more about oncology nutrition and what qualities and counseling strategies are key to being an amazing dietitian!
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