Meet Our Interns

Class of 2018-2019

Hannah Sneska (Clinical Track)

• Bachelors in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016
• Masters in Food and Nutrition Studies from George Mason University in 2018
• Spent the last year working as a Nutritionist at Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
• NDTR and worked in the dietary office at a INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
• Interned for Children's National Obesity Institute in Washington, D.C.
• Co-Founded a hunger and homelessness awareness club on campus
• Assisted and shadowed a dietary manager at a nursing and rehabilitation center
• Served as an international mentor to incoming international students at UNCG
• Studied Abroad in Northern Ireland for a semester
• Held a variety of leadership roles in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority

Fun Facts:

• Has a 1 year old, 9 pound Shih Tzu baby named Bear who is treated like a human son
• Obsessed with Harry Potter and has been to both Hogwarts in Orlando and Warner Brothers Studios in London
• Once got head stuck in between railings over Niagara falls in Canada (family will never let me live it down)
• Loves scuba diving and has dived in Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic

Annie McCabe (Clinical Track)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics emphasis, and a minor in biochemistry from the University of Arizona
• Group Fitness Instructor at Campus Rec
• Food Service Associate for Tucson Medical Center
• Resident’s Assistance at the University of Arizona
• Institutional Food Management Lab lead preceptor
• Co-Founder of the Sports Nutrition Club (SNC)

Fun Facts:

• Studied the Mediterranean diet in Verona, Italy
• Loves working out—running, cycling, hiking, yoga, lifting weights
• Absolutely love trying new things and stepping outside my comfort zone
• Traveling is a passion of mine—excited to explore Charleston, SC!

Taylor Lowe (Clinical Track)

• Bachelor’s degree in Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics from Carson- Newman University in East Tennessee
• Four-year member of the indoor and beach volleyball team
• Dietary clerk at Tennova Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Carson-Newman University nutrition tutor
• Intern at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital; prepared special infant formulas for NICU and conducted quality improvement project evaluating cost of food waste in hospital kitchen
• Second Harvest Food Bank volunteer in Nashville, TN

Fun Facts:

• Has completed 2 half-marathons and already planning to run some races in the Charleston area.
• Love hiking, boating, camping, and visiting national parks
• Born in Cleveland, Ohio and am a huge Cavaliers and Indians fan.
• Love the beach and can’t wait to enjoy Charleston’s beautiful scenery.

Abbie Hebron (Clinical Track)

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, with a minor in Biomedical Sciences from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO
• Tutor and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Leader for Anatomy and Physiology courses for three years
• Intern for the First Lady of Missouri, Dr. Sheena Greitens, during Summer 2017
• Recipient of “People’s Choice” award for her senior research presentation, “Food for Thought: The New Field of Psychobiotics”
• Presented original research on the public’s knowledge and perception of RDNs at Missouri’s Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MOAND) Conference
• Nine-year volunteer with Girls on the Run as a junior coach, office volunteer, and running buddy
• Created her own program, “Let’s Hear it for the Girls” where she travels around the state empowering young women to live healthy lifestyles

Fun Facts:

• Middle child of five girls
• One of the biggest St. Louis Blues fans you’ll find and won the owner’s suite tickets to the Winter Classic game at Busch Stadium in 2017
• Has learned and/or taught dance since the age of 3
• Past author for a national blog (Distinguished Young Women of America) and quoted by another blogger

Amanda Cain (Clinical Track)

• Bachelors degree in Dietetics from Jacksonville State University (AL)
• Secretary of Dietetics & Culinary/Hospitality Association
• Content creator for The Odyssey Online
• Volunteer/intern for Food & Nutrition Services department and patient companion at Huntsville Hospital
• Received "Outstanding Senior" award for JSU at Alabama Dietetic Association meeting
• Secretary of JSU Spanish Club
• Volunteer at local soup kitchen
• Team member at Chick-fil-A
• Volunteer nutrition counselor for JSU ROTC program

Fun Facts:

• Plays flute, piccolo, and ukulele
• Has the two cutest dogs in the world - a cheagle and a boxer/terrier mix
• Once participated in an ultimate Frisbee competition without a single practice beforehand
• Considers speaking in Spanish a favorite pastime

Natalia Flores (Clinical Track)

• Bachelor degrees in both Dietetics and Exercise Physiology from Florida State University
• Peer facilitator for the Body Project
• NSCA certified personal trainer and CPR/ AED certified by the AHA
• Dietary aide at an eating disorders rehab center for almost three years
• Certified Peer Health Educator
• Volunteer at the Florida State athlete fueling station
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Fun Facts:

• Loves lifting weights and competes in powerlifting meets for fun
• Entire family is from Chile and spent 6 months living there and working with dietitians in the hospital
• Previously hiked a volcano and mountains in both Chile and Argentina
• Can play the piano and drums

 Emily DeVenezia (Clinical Track)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Management from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); minor in Exercise Science
• Student Dietetic Association President
• Student Nutrition Educator for RIT students, athletic teams, and recreational clubs.
• Diet Office Assistant  at Highland Hospital
• Diet Clerk at Highlands at Brighton (transitional care facility)
• Summer nutrition intern for 3 Rochester area school districts
• Community nutrition rotations with Selects Academy, an elite youth girls hockey program
• Volunteer for various programs through FoodLink, a regional food bank, including Cooking Matters for Kids, and Curbside Market.
• CURCS (Connecting Universities to Rochester City Schools) volunteer tutor.

Fun Facts:

• Studied abroad in Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, & Bosnia.
• One of my life goals is to volunteer in Africa
• Completed 5 half-marathons and love participating in local road races for charities.
• Hiking and camping in the Adirondacks is one of my favorite pastimes - slowly but surely working my way through all 46 high peak

Abby Malloy (Clinical Track)

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics (minor in foods) from the University of Central Missouri (UCM)
• President of the UCM Student Dietetic Association (SDA)
• Student worker at the Campus Cupboard
• Received a National Engaged Leader Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success
• Senior Center volunteer
• Member of the Central Missouri Academic Collegiate Scholars honors society
• Organized SDA funded trips to both FNCE and MOAND
• Participated in the USDA funded grant, FRUVED, by conducting audits and assessing the health of UCM students

Fun Facts:

• Studied abroad in Florence and Rome, Italy to learn about eating habits in different cultures, and hope to continue to travel and see more of the world.
• I was a cheerleader for all four years of high school and one semester in college. Go Mules.
• One of my dreams is to learn how to play an instrument, and I am currently learning how to play the ukulele.
• I want to own all of the dogs ever, especially a Great Dane.
• I my own garden in the future so I can grow some of my own food.

Kelly Burgess (Community Track)

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Dietetics, with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western Kentucky University (honors program).

• Family and Consumer Science summer intern at University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
• Undergraduate Research: food insecurity and the impact of nutrition education
• Nutrition Opinions Columnist for the College Heights Herald (student-led newspaper at WKU)
• Room Service Ambassador at Williamson Medical Center, a local/county hospital
• Student Dietetic Association President at WKU
• Peer Assisted Study Session Tutor for Anatomy and Physiology
• Volunteer “shopper” at a food pantry called the “Manna Mart” through HOTEL INC (a ministry assisting those in poverty)
• Volunteer for Wholesome WKU- a program that educates students about healthy and mindful eating on campus
• Delivered nutrition education to at-risk mothers and parents in Haiti on a mission trip.

Fun Facts:

• A few of my favorite things are coffee, hot yoga, dark chocolate, and days spent in the sun.
• I was a dancer from ages 3-18, taking lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, and pointe.
• I love meeting new people and spending time with friends, but my favorite alone activities are reading and painting.
• I am often found in the kitchen doing recipe experiments in hopes of inventing healthy, tasty “concoctions.” 

Bailey Derrick (Community Track)

• Graduated from Eastern Illinois University (Cum Laude)
• Participated in the National Student Exchange and spent my senior year at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
• Have been both a nutrition educator and culinary instructor in Colorado and South Carolina
• Was a member of Eastern Illinois University’s official dance team
• Dietary aide at a long-term care facility
• Was president and philanthropy chairman of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Delta Delta Delta
• Have attended a leadership conference at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital twice.

Fun Facts:

• Soon to be married to my middle school sweetheart, Mrs. Goggin coming July 2018.
• I have been snowboarding since 6th grade and have boarded all throughout Colorado, the Midwest and at Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
• I am the middle of three sisters.
• I spent two weeks in Thailand this past summer.
• Fitness is a passion of mine and it is a goal of mine to eventually complete a marathon.

Morgan Curless (Community Track)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Illinois State University
• Teaching Assistant for Food Science nutrition course
• Sports Nutrition Assistant for Illinois State University’s Football Team
• Dietitian Assistant at Hy-Vee grocery store
• “Simple -Fix” Program Coordinator for development and production of healthy meals
• Nutrition educator and menu developer for a mentally/physically handicapped home
• Dietary Aide in skilled care unit for local senior citizens

Fun Facts:

• Grew up in a town with 2 stop lights
• Country music and concert fanatic. You can find me at the nearest country concert in Charleston this year.
• Love spending my days anywhere outside: exploring new cities, outdoor concerts, and being active
• Has never lived outside of the Midwest and am excited to move to Charleston. Currently making a restaurant must visit list.

Savannah Weeks (Community Track)

• Bachelor of Music with a minor in nutrition from Belmont University
• DPD Verification Statement from the University of Houston
• Farm Volunteer at Hope Farm in Houston
• Research Intern at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Summer Intern with Manna Project International in Managua, Nicaragua
• Service Learning Intern with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
• President of Slow Food Belmont

Fun Facts:

• I’m a former opera singer and violinist and I still play/sing occasionally
• I worked as a church musician while I attended Belmont and as a bartender while I went to UH
• I leash trained both my cats
• I’ve never lived in one place longer than five years and am really excited to start my next adventure in Charleston.

Class of 2018-2019 (PDF)