Leana Abusneineh

510 Arthur St #228 Davis, CA 95616

510-673-7184 | labusneineh@ucdavis.edu
EDUCATION

University of California, Davis Davis, CA

Bachelors of Science, Clinical Nutrition
Minors: Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.69
Expected Graduation Date: June 2018

San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA

Mathematics and Science Associate in Science with High Honors
Cumulative GPA: 3.74
Graduation Date: May 2015

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s Honors List

UC Davis: Fall 2015 , Spring 2016, Fall 2017

John F. Steindler Scholarship

UC Davis: 2016-2017
This award is in recognition of my academic accomplishments, potential for future achievement, and
development in the College of Agricultural and Environment Sciences.

EXPERIENCE

Health Post Project in Nepal

Volunteer || 2017-2018
 Worked with the community in the rural village of Macchapucchre to enhance a local Health
Post’s design, improve waste management, and increase effectiveness of health education
materials
 Learned how to effectively work with the community to generate solutions to problems involving
the health post
Steinberg lab at UC Davis
Undergraduate Research Assistant || 2017-Present
 Contributed to doctoral candidate’s research on differences in blood sugar with different grape
varietals
 Portioned and weighed food intake specific to study subjects
 Examined dietary recall food records using ESHA food processor
UCDMC Burn Unit Nutrition
Clinical nutrition intern || 2017-Present
 Assisted nurses with serving high calorie-high protein meals to patients, assisting them with
feeding if needed, depending on the extent of their injuries
 Provide assistance to patients in opening containers and preparing snacks, considering dietary
requests from patients.
Segundo Dining Commons Davis, CA
Food Service Worker || 2016-Present
 Kept a neat and tidy environment while plating and serving food, following food safety
procedures.
 Gave excellent customer service, fulfilling their needs.
 Worked well with a team, quickly and efficiently, making sure we put food out on time.

Student Nutrition Association at UC Davis Davis, CA

Event Coordinator || 2015-Present
 Tabled at various health fairs, including the Battle Heart Disease Fair, Mental Health Fair, Aggie
Food Connection Fair.
 Helped recruit members who want a career in Nutrition and the Health Sciences.
 Handled the logistics of each event, including the quarterly professional networking event. This
included outreaching via social media, placing orders for food catering, and made sure events
went smoothly.

RIVER: Recognizing Illnesses Very Early & Responding Davis, CA

Nutrition intern || 2017- Present
 Provide nutrition consultation services to undeserved communities in Davis and Sacramento.
 Creation of education materials and developing impactful ideas for future events.
 Trained by registered dietitians.

Heather House Women’s Homeless Shelter Fairfield, CA

Volunteer || 2017-Present
 As a volunteer, I provided nutrition education and a cooking demo
 I.e. one session we talked about whole grains and then later showed them how to make brown rice
stir-fry.
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Club Z Tutoring Tracy, CA
Professional Tutor in Math and Science || 2012-2015

 Worked with students, teachers and parents to develop a plan that focuses on areas needed for
improvement and growth in Math and Science.
 Developed practice tests, flashcards, worksheets and other resources to assist the students in
mastering the material.
 Tutored in Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry.

Delta Blood Bank Tracy, CA

Volunteer || 2014-2015
 Assisted a non-profit, community blood bank by serving cookies and juice to blood donors.
 Worked closely with nurses in helping volunteers to and from their seats.

SKILLS

 Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 Experience using ESHA: The Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software