JENNIFER RAY, M - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

CURRICULUM VITAEJENNIFER RAY, M.S., RD/LDOffice Contact Information:Personal Contact InformationOUHSC Nutritional Sciences Department4200 Copper Rock Drive1200 North Stonewall, Suite 3062 Edmond, Oklahoma 73025Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117 Phone: 405.833.3891Phone: 405.271.8001 ext. 41181Email: jennifercorrine@yahoo.comFacsimile: 405.271.1560Email: Jennifer-Ray@ouhsc.eduEDUCATIONAugust 2008 – December 2009January 2008 – August 2008August 2006 – December 2007August 1999 – May 2003Master of Science, Nutritional Sciences, University ofOklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK73117, GPA: 4.0. Thesis title: Factors Related to SuccessfulWeight Loss Post-Bariatric Surgery.Dietetic Internship, University of Oklahoma Health SciencesCenter, Oklahoma City, OK 73117.Master of Arts, Dietetics, University of Oklahoma HealthSciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, GPA: 4.0.Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Universityof Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, GPA: 3.84.CERTIFICATIONSProfessional: Registered Dietitian (#997092),American Dietetic AssociationLicensed Dietitian (#1626),Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and SupervisionOther Certifications: Certified Insulin Pump Trainer, Animas Corporation –Johnson & JohnsonCertified Insulin Pump Trainer, Medtronic MiniMed

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONSSeptember 2009 – presentSeptember 2009 – presentAugust 2008 – September 2009August 2007 – December 2007May 2003 – January 2005Faculty-Clinical Instructor, University of Oklahoma HealthSciences Center, College of Allied Health, Departmentof Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma City, OK 73117.Adjunct Faculty, University of Oklahoma, Department ofHealth and Exercise Science, Norman, OK 73019.Pediatric Dietitian and Diabetes Educator,University of Oklahoma Children’s Physicians DiabetesCenter, Department of Pediatrics, Section ofDiabetes/Endocrinology, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of OklahomaHealth Sciences Center, Department of Nutritional Sciences,Oklahoma City, OK 73117.Restaurant Sole Proprietor/Owner, Corrine’s DowntownCafé, Altus, OK 73521.INTERNSHIPSJanuary 2008 – February 2008February 2008 – May 2008May 2008 – July 2008Administration Rotation – Deaconess HospitalObservation and participation in hospital food servicemanagement systems, nutrition analysis of patient menu, inserviceeducation, marketing/promotion of hospital cateringservices.Community Rotation - Oklahoma State Department ofHealth (WIC), Oklahoma Indian Clinic Health Fair –Chickasha, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Beef Council, MercyHospital Outpatient services, Walgreens Home Care.Clinical Rotation – Southwest Integris Medical CenterExperience with chronic and acute illness in the inpatientsetting including enteral and parenteral nutrition support,intensive care unit, Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center.

INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCEUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Nutritional SciencesNS 5960 Directed Readings, Impact of Lifestyle on blood glucose control in type 2diabetes mellitus, Summer 2011NS 3325 Food and Nutrition Services Management Practicum, Summer 2010-presentNS 4242 Community Nutrition Practicum, Spring 2010-presentNS 4133/NS 5133 Community Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition, Fall 2010-presentDietetic Internship Orientation, January 2010, June 2010, January 2011, June 2011Preceptor Training Tulsa, OK, January 2010-presentPreceptor Training Oklahoma City, OK, February 2010-presentPreceptor Training for rural facilities, January 2010-presentPreceptor Luncheon for Clinical Capstone Preceptors, Spring 2010-presentUniversity of Oklahoma, Department of Health and Exercise ScienceHES 2823 Introductory Nutrition, Fall/Spring, 2009-presentINVITED PRESENTATIONSInjoy Breastfeeding Educational Video – Contributor as Registered Dietitian and abreastfeeding mom, February 2011.AHS 1400-Introduction to Allied Health: “What is a Registered Dietitian” presentation atOU-Norman campus, February 2011.Radio Interview: OUHSC Public Relations “Bone and Joint Awareness Week” October12-20 th , 2009.AHS 1400-Introduction to Allied Health: “What is a Registered Dietitian” presentation atOU-Norman campus, November, 2009.AHS 1400-Introduction to Allied Health: “What is a Registered Dietitian” presentation atOU-Norman campus, February, 2010.NS 3246/NS 7244 Medical Nutrition Therapy I, “Diabetes in Pediatrics”, Spring 2009RESEARCH ACTIVITIESRay, J. Factors Related to Successful Weight Loss Post-Bariatric Surgery. Master Thesis, 2009.Co-Investigator, OUHSC Children’s Nutrition and Exercise Trial Program, 2009.Co-Investigators: Kevin R. Short, Ph.D. (PI); Kelle Overand, MS, RN, APN, CCNS-P, CPN;Julia Smith, ARNP; Evynn Boss, ARNP; Rebecca Swisher, MS, RD/LD; Kenneth C.Copeland, M.D.; Piers Blackett, M.D.; Steve Sternlof, Ph.D.; Jeannie Tryggestad, M.D.Goals: Test the feasibility of a nutrition, exercise and behavioral educational program foroverweight children.

COMMITTEES AND SERVICE APPOINTMENTSUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Graduate Faculty Appointment,2011-present.University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health, ClinicalEducation Committee Chair, 2011-2012.University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health, ClinicalEducation Committee Member, 2009-present.University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health StudentAssociation Faculty Advisor, 2009-present.University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health,Department of Nutritional Sciences, Student Dietetic Association Faculty Sponsor,2010-present.University of Oklahoma Children’s Physicians SHAPE Program DieteticCoordinator – created and conducting feasibility study of Medical Nutrition Therapyprogram for children at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, Fall 2008 and Spring 2009.University of Oklahoma Children’s Physicians Patient Portal Committee – createand implement secure messaging system as a means of communication with patients.(Spring 2009)American Dietetic Association Student Council Liaison. (2006 and 2007)University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Student Dietetic AssociationTreasurer. (2007)VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEOklahoma Regional Food Bank, Oklahoma City, OK, Fall 2009, Fall 2010.T.U.R.T.L.E. Camp counselor, - “Teaching Urbans Roads to Lifestyle and Education”.Oklahoma City Indian Clinic public health initiative aimed at Native American childrenages eight to eleven to increase awareness of diabetes and offer prevention education,Summer 2007.Nutrition Education Volunteer, Care Net Crisis Pregnancy Center,Norman, OK, Summer 2007.

Pediatric Nutrition Education Volunteer, Cedar Ridge PsychiatricFacility, Oklahoma City, OK, Summer 2007.Mercy High School Exploration Day – Mercy Health System of Oklahoma, Spring2007.Student Dietetic Association - National Nutrition Month Committee, Spring 2007.Oklahoma Dietetic Association Spring Convention – American Dietetic Associationbooth committee and booth volunteer, Spring 2007.Student Dietetic Association – Fundraising Committee. Pancake breakfast that helpedraise money for the Nutritional Sciences Department Food Lab for the new College ofAllied Health Building, Fall 2006 and Spring 2007.University of Oklahoma Student Panel, Spoke to prospective students in AHS 1400-Orientation to the Health Professions course, Norman campus, Spring 2007.University of Oklahoma, Sooner Saturday – University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK,Fall 2006 and 2007.University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Holiday Headstart, Fall 2006 and2007.University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health OpenHouse – University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, Fall 2006and 2007.Michael F. Price Integrated Business Core Officer, Spring 2001.University of Oklahoma, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority – Muscular DystrophyAssociation Annual Christmas Fundraiser, Fall 1999-Fall 2002.PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONSAugust 2006 – presentAugust 2006 – presentAugust 2006 – presentMarch 2008 – presentMay 2008 – presentAmerican Dietetic AssociationOklahoma Dietetic AssociationOklahoma City District Dietetic AssociationWestern Oklahoma Diabetes Educators AssociationAlpha Eta, National Allied Health Honor Society

HONORS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONAugust 2008May 2008February 2008January 2008November 2007January 2007August 2006 – May 2009May 2003January 2000 – presentJanuary 2000 – presentMay 1999Recipient of University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterGraduate College Scholarship, College of Allied HealthSelected to Alpha Eta National Allied Health Honor SocietyRecipient of the Oklahoma Women, Infants and ChildrenSupplemental Program (WIC) Laura K. Savage Creativity inNutrition Education Award, Oklahoma State Department ofHealth.Recipient of University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,College of Allied Health, Student Research ProgramScholarshipInvited to “Breakfast with the Dean” to discuss the future ofthe College of Allied HealthSelected as University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterAllied Health AmbassadorDean’s Honor Roll, University of Oklahoma Health SciencesCenter, College of Allied Health, Department of NutritionalSciencesAcademic Distinction Graduate, University of Oklahoma.Golden Key International Honor SocietyNational Society of Collegiate ScholarsUniversity of Oklahoma Academic Freshman Tuition WaiverREFERENCES Available upon request.