November's speaker is Heather Thomas, graduate of the Health Promotion stream.
Heather completed her BSc in foods and nutrition at Western University in 1993. Heather became a Registered Dietitian in 1994 and has extensive experience in the public health sector, mainly with the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Her current portfolio focuses on food literacy strategies among at-risk youth, adults, and older adults and investigating municipal policy for sugar sweetened beverages. Heather is also recognized by her agency as a Knowledge Broker, utilizing her skills in evidence informed decision making within the public health context. She is active in her provincial association, the Ontario Society of Nutrition Professionals in Public Health, serving on the Advocacy Committee and Food Literacy Working Group.
Heather returned to Western in 2006 to pursue a Master of Science degree. While back at Western, she caught the research bug and continued her post-graduate studies. Heather successfully defended her PhD in December 2011. Her dissertation in health promotion showcased the planning, implementation, and formative evaluation of a food literacy and cooking skills program for at-risk youth.
Heather is the very proud Mom and step-mom to four teenagers! Finding balance in her busy work and family life can be a challenge at times, but it is what keeps Heather laughing and living life to the fullest.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hrs-speaker-series-tickets-29428256708
Website: www.healthunit.com
LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/hclarkethomas
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