Alyssa Vanvalkenburg
About Alyssa Vanvalkenburg
Alyssa Vanvalkenburg serves as the Nutrition Education Manager at Foodlink, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in nutrition and health project coordination, she has developed educational programs and contributed to food recovery efforts in the Rochester, New York area.
Current Role at Foodlink
Alyssa Vanvalkenburg serves as the Nutrition Education Manager at Foodlink, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of nutrition education programs that align with Foodlink's mission to improve health and promote economic development. Her work focuses on empowering individuals through nutritional and agricultural initiatives, contributing to the organization's overall goals.
Previous Experience at Foodlink
Alyssa Vanvalkenburg previously worked at Foodlink in various capacities. She began as a Jsy Educator at the Rochester Public Market in 2013 for five months. Following this role, she served as the Nutrition Education Coordinator from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure, she developed and implemented nutrition education programs and contributed to Foodlink's food recovery, storage, and distribution efforts across a 10-county service area.
Experience at University of Rochester Medical Center
Alyssa Vanvalkenburg held multiple positions at the University of Rochester Medical Center. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a Health Project Coordinator and Workplace Intervention Coordinator. Following this, she served as a Clinical Research Coordinator from 2010 to 2012. In these roles, she contributed to various health initiatives and projects within the medical center.
Education and Academic Background
Alyssa Vanvalkenburg studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Management, and Exercise Science from 2004 to 2007. She also attended St. John's College for one year in 2007 to 2008, focusing on Nutrition. Her educational background supports her expertise in nutrition and health education.