Tarrah Westercamp Ms,Rd,Sns
About Tarrah Westercamp Ms,Rd,Sns
Tarrah Westercamp serves as the Indiana School Breakfast Manager at Share Our Strength, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in dietetics and nutrition, with experience in grant writing and community nutrition education.
Work at Share Our Strength
Tarrah Westercamp has been serving as the Indiana School Breakfast Manager at Share Our Strength since 2019. In this role, she oversees the implementation and management of school breakfast programs across Indiana. Her responsibilities include ensuring that schools meet nutritional standards and that students have access to healthy breakfast options. Her work is integral to promoting child health and nutrition in the school environment.
Education and Expertise
Tarrah Westercamp holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, both from Ball State University. She completed her undergraduate studies from 2008 to 2011 and her graduate studies from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in nutrition science, which she applies in her professional roles. Additionally, she has expertise in grant writing, which supports her efforts in managing school breakfast programs.
Background
Before her current position, Tarrah Westercamp worked as a Resident Dietitian at Chartwells School Dining Services K12 from 2016 to 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, she focused on providing nutritional guidance and support to school dining services. Earlier in her career, she served as an Education Associate at the South Carolina Department of Education from 2013 to 2015, where she contributed to educational initiatives related to nutrition.
Community Involvement
Tarrah Westercamp actively engages in community involvement through her work in nutrition education and health promotion. Her efforts focus on educating the community about healthy eating habits and the importance of nutrition in overall health. This involvement enhances her role in managing school breakfast programs, as she works to foster a supportive environment for children's nutritional needs.
Skills in Program Management
Tarrah Westercamp possesses strong skills in program management, particularly in public health and nutrition initiatives. Her experience in managing school breakfast programs demonstrates her ability to coordinate and implement effective strategies that promote healthy eating among students. Her expertise in this area contributes to the success of nutrition programs aimed at improving child health outcomes.