MARY-ELLEN DORFMAN, R.D., C.D.N., M.P.H.

Education:

Hunter College – School of Health Sciences

M.P.H. - Masters in Public Health (GPA 3.77)

Community Health Education  (May 2005)

Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Created Nutrition Education Curriculum for New York City Public Elementary Schools

Marymount College 1991-1994

B.S. - Food & Nutrition (completed in 3 years with GPA 3.95)

Minor in Natural Science

Summa Cum Laude

Elisa Carrillo Scholar (1991, 1992, 1993 & 1994)

Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities

Departmental Medal of Honor (Valedictorian 1994)

Dietetic Internship at New York Hospital Cornell 1994-1995

R.D. – Registered Dietitian 1996

Employment:

New York-Presbyterian Hospital 1995-2002

Columbia Presbyterian Campus

Registered Dietitian responsible for the Hemodialysis Unit, Renal and Liver Transplant Units.  Other duties included the education of R.N.’s on appropriate diets for renal and liver patients and preceptor for master’s students at Columbia University, Teachers College.  Taught classes in renal nutrition to Columbia University master’s students.

Dietitian of the Year 1999

Marymount College Fordham University

Adjunct Instructor 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006 and 2007

Four credit classes taught - food science and medical nutrition therapy

Early Childhood Center – Rye Community Synagogue

Head Teacher – Toddler Time 2008 - 2009

Professional Affiliations:

American Dietetic Association

New York State Dietetic Association

C.D.N. - Certified Dietitian Nutritionist in New York State

Volunteer:

Chair Rye Neck PTSA Daniel Warren Health & Wellness Committee