Caitlyn Campbell

847-436-2248 418 Thompson St

[email protected], [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI 48104

EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Expected Graduation: April 2019
• Masters of Public Health Candidate in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics Concentration

Hope College, Holland, MI Class of 2017

• Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science, minor in Psychology

Awards
• Constantin Kinesiology Student Research Fund Grant May-August 2015
• Dr. Allison and Mrs. Mildred Vanden Berg Scholarship 2013-2014

• Gold Presidential Service Award 2010

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research in Biology
Dr. Peter Vollbrecht, Hope College August 2016-May 2017

• Investigated bacterial species within the gut microbiome in junk-food fed versus regular chow-fed
rats, with a particular interest in exploring the microbiota capable of producing substrates with might
cross the blood-brain barrier, leading to alterations in the reward pathway of the brain

• Gained experience in the reading of scientific literature, design and implementation of of methods,
RT-PCR, tissue homogenization, animal care and testing

Kinesiology Department Student Researcher

Dr. Brian Rider and Dr. Chad Carlson, Hope College August 2016-January 2017

• Investigated the longest standing college tradition in the country, The Pull, an endurance tug-of-war,
and its physiological effects on its participants

• Completed fitness testing on participants through measurements of flexibility, grip strength, body
composition, and vertical jump

• Contributed to data input of the fitness testing

• Urine and blood were collected from the participants to assess biomarkers in relationship to muscle
inflammation and break down, as well as hydration

Special Studies in Kinesiology

Hope College, Holland, MI Spring 2016

• Studied the impact of a childhood obesity intervention program on the dietary patterns of its
participants compared to a control group of non-intervention children

• Constructed the IRB application, analyzed the pre and post food logs of the participants on SPSS

• Practiced the dietary assessment method of 3-day food records

• Found significant data indicating the program was successful in improving the dietary quality of
participants

Spartan Performance Independent Research

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May-August 2016

• Completed an independent research study on the effects of a nutrition education intervention on the
dietary habits of female collegiate cross country runners

• Learned valuable skills in writing informed consent, reading scholarly articles, and method design

• Gained further experience with SPSS analysts software by analyzing the pre and post dietary intake
of participants

• Utilized 3-day food records to look into pertinent intake trends of the runners

• Presented findings to the Michigan State University Spartan Performance staff

Research Assistant Foundations for Fitness,

Dr. Kyle Morrison, Hope College, Holland, MI May 2015-August 2015

• Studied the effect of a childhood obesity intervention program on the physiological and
psychological health outcomes of its participants

• Administered data collection on participant anthropometrics including height, weight, body fat
percentage, waist circumference, blood pressure, heart rate, and psychometric outcomes

• Presented results to Hope College faculty members

Instrument and Lab Skills

• Metabolic cart operation

• BOD POD

• Skin Folds

• Basic Anthropometric collection

• Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) operation for the purpose of body composition testing

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sports Performance Intern
University of Michigan Athletics, Ann Arbor, MI January 2018-Present

• Developed audience appropriate public health content for athlete education

• Managed the fueling stations

• Answered athlete questions in regards to fueling station choices and meals

• Stayed up-to-date on literature through the assigned readings and quizzes

Graduate-Level Sports Performance Intern

Eastern Michigan University Athletics, Ypsilanti, MI May 2018-August 2018

• Supervised the work of the undergraduate-level interns, managed the fueling stations, took inventory
of athlete nutrition products, and worked alongside the head sports dietitian

• Evaluated Eastern Michigan’s student-athlete weighing policies for their impact on public health

• Created a national survey examining national trends in student-athlete weighing policies,

summarized findings, and reported back to participating schools

• Developed audience appropriate public health content for athlete education

Running Fit Employee

Ann Arbor, MI May 2018-September 2018

• Helped fit customers for running shoes

• Lead group runs

• Provided basic sports nutrition education

Sports Performance Specialist, Michigan State University

Spartan Performance, East Lansing, MI May 2016-August 2016

• Designed and implemented training regimens for a variety of athletes (children to semi-professionals)

• Biomechanical Analysis of athletes using Dartfish

• Completed combine testing of large groups of athletes

• Sat in on sports nutrition consults

• Educated athletes on mental skills and nutrition topics

• Completed fitness assessments

• Kept up to date on current sports performance research with weekly quizzes and readings

• Designed and conducted an independent research study

Holland Hospital Nutrition Services Volunteer

Holland, MI Spring 2016

• Assisted Holland Hospital registered dietitians with the sorting of patient files and other office work

• Shadowed the RD’s in various setting such as diabetes education classes, inpatient counseling, and
outpatient nutrition consultations

Foundations for Fitness Program Leader

Hope College, Holland, MI September 2014-April 2016

• Organized and directed physical activity programming for the children involved in Foundations for
Fitness

• Communicated regularly with parents on the status of their child’s progress in the program

• Mentored several children in one-on-one settings outside of the weekly group program activities

Kinesiology Lab Assistant

Hope College, Holland, MI August 2015-November 2015

• Completed lab work on civilians, including body composition testing through the use of BOD POD
and aerobic fitness testing through the use of the metabolic carte to assess VO2 Max

• Explained test results and helped the clients decipher what they meant for overall health

Physical Therapy Internship

Hope College, Holland, MI May 2015

• Spent 100+ hours shadowing physical therapists in a variety of settings (inpatient, home care,
outpatient, independent practice, and nursing homes)

Physical Therapist Aide

Body Works Physical Therapy, Rolling Meadows, IL Summer 2014

• Provided clinical support by working various modalities in assistance to the physical therapists

• Observed various gait analyses

• Walked clients through exercise routines through demonstration of proper form and critique of
improper form

PUBLIC SPEAKING
• Running Fit Sports Nutrition Series 2018

• Each week through the month of July I presented on a variety of sports nutrition topics to
Running Fit customers

• Presented topics related to intuitive eating, nutrient timing for sport, and fad diets

• Alumni Panel, Hope College 2018

• Spoke to Hope College students on the field of public health nutrition and the graduate
school application process

• Michigan American College of Sports Medicine Conference 2016 & 2017

• Speaker at annual conference

• Presented research findings from my work with Foundations for Fitness

• Celebration of Undergraduate Research 2016 & 2017

• Presented research findings in the format of poster presentations

• 2016: Foundations for Fitness

• 2017: The Impact of Caffeine on Anaerobic Cycling Performance

• Foundations for Fitness Guest Speaker 2015-2017

• Invited 1-2 times per year to give a holistic nutrition presentation to the parents/guardians of
the children involved in the Foundations for Fitness program

• Hope College Cross Country Team Nutrition Talk 2016

• Spoke to Hope College’s mens and women’s cross country teams on the importance of
nutrition to sports performance

• Obesity and the Brain Journal Club Presenter, Hope College 2016

• Discussed and presented on scientific literature pertaining to obesity and the brain

SKILLS
• SPSS Statistical Analysis

• Dartfish Biomechanical Analysis Software

• Public speaking and written communication through presentations, posters, and lab notebooks

• Produce audience appropriate public health content

• Evaluate policies for their impact on public health

• Preform effectively on interprofessional teams

• Assess population needs

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics student member November 2018-Present

• Attends Behavioral Nutrition Lab Meetings 2017-Present

Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association student member 2016-Present

• Collegiate Cross Country team member 2013-2016

• Collegiate Indoor and Outdoor Track team member 2013-2017

• Gospel Choir 2015-2017

• Bible Study Leader 2015-2016