Judy Dowd, MS, RD, LDN Dietetic Internship Director University of Massachusetts Journey Imagine the amount of food needed to feed a family of 5 children! Good thing that Judy Dowd’s mother was a fun and fabulous cook, and while it was an obligation to help, Ms. Dowd loved cooking with her mother. “I knew I… [read more]
Professional Profiles
How did those impressive professionals you know and read about become so successful? Read the following profiles about seasoned professionals who have shared their journey from childhood to their current job. What and who influenced them? What were some of the hard choices they had to make? What advice do they have for people starting or mid career? Read on.
From the Lab to the Classroom
Sarah Ash, PhD, MS Professor and Coordinator, Undergraduate Nutrition Program Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences Coordinator, Undergraduate Nutrition Program North Carolina State University Career Journey Professor Sarah Ash grew up in Connecticut, the child of two academics in psychology who filled their house with interesting people and ideas. Though she didn’t start out… [read more]
Landscaper to Restaurant General Manager
William C. Watts Jr. Restaurant General Manager Journey From landscape designer to restaurant manager, William Watts wove an interlocking journey in a career that he loved for 37 years. Growing up in New Jersey, William spent a lot of time with his grandmother cooking and gardening. “I loved cooking and gardening with her,” he said… [read more]