CURRICULUM VITAE

Sharon Ann Meyer, D.T.R.

ADA REGISTRATION #: 713494

EDUCATION

Associate of Science in Dietetic Technology - Nutrition Major Graduated with High Honors - Broward Community College, Davie, Florida 1985

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Magna Cum Laude
Oakland Community College, Farmington Hills, Michigan 1982

CERTIFICATION

Certified HIV Counsellor - Center One, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1993

OCCUPATION

President, HIV ReSources, Inc.
Owner/operator. Community HIV Nutrition Advocate. Provision of nutritional services and information related to HIV/AIDS and nutrition.
Webmaster: HIV ReSources, Inc.; The Women's Place; and Sharon's Homepage. Editor: HIV ReSource Review. Nutrition Editor: Numedx Magazine; Contributing Author: HealingWell.com.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

NUTRITION CONSULTANT

The Poverello Center, Inc., Wilton Manors, FL
Review and evaluate nutritional supplements, alternatives and food products. Responsible for the development of an enteral supplement formulary. Provide nutrition education and counseling, as requested. Liaison to Center for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse and several dietetic associations. Developed infant/toddler food distribution list. 1992- 1996

People with AIDS Coalition (PWA), Wilton Manors, FL
Liaison to Center for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse. Responsible for online data download and distribution. 1992- 1996

Nutrition and the HIV Patient. "Positive Perspectives" Radio Talk Show.
WFTL, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 1994

Center One, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Liaison to Center for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse. 1993-1996
General office duties. 1990-1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Poverello Center Inc., Wilton Manors, FL
Developed and implemented a nutritional services program that included: nutritional risk screening; nutrition education; nutrition assessments and evaluations; nutrition care plans; and nutrition counseling. Developed and maintained all related nutritional services program information and client contact information in computer database (Word and Access). Responsible for coordination, implementation and documentation of all clinical aspects of nutrition education program services. Liaison for Broward County Health Services Planning Council, South Florida AIDS Network, A.S.O.'s, food banks, nutrition professionals, and dietetic associations. Provided foodstuffs guidance and recommendations to Food Bank Manager. Responsible for revision of food menu and volunteer nutrition education as requested. Developed and initiated food delivery program. Supervised and assisted Intake Workers and Food Delivery Workers, as requested. 1996- 1997

CLINICAL DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Responsible for HIV and AIDS assessments, recommendations and nutrition counseling. Assisted with the development and implementation of a nutritional risk screening procedure. Performed clinical nutrition assessments and evaluations. Provided nutrition care plan recommendations and nutrition counseling.Responsible for dietitian coverage on rotating weekends and as requested. Trained and supervised primary care assistants, nutrition assistants and diet aides, as needed. Improved patient profile/cardex system. Conducted in-service education, as needed. 1989- 1994

CLINICAL DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
Las Olas Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Responsible for menu collection, correction and tally. Provided nutrition counseling, as requested. Supervised delivery of meal trays. Obtained and charted patient diet history, food preferences and/or food intolerance. 1988

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
Imperial Point Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Supervised meal service in unit pantries. Responsible for the clinical nutrition area of the Food Service Department on weekends. Assisted dietitians with nutritional care plans and nutrition counseling, as requested. Supervised diet aides in areas related to the clinical aspect of their job responsibility. Assisted with the implementation and maintenance of a nutrition information center for staff and consumer use. 1987

CATERER
Stephane's Catering, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Responsible for food presentation and food service. Coordinated special functions. 1986- 1989

BANQUET SERVER
Holiday Inn North, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Responsible for table set up, buffet presentation and meal service. Trained and supervised banquet employees, as requested. 1984- 1986

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES AIDE II
Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Responsible for patient food tray delivery, tray pick up and menu collection. Completed assigned cleaning tasks and assisted on dishwashing line. 1984

CATERER/BAKER
Stephane's Bakery, Wilton Manors, FL
Catered special functions. Prepared baked goods for retail in two bakeries. Trained and supervised co-workers, as requested. Initiated stock storage system. Responsible for the development and standardization of unique recipes and display case presentation. 1982- 1984.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

FOOD SERVICE- COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

BANQUET WAITRESS
Holiday Inn North, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Maintained proper food temperatures and developed methods to keep food safe from contamination. Developed methods to regulate food consumption and alleviate waste. Implemented plan to substitute food items for customers on specialized diets. Initiated improved use of garnish for heated foods. May- August 1984

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Plantation General Hospital, Plantation, FL
Clinical dietetics including Diabetes, Renal, Pediatrics, OB- GYN and surgical patients. Obtained food preferences and diet histories. Completed simple diet instructions, as requested. Developed specialized meal patterns. January- June 1985.

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Performed nutritional counseling for clients of Meals on Wheels Program. Developed and performed in a nutrition education video viewed by clients of Broward County Primary Health Care Centers. Conducted nutrition lectures at various senior centers. 1984- 1985.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Certificate of Appreciation - American Dietetic Association. 1999-2000

Recognition of Service Award - American Dietetic Association. 1999

Dedicated Service - Dedication To The Nutritional Needs Of The HIV Population - Broward County Dietetic Association. 1998

Certificate of Appreciation - South FL Dietary Manager's Association. 1998

Appreciation of Service - Florida HIV/AIDS Nutrition Network. 1996

Dedicated Service - Broward County Dietetic Association. 1996

Member Spotlight, Networking News- American Dietetic Association (ADA) Dietetic Practice Group #52, Vol. 18, No.1. 1996

Certificate of Appreciation - American Dietetic Association. 1996

Poster Session Feature DPG#45, 78th Annual ADA Meeting, Chicago, IL. 1995

Shining Star Award - Broward County Dietetic Association (BCDA). 1995

Recognition of Service Award - American Dietetic Association. 1994

Outstanding Member - Energy, BCDA Newsletter. January 1994

Poster Session Feature DPG#45, 76th Annual ADA Meeting, Anaheim, CA. 1993

Certificate of Appreciation - Center One. 1993

Florida Dietetic Association Recognized Dietetic Technician. 1992

Certificate of Appreciation - Dietary Managers Association. 1992

BCDA Recognized Dietetic Technician. 1991

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Broward County Joint Ryan White Title I/Title II
1998- Present Member, Priorities Committee (appointed)

Broward County Health Services Planning Council - Ryan White Title I
1996- 1998 Member, Title I Priorities Committee (appointed)

South Florida AIDS Network - Ryan White Title II
1996- 1998 Member, Title II Priorities Committee (appointed)

South Florida AIDS Network - Member, 1997- Present

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Department of Health and Human Services
1999- Present Member, National HIV/AIDS Nutrition Guidelines Working Group

1998- 2000 Reviewer- Health Care And HIV: Nutritional Guide For
Providers And Clients (HRSA Update)

AIDS Nutrition Services Alliance (ANSA)
    1998- Present      Member
     Summer 1999     Contributor- Positive Feedback, ANSA Newsletter,
                              Informational Web Sites, Vol. 2, No. 2, p. 2.

American Dietetic Association
     1999                  Technical Reviewer- ADA Manual of Clinical Dietetics,
                              Sixth edition (HIV/AIDS)
     1998                  Contributor- JCAHO Hospital manual project
     1994                  Abstract Reviewer - 77th Annual Meeting of the ADA
     1985- Present     Member

Nutrition in Complementary Care, ADA Dietetic Practice Group #18
1998- Present

HIV/AIDS, ADA Dietetic Practice Group # 29
     1999-Present      Member, Public Policy Committee
     1999-2000         Member, Education Committee
     1999- 2001        Chair, Nominating Committee
     1997- Present     Member

Nutrition Entrepreneurs, ADA Dietetic Practice Group #30
1997- Present Member

TECHnical Practice In Dietetics, ADA Dietetic Practice Group #45
     1993- 1995         Area III Coordinator
     1993- 1995         Member, Nominating Committee
     1993- 1994         Chair, Public Relations Committee
     1988- 1999         Member

Nutrition Education for the Public (NEP), ADA Dietetic Practice Group #52
Spring 1996 Contributor. Networking News, NEP Newsletter.
1994- 1999 Member

American Public Health Association
2001 Abstract Reviewer - HIV/AIDS Section
1994- Present Member

Florida Dietetic Association
     1999                  Reviewer, Florida Handbook of Medical Nutrition Therapy
                              FY 2000 (HIV/AIDS)
     1992                  Annual Meeting Hospitality Committee
     1991- 1992         Member, Marketing Committee
     1990                  Annual Meeting Hospitality Committee
     1987                  Annual Meeting Hospitality Committee
     1985- Present     Member

Florida HIV/AIDS Nutrition Network
     1995- 1996         Secretary
     1995- 1996         Membership Chair
     1994- 1996         Newsletter Editor
     1994- 1996         Member, Steering Committee
     1994- 1997         Founding Member

Broward County Dietetic Association
     1994- 1996         Chair, Speakers Bureau
     1991- 1993         Member, Culinary Hearts Fundraising/Marketing Committee
     1990                  Culinary Hearts Hostess
     1985- Present     Member

Book Co-author

      2000                  Pronsky Z, Meyer SA, Fields-Gardner C. HIV Medications
                               Food Interactions (And So Much More). Second Edition.
                              Food-Medication Interactions: Birchrunville, PA;2000.
Book Reviewer

1999- 2000 Herr SM. Herb-Drug Interaction Handbook. Church Street
Books: Nassau, NY;1999-2000.

PUBLICATIONS

Meyer SA. HIV Related Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Numedx Magazine. 2001, Volume 4, No.1 (in press).

Meyer SA. Diet and Lipodystrophy. Dietitian's Edge. April 2001, Volume 2, No. 2.

Meyer SA. Minorities And Nutritional Status. Numedx Magazine. 2000, Volume 3, No. 1, p. 20-23.

Meyer SA. HIV ReSource Review, BI-monthly Newsletter. July 1996- Present.

Meyer SA. Informational Web Sites. Positive Feedback, ANSA Newsletter. Summer 1999, Volume 2, No. 2, p. 2.

Meyer SA. Nutritional Care Guidelines For HIV-Positive People. Energy, Broward County Dietetic Association Newsletter. April 1998

Cahill-Reiche J, Meyer SA. Eating For A Strong Immune System. Networking News, Nutrition Education for the Public Newsletter. Spring 1996

Meyer SA. Nutrition And Ryan White Priorities FY '96. Florida HIV/AIDS Nutrition Network News. February 1996, Volume 2, Issue 1, p. 3-4.

Meyer SA. Nutrition Knowledge of People with HIV Infection in Broward County. AIDS PATIENT CARE. October 1994, Volume 8, No. 5, p. 279-281.

Meyer SA. Abstract: Knowledge Retention of People With HIV After Review of a Basic Nutrition Handout. A Supplement To The Journal of The American Dietetic Association. September 1994, Supplement Volume 94, No. 9, p. A-52.

Meyer SA. Do You Want To Be Challenged?. Florida Tri-County Dietary Managers Association Newsletter. July 1994

Meyer SA. Opportunity for National Involvement: TECHnical Practice in Dietetics. Broward County Dietetic Association, Energy Newsletter. February 1994

Meyer SA. Governor Lawton Chiles Designates March Third as Florida Nutrition Day. TECHnical Practice in Dietetics Newsletter. Spring 1992

Meyer SA. NUTRITION EXTRA. People With AIDS Coalition Newsline. March/April 1992

Meyer SA. Screening for HIV+/AIDS Patients: Early Nutrition Therapy Can Make a Difference. TECHnicial Practice in Dietetics Newsletter. Spring 1991

HIV ReSource Review Articles

Meyer SA. The Promise Of Guggul. Nov/Dec 2000.

Wittenbrook W, Tinnerello D, Meyer SA. Blood Glucose Abnormalities In HIV-Positive People. Nov/Dec 2000 (Part I) Jan/Feb (Part II).

Meyer SA. A Review Of DMSO. Sept/Oct 2000.

Meyer SA. A Preliminary Look At Substance Abuse. May/June 2000.

Meyer SA. Therapeutic Marijuana. March/April 2000.

Tinnerello D, Meyer SA. Heart Healthy Food Choices In The Era Of HAART: Part Two. March/April 2000.

Spaulding-Albright N, Meyer SA. Botanical Use Among People Living With HIV. Nov/Dec 1999 (Part I) Jan/Feb (Part II).

DiLuglio BE, Meyer SA. The Role Of Glutamine In HIV. Sept/Oct 1999.

Meyer SA. Pharmaceutical Treatments For Unintentional Weight Loss In HIV Disease. July/Aug 1999.

Cannon J, Meyer SA. More On HMB. July/Aug 1999.

Meyer SA. A Review Of Nutritional Treatments For Unintentional Weight Loss. July/Aug 1999.

Meyer SA. Milk Thistle- Silymarin. May/June 1999.

Meyer SA. A Review Of Nitazoxanide. March/April 1999.

Meyer SA. Assessing Barriers To Nutritional Services. March/April 1999.

Meyer SA. Think About Zinc. Jan/Feb 1999.

Meyer SA. Beyond The Basics. Nov/Dec 1998.

Meyer SA. One Garlic Or Two? Sept/Oct 1998.

Meyer SA. Geneva Highlights. Sept/Oct 1998.

Meyer SA. Ergogenic Promise. July/Aug 1998.

Meyer SA. HIV/AIDS Update. May/June 1998.

Meyer SA. Yeast And Diet. May/June 1998.

Meyer SA. Women And HIV. May/June 1998 (Part I) July/Aug 1998 (Part II).

Meyer SA. Whey Protein. March/April 1998.

Meyer SA. Protein Needs And HIV. March/April 1998.

Meyer SA. Echinacea. Jan/Feb 1998.

Meyer SA. Nutritional Assessment Of The Person Living With HIV. Jan/Feb 1998.

Meyer SA. Cancel The Cancell. Nov/Dec 1997.

Meyer SA. A Review Of Nutritional Care Guidelines. Nov/Dec 1997.

Meyer SA. Bitter Melon. Sept/Oct 1997.

Meyer SA. Calories And Energy Needs. Sept/Oct 1997.

Meyer SA. DHEA. July/Aug 1997.

Meyer SA. Pediatric Issues In HIV Disease: Part Two. July/Aug 1997.

Meyer SA. Pediatric Tidbits. May/June 1997.

Meyer SA. Ozone. May/June 1997.

Meyer SA. Negotiating The System. March/April 1997.

Meyer SA. Cat's Claw. March/April 1997.

Meyer SA. Hello Aloe Vera. Jan/Feb 1997.

Meyer SA. HIV And Exercise. Jan/Feb 1997 (Part 1) March/April 1997 (Part II).

Meyer SA. The Color Of Algae. Nov/Dec 1996.

B12: Dementia And Cognition. Nov/Dec 1996.

Meyer SA. Olive Leaf Extract. Sept/Oct 1996.

Meyer SA. Micronutrient Recommendations For The HIV-Challenged. Sept/Oct 1996.

Meyer SA. The Scoop On DNCB. July/Aug 1996.

Meyer SA. Micronutrients And The Progression Of HIV-1 Disease. July/Aug 1996.

WRITINGS

Meyer SA. Basic Nutrition Facts For People With HIV. Developed for and distributed to respondents of related survey conducted at Poverello Center, Inc., and Center One, Inc. April 1992

Meyer SA. Nutrition Information Available For People With HIV Disease and Teen AIDS Should You Be Tested? World AIDS Week distribution at the Fort Lauderdale Main Library and Covenant House in FL.
November- December 1990

DATABASE/SOFTWARE CONTRIBUTIONS

Meyer SA, "Nutrition Guidelines For People Challenged by the HIV".
MEDIC - HIV/AIDS TEXT DATABASE Version 5.08T.
Produced by the Friends Projects, Chowchilla, CA.

Meyer SA, "Nutrition Information Available For HIV+ Individuals".
MEDIC - HIV/AIDS TEXT DATABASE Version 5.04T., April 1995 and 5.07T June 1995. Produced by the Friends Projects, Chowchilla,CA.

Meyer SA, "Basic Nutrition Facts For People With HIV".
MEDIC - HIV/AIDS TEXT DATABASE Version 5.04T, April 1995 and 5.07T June 1995. Produced by the Friends Projects, Chowchilla, CA.

Contributor. MEDIC Version 5.02T.
Produced by the Friends Projects, Chowchilla, CA. February 1995

Contributor. MEDIC Version 4.11T. Produced by the Friends Projects
with Victor Cabrera, Chowchilla, CA. November 1994

Meyer SA, "Nutrition Information Available For HIV+ Individuals".
PENpages: College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 121011475. August 1994

Meyer SA, "Basic Nutrition Facts For People With HIV".
PENpages: College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 121011475. August 1994

Meyer SA, "Measuring The Potential For Malnutrition In People With HIV",
PENpages: College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 121011475. August 1994

Meyer SA, "Sources of Nutritional Information", ISSUES-- Prototype Edition. Cybermagazine of HIV/AIDS Topics. Produced by the Friends Projects, Chowchilla, CA. June 1994

Meyer SA, "Basic Nutrition Facts For People With HIV", MEDIC - HIV/AIDS TEXT DATABASE Version 4.02T. Produced by the Friends Projects, Chowchilla, CA. January 1994

ORAL ABSTRACTS/POSTER SESSIONS

Meyer SA. Nutritional Care And People Living With HIV. Arizona Dietetic Association, Mesa, AZ. 2000

Meyer SA. Nutritional Care For HIV-Positive People. Florida Dietetic Association, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 1998

Meyer SA. The Weight Status Of HIV-Challenged People. First International Conference On AIDS Wasting, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 1997

Meyer SA. The Weight Status Of People Living With HIV. Florida Dietetic Association, Marco Island, FL. 1997

Meyer SA. Determining the Nutritional Risk Status of the HIV-Challenged. Florida Dietetic Association, Palm Beach, FL. 1996

Walgren ME, Chapman T, Meyer SA, Williams DM. Step II: Developing The Framework Of The Florida HIV\AIDS Nutrition Network. Florida Dietetic Association, Orlando, FL. 1995

Meyer SA. Knowledge Retention of People With HIV After Review of a Basic Nutrition Handout. The American Dietetic Association, Orlando, FL. 1994

Chapman T, Meyer SA, Williams D. Motta. The Need for the Establishment of a Network for Dietetic Professionals Dealing with HIV/AIDS Care. Florida Dietetic Association, Palm Beach, FL. 1994

Meyer SA. Measuring the Potential for Malnutrition in People with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Florida Dietetic Association, Palm Beach, FL. 1994

Meyer SA. The Extent and Source of Nutrition Knowledge in People with HIV (PWHIV) in Broward County Florida. Florida Dietetic Association, Tarpon Springs, FL. 1993

PRESENTATIONS/ROUNDTABLES/WORKSHOPS

Meyer SA. HIV Update- HIV Nutrition And The Internet. Broward County Dietetic Association/Palm Beach Dietetic Association. Boca Raton, FL. 2000

Fenton M, Meyer SA. Nutritional Care Guidelines - Networking Breakfast. Fifth Annual AIDS Meal And And Nutrition Providers Conference. San Francisco, CA. 1998

Meyer SA. HIV/AIDS Update. Broward District DMA Annual Spring Workshop, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 1998

Meyer SA. The Weight Status Of HIV-Challenged People. AIDS Meal's Providers Conference. Miami Beach, FL. 1997

Meyer SA. Counseling the HIV-Challenged Individual. Florida International University, University Park, Miami, FL. 1995

Meyer SA. Resources for Individuals Living With HIV. Lunch and Learn Session. B.E.A.C.H. 1995: Broward Educational Conference on Health, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 1995

Meyer SA. Nutrition in Later Years. Temple Solel, Hollywood, FL. 1995

Meyer SA. Misconceptions Concerning Basic Nutrition Information Held by People with HIV. Dietary Managers Association, joint meeting of Broward and Palm Beach County, FL. 1994

Meyer SA. AIDS/HIV: Do You Know Enough About it? Implications for the Qualified Nutrition Professional. Dietary Managers Association of Broward County, FL. 1992

Meyer SA. HIV Screening and Early Nutrition Intervention. Holy Cross Hospital Clinical Nutrition Staff, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 1991

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