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My name is Hayley MacLean, and I believe in the power of food.  It is through this belief that I have found my purpose in Dietetics.  As a graduate of the MSN/DPD program at Bastyr University, I have not only experienced nutrition's ability to heal the body, but to enlighten the mind and bring people together.  Completing my internship through Sodexo Dietetic Internships, I have been able to bring this belief to action through my work in a variety of health- and nutrition-advocacy positions.

I hope to use my education to improve community health by making nutritional knowledge accessible to those from all walks of life, through work as both an educator and a clinician.  My passions lie in working with people, especially those with barriers to health, both culturally and socially.  With a background in Public Relations, I believe that I have the opportunity to advocate for change in food, nutrition, and health policy in hopes of providing a better, more healthful, future. 

As a Registered Dietitian, I would like to impact both individuals and communities, working in both a clinical setting and also as part of the larger picture of changing the landscape of nutrition to come.  Through my experience working in a school setting, I have seen how proper nourishment in childhood helps nurture a future as a healthy adult.  I understand that strong foundations of health begin within the family, and hope to be a vector to inspire behavior change that will last through generations.  I want to work with other practitioners and professionals to facilitate this change, and to continue educating the population about the benefits of healthy eating. 

This portfolio is a reflection of my ambition, a collection of experiences that has brought me to this moment in my life.  Thank you for joining me on this journey. 

"Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence.
All parts are interconnected." - T. Collin Campbell