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Amy LaFalce, MS, RDN

Instructor and Program Director, Virginia Tech Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Focus area(s): Dietetics education, medical nutrition therapy, leadership in dietetics
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Arlington, Virginia

Education

M.S., Exercise Science, School of Public Health, George Washington University, 2012

Sodexo Dietetic Internship, 2006

B.S., Nutrition and Food Science, University of the District of Columbia, 2005

B.S., Kinesiology, College of William and Mary, 2001

Experience

2024-Present: Instructor and Program Director, Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics, Virginia Tech

2022– 2024: Assistant Program Director, Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics, Virginia Tech

2013 – 2022: Northern Virginia Director, Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics, Virginia Tech

2010 – 2013: Advanced Practice and Neonatal Dietitian, Sodexo Healthcare Services, George Washington University Hospital

2009 – 2011: Wellness Dietitan, MINT Club, Spa, Retreat

2008 – 2014: Registered Dietitian, Lerner Health and Wellness Center, George Washington University

2008 – 2009: Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sodexo Healthcare Services, George Washington University Hospital

2006 – 2008: Clinical Dietitian, Sodexo Healthcare Services, George Washington University Hospital

2005 – 2006: Program Coordinator, Center for Aging Services Technologies, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

Selected Major Awards

  • 2011– President's Service Award, Preseident's Council on Service and Civic Preparation in collaboration with The George Washington University 
  • 2011 – Distinguished Scholar, George Washington University School of Public Health
  • 2010 – Recognized Young Dietitian, District of Columbia Metro Area Dietetic Association