Sheena Patel has a diverse range of work experience in the field of nutrition and wellness. Sheena is currently employed as the Associate Director of Public Education at the American Kidney Fund since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Freelance Writer for Well-being at GoodRx starting in May 2021.
From July 2019 to December 2022, Sheena served as the Director of Nutrition Programs at the American Institute for Cancer Research. Before that, they were the Director of Nutrition Education at Mary's Center from January 2019 to July 2019.
In 2018, Sheena worked at WellStar Health System as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, focusing on cardiovascular health and wellness. Their responsibilities included providing individual wellness counseling, educating patients on risk factor modification, and developing relationships with physicians and staff.
From September 2015 to January 2018, Sheena held various positions at Professional Performance Development Group, Inc. (PPDG) including Health Promotion Dietitian, Nutrition Program Manager, and Deputy Director of the Health & Wellness Center. Sheena also worked as a Clinical Dietitian at Jewish Hospital under Sodexo from May 2012 to June 2015.
Sheena's earlier experiences include working as a Registered Dietitian/Dietitian Technician at Lexington Country Place, a Diet Tech at Central Baptist Hospital, and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Kentucky.
Overall, Sheena Patel has a strong background in nutrition and wellness, with experience in public education, freelance writing, nutrition program management, and clinical dietetics.
Sheena Patel completed their Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Dietitian at the University of Kentucky from 2005 to 2009. Sheena then pursued a Master of Science in Dietetics Administration at the same university, which they completed from 2009 to 2011. Following their master's degree, Sheena enrolled in the University of Kentucky's Nutrition and Food Science Dietetic Internship program in 2011 to enhance their knowledge in this field.
May, 2021 - present