Experience
Maryland University of Integrative Health, Laurel, MD
Program Director of Applied Integrative Health and Health Management (August 2019 - Present)
Director of Experiential Programs (August 2019 - Present)
Manager of Experiential Programs (2016 – 2019)
Adjunct Faculty (2015-2018, 2023 - Present)
Internship & Practicum Coordinator (June 2014 - December 2015)
Teaching Assistant (2014-2015) - Graduate-level Micronutrients, Diabetes Education
Post-Graduate Nutrition Intern (February to June 2014)
Wellness with Elizabeth, LLC, Burke, VA
Owner, Clinical Nutritionist (2014 – Present)
Health Fitness Corporation, Washington DC area
On-Call Nutrition Counselor (2017 – 2020)
Rifkin Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Rockville, MD
Nutrition & Wellness Educator (2013 – 2014)
Expert Nutrition, Washington, DC
Nutrition Intern (2012 - 2013)
L&T Health & Fitness, Washington, DC area
Program Manager (2011 - 2014)
Health & Fitness Specialist (2009 - 2010)
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Atlanta, GA
Student Intern (Fall 2007)
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Cortland
Supplemental Instructor (2005-2007) - Anatomy & Physiology
Education
Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College), Seneca Falls, NY
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition ~ Summa Cum Laude
State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY
Bachelor of Science in Health Science ~ Magna Cum Laude
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Allied Health Concentration
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Double Minors in Biology and Chemistry
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Honors Program
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Ross L. Allen Award for displaying administrative leadership potential, academic excellence and the qualities of warmth, sincerity and joie de vivre.
L’institut Catholique, Paris, France
Study Abroad Program - Six-week immersion in French language and culture
Columbia University
Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom (edX course)
Certifications & Trainings
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) - Institute of Functional Medicine (2023)
Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) (2014-present)
Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist℠ (CKNS℠) (2019-2024)
Licensed Nutritionist (LDN) – Maryland (2014-present)
Licensed Nutritionist (LN) - District of Columbia (2016-present)
CPR, AED and First Aid Certification (2009-2024) - American Heart Association
Certified Personal Trainer (2010-2024) - American Council on Exercise
Certified Group Fitness (2009-2021) - American Council on Exercise
Certified Pilates Fitness Instructor (2013-2019) – American Fitness Professionals and Associates
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (2015-2020)
Training the Pregnant and Post Natal Client Certificate – Annette Lang
Health Coaching Certificate - L&T Health and Fitness (2012)
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry - Apex Energetics
Working with LGBTQ Patients in Healthcare Settings - Biologix Solutions
How to Be A Healthcare Antiracist - Rush University Medical Center
Public Speaking
Arlington County Police Department
The Universities at Shady Grove
Alicia Cross Training
Representing L&T Health and Fitness from 2009-2014, I was chosen as a guest speaker on a variety of health topics for employees at:
Federal Reserve Board
Law Enforcement Unit at the Federal Reserve Board
Office of the Inspector General at the Federal Reserve Board
Defense Logistics Agency
Navy Federal Credit Union Headquarters
UnitedHealthcare
National Volunteer Fire Council
GenOn
American Chemistry Society
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington Technology Park
Professional Memberships
Institute for Functional Medicine
American Nutrition Association
American Council on Exercise
Volunteer Work
American Nutrition Association - Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
Accreditation Council for Nutrition Professional Education - Supervised Practice Experience Task Force
Accreditation Council for Nutrition Professional Education - Site Evaluation Team
Holy Spirit Catholic School
St. Mary's Preschool
Real Food for Kids
Holistic Moms Network
Kilmer Middle School
