College of Health Sciences and Professions
Faculty
Amber Sheeks
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Food and Nutrition Sciences
Education
- Ohio University Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education
- University of Massachusetts Master of Public Health-Nutrition (MPH or MPH-N)
- The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science Allied Medicine-Medical Dietetics
Biography
Certifications
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Licensed Dietitian (LD)
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Professional Experience
- 9 years in private practice focusing on pediatrics & lactation
- Nutrition assessment and support for Complex Medical Help Program of Ohio
- High risk assessment for WIC agencies in Ohio
- 4+ years as certifying health professional (dietitian) at WIC
- 3 years as a clinical dietitian and lactation consultant
Focus Areas
- Research
- Lactation policies in higher education
- Professional Organizations
- Southeastern Representative Board Member for the Ohio Lactation Consultant Association
- Board Member ACEnet
- Environmental nutrition
- Co-owner of a small grocery store, Shawnee Crossing, focused on providing affordable nourishment in the Village of Shawnee.
- Designed and manage a small permaculture farm focusing on flowers (edible and non-edible), herbs, fruits, and vegetables. I grow many native plant varieties such as the pawpaw, American persimmon, grapes, blueberries, huckleberries, chokeberries, and nannyberries.