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Caterina Dutkiewicz

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Bio

Currently, I am in my Master's Program of Clinical Nutrition at the University of Michigan. Previously, I attended Miami University as a four-year student in the College of Education, Health, and Society, studying a Nutrition major with a dietetics concentration, and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Undoubtedly, I am very passionate about gastrointestinal diseases, autoimmune disorders, and allergies. Overall, I wish to educate individuals on these specific concentrations of dietetics and aid those who need help in their health journeys. After completing my graduate studies and clinical rotations, I will sit for the RDN exam. I plan to specialize in gastroenterology, gluten-related disorders, autoimmune conditions, and food allergies. My short-term goals include working in a hospital gastroenterology environment, participating in DIGID research, and conducting nutrition education in schools, athletic programs, and community settings. With years of experience, I plan to open a hybrid private practice where health professionals, such as dietitians, therapists, and psychologists, can work with patients long-term. Next door, an allergy-free teaching diner will help patients learn to adapt to their new diagnosis. Additionally, I plan on launching my start-up Path2Plate once completed, so it can be a resource anyone - including my patients- can use. Ultimately, my goal is to reduce the helplessness many patients may feel and create a safe space where people can share experiences.

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Master's degree program
2025 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Nutrition Sciences
  • Minors:
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Miami University-Oxford

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Pediatrics, Genetics, Sports), Entrepreneur

    • Sport Dietetic Intern

      Miami University Athletics
      2022 – 20253 years
    • Baseball Director

      i9 Sports
      2025 – 2025
    • Line Chef

      Richfield Brewing Company
      2025 – 20261 year
    • Performance Nutrition Intern

      University of Michigan Athletics
      2025 – Present1 year
    • Marketing Intern

      GutPersonal
      2024 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Softball

    Club
    2010 – 202111 years

    Softball

    Club
    2010 – 202111 years

    Softball

    Varsity
    2020 – 20211 year

    Research

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

      Michigan Medicine — Researcher + Coder
      2025 – Present

    Arts

    • University of Michigan MGoFuel (Nutrition Interns)

      Videography
      yes
      2025 – Present
    • Miami University Entrepreneurship Department

      Design
      2022 – 2025

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Optimize - University of Michigan — Entrepreneur and builder of the start-up Path2Plate.
      2025 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Miami University - Nutrition Department — I helped prepare and serve the residents' dinner, engaged with the residents, and cleaned the facility. I also taught residents how to balance their meals based on their own health implications.
      2021 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      Miami University — Dietetic Intern
      2022 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      Miami University — Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      2024 – 2025

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship