user profile avatar

Sarah Berkowitz

515

Bold Points

1x

Finalist

Education

Grand Canyon University

Master's degree program
2025 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Nutrition Sciences

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Public Health

Spruce Creek High School

High School
2018 - 2021
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Dietetics

    • Dream career goals:

      Sports

      Soccer

      Varsity
      2006 – 202115 years
      Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship
      Nutrition is a strong tool for preventing, treating, and even reversing a number of chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders, cancer, and heart disease. Using evidence-based nutritional techniques to educate and empower individuals and families to make informed dietary choices that improve their quality and quantity of life is something I am enthusiastic about as a prospective Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). If granted this scholarship, I would use my professional experience to educate, consult, and engage the community in order to close the gap between scientific research and practical eating practices. My passion for nutrition stems not only from my academic interests but also from personal experience. For nearly a decade, I have struggled with severe skin issues, including hives, itching, and swelling, without receiving a clear explanation from multiple doctors. After years of frustration, I turned to nutrition as a means of healing and took matters into my own hands. Through dietary changes, I was able to identify and manage my triggers, improving my overall health and well-being. This personal journey has reinforced my fascination with the foods we eat, the quantities we consume, and the reasons behind our dietary choices. Even as a child, grocery store visits felt like theme park adventures, fueling my curiosity about nutrition. What draws me most to this field is its power not only to prevent chronic diseases that many assume are inevitable but also to serve as a guiding force for healthier, more fulfilling lives. I want to connect with and motivate others who might be dealing with unknown health issues in my work by drawing on my own experience. I'll put in place practical educational programs that make nutrition understandable and accessible. I want to use workshops, cooking demonstrations, and interactive seminars to help people understand the overly abundant and complex nutritional recommendations that consume our social media outlets daily. People can take charge of their health by learning how to make nutrient-dense meals that suit their individual needs. In addition, I want to provide easily navigable materials like grocery shopping recommendations and meal plans that are suited to economical and culturally appropriate eating patterns. I understand the value of community outreach in fostering broad change in addition to individual counseling. In order to establish wellness initiatives that emphasize nutrition and increase access to nutritional information, I plan to partner with educational institutions, businesses, and medical facilities. I will be able to include nutrition initiatives into public health programs by collaborating with neighborhood organizations, guaranteeing that more people get the advice they require to enhance their health. I have a strong desire to promote legislative reforms that promote healthy eating situations, such as expanding access to fresh produce in underprivileged areas and adding nutrient-dense options to school lunch programs. Making nutrition education useful, approachable, and effective is my ultimate goal as an RDN. If I were given this scholarship, I would use my training and enthusiasm to give people the information and resources they need to make better decisions that will promote their long-term health. In order to honor Amber D. Hudson's legacy, I will put forth endless effort to combine scientific research with caring counseling, enabling others to use nutrition to live healthier and more satisfying lives.
      Sarah Berkowitz Student Profile | Bold.org