Ms Neesha Bukht Choksy has done Post Graduation in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, with Sports Science and Nutrition. She is a qualified Fitness Trainer, having been certified by the International Sports Science Association (I.S.S.A.) USA.
Work Experience
Consultant, After School Health Education Instructor IT’S TIME TEXAS, JUNE 2015- to date
- Research, development and marketing of community interventions using mobile health tools.
- Evidence based research for Program Support.
- Business Development for Mobile Health App.
- Instructor at the After School Program teaching Healthier living.
Nutrition Education Supervisor
CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK, March 2016 to May 2016
- Development and implementation of evidence based nutrition education programs targeting adults and children of low-income families.
- Evaluation of Nutrition Education Programs.
- Nutrition Analysis of Food bank products.
Graduate Assistant, Employee Wellness Program
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, SEPTEMBER 2013 – December 2014
- Conducted monthly workshops on stress, diabetes and lifestyle management.
- Taught weekly yoga and stretch classes.
- Prepared wellness materials and conduct periodic health screening.
National Head, Nutrition and Training
TALWALKARS BETTER VALUE FITNESS LTD., MUMBAI, INDIA, FEBRUARY 1998 - AUGUST 2012,
- >Nutrition and Training Head at India’s largest fitness chain (70 cities).
- Directly managed nationwide team of 60 dieticians and 6,000 trainees/yr.
- Managed the Weight Loss and Weight Management Programs nationwide.
Dietitian
WADIA HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN and BOMBAY HOSPITAL, JUNE 1997- JANUARY 1998
- Provided medical nutrition counseling and consultations for patients.
- Led nutrition education group classes for 10-25 individuals.
- Menu planning and Hospital Food Service Management.
Education
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, Masters in Public Health, Expected graduation May 2019.
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN, MEd Health Behavior & Health Education, Graduated, 2015.
- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Spring 2013 only.
- BOMBAY UNIVERSITY, India, BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, 1997.
- REGISTERED DIETITIAN (INDIA)* * Issued by the Indian Dietetic Association.
- CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST (License No: 25364).
- FOOD MANAGER, Austin, Travis County, Health and Human Services (License No: 2016057345FM).
