Career Panel
By: Kathryn Hopperton
Finding your first job after graduation can be a
challenge, both practically and psychologically! On
February 3rd 2016, three Department of Nutritional
Sciences (DNS) alumni stepped in to help by sharing
their experiences with current graduate and
undergraduate students. Hosted by DNS alum and
new president of the DNS Alumni Association,
Joanne Brathwaite, the event was attended by
approximately 50 students. The panel featured Ann
Fox – Director of the MPH Nutrition and Dietetics
program, Graduate Coordinator at the Dalla Lana
School of Public Health and Associate Professor in the
DNS, Carole Cooper, Audit Manager for Retail
Operations & Product Audits at TD Bank and recent
DNS graduate Chelsea Murray, a Policy Analyst in
the Health Promotion Division at the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care, a branch of the
provincial government. All three panelists noted that
while the course material learned in the DNS has been
useful in their careers, the most important elements
they carried forward are more intangible, such as the
ability to learn new scientific concepts, work hard and
manage their time. They encouraged attendees to
keep an open mind towards their careers, to seek out
opportunities to develop new skills, such and to
maintain their networks with their classmates and
mentors in the DNS. After the panel, the attendees
were able to meet individually with the panelists and
one another over food and drinks.
The DNSAA would like to thank all the speakers,
student attendees and our sponsor Manulife Financial
for making this event possible.
Spring Lecture and
Networking Night
April 25th 2016
This year’s DNSAA Spring Lecture and
Networking Night will feature Dr.
Stanley Zlotkin, Professor, Dept. of
Nutritional Sciences and Dept. of
Paediatrics, and Dalla Lana School of
Public Health, University of Toronto
and Chief, Centre for Global Child
Health, Hospital for Sick Children.
Young Alumni
Cooking Class
May 25th 2016
DNS Young Alumni are invited to our
second annual cooking demonstration
and social at the Loblaws at Maple Leaf
Gardens (60 Carlton Street) on May
25th from 6:00pm-8:30!
Want to stay in touch and hear about our events? Join the University of Toronto Household Sciences &
Nutritional Sciences Alumni Association on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8496086
Photos by: DNSAA
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