Jill M. Sechi, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Registered Dietitian & Certified Wellness Coach
Clinical Dietitian Specialist (March 2004-Present)
Methodist Hospital Weight Management Center
Responsible for wellness coaching; Phase 1, 2, & 3 of the Medical Weight Management Program:
Instruct classes on nutrition and lifestyle modification; outpatient medical nutrition therapy;
Team Lead Sugar Land clinic
Menu Planner (contract) (July 2004-Present)
The CBORD Group, Inc. located in Ithica, NY
Review and correct menus to meet modified diet restrictions; evaluate production of foods
Clinical Dietitian (contract) (May 2003-May 2007)
Sugarland Surgical Hospital
Responsible for medical nutrition therapy, supervision of food service area
Clinical Dietitian (contract, maternity leave coverage) (March 2004-July 2004)
Harris County Hospital District: Ben Taub (Sodexho)
Responsible for medical nutrition therapy on Pediatric/PICU, Level II Nursery, SICU, MICU,
OB/GYN, L&D, med/surg floors
Memorial Athletic Club (contract, 2 months only) (January 2004-March 2004)
As requested, educated new members on various nutrition issues;
one 55 minute consult/client
Clinical Dietitian (contract) (March 2000-March 2004)
Methodist Hospital Sugar Land & Willowbrook (Sodexho)
Responsible for medical nutrition therapy on med/surg, L&D and ICU; development of menus for
modified diets; inservices for food service employees; participation in interdisciplinary patient care
conferences; preceptor for dietetic interns
Adjunct Professor Spring (2000-Fall 2001)
University of Houston
Courses Instructed: Commercial Food Production; Food Systems Management; Current
Topics in Nutrition; Dietetic Career Practicum
Clinical Nutrition Manager (July 1997-December 1999)
Spring Branch Medical Center
Supervised clinical dietitians, nutrition clerks and food service supervisors; responsible for
trayline, patient food service and clinical nutrition operations; development/update of policy
and procedures; development of patient menus; implementation of Computrition computer
program for production and diet office mgmt; medical nutrition therapy for SICU/MICU
Clinical Dietitian (Sept 1996-July 1997)
Spring Branch Medical Center
Responsible for medical nutrition therapy on oncology unit, MICU/SICU/CVU and L&D
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Treasurer
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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) 2002-2004 |
Nominating Committee
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HADA 2002-2003 |
Co-Chair TDA FNCE
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TDA 2001 |
Secretary
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HADA 2001-2002 |
Newsletter Editor
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TGCSPEN 2000-2001 |
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HADA 1997-1999 |
“Creating a Vision for Your New Direction Program and Yourself”
2008 Robard Corporation National Annual Meeting for New Direction Programs throughout
the United States
“Therapeutic Nutritional Goals for the Person with Diabetes”
1999 Diabetes Mellitus Symposium, April 10
Target Audience: Physician and Nurses
Paid Presentation
“Nutrition Update”
Spring Branch Medical Center CME Forum, 1998
Target Audience: General Medical Staff
Additional Nutrition Presentations (volunteer):
Memorial City, Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group
University of Houston
City of Houston
Mother of Preschoolers (MOPs) group
“I Can Cope” cancer support group
“Mended Hearts” Houston Support Group
“Better Breathers” Houston Support Group
Endometriosis Association Houston Support Group
| PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS |
› DPG: Weight Management
› The American Dietetic Association 1993-Present
› Houston Registered Young Dietitian of the Year, 1998
› Nominated for Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) for Texas, 1998
› Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society in Home Economics, 1996
› Dean’s Honor Award Fall 1993, Texas A&M University
› The Distinguished Student Award both semesters 1992, Texas A&M University
University of Central Oklahoma (August 1995-July 1996)
Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Management
Completion of Dietetic Internship
Texas A&M University (January 1991-May 1995)
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science
Wellness Coach Certification through Wellcoaches Corporation (March 2008)
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