Laurie Waskovich

Twenty-two years of expertise in nutrition education and administration, effectively collaborating with state agencies to implement WIC policies. Enhanced staff knowledge and program compliance through targeted training initiatives and community engagement, ensuring a well-informed workforce and improved program standards.

• Nutrition Education Coordinators Committee (State of PA)
• Coordinated Cabinet for Marywood University Dietetic Internship Program.
• Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network member
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member
• National WIC Association Member

• Twenty Two years of experience in the area of WIC Nutrition Education and Administration.
• Led MFHS WIC Staff and managers through a major transition in the WIC program related to enhancement of the food package and the MIS.
• Facilitated the development of an updated MFHS WIC Training Manual and its conversion to electronic format.
• Initiated and continue to execute the use of Webinars for monthly WIC staff training and development.
• Serve on many State Agency committees that work on development of policies, training materials and enhancements to the WIC program.
• Guided MFHS WIC Staff, Managers and Trainers through VENA (value-enhanced nutrition assessment) implementation.
• Created nutrition modules for WIC education and facilitated the development of the WIC dietary questionnaires for the MFHS Interactive Educational Kiosk.
• Member- WIC Internal Audit team. Eight years of participation in WIC program monitoring and review.
• Led MFHS WIC staff and managers through the conversion of WIC benefits conversion to EBT (electronic benefits transfer).
• Supervise WIC trainers by providing leadership in their development including guidance, education and training.
• Preceptor and mentor to Dietetic Interns from Marywood University and other Distance Internship Programs.