Experienced Nutrition and Health Expert Credentials You Can Count On

Laura Powers is highly qualified and accomplished educator excelling in the areas of nutrition, health, wellness, and fitness. An advanced education in Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology has laid down a solid foundation for successful and medically sound strategies. Laura Powers holds a myriad of experience including the areas of instruction, health coaching, nutrition counseling, personal training, and health promotion leadership. Expertise with diverse populations regarding age, cultural origin, and varied socio-economic sectors renders considerable versatility in applying successful strategic strategies.

Educational Experience

  • Master of Education | National-Louis College of Education, Evanston, IL
  • Health Education; Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Science | George Williams College/Aurora University
  • Double Major/Double Minor
  • Exercise Physiology; Pre-Medical
  • Health/Nutrition Education; Physical Education
  • Certified Nutrition Educator

Skills and Abilities

Nutrition & Health Coach

Notable success targeting the specialty areas of

  • Obesity
  • Weight Control
  • Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Sports Nutrition

Presenter

Motivating and charismatic presenter in

  • Corporate Sectors
  • Community Organizations
  • Conference Entities

Exercise Physiology Major

Essential to the successful health journey is the fitness factor

  • Personal Trainer
  • Fitness Coach

Published Nutrition Author

Published works in the USA Gymnastic Journal

  • Slim & Trim Tips; Have it Your Way!

Effective Team Leader

  • Manager
  • Director
  • Chairperson on multiple Health Organizations boards, including the American Heart Association, on local and state levels

Professional Accountability

Professional Accomplishments

  • Highest Employer Evaluations
  • Recipient of multiple professional and educational local and national awards

Education Certifications

  • Health Education
  • Certified Nutrition Educator
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Biology
  • Physical Education

Technology Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Focus
  • Teams
  • Canvas
  • Zoom
  • Google Docs
  • Social Media
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More Than 30 Years of Teaching Experience

  • Science Education in Pinellas County School System and Jacksonville, FL
  • Anatomy and Physiology Honors, Biology, Medical Club Sponsor, Teacher Wellness Program Leader
  • Health Education | Morton West High School, Berwyn, IL
  • Designed and Developed 4 PE/HE Curriculum, Food and Nutrition Course, Advanced Health Course

Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Experience

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Nutrition Consultant | USA Rhythmic Gymnastics Team

Nutrition Director | Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

Divisional Training Manager | General Nutrition Centers

Health Promotion Specialist/Fitness Director | Pinellas County Government

Nutrition Education Director | Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida

Professional Accomplishments

  • National Curriculum Specialist – Lifetime Sport Activities
  • Master Teacher of the Year Award | Illinois
  • USA Olympic Federation | Assistant Venue Manager, Atlanta Olympics; 1996
  • Nutrition Publications | Slim & Trim Tips; Have it Your Way! USA Gymnastic Journal
  • National Employee Health and Fitness Day Director | Awarded 5 Proclamations by the Florida Governor and Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners
  • American Heart Association | State and County Leader of The Year Award; Regional and State Board Member
  • American Association for Health Education, Recreation and Dance (APHERD) | Board Member of Northeast District; Illinois, Midwest Public Relations Director; Presenter at State and National Conferences
  • Professional Accountability Highest Employer Evaluations | Multiple Local and National Awards

Discover Your Nutrition Solutions!

Ours sessions will incorporate simple steps and strategies you can live with.  They will amount to significant success that lasts a lifetime

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