Expertise:
Nutrition in the restaurant industry; Brand initiatives; New product supply chain
Hobbies/Sports:
Enjoying outdoor activities and nature; Hiking; Visiting national parks and mountains; Finding tranquility at the ocean; Food; Cooking; Dancing
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Public Health Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005)
Affiliations Awards:
National Restaurant Association; Executive Nutrition Study Group, American Dietetic Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
5
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to determination and passion for health.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after interning with McDonald's; she was hired once her internship was completed.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Braun was recently promoted to a director position. She networks with the McDonald's corporation and their suppliers. Prior to working for McDonald's, she worked as a research coordinator at the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Integrating nutrition science into the production development of new menu items; Collaborating with chefs and the marketing department; Traveling to various locations in order to conduct internal education with each owner and operator; Assisting in the implementation of standards for accuracy and credibility behind nutritional information; Working closely with culinary teams and food scientists; Functioning as a brand ambassador; Complying with local nutrition legislation; Influencing guidelines related to marketing to children as well as the national menu board legislation
Education Certifications:
Registered Dietitian; Licensed Dietitian
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Braun plans for continued professional growth within her company, and hopefully will gain the resources to build a team.