Highlights:As an editorial assistant at the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Development (AJFAND), I have gained valuable experience collaborating with authors, reviewers and the editor-in-chief to facilitate the publication process. I am adept at managing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer review, and ensuring adherence to editorial guidelines and deadlines. I have developed a rigorous approach to manuscript review, meticulously examining each document to ensure grammatical accuracy, logical coherence, and adherence to editorial standards. I take pride in my ability to detect even the subtlest errors and inconsistencies, striving to uphold the highest standards of quality in every aspect of the publication process.

Skills:Organization, data management, proofreading,editin, report writing, nutrition education and counsellin, Nutrition assessment

Goal:My career goal is to become a leading expert in public health, focusing on the relationship between nutrition and community health. Having worked as a nutrition intern, I gained hands-on experience in promoting healthy eating habits and understanding the crucial role that nutrition plays in overall well-being. As an editorial assistant at a research journal, I gained skills in scientific communication and developed a deep appreciation for evidence-based practices in health.These experiences have solidified my passion for public health, and I am now excited to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) to further expand my knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the field. I look forward to joining Oklahoma State University for the program in Spring 2025.

Membership:KNDI

Certification:I am registered by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute (KNDI)

Editorial Assistant 04/2021 - current
African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Nairobi, United States
In my role as an editorial assistant at the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND), I have gained valuable experience collaborating with authors, reviewers and the editor-in-chief to facilitate the publication process. I am adept at managing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer review and ensuring adherence to editorial guidelines and deadlines. I have developed a rigorous approach to manuscript review, meticulously examining each document to ensure grammatical accuracy, logical coherence and adherence to editorial standards.
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Editorial Assistant 04/2021 - current
African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Nairobi, United States
In my role as an editorial assistant at the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND), I have gained valuable experience collaborating with authors, reviewers and the editor-in-chief to facilitate the publication process. I am adept at managing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer review and ensuring adherence to editorial guidelines and deadlines. I have developed a rigorous approach to manuscript review, meticulously examining each document to ensure grammatical accuracy, logical coherence and adherence to editorial standards.
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Kenyatta University 09/2014 - 07/2019
Nairobi, , Kenya
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
I took a 4-year full-time course in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. After graduation, I attended a mandatory one-year internship, after which I was licensed as a Clinical Nutritionist/Dietitian

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