Shera Shaul

Registered Dietitian Shera Shaul graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in Gainesville, earning a B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition. Shera Shaul undertook numerous internships and professional activities during her time at university, notably serving as a Food Chemistry Laboratory Technician with ABC Research Corp. In this position, she performed tests such as percent-protein and soxhlet fat, analyzing the nutritional content of food samples. The resulting nutrient test result summary was incorporated on a nutrition facts panel.

Ms. Shaul held responsibilities as Nutrition Research Assistant with the University of Florida's research department from 2010 to 2012. She conducted a study on effects of oligosaccharides on elderly patients' immune systems. The project required collecting and analyzing data about research participants that encompassed physical activity, nutrition habits, food preferences, weight, and height. Shera Shaul organized results systematically, providing interpretive analysis that assisted a doctoral student's dissertation work.

From May to September 2011, Shera Shaul served as a Nutritional Counseling Intern at Lifestyle Wellness in Gainesville. She worked with a registered dietitian in developing a two-month weight loss program that offered patients customized meal plan, fitness opportunities, and lifestyle counseling components. She additionally assisted pediatric patients at Shands Children's Hospital, implementing an educational program that emphasized the link between health and nutrition.

Throughout much of her time at the University of Florida, Shera Shaul volunteered with the Children's Miracle Network as a dance marathon participant. Participating in three marathon events (and standing after 26.2 hours in each), she helped raise $13,000 for Shands Children's Hospital. Passionate about dancing, Shera Shaul was a member of the Latin and hip-hop dance team Sabor Latino for two years during college.

Shera Shaul has completed a dietetic internship.