Meet Ashley Sandhu, San Francisco State University Graduate interning with THP!
Adrianna - “Tell us a bit about yourself! Education, employment, hobbies!”
Ashley - “Hi everyone! My name is Ashley Sandhu and I graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.S. in Dietetics. After graduating, I was accepted into SFSU Dietetic Internship program, to pursue my goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Along with assisting with amazing projects at The HEAL Project, I am also a Dietary Aide at Alameda Hospital and work on a sparkling water and hand sanitizer start-up. When I am not working, I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, hiking, and reading a good book.”
Adrianna - “How did you become involved with matters of environmental stewardship? What sparked your environmental passion?”
Ashley - “ I have always had a desire to protect our home, the earth. One way I have done this is by reducing my usage of one-use items, such as plastic bags, straws, cups, etc. I have also made it a mission, in my start-ups, to use 100% recyclable materials. Learning about the devastating effects of global warming, was one entity that sparked my environmental passion; I want to do everything in my power to reduce the effects of global warming and protect our earth.”
Adrianna - “ How did you hear about The HEAL Project?”
Ashley - “ I heard about The HEAL Project through my Director at San Francisco State University. As a Dietetic Intern, we must complete a Community, Foodservice, and a Clinical rotation. My director told me about an amazing, community rotation opportunity with the The HEAL project and I immediately jumped on it!”
Adrianna - “ What will you be working on during your time with The HEAL Project?”
Ashley - “During my time with The HEAL Project, I will be creating and teaching nutrition curriculum at the Harvest Camp. I will also be assisting with field trips at the farm and miscellaneous projects. I am happy to help wherever I can!”
Adrianna - “ What do you hope to take away from this experience? Will you be able to implement things learned with THP into roles you currently have?
Ashley - “I hope to take-away more experience creating nutrition curriculum and teaching children the importance of nutrition. I would also love to learn more about agriculture, since this is something I am very interested in, but have not had the opportunity to learn more about, until now. I have never taught nutrition education, in person, to young children. As a result, I will be able to implement things I have learn from this experience in both my future career and upcoming rotations.”
We have loved having Ashley on board over this last month!
Check out Ashley’s startup, SKN H20, in which she created a sparkling water infused with resveratrol. SKN H2O uses a 100% recyclable aluminum can for their water, and has also created a hand sanitizer that comes in a glass bottle with a bamboo lid.
Keep up the great work, Ashley!