Joanne (Christaldi) Sullivan, Ph.d, RDN, LDN
philosophy
Education was stressed to me as an important part of life throughout my childhood. Since the beginning of my career in higher education, I have strived to promote a classroom environment that encourages students to perform at a high level. I consistently use a variety of teaching and learning strategies in order to create well-rounded courses. In addition, I believe that having students critically think about the material is fundamental to learning. I believe it is important to provide constructive feedback to students as it is an essential part of the learning process. I want students to excel in the classroom, so they can excel in the workforce.
Education
| Year | Degree | School/University | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Doctor of Philosophy | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| 2004 | Master of Science | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 2000 | Bachelor of Science | St. Elizabeth University | Morristown, NJ |
Courses
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NTD 200 | Nutrition and Culture |
| NTD 203 | The Dietetic Profession |
| NTD 309 | Nutrition Through the Lifecycle |
| NTD 320 | Strategies in Dietetics Education |
| NTD 400 | Clinical Nutrition Assessment |
| NTD 411 | Macronutrients |
| NTD 413/414 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II |
| NTD 422 | Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport |
| NTD455/555 | Nutrition Assessment, Education, and Service in Honduras |
| NTD 515 | Public Health Nutrition |
| NTD 520 | Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity |
| NTD 581 | Nutrition Workshop: Hunger and Food Insecurity |
| NTD 610 | Nutrition Assessment |
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Sullivan, J., Subach, R. & Goldschmidt, J. (2023). Integration of Disability Studies
and Culinary Instruction into Curriculum Development. Journal of Dietetic Education,
Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 5. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/jde/vol1/iss1/5/
Mohr, A. E., Hatem, C., Sikand, G., Rozga, M., Moloney, L. Sullivan, J., De Waal,
D. & Handu, D. (2022). Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy in the Management
of Adult Dyslipidemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Clinical
Lipidology, June 25. https://www.lipidjournal.com/article/S1933-2874(22)00182-9/fulltext
Christaldi, J. & Bodzio, J.R. (2022). Student Benefits Following an International
High-Impact Practice Service-Learning Experience. Journal of Service Learning in Higher
Education, Jan 28.
Subach, R. & Sullivan, J. (2021). The Ram Chef Program: Exploring Perceptions Cooking
Independence and Culinary Abilities of Young Adults with Disabilities and Their Caregivers.
Disability and Health Journal, Nov 30. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101258.
Jones, J., Christaldi, J. & Cuy Castellanos, D. (2021). The Acorn Squash Problem:
A Digestible Conceptualization of Barriers to Emergency Food Assistance. Journal of
Public Health Nutrition, Sept 21. doi:10.1017/S1368980021003748.
Christaldi, J. & Pazzaglia, G. (2018). An exploration of the influences contributing
to food insecurity in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Health Promotion Practice, Sept
18. doi: 10.1177/1524839918801588.
Sikand, G., Cole, R.E., Handu, D., DeWaal, D., Christaldi, J., Johnson, E.Q., Arpino,
L.M., & Ekvall, S. M. (2018). Clinical and Cost Benefits of Medical Nutrition Therapy
by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists for Management of Dyslipidemia: A Systematic
Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Clinical Lipidology, 12(5), 1113-1122.
Christaldi, J. & Bodzio, J.R. (2017). Teaching cultural competence through international
service-learning. Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals Newsletter, 73(3), 10-11.
Cuy Castellanos, D., Jones, J.C., Christaldi, J. & Liutkus, K.A. (2017). Perspectives
on the development of a local food system: The case of Dayton, Ohio. Agroecology and
Sustainable Food Systems 41(2), 186-203.
Bachman, J., Christaldi, J., Tomasko, A. & Cuy Castellanos, D. (2016). Translating
MyPlate into food selections that meet Dietary Guidelines recommendations. Journal
of Human Sciences and Extension, 4(3), 111-123.
Pazzaglia, G. & Christaldi, J. (2015). Increasing Student Engagement in an Introductory
Nutrition Course: Using “Clickers” in the Classroom. Nutrition Educators of Health
Professionals Newsletter, 71(4), 2-4.
Christaldi, J. & Bodzio, J.R. (2015). Cultural Competence and the Global Role of Dietitians:
A Haitian Medical Mission and Inter-Professional Service-Learning Nutrition Course.
The Open Nutrition Journal, 9, 35-41.
Cuy Castellanos, D., Christaldi, J. & Borer, K. (2014). Using the Diffusion of Innovations
to Develop Healthy Cooking Demonstrations at a Farmers Market. Journal of Hunger and
Environmental Nutrition, 9 (4), 471-484.
Christaldi, J. & Cuy Castellanos, D. (2014). Identifying Factors, Barriers and Solutions
Related to Food Insecurity in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Journal of Hunger and
Environmental Nutrition, 9 (2), 170-182.
National Presentations
Subach, J., Christaldi-Sullivan, J., & Klein, L. The Ram Chef Program: Building Skills
and Self-Efficacy of Nutrition Professionals Through Culinary Instruction for Persons
with Intellectual Disabilities. Oral presentation at the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics Annual Conference, October 2021.
Christaldi, J., DellaValle, D. M., House, E., & Bodzio, J.R. Student Benefits Following
an International High-Impact Practice Experience. Virtual poster presented at the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference, October 2020.
Christaldi, J. & Subach, J. Collegiate Swimmers Attitudes, Perceptions, and Adoption
of a Plant-Based, Whole Foods Diet. Poster presented at the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics Annual Conference, October 2017, Chicago, IL.
Regional Presentations
Subach, J. & Sullivan, J. The Ram Chef Program: An Exploration of a Virtual Culinary Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Oral presentation at the Delaware Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Regional Meeting, May 2022, Newark, DE.
Christaldi, J. & Subach, J. High Impact DPD Education Strategies for the Inclusion of Working with Persons with Disabilities. Oral presentation at Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors Regional Meeting, April 2021, Virtual.
Memberships
2013-Present, Philadelphia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2011-2012, 2020-Present Licensed Dietitian, State of Pennsylvania
2001-Present, Certified with the Commission on Dietetic Registration