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DIETITIAN &

CULINARY NOTE

DIETITIAN

SPOTLIGHT

M I C H E L L E S M I T H - H A W L E Y , R D N , L D N

Michelle Smith-Hawley has been an RDN for over three years. She is
currently employed at Vidant Beaufort Hospital and is the Clinical
Nutrition and Patient Services Manager. Her work experiences include
Food and Nutrition Services Management, Acute Care and Senior
Living Nutrition. What she enjoys most about her current role is the
opportunity to work directly with the patient food services team, as
well as the inter-professional clinical team on collaborative efforts
which enhance the clinical nutrition outcomes for our patients.
Michelle also serves as the Sodexo Certified District Inclusion
Ackee and Salt Fish Ambassador for the Vidant Health System and is enthusiastic in

S E R V I N G S : 4 spreading the message of diversity and inclusion. She hails from the
Ingredients parish of Trelawny in the north eastern section of Jamaica, which is
8 oz salted codfish also known as the home of the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt.
Trelawny is a popular tourist destination in Jamaica and holds a
4 tbsps Vegetable Oil special place in her heart.
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves, garlic, chopped As a teenager Michelle first developed a passion for Nutrition after her
1 stalk escallion, chopped grandmother was diagnosed with Diabetes. She was distraught by this
1 tsp scotch Habanero pepper, chopped diagnosis and wanted to help. Michelle immediately began to research
1 cup chopped bell pepper the disease and, after learning about the healing power of food,
2 small tomatoes, diced became inspired and knew that nutrition was her passion. In August
1 tsp black pepper 2004 she enlisted in the Jamaica Defence Force (National Reserve),
1 can Grace Ackee, drained where she had nine formative years. During this time she also earned a
Directions Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition at the University
1. Wash salt fish and put to boil in enough water to cover. Pour off of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH). Afterwards, she migrated to North
the salty water, cover with tap water and allow to cool. Flake the Dakota and pursued a Coordinated Dietetics Internship Program at
fish and discard the bones. Howard University, Washington D.C. She is currently pursuing a Master
2. Heat Grace Vegetable Oil in a skillet over medium heat and use of Public Health Degree at Benedictine University. As an island girl in
to saute the chopped onion, garlic, escallion, scotch bonnet her leisure time she enjoys listening to music, particularly, reggae,
pepper and the diced tomatoes for about three minutes. dancehall, soca and gospel whilst cooking Jamaican cuisine dishes.
3. Add the flaked codfish and black pepper and mix well. Ever since she was a child Michelle developed a reverence for nature
4. Fold in the drained ackee and allow to simmer for 3 - 4 minutes. and a love for the outdoors. To date she enjoys mind calming
5. Serve with boiled green banana, slices of yam, rice, fried experiences such as taking long walks on the beach collecting
dumplings or bammy or bread and slices of tomatoes. seashells.