Martha Maria Chisholm

Background

Chisholm, Martha Maria was born on November 27, 1958 in Havana, Cuba. Daughter of Robert Lester and Martha Clara Chisholm. came to the United States, 1961.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International U., 1983; Master of Science Dietetics/Nutrition magna cum laude, Florida International U., 1995.

Career

Pediatrics clinical dietitian, Miami (Florida) Children's Hospital, 1983-1986, 92-96; pediatrics gastroenterology dietitian, Miami (Florida) Children's Hospital, 1986-1992; dietitian Ketogenic Diet Center, Miami (Florida) Children's Hospital, 1994-1996; pediatrics clinical dietitian, staff relief, Miami (Florida) Children's Hospital, 1997; dietitian, Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, 1993-1996; dietitian feeding and swallowing disorder team, Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, 1994-1996; clinical dietitian Oncology and Hospice, Mercy Catholic Hospital, since 1997. Consultant United Cerebral Palsy Association Miami, 1989-1994, Roche laboratories, Miami,1991-1995, Children's Rehabilitation Network, Miami, 1990-1995.

Achievements

• Martha Maria Chisholm has been listed as a noteworthy Dietitian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Homeless Ministry, St. Louis Catholic Church, Miami, 1991-1994, Eucharistic minister, 1993-1996, young adult ministry co-leader, 1994-1996. Member fgn.mission ministry Amor En Accion, 1995-1996. Member American Dietetic Association (regional dietician), Florida Dietetic Association (Distinguished Dietitian 1997), Miami Dietetic Association (secretary 1988-1989, Recognized Young Dietitian award 1988, Hurricane Andrew Relief Fund chair 1992-1993,member nominating committee 1993-1994, Distinguished dietitian 1996), Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: dog show handling, backpacking, cycling, photography, canoeing.

Connections

Father:

Robert Lester Chisholm

Mother:

Martha Clara Chisholm