María del Rocío A. Bou González

María del Rocío A. Bou González

B.Cs in Nutrition and Food Science | MPH

México City, México | Galicia, Spain

lnca.rociobou@gmail.com


Academic and professional training in Nutrition (Food Sciences) and Public Health. Skilled in research, community outreach and nutrition counseling. Strong interest in public health, social determinants of health, and lifestyle.

Dual citizenship (Mexico–Spain), providing work eligibility in the European Union and Latin America.


Education

B.Sc. in Nutrition and Food Science
Universidad Iberoamericana-Mexico City
Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2021

Recognition for Excellence in bachelor’s exam (CENEVAL, EGEL-N, 2021)

Diploma in Public Health
National Institute of Public Health-Mexico
May – Nov. 2022

Master in Public Health (pending diploma)
University of Santiago de Compostela – Spain
Sept. 2024 – July 2025

Awarded Full Scholarship – Beca de Excelencia Juventud del Exterior (BEME)


Research & Professional Training

Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health- Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.

2024-2025 (Submitted for publication) PROSPERO CRD42023473014
“Energy Drink Consumption in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review.” National Drug Plan (Code 2022I006)
CRediT Roles: Methodology development, formal analysis, research, data curation, data visualization, writing of the original draft, review and editing.

National Institute of Perinatology- Department of Nutrition and Bioprogramming.

2020-2021 (Unpublished) PROSPERO CRD42022298561 “Role of diet, supplementation, and physical activity during the preconception period on perinatal outcomes.” CRediT Roles: conceptualization, methodology, formal analysis, research, data curation, data visualization, writing – original draft.


Work Experience

Nutritionist – Private Practice
Feb. 2022 – May 2025

  • Delivered personalized nutritional counseling to 50+ patients, creating tailored intervention plans addressing chronic disease prevention and healthy nutrition.
  • Conducted comprehensive dietary assessments, integrating lifestyle coaching that resulted in measurable improvements in dietary adherence.
  • Implemented evidence-based dietary strategies aligned with nutrition guidelines.

Founder and manager – La Gaceta de Nutrición, Health, Lactation Support, No smoke
Aug. 2023 – Present

  • Launched AI-assisted web platforms promoting healthy behaviors, reaching 17,000+ visitors from over 10 countries in two years through La Gaceta de Nutrición.
  • Integrated interactive dashboards and progress-tracking features for user engagement and health goal adherence.
  • Coordinated content strategy, integrating scientific evidence into accessible materials for communities.
  • Built and managed a Facebook community for La Gaceta de Nutrición, growing to 10,000+ followers.

Assistant Nutritionist – Private Clinic
Aug. 2020 – Aug. 2021

  • Assisted in menu and recipe development tailored to clinical patients, ensuring nutritional adequacy and cultural relevance.
  • Direct patient support and consultations

Awards

  • Recognition for excellence in the bachelor´s exam  (Ceneval, EGEL-N)(2021).
  • Participant, Mexico-India Interuniversity Dialogue (Foreign Affairs Ministry)(2021).
  • Full scholarship for MPH “Beca de Excelencia Juventud del Exterior” (BEME)(2024-2025).

Soft Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

Technical Skills

  • SPSS, Python (Beginner)
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Excel, Wordpress, Canva (Intermediate–Advanced)

Languages

  • Spanish native.
  • English C1 (proficient).
  • Galician, Catalan (basic).

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

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