Jean Metter, MPH, RDN

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Professor Metter studied at the California State Polytechnic University of Pomona, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition with a minor in Human Physiology. In 1995 she enrolled as a graduate student at the U.C. Berkeley School of Public Health. Her program of study at U.C. Berkeley focused on Public Health Nutrition and included a Dietetic Internship with rotations in clinical dietetics in an acute care hospital, food service management with the Hayward School District, counseling at the U.C. Berkeley Student Health Center, and community nutrition with the W.I.C. and Senior Nutrition Programs in Contra Costa County.

 

After graduating from U.C. Berkeley in 1997 with a Masters Degree in Public Health, Professor Metter passed the licensing exam to become a Registered Dietitian and worked as a Public Health Nutritionist in Marin County, spending most of her time at a W.I.C. clinic in the City of San Rafael. As part of her W.I.C. training, professor Metter successfully completed a course of study and proficiency exam to become a Certified Lactation Educator (C.L.E.). Additionally, Professor Metter holds a Certificate from the National Restaurant Association in Applied Food Service Sanitation, two Certificates from the Commission on Dietetic Registration in Weight Management, and a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University.

 

Professor Metter joined the faculty of Mt. San Antonio College in August of 1999. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking, running, tennis, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family.