About Me

PhD-trained nutrition scientist.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.

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I’ve had a diverse career path:

• Clinical

• Academia (hello, professor life 👋)

• Research and publishing

• Corporate wellness 

• Private practice

• Consultant

• Commodity board

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I’m deeply passionate about:

• Making nutrition science usable—not just publishable

• Bridging gaps between healthcare professionals

• Elevating dietitians as essential voices in health

• Exploring how culture, flavor, and real life shape what we eat

Because here’s the truth:
People don’t eat nutrients—they eat food, stories, traditions, and experiences.

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After years in research and education, I kept asking the same question:

Why aren’t we telling these stories?

Dietitians and nutrition professionals are:

• Leading innovation

• Shaping policy

• Driving research

• Transforming patient care

…but most people never hear about it.

So I created Nutrition Connection—a space where science meets storytelling, and where careers, impact, and real conversations take center stage.

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