About

About Me

I am a passionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Health Education Specialist with more than 5 years of experience working in public health settings and community-based care. I enjoy educating the public about human nutrition, health, wellness and disease prevention. I believe all people deserve special nutrition care delivered from a "big picture" approach, discovering solutions that address deep-rooted nutrition habits. I strive to make my clients feel comfortable in our nutrition space, and to deliver empathy, cultural competence, and nutrition expertise in all of my client sessions.

My educational background is A-typical for a Dietitian. I attended Ball State University as an undergraduate, and following graduation, I started off my public health career working as a community resource liaison for a zip-code focused violence prevention grant. That position opened my eyes to the fact that nutrition barriers are multifaceted and often require being addressed from a variety of health professions and community resources.

This is when my passion for advocacy, representation, and resource connection in public health was born. Following that, I went back to school for Dietetics at Eastern Michigan University where I graduated with a master’s in human nutrition and Dietetics. And now, here I am, working as a District Dietitian at local health department, and seeing my own clients virtually outside of that.

Outside of working as a Dietitian I enjoy traveling, sharpening my barista skills, trying food from local restaurants, and especially spending time with my husband, family, and close friends. On the weekends, you can find me taking a stroll around the neighborhood, snuggled up on the couch with a book in hand, on a brunch date, or visiting a new restaurant I found on Instagram or tiktok.

My personal (and even professional) philosophy resonates with this quote by Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou. To put it simply, I believe you should treat others how you wish to be treated, and then some!

  • What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?

    Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach to managing medical conditions and enhancing overall health through personalized nutrition interventions. It is typically only delivered by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and It involves assessing an individual’s dietary needs, creating tailored meal plans, and providing ongoing support to promote optimal health outcomes. MNT is often utilized in treatment of chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and more), working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into comprehensive care plans.

  • What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) ?

    Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts with a minimum of a graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program and who completed a supervised practice requirement, passed a national exam and continue professional development throughout their careers. They fall under the credentialing agency, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to RDN credentialing, many states have regulatory laws for dietitians and nutrition practitioners.