About

I have served in the health and wellness field in a variety of roles for more than a decade. These roles include clinical and home care dietitian providing medical nutrition therapy and wellness coaching, assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics, academic program director, culinary nutrition and wellness instructor for medical residents, business owner, preceptor and mentor to aspiring dietitians and health and wellness professionals. 

My educational background includes a doctorate in public health with an emphasis in preventive care and lifestyle medicine from Loma Linda University, and a master of science in nutrition and wellness from Andrews University. I have been a credentialed registered dietitian since 2007, and I am also a professionally trained plant-based chef. 

With over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry, I am excited to share my expertise with you in a variety of ways:

• Consult with food retailers (grocery stores and supermarkets) to create Food as Medicine programs that increase customer traffic, elevate basket size and sales, improve customer loyalty, and enhance brand image.
• Help organizations like yours to improve employee workplace ratings and reduce employee-related healthcare costs by providing health and wellness workshops, seminars, and other programming for your employees.
• Serve as a preceptor and provide a wellness rotation for dietetic interns.
• Support women of color on their health and wellness journey by empowering them to nurture all dimensions of wellness:  physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, financial, and environmental.
• Create and share Thrive Youniversity virtual courses to help you nurture what matters. 

It is my pleasure to serve you!