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FOODPICKER: Contributors
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Diabetes Q&A Panel:
Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
Christine is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). As a RD and CDE, Christine is most
interested in diabetes education and lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) particularly among those with type 2 and pre-diabetes.
Christine enjoys hiking in Sabino Canyon (Tucson, Arizona) and testing new foods in the kitchen.
Christine can be reached at her meal planning website: www.GlucoMenu.com
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Nutrition Editors:
Jenifer Kayan, RD, LDN
Jenifer is currently working as a clinical dietitian at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Her professional interests include
parenteral & enteral nutrition and public health nutrition. In her spare time, Jenifer enjoys volunteering, reading, spending time
with friends and family, and traveling. Jenifer Kayan's Blog
Lauren Siegfried, RD
Lauren has a B.A. degree in Nutrition-Dietetics from the College of St. Benedict and
completed her Dietetic Internship through the University of SD, Sanford School of Medicine. Her professional
areas of interest include pediatrics, community health, and clinical nutrition. In her spare time she enjoys
scrapbooking, going for walks, and spending time with her family & friends. Lauren Siegfried's Blog
Michelle Cerrone, MS, RD, LD, CD
Michelle has a M.S. degree from D'Youville College in Food Science and Nutrition. She is currently employed
as a Clinical Dietitian in a Skilled Nursing Facility. She also works for Kaplan University as an On-Line Nutrition
Instructor and consults at senior centers throughout the community providing nutritional education. For
the past 14 years, Michelle has worked in the Food Service and Nutrition industry.
Doretta Ho, MS, RD
Doretta has a M.S. degree in Food Science & Human Nutrition and completed her Dietetic
Internship at University of Florida. She is currently employed as a Clinical Dietitian
at Baptist Health Medical Center. Her career interests include clinical,
diabetes, pediatrics, and international nutrition. In her spare time she enjoys spending
time with her family & friends and would love to travel around the world to learn about
the relationship between culture and nutrition.
Jennifer Hunt, RD, LDN
Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian and works for Healthy Diets, Inc., a private practice specializing in nutrition counseling
and education. Recently, she and her partner developed Taylor & Hunt Nutritional Perspectives, a business
that creates e-newsletters for healthcare practices and wellness programs. Jennifer enjoys volunteering with
the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle nutrition programs and teaching Operation Frontline classes in her community. In
her spare time, Jennifer enjoys exploring new places and eating at unique restaurants with her husband.
Megan Comer, RD
Megan received her B.S. degree from Miami University in Dietetics and recently completed her Dietetic Internship at the
Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, MI. She is thrilled to have recently passed her Registration Exam and is
officially a Registered Dietitian. She hopes to work in the field of clinical pediatrics and is also interested in nutrition
support. In her spare time, Megan loves running, being outside, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Katie Kelly, RD
Katie is currently employed as a Registered Dietitian at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton, CA. Her
professional interests include clinical nutrition, as well as nutrition education
within the community. In her spare time, she enjoys running, cooking, and traveling.
Suzanne Celentano, Nutrition Editor
Suzanne is working on her M.S. degree in Nutrition Education at Columbia University-Teachers College. She is in the process of applying for a Dietetic Internship.
Her professional interests include working with children and community in preventative nutrition. She has 3 young daughters and enjoys the organic garden they planted together, as well as cooking
whole foods, yoga and traveling internationally with her family.
Elissa Basham, Nutrition Editor
Elissa has a B.S. degree in Nutrition & Foods. She recently completed her Dietetic Internship at Texas State University. Her career
interests include clinical nutrition and management. In her spare time, Elissa enjoys being outdoors, ballet, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Mandy Seay, Nutrition Editor
Mandy has a B.S. degree in Nutrition & Foods from Texas State and also has a B.A. degree in Journalism. She recently
finished her Dietetic Internship at Texas State and is preparing for the Registration Examination for Dietitians. Her career
interests include nutrition-based writing and community nutrition. In her spare time, Mandy enjoys reading, exercising and being outdoors.
Jamie Pittman, Nutrition Editor
Jamie has a B.S. degree in Psychology and is currently working on completing her M.S. degree in Human Nutrition. Jamie is
also enrolled in a Coordinated Program in Dietetics through Eastern Michigan University's online program. Her professional interests include working with people
with diabetes & heart disease as well as community and preventative nutrition. Jamie enjoys cooking, running, Pilates, and exploring Manhattan with her husband.
Cara Amcher, Nutrition Editor
Cara received her B.S. degree in Health Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and
recently completed her Dietetic Internship at the VA Medical Center in Northport, New York where she is employed as a Clinical Dietetic Technician. She
is currently Registration Eligible. Her professional interests include clinical nutrition, weight loss counseling, and lactation consulting. In her spare time,
Cara likes to travel, hike, read, and spend time with family & friends.
Nien-Jung Wu, Nutrition Editor
Nien-Jung has a B.S. in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently working on her
Coordinated Master degree in Dietetics and her Dietetic Internship. Her career interests include clinical nutrition, nutrition counseling, and prenatal
& pediatric nutrition. In her spare time, Nien-Jung enjoys playing piano, doing yoga, and spending time with her family.
Rachel Mackintosh, Nutrition Editor
Rachel has a B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Arkansas. She is currently
completing her Dietetic Internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her career
interests include community nutrition and diabetes education. In her spare time, Rachel
enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband.
Ruhamah Nuccio, Nutrition Editor
Ruhamah has a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western Carolina University and is working on a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She
just completed her Dietetic Internship at Western Carolina University. Her career interests include nourishing people who are
critically ill and teaching nutrition at the college level. In her spare time, Ruhamah enjoys running/walking outside, gardening, traveling, and
cooking.
Sree Raji, Nutrition Editor
Sree has a M.S. degree in Nutrition and Wellness from Benedictine University and a M.S. degree in Nutrition from
Avinashilingam University, India. She is currently Registration Eligible. Her professional interests
include working with people with diabetes as well as preventive nutrition. In her spare time, Sree enjoys
cooking, taking a walk or doing yoga, and traveling.
Tina Brochu, Nutrition Editor
Tina is a student in the Dietetics Coordinated Program at the University of Connecticut. Her
career interest includes becoming a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition field. In her spare time
she enjoys training for and running half marathons. She also volunteers as an
assistant coach to a local high school track team.
Michelle Rauch, Nutrition Editor
Michelle has a B.S. in Dietetics from Montclair State University and a B.A. in Communications-Journalism. She will complete
her Dietetic Internship at Montclair State University during the 2010-2011 term. Her professional interests include community and
school nutrition as well as nutritional counseling. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys traveling, spending time with
family and friends, working with Happy Tails Animal Rescue, and anything athletic.
Jessica Del Balzo, Nutrition Editor
Jessica is currently working on her Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. She has been
volunteering at a residential health care facility in addition to engaging in various community activities.
Her professional interests include maternal and community nutrition as well as nutrition education. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys yoga, writing, and cooking.
Krista Feagans, Nutrition Editor
Krista has a B.A. degree from UC San Diego and completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics at Texas A&M. She is currently
completing her Dietetic Internship at California State University. Her career interests include developing her own consulting business,
wellness, and sports nutrition. In her spare time she enjoys
running, cycling, traveling, and spending time with her husband and their dog, Ranger.
Lindsay Kovacic, Nutrition Editor
Lindsay has a B.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and recently completed her Dietetic Internship
from East Carolina University. She is currently working on her Masters degree in Nutritional Science and preparing
to take the Registered Dietitian exam. Her professional interests include clinical dietetics, wellness, and
preventative nutrition. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys taking cycling classes, cooking, hanging out with friends, and blogging.
Salma Ali, Nutrition Editor
Salma has a B.S. degree in Food and Nutrition and a M.S. degree in Genetics from Osmania University, India. She
is currently enrolled in the Distance Didactic Program in Dietetics at the Kansas State University and is working
towards becoming a RD. Her career interests include nutrigenomics, diabetes education, and
breastfeeding consultation. In her spare time, Salma likes traveling, exercising, cooking new recipes, and
spending time with her family.
Tricia Psota, Nutrition Editor
Tricia has a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State University. Currently, she is completing
her Dietetic Internship through Immaculata University. Tricia's interests include weight management techniques,
nutrition education, environmental modifications to decrease chronic disease, and clinical nutrition
research. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, running or hiking with
her dog, and traveling.
Maggie Rourke, Nutrition Editor
Maggie received her B.S. degree in Nutrition from Syracuse University. She is currently completing her Dietetic
Internship at Hunter College. Her career interests include community nutrition, weight management, pediatrics,
and nutrition therapy. Outside of the profession, Maggie's interests include broadway shows, traveling, dancing, photography
and fashion.
Jacqueline Santora Zimmerman, Nutrition Editor
Jacqueline has a B.A. degree and will graduate in May with a Masters in Nutrition Education from
Columbia University-Teachers College, where she is also completing her Dietetic Internship. Her career
interests include diabetes education counseling and promotion of sustainable food systems. In her free time,
Jacqueline enjoys singing, knitting, and science fiction.
Dua Aldasouqi, Nutrition Editor
Dua has a B.S. degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University. She is currently completing
her Dietetic Internship at Wayne State University. She plans to complete the Masters program in Health Communication
at Michigan State University as her next step in pursing a career in public health. Dua enjoys
writing poetry, short stories, and updating her blog in her free time.
Laila Marchini, Nutrition Editor
Laila holds a B.S. degree in Dietetics and Nutrition and is currently working on her M.S. degree in Nutrition
Communication at Ryerson University. She completed her Dietetic Internship through Buffalo State College
in 2009. Her professional interests include communication, media, and working with dialysis patients. In her spare
time, Laila enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her dog.
Kristin Palmer, Nutrition Editor
Kristin holds a B.S. degree in Nutritional and Food Management with a Dietetics option from Oregon State University. She is
currently enrolled in the Distance Dietetic Internship & Graduate Program through the University of Delaware. Her professional
interests include geriatrics, WIC, and foodservice. In her spare time, Kristin enjoys yoga, breeding Great Danes,
traveling, and outside activities.
Emily Henning, Nutrition Editor
Emily has a B.S. degree in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University. She is currently
completing her internship through the University of Minnesota Masters in Public Health
Nutrition Coordinated program. Her career interests in nutrition include childhood
obesity in underserved populations. Currently she is training to run the Minneapolis half marathon in June.
Ann Yanez, Nutrition Editor
Ann has a B.A. degree and is currently working on her M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science at Montclair State
University. She has also completed the Classic Cuisine Certificate Program at Le Cordon Bleu in
London. Her career interests include nutrition counseling in the private, corporate, and food services
sectors. Ann has traveled extensively and collected recipes from around the world. In addition to cooking and traveling, she also
enjoys strength training, pilates, and running.
April McLain, Nutrition Editor
April holds a B.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of the Incarnate Word. She is a
freelance food writer for the San Antonio Express-News. April is completing her Dietetic Internship
at UMDNJ. Professionally, she is interested in childhood and clinical nutrition. Her hobbies include
reading and knitting.
Kelley Swanson, Nutrition Editor
Kelley is completing a B.S. in Dietetics and Coordinated Dietetics Program
at Eastern Michigan University. Her career interests include behavioral nutrition and public health with
plans to pursue a Masters of Public Health degree as well. Kelley is a single mother who enjoys learning about nutrition,
cooking, and reading in her spare time.
Stephanie Gant, Nutrition Editor
Stephanie has a B.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of California, Davis.
She is currently completing her dietetic internship and M.S. in Public Health Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University.
Her career interests in nutrition include wellness, school nutrition, and counseling.
In her spare time she loves spending time with friends, cooking/baking, exercise, and traveling.
Marcia Bristow, Nutrition Editor
Marcia earned her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Vermont.
She is currently enrolled in the Coordinated Dietetics Program and Masters Program in Dietetics at UVM.
Her professional interests include working with athletes, people with diabetes, and the WIC program. Marcia is the mother of two children and enjoys running,
yoga, cooking, traveling, and boating.
Nicole Erickson, Nutrition Editor
Nicole has a B.S. degree and is currently working on her Masters in Dietetics and Human Nutrition through the Coordinated Program at Eastern Michigan
University. She hopes to start her career as a nutrition journalist. Nicole has
type 1 diabetes and her true passion lies in nutritional issues surrounding diabetes. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys playing with her children,
cooking, hiking, reading, and traveling.
Jenna DiVincenzo, Nutrition Editor
Jenna has a B.S. in Nutrition Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She is
currently completing her Dietetic Internship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Jenna's
career interests include child community nutrition, counseling, and management.
In her spare time she enjoys shopping, cooking new recipes, and traveling.
Ellen Plummer, Nutrition Editor
Ellen is currently completing her B.S in Nutrition at Texas Christian University.
Ellen has a strong interest in the field of community and global nutrition. Her personal interests include reading, rollerblading,
spending time with family, traveling, and practicing the piano.
Allyson Hubner, Nutrition Editor
Allyson has a B.S. degree in Dietetics from Brigham Young University. She is finishing up
her Dietetic Internship at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental
Services. Thereafter, she looks forward to working with youth in critical care. She enjoys
reading, speaking Spanish, yoga, and embroidery.
Kate Neuswanger, Nutrition Editor
Kate is currently working towards her B.S. in Dietetics at Iowa State University. Her career
interests include adult weight management and bariatrics. In her spare time Kate enjoys baking, spending time
with friends & family, and traveling.
Julie Roy, Nutrition Editor
Julie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science. She is working
on her Master of Science degree as well as becoming a Registered Dietitian through the Coordinated Program
in Dietetics at Eastern Michigan University. Her professional areas of interest include eating disorders,
oncology, community & school nutrition, and Celiac disease research. In her spare time she enjoys playing wii, exercising,
cooking, and spending time with friends & family.
Elizabeth Lee, Nutrition Editor
Elizabeth holds of Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Santa Barbara and is currently a Master of Science candidate in Nutritional Science at CSU Los Angeles. Her
professional interests include environmental nutrition, agricultural sustainability, community nutrition, and wellness. In her free time, Elizabeth
enjoys practicing yoga, embarking on culinary adventures in her kitchen and new restaurants, visiting vineyards, and crafting.
Lisa Euliss, Nutrition Editor
Lisa has a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Maryland. She is currently completing her Dietetic Internship
at the Virginia/Maryland WIC Dietetic Internship Program. Her career interests include
community nutrition and prenatal nutrition. In her spare time she enjoys listening to music,
shopping, and spending time with her husband.
Lindsey Pine, Nutrition Editor
Lindsey has a Culinary Arts Degree and a B.S. in Hospitality & Tourism Management. She is currently enrolled in the Coordinated Dietetics
Program and Masters Program in Nutritional Science at California State University, Los Angeles. Her career interests include sports nutrition,
wellness, weight loss, and teaching people how to prepare great tasting healthy food. When she's not cooking or recipe testing, Lindsey
enjoys traveling, and anything athletic, especially rollerblading and boxing.
Gina Matthias, Nutrition Editor
Gina has a B.S. in Nutrition Science from Winthrop University. She is currently completing
her Dietetic Internship with the Baptist Health System. Her career interests in nutrition
include community, pediatrics, and outpatient services. In her spare time she enjoys
golfing, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Angie Juricak, Nutrition Editor
Angie is working toward a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics as well as a Bachelors in Exercise Science at Bowling Green State University. She
is also currently applying to Dietetic Internships. Her professional interests include weight management
and working with people with diabetes. In her spare time, Angie enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family & friends, and participating in a variety
of leisure sporting events.
Melanie Poinar, Nutrition Editor
Melanie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food from Kent State University. She
is currently completing her Dietetic Internship at Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas. Her
career interests include clinical nutrition, especially renal disease, and working with people who
have diabetes. In her spare time Melanie enjoys listening to music and
exploring the San Antonio area.
Meghan Helbick, Nutrition Editor
Meghan has a B.S. in Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire.
She is currently completing her Dietetic Internship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Her career interests in nutrition include entrepreneurship, recipe development,
and community education. In her spare time Meghan enjoys exploring the city,
reading, and experiencing as many new things as possible.
Elise Bratcher Cushman, Nutrition Editor
Elise has a B.S. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has recently completed her Dietetic Internship
and is working toward completing her Master's degree in Dietetics at the University of Vermont. Her professional interests
include teaching cooking classes, community health, food & agriculture, and nutrition communications. In her spare time,
Elise enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, snowboarding, cross country skiing, hiking, and running.
Lindsey Hoehn, Nutrition Editor
Lindsey has a B.A. from the College of Saint Benedict and is currently completing her Dietetic
Internship at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Her career hopes as a Registered Dietitian include
foodservice management or long-term care. Lindsey enjoys
reading historical fiction, baking, staying active, and spending time with friends & family.
Mary Walker Watson, Nutrition Editor
Mary has a B.S. in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics from Tennessee Technological University. She is currently
completing her Dietetic Internship at Lipscomb University. Her career interests include clinical and
community nutrition as well as working with children. Mary's hobbies include cooking and fishing.
Alyson Currey, Nutrition Editor
Alyson is completing her Bachelors at Montclair State University in Nutritional Science with a concentration in Dietetics and is
also currently applying for a Dietetic Internship. Her professional interests include counseling and educating adults and children in
hopes of helping them become healthier individuals. In her spare time, Alyson enjoys going to the gym, watching movies, and being around her friends & family.
Carrie Gerencher, Nutrition Editor
Carrie has a B.S. in Nutrition from Cedar Crest College and is working on her Masters degree in Nutrition Education. She is also currently
completing her Dietetic Internship at Immaculata University. Her career interests in nutrition include geriatrics and bariatrics. In her
spare time she enjoys traveling, exercising, baking, and cooking.
Jennifer Baxter, Nutrition Editor
Jennifer is currently completing a B.S. in Food and Nutrition at Youngstown State University and is in the process of applying for Dietetic Internships
in pursuit of her goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. Her career interests include diabetes education, food & agriculture, public
policy, and community nutrition. Jennifer enjoys traveling, cooking, exercising, and photography.
Irene Wan, Nutrition Editor
Irene has a B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA and is completing her Dietetic Internship and Master's degree at Saint Louis University. She
hopes to pursue a career in the foodservice industry utilizing her nutrition knowledge, culinary skills, and sustainability ideals. Some of her interests
are learning about new cooking techniques, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and animals.
Lori Nolan, Nutrition Editor
Lori has a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has recently
completed her Dietetic Internship at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, MI. Her career
interests include clinical nutrition with emphasis on diabetes, renal, and nutrition support. In her spare time,
Lori enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Jenna Cron, Nutrition Editor
Jenna has a B.S. in Human Ecology from The Ohio State University and is currently completing her B.S. in Dietetics at Bowling Green State University.
She is also currently applying for a Dietetic Internship. Her career interests include clinical nutrition and wellness.
In her spare time she enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time with her friends & family.
Vickie Chan, Nutrition Editor
Vickie has recently been admitted to the Coordinated Dietetic Program at California State University, Los Angeles and is also working on her
Masters degree in Nutritional Science. Her career interests include food science, diabetes, and community nutrition.
Her hobbies include weight training, hiking, biking, and thrift shopping.
Allison Balocca, Nutrition Editor
Allison holds a B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
She recently completed her Dietetic Internship from Benedictine University as well as a Masters degree in Public Health.
Her career interests include pediatric weight management, bariatric surgery, school and sports nutrition. In
her spare time, Allison enjoys running and cooking Italian cuisine.
Michele Faiella, Nutrition Editor
Michele has a B.S in Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of Nevada, Reno and is pursuing a Masters degree.
She is completing her internship through Renown Regional Medical Center.
Her career interests in nutrition include working with people with diabetes, clinical, and pediatrics. Her hobbies include swimming, fly fishing, and hiking.
Jennie Galpern, Nutrition Editor
Jennie has a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and is currently in her second year of a combined Masters Degree and Dietetic Internship program at
Frances Stern Nutrition Center/Tufts University. Jennie's career interests include treatment, prevention, & research of obesity as well as multidisciplinary
care of nutrition related conditions. Her hobbies include exercising, enjoying sunny days, painting, and spending time with friends.
Alegria Aigen, Nutrition Editor
Alegria has a B.A. in Biology and is currently working on her Master of Science degree in Food and Nutrition at Framingham State College.
She is also participating in a Coordinated Program to become a Registered Dietitian. Her professional interests include clinical nutrition, outpatient counseling, and teaching children about
nutrition. In her spare time, Alegria enjoys spinning, cooking, and spending time with friends & family.
Adrian Charkowski, Nutrition Editor
Adrian has a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed his internship with Iowa State University.
His career interests in nutrition include clinical, renal, and nutrition support. Adrian enjoys running, mountain biking, and traveling.
Meredith Carter, Nutrition Editor
Meredith is working on a M.S. in Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University. She is also completing her dietetic internship at Frances Stern Nutrition Center, Tufts Medical Center.
Her career interests include domestic nutrition policies and programs as well as child nutrition in the clinical and public health settings. Her hobbies include cooking, kickboxing, walking outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa Eaton-Wright, Nutrition Editor
Lisa recently completed her dietetic internship and is finishing her thesis which meets the final requirements for a M.S. in Nutrition and Wellness from Benedictine University.
Her career interests include food and nutrition policy. In addition to preparing to take the RD exam, she currently works as a consultant for Wilton Industries, preparing nutrition facts labels and making sure their products comply with the food code for labeling requirements.
Lisa enjoys reading historical fiction, having lunch with friends, and international travel.
Jocelynn Thomas, Nutrition Editor
Jocelynn has a M.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is currently in the process of applying for dietetic internships in pursuit of her goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian.
Her career interests in nutrition include writing, preventing childhood obesity, and education. In her spare time, she enjoys time with family and friends, writing, being active, and cooking.
Iliana Roldan, Nutrition Editor
Iliana is a senior at Mississippi State University completing a B.S. in Nutrition. She plans to obtain a Masters degree after completing her dietetic internship.
Her career interests in nutrition include clinical dietetics and neonatal nutrition. Iliana enjoys traveling, baking, and listening to music.
Alison Watson, Nutrition Editor
Alison has a B.S. in Dietetics from Missouri State University and is currently working on a Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics. She is participating in a dietetic internship with Saint Louis University.
Her career interests include clinical outpatient and community nutrition. Alison enjoys listening to live music, rollerblading, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
Krista Hagert, Nutrition Editor
Krista has a B.S. in Dietetics from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is currently completing her internship with the VA San Diego Healthcare System.
Her career interests in nutrition include foodservice management, sports nutrition and public health. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, travelling, and reading.
Jessica McGovern, Nutrition Editor
Jessica has a B.S. in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University. She is currently completing her dietetic internship at College of Saint Elizabeth with a concentration in Nutrition Education and Counseling.
Her professional interests include public health nutrition, food & agriculture, and nutrition communications. In her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking, photography, and snowboarding.
Jamie Vespa, Nutrition Editor
Jamie is a senior at Florida State University currently working on her Bachelors of Science degree in Dietetics. She plans on earning her Masters of Science degree in Nutrition Science while working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian.
Her career interests include community and clinical nutrition, focusing on diabetes health and education. In her spare time, Jamie enjoys baking, rollerblading, and horseback riding.
Jeanne Slater, Nutrition Editor
Jeanne is working on a Master of Science degree in Food and Nutrition as well as participating in a Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Her career interests include clinical and private practice nutrition. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Kelly Sears, Nutrition Editor
Kelly has a B.S. in Psychology as well as Dietetics from Missouri State University. She is currently completing her dietetic internship with Saint Louis University.
Her career interests in nutrition include: clinical dietetics with specific emphases in diabetes management, HIV/AIDS, and administration.
In her spare time she enjoys painting, playing guitar, exercise, listening to live music, and traveling.
Noelle Brown, Nutrition Editor
Noelle has a B.S in Education, Dietetics from the University of Dayton. She is participating in a dietetic internship with the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control.
Her career interests in nutrition include community and clinical (bariatrics, critical care, surgical, trauma, oncology, renal & diabetes).
Noelle enjoys exercise, the outdoors, volunteering, cooking and keeping up to date with nutrition research.
Rose VanderMaas, Nutrition Editor
Rose has a B.S. in dietetics from Michigan State University. She is currently completing an internship with Saint Louis University. Her
career interests include clinical and nutrition support. In her spare time she enjoys running, cooking, and discovering St. Louis.
Carolyn Treloar, Nutrition Editor
Carolyn has a B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics and a minor in Journalism from the University of Arkansas. She is currently completing her dietetic internship with Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Her professional interests include working with the developmentally disabled, research, pediatrics and community. She enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends.
Meghan Baker, Nutrition Editor
Meghan has a M.S. in Nutrition Science from the University of Rhode Island and earned her B.S. there as well. Currently she is completing her internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.
Her career interests include clinical nutrition; specifically acute care. In her spare time she enjoys pilates and traveling.
Marie Staudy, Nutrition Editor
Marie has a B.S. in Dietetics from Sacramento State University. She is pursuing the Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential by participating as a dietetic intern at Sacramento State University.
Her professional interests include working in the community, diabetes, and renal counseling. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, camping, walking and baking.
Feon Cheng, Nutrition Editor
Feon is currently enrolled in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at California State University, Los Angeles. Her career interests include community nutrition, diabetes education, and food service.
In her spare time, Feon enjoys traveling, playing music, spending time with family, and learning new languages.
Ashley Huser, Nutrition Editor
Ashley has a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She is currently completing her internship with the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay.
Her career interests in nutrition include Long Term Care and Critical Care/Nutrition Support. She has traveled to most of the continents, including Africa where she studied health care delivery and malnutrition.
Fatinah Darwish, Nutrition Editor
Fatinah received her Bachelors of Science degree in Human Ecology, Dietetics specialty from The Ohio State University. She is currently working as a dietetic intern at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Systems.
Her professional interests include working in community nutrition, public policy, and research. In her spare time, Fatinah enjoys listening to music, running, rock climbing, and traveling.
Mary Jane Wilson, Nutrition Editor
Mary Jane has a B.S. in Dietetics from James Madison University. She is currently working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian through the Maryland/Virginia WIC Internship.
Mary Jane's professional interests include pediatrics, community nutrition and sports nutrition. In her spare time she enjoys painting, kick boxing and traveling.
Charlotte Kassera, Nutrition Editor
Charlotte has a B.S. in Dietetics and a Master's in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is currently working on completing her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Medical Center - Fairview to become a Registered Dietitian.
Having completed her foodservice rotations and just getting started in her clinical and research rotations, she is still exploring the field and is open to all areas of dietetics. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, playing piano, shooting archery, and spending time with her family.
Randi Drasin, Nutrition Editor
Randi has a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado's Distance Dietetics Program and a B.A. in Communications. She is completing her Master's in Dietetics and Food Science at California State University Northridge.
Her career interests include Nutrition counseling for children and teens as well as clinical nutrition in oncology and diabetes. In her spare time she enjoys working out, cooking and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Kelly Zindel, Nutrition Editor
Kelly has a B.S. in Philosophy and is working on a Master's degree in Human Nutrition. She is pursuing becoming a Registered Dietitian by completing a coordinated program in dietetics at Eastern Michigan University.
She became interested in the field of nutrition when her daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.
Brittany Miller, Nutrition Editor
Brittany has a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Sacramento State University. She is currently working towards becoming a Registered
Dietitian by working as a Dietetic Intern at Sacramento State University. Her career interests include counseling and helping people with diabetes.
In her spare time, Brittany enjoys cooking, hiking, and playing classical piano.
Kodi Moore, Nutrition Editor
Kodi has a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Northwest Missouri State University and is completing a Master's Degree in Dietetics & Nutrition from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
She is currently in a distance dietetic internship at Marywood University. Her professional interests include working in clinical or community nutrition. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and working out.
Rachel Mau, Nutrition Editor
Rachel holds a Master's Degree in Dietetics from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA, and is completing her dietetic internship at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, AZ.
Her career interests include nutrition counseling, leading grocery store tours & cooking demos, and writing articles highlighting the benefits of a whole foods-based diet.
For fun, Rachel loves to exercise and experiment in the kitchen.
Nicole Cousins, Nutrition Editor
Nicole has a B.S. in Nutrition Science from Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus. She is currently completing her internship with Marywood University.
Her career interests in nutrition include weight loss, sports nutrition, clinical and diabetes. When she's not working on her internship Nicole volunteers in the deaf community. She also enjoys traveling, skiing, surfing, rock climbing and hiking.
Cheyna Shumway Palmer, Nutrition Editor
Cheyna has a B.S. in Dietetics from Brigham Young University. She is currently finishing up her internship with Marywood University and is pursuing a Masters degree thereafter.
Her career interests include renal, diabetes prevention & treatment, and lactation. In her spare time she enjoys running, volleyball, family and hanging out at Lake Powell.
Kayleen Wichlinski, Nutrition Editor
Kayleen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Foods and Nutrition in Business from Purdue University. She is working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian by working as a Dietetic Intern at Bay Pines VAHCS.
Her professional interests include business nutrition, clinical, and community nutrition. She aspires to one day work for the Food Network. In her spare time, Kayleen enjoys traveling, painting, cooking, spending time with family, and discovering the path to her next destination.
You Wu, Nutrition Editor
You has a B.S. in Dietetics from San Francisco State University. She is a M.S. candidate in Nutritional Science at San Jose State and concurrently completing her internship with Oakwood University.
Her career interests in nutrition include diabetes, community and food service. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Jeewon Chang, Nutrition Editor
Jeewon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University. She is currently working towards her goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian by working as a dietetic intern at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Her career interests in nutrition include diabetes education, nutrition support, and research. In her free time, she enjoys long distance running, cooking, solving Rubik’s cubes, and playing the violin.
Jaimee Wallo, Nutrition Editor
Jaimee has a B.S. in Human Biology emphasis in Nutritional Science/Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She is currently working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian by completing her internship at Northern Illinois University and pursuing a Masters degree.
Her career interests include clinical, community, and geriatric nutrition as well as WIC. In her spare time she enjoys exercising, cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family.
Jacqueline Ernst, Nutrition Editor
Jacqueline has a B.S. in Oecotrophology from the University of Applied Science (FH Bernburg, Germany). She is currently a M.S. candidate in Nutrition Science at San Jose State University.
Her professional interests include childhood nutrition, diabetes, and sports nutrition. In her spare time Jacqueline enjoys hiking, biking, and playing golf.
Amy Musselman, Nutrition Editor
Amy completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics at Bradley University. She is currently in her internship at Northern Illinois University and is working towards obtaining her Masters degree.
Her career interests in nutrition include diabetes prevention, bariatric surgery, and community nutrition. A few of Amy's hobbies include reading, cooking, walking, and biking.
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