Education

• Liberty University, Masters of Public Health (2015)

• Napa State Hospital Dietetic Internship Program – CDR Registration (2001)

• University of California Davis, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (1997)

• Heald Business College, Accounting Certification (1990)

 

Professional Training

• Immune, Digestive, Detoxification, Hormone, & Energy Systems Advanced Practice Modules, Institute of Functional Medicine IFM (2019)

• Certificate of Training, Integrative and Functional Nutrition, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2018)

• Certified Lifestyle Eating and Performance (LEAP) Dietitian, Oxford Biomedical (2018)

• DPP Group Lifestyle Balance Master Trainer, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Prevention and Support Center (2013)

• Wellness Culture Coach, Human Resources Institute (2012)

• DPP Group Lifestyle Balance Provider, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Prevention and Support Center (2010)

• Safe Serve, Food Safety Administration (2005-2009)

• Adult Weight Management, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2003)

• Jazzercise Franchisee Owner (1994-2010)

 

Employment History

• Cookin' up Fitness, President and Co-Founder of EASY-Scratch (2016 to present)

• Old Dominion University, School of Nursing, Adjunct Faculty, Online Curriculum Developer (2014 to 2022)

• Bon Secours, Outpatient Nutrition, On-Call (2018 to 2019)

• Culinary Institute of Virginia (CIV)/ECPI University, Adjunct Faculty (2015 to 2018)

• Optima Health, Health Promotion Education/Diabetes, Cholesterol (2013 to 2015)

• David Grant Medical Center (DGMC) USAF, Chief Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (2008 to 2013)

• HealthWiseADULTS & HeartSmartKIDS, Private Practice Nutrition Consultant (2003 to 2008)

• Napa State Hospital, Assistant Director of Dietetics (2006 to 2008)

• Napa State Hospital, Clinical Dietitian (2001 to 2006)

• Diablo Valley AIDS Center, Public Health Nutritionist (2004 to 2006)

• HM Composite, Consultant Dietitian (2001 to 2002)

• Queen of the Valley Hospital, On-call Dietitian (2001)

• Jazzercise Franchisee, Owner/Instructor (1994 to 2010)

 

Research Initiatives

• Impact of a Plant based diet vs. Carbohydrate Controlled Diet Study (2012-2013)

• Behavior Modification Comparison Study (2011-2012)

• Impact of a Diabetes Risk Score on Lifestyle Education and Patient Adherence IDEA Trial (2010-2012)

• Cholesterol Education Program Clinical Outcomes Study (2008-2009)

 

Awards

• USAF DGMC Nutritional Medicine Management Team of the Quarter (March 2013)

• USAF DGMC Civilian Manager of the Year, (January through December 2009)

• USAF DGMC Civilian Manager of the Quarter (December 2008, March 2011, March 2012)

 

Professional Affiliations

• Member Institute of Functional Medicine 2019

• Marketing Representative Tidewater Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2017-2018) 

• Co-president Tidewater Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2016-2017)

• Co-president Elect Tidewater Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2015-2016)

• Member of Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2013 to present)

• Member Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2001 to present)