I work in the marketing and communications space for a commodity board: National Peanut Board. At the National Peanut Board, we strive to help America’s 7,000 peanut-farming families improve their production practices and continue to put the world’s highest-quality peanut product in the hands of people around the globe.
Read MoreOur company contracts with other organizations to help develop culinary nutrition curriculum, provide hands on cooking classes, conduct cooking demonstrations, develop recipes, assist in menu development, and more!
Read MoreTaco Bell originally hired me to do product development; however, about 6 months into the job, I realized that my credentials could be put to good use and championed for my role to lead nutrition. I had no idea what that meant or what I was really asking for, but I’m glad I went for it. Shortly after, I became the first dietitian at Taco Bell, and now I’m leading Global Nutrition & Sustainability, all of which has been a remarkable and humbling learning opportunity.
Read MoreI empower fellow intuitive-interested dietitians with the tools, 1:1 support, and techniques they need to manage their time effectively, diffuse their stress, and develop assertiveness so that they can feel confident in their nutrition counseling sessions, make a bigger impact in their clients’ lives, and still have time and energy to have a joyful life outside of their jobs.
Read MoreI spend a good deal of time working with our culinary team to make sure the food we’re serving is varied, seasonal, and creative. I make an effort to ensure we cater to as many food preferences as possible (vegetarian, vegan, avoiding dairy, for example). Other than that, each day is totally different.
Read MoreI launched the in person workshop, Demos for Dietitians, with my partner Adam Hudson. We toured Canada twice, taught workshops at the National conference and did consulting for brands like Dairy Farmers of Canada and Pulses. This work leaned into me creating other in person and online workshops to teach dietitians about gut health and FODMAPs, business and creating online programs in health.
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