Posts in Writing
Missy Schaaphok, RDN

Taco 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.

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Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN, CYT

I mostly work with food brands as a spokesperson to help communicate nutrition messages both to the consumer and healthcare professional. My scope of work with each brand may vary but most likely would include some part of the following: social media posts, influencer events, satellite media tours, blogging, editor desk sides, media interviews as their nutrition expert.

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Danielle Penick, MS, RD, CNSC, LDN

I work for a national insurance company and have the benefit of working from home. I am able to collaborate with people who have an interest in working with an RD in many different capacities such as managing their diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, healthy eating, weight loss, among many other comorbidities or eating issues

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Kathleen (Kathy) S. LaBella, RDN, CDN, CSSD, ACE-CMES/CPT

My practice is presently changing. I continue my niche on nutrition for musicians, and my other niche is lifestyle that includes a combination of activity, fitness, and outdoor living. It’s not about a diet, it’s about the entire lifestyle. I would like to take all that I have taught individuals and start packaging it to provide online programs or motivational public speaking.

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Shannon Crocker, MSc RD PHEc

That’s the best part of consulting – there are no typical days! Having said that, most days you’ll find me at my desk, writing for at least a couple of hours. Probably about once I week I move my office to the kitchen for recipe development and food photos – those are definitely some of my favourite days!

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