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By day, I am a diabetes care and education specialist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On nights and weekends, I am a health communications consultant and author. I am passionate about helping people understand their health conditions and how to make lifestyle changes that are manageable and sustainable. My upcoming book, Think Like a Dietitian: A Nutrition Counseling Starter Kit, is scheduled for publication in March 2024. The book covers the most frequently asked questions in nutrition counseling and includes the educational materials to answer them, plus other tips for nutrition counseling and education.

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EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE​

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Communications Consultant | 2007 to present

Services include writing and design of brochures, newsletters, education materials, website content, presentations, and webinars. Past clients include:

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USDA Food & Nutrition Services

University of Michigan

UM Institute for Continuing Legal Education

UM Institute of Research on Women and Gender

UMSPH Nutrition Department

Michigan State University

American Diabetes Association

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WRITING​

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Think Like a Dietitian: A Nutrition Counseling Starter Kit | CRC Press - coming soon.

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“Unmute: Delivering Diabetes Education Online.” ADCES in Practice. January 2021 edition
(PDF available upon request)
 

"Game Day Eats," Ann Arbor Family Press. 10/1/2019
 

"How Can I Stay Motivated to Exercise?" Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, 9/14/2018
 

"How Can I Stay Active While Traveling?" Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, 1/4/2019
 

Frequent contributor, UofM Health Blog, 2013-2014 

Articles include:
"Effects of Caffeine on Heart Health"
"Saturated Fats and Heart Health"
"A Registered Dietitian: Your Partner in Heart Health"
"How does sodium affect your heart?"
"What are antioxidants and phytochemicals?
[video blog]
 

Personal Blog: Thefeelingsnackyfix.com - Articles focus on nutrition and fitness.
 

CLINICAL NUTRITION

Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, 1/2015 - present
 

Cardiovascular Dietitian | Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, 2/2013 - 1/2015
 

EDUCATION

 

University of Michigan School of Public Health | Dietetic Internship | July 2012 – February 2013
 

University of Michigan School of Public Health | MPH | September 2010 – April 2012
 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | BA, English Language & Literature | September 1993 – August 1997
 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, CDR | since February 2013
 

Board Certified – Advanced Diabetes Management, ADCES | since July 2016
 

Certified Personal Trainer, NCSF | since June 2020
 

Sports Nutrition Specialist, NCSF | since December 2020
 

PRESENTATIONS

 

California Dialysis Council 41st Annual Education Conference | September 2023

Nutrition and Diabetes Update

Diabetes Medications 

Physical Activity
 

Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists | Recurring Speaker
Telehealth webinar series 2021: Utilizing Data from Devices and PGHD

Telehealth Best Practices--Lessons
Learned

Telehealth Regulations and Reimbursement
Weight Management Certificate Program online course 2021: Lifestyle Treatment - Physical Activity; Lifestyle
Treatment - Behavior Change
 

American Diabetes Association, What Can I Eat program | October 2017 
Empowerment-Based Education
 

University of Michigan 8th Annual Diabetes Health Fair | November 8, 2014

Popular Diets: Finding the Right Balance for
Diabetes & Heart Health

University of Michigan Fall Update in Family Medicine | October 3, 2014

Controversial Topics in Nutrition and Heart
Disease