Director of Nutrition

• Nov 2020 - Present

Director of Clinical Nutrition

• Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

Senior Faculty, Dietitian, Trainer and Clinical Manager for Ornish Lifestyle Medicine

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2020

Oversee and manage operations, training and development for the nutrition element of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine - Facilitate training and provide ongoing support for clinical nutrition (Registered Dietitians) - Facilitate training and provide ongoing support food service (chefs and hospital food service) - Provide training and oversee nutrition element at monthly Experiential Training Retreats - Develop new curriculum and materials for the nutrition element - oversee food service and recipe development for public website cookbook (Ornish Kitchen) and clinical sites Contributing writer for Ornish Living Magazine -write nutrition articles for digital magazine and social media

Senior Trainer, Provider & Coach for Emotional Brain Training (EBT)

• 1999 - 2019

Senior Trainer, Provider, Coach: provide telecoaching and local coaching and training for individuals, and groups. Emotional Brain Training is an evidence-based, integrative method that teaches the skills to rewire the brain to change maladaptive brain circuitry that cause stress and maladaptive health behaviors. EBT techniques get to the root cause of maladaptive stress and behavior and retrains the brain allowing effective self regulation, reducing stress and promoting sustainable lifestyle change with overall improved health and happiness. EBT is an effective method in the treatment of lifestyle related diseases, unhealthy behaviors, addictions, weight management, obesity & eating disorders, depression, anxiety.

Registered Dietitian and Health Educator

• Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

Provided nutritional assessment, counseling, coaching and patient education to positively impact outcomes for individuals diagnosed with chronic conditions such as yet not limited to diabetes, weight management, cardiovascular disease, COPD, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies, renal disease, pregnancy, and disease prevention. Developed presentations and science based materials for Diabetes Education and Weight Management Pilots with members; developed and offered presentations to health professionals within the organization to maximize their understanding of nutrition role in disease management.

Health Coach

• 2006 - 2009

Personal Health Coaching: Provided online health coaching to corporate clients in areas of lifestyle change, health, fitness and disease management, resulting in successful lifestyle changes and achievement of health goals providing companies improved ROI. Personal Health Coaching: Provided online health coaching to corporate clients in areas of lifestyle change, health, fitness and disease management, resulting in successful lifestyle changes and achievement of health goals providing companies improved ROI.

Cardiovascular Nutritionist

• 2003 - 2004

Assessment, Education & Coaching: Provided 1:1 and group nutrition education for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab and for sports medicine clients Presentation & Group Facilitation: Presented for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program Development: Developed nutrition classes and educational materials for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab; Designed 8 week Lifestyle Management Program and Manuel for Health Intervention Program Biometric Health Screening & Coaching: Provided cholesterol testing and lifestyle education for community health fairs

Dietitian/Nutrition Educator

• 1997 - 2003

Assessment, Education & Coaching: Provided nutritional assessment, education, nutritional counseling and coaching for heart program participants and outpatient clients; Group Education & Classes: Provided nutrition education lectures, cooking classes and grocery stores tours for the heart disease management and cardiac rehabilitation programs Program Development: Created nutrition component and materials for new integrated heart disease prevention & treatment program Food Service Management: Coordinated all aspects of food service for adherence to vegetarian heart healthy diet plan for the Dr. Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease Program Public Speaking & Community Education: Provided nutrition lectures, classes and health fairs for corporate clients and community, empowering individuals to reduce risks factors for heart disease and create healthier companies and communities

Coordinator of Preventive Cardiology

• 1997 - 1999

Coordinator of Preventive Cardiology and and Director of Lifestye Medicine program: H.E.A.R.T. Program [Healthy Environment for Atherosclerosis Reduction Treatment] at the Boulder Heart Institute. Researched and organized statistical analysis of data of HEART program. Involved in design, implementation, management, and consultations of Lipid clinic; Provided lectures, education and workshops. As Registered Dietitian for Boulder Heart Institute provided nutrition and lifestyle counseling, education and coaching.