Barilla Group

In this role, I drive brand awareness throughout the Americas region with the development of nutrition and science communication strategies that reach consumers and health professionals. I champion innovative research through relationship building with leading experts in food science, nutrition and wellbeing, and support the Region’s pasta business through the evolution of strategic science-based communication platforms. I also bring my expertise as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and support across Barilla’s health programs, from ensuring that nutrition is woven throughout the business to addressing nutritional guidelines and public health.

Nutrition & Wellbeing Manager, Barilla America

Cornell University

Course Facilitator

Visiting Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology

The promotion into this role allowed me to strategize and provide leadership to incorporate a new core value of nutrition within an already strong culinary driven dining program.  We established the internal nutrition program: "Eating Well with Cornell" with specific guidelines to guide menu choices.  I was the technical expert on nutrition labeling and led a team to analyze recipes for nutrition analysis and ingredients.  I developed strong on campus alliances and strong relationships with external stakeholders and worked on a variety of programs and committees focused on health, nutrition, and sustainability.  I oversaw nutrition communications and any marketing collateral related to on campus nutrition.

Director, Nutrition Management

As the campus dietitian for Cornell Dining, I created marketing and education materials and experiences for nutrition outreach to students, collaborated with food companies and distributors to deliver engaging events, initiated an annual menu review, and established a documentation tool to analyze nutrition needs for the campus population.  Additionally, I was the point of contact for any student with a special dietary need or food allergy.

Campus Dietitian

As the Wellness Dietitian, I worked with individual faculty and staff developing and implementing strategies to meet nutrition and health goals.  I also collaborated with the Wellness team to execute food and nutrition classes, in person and over webinar.

Wellness Dietitian

University of New England

Lecturer in Food and Nutrition

Purdue University Northwest

Design and deliver content to meet course objectives for food and nutrition courses within the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Visiting Clinical Instructor, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

GC Consulting

As a nutrition and food consultant, I led strategic planning for small and mid sized food and beverage companies in the health and wellness space.  I generated FDA compliant nutrition fact panels and made recommendations on nutrition claims and nutrition focused marketing strategies.

Consultant Dietitian, Food and Nutrition

Phi Development, Real Estate Development Company

•   Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the company's marketing communications strategy for advertisement, promotions, public relations, graphics and collateral.
•    Target maximization of the company's positive exposure in local and national markets. 
•   Manage and implement tactical promotions and events to drive revenue. 
•   Design, develop, and manage website and social media channels.

Chair and Corporate Secretary

Auburn Memorial Hospital

Clinical Dietitian

Body Mind Restoration Retreats

Kitchen Manager

As Barilla America’s Nutrition & Wellbeing Manager, I drive nutrition & science communications through nutritional research product design, marketing programs and education programs. To this role, I not only bring deep expertise in nutrition and menu development as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, but a keen ability to translate research insights into impactful communications and marketing strategies. Prior to working with Barilla, I was a lecturer, consultant, and researcher, supporting people through education and nutrition-based care, and providing companies strategic recommendations for developing products and designing wellness programs.  I'm passionate in understanding more about how what we eat impacts our relationship and perspectives of food - both professionally and personally.

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