Meet Our Spokespeople
Since 1982, the Academy's Spokesperson Program has shared nutrition and healthy eating messages to millions of Americans annually through print, broadcast and digital media. This volunteer initiative supports the Academy's mission, promotes RDNs as trusted experts and elevates the visibility of the profession and the Academy.
Academy spokespeople are skilled at speaking with the media and excel in translating nutrition science into information consumers can easily understand. To contact an Academy spokesperson, email the Media Relations team.
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Academy Spokespeople
Boston Area
Areas of Expertise:
- Diabetes
- Maternal Health
- Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition
- Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition
- Holistic Health and Wellness
Nyack, N.Y.
Areas of Expertise:
- General Nutrition
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Health
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
Atlanta, Ga.
Areas of Expertise:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Weight Management
- Sports Nutrition
- Women's Health
- Sustainability
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Areas of Expertise:
- Oncology Nutrition
- Women's Health
- Behavior and Lifestyle Modification
- Gastrointestinal Nutrition
- Mindful and Intuitive Eating
Chicago, Ill.
Areas of Expertise:
- Fad Diets
- Fiber
- Aging and Nutrition
- Naturally and Organically Grown Foods
- Worksite Nutrition
Detroit, Mich.
Areas of Expertise:
- Diabetes
- Heart Health
- Weight Management and Obesity
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Women's Health
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Areas of Expertise:
- Obesity and Weight Management
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Family Nutrition
- Enteral Nutrition
- Pediatric Feeding
Austin, Texas
Areas of Expertise:
- Gut Microbiome
- Pre-/Probiotics and Supplements
- Obesity Medicine
- Gut-brain Axis
- Food as Medicine
St. Louis, Mo.
Areas of Expertise:
- Transgender Health
- Research Methods in Nutrition Science
- Culinary Nutrition
- Fad Diets
Houston, Texas
Areas of Expertise:
- Fad Diets
- Culinary/Chef/Food is Medicine/Culinary Medicine
- Behavior and Lifestyle Modification
- Food Insecurity
- Nutrition Education for Physicians
Baton Rouge, La.
Areas of Expertise:
- Precision Nutrition
- Metabolism/Ketogenesis
- Dietary Supplements
- Aging/Longevity
- Pulmonary/Respiratory Disease
Seattle, Wash.
Areas of Expertise:
- Kidney Disease
- Hypertension/Heart Disease
- Inflammation
- Diabetes
- Plant-based nutrition
Davis, Calif.
Areas of Expertise:
- Maternal and Child Nutrition
- Women's Health, Menopause and Healthy Aging
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Obesity Care, Anti-obesity Medications
- Public Health (including WIC)
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Areas of Expertise:
- Nutrition Education
- Professional Development
- Nutrition Labeling
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Adult Weight Management
Charleston, S.C.
Areas of Expertise:
- Gender Health and Well-Being
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Food Security
- Dietary Supplements
Seattle, Wash.
Areas of Expertise:
- Men's Health
- Healthy Aging
- Cardiovascular Health
- Weight Management
- Sports Nutrition
Phoenixville, Pa.
Areas of Expertise:
- Women's Health
- Fertility and Perinatal Nutrition
- Culinary Nutrition
- Mental Health Nutrition
- Oncology nutrition
Cincinnati, Ohio
Areas of Expertise:
- Child Nutrition
- Infant and Toddler Nutrition
- Adolescent Nutrition
- Food Allergies
- Nutrition for Special Needs
Baltimore, Md.
Areas of Expertise:
- Sports and Fitness
- Mental Health
- Weight Management
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Women's Health
Atlanta, Ga.
Areas of Expertise:
- Family Nutrition
- Obesity/Weight Management
- Fad Diets
- Mindful and Intuitive Eating
- Culinary/Recipe Development
Baltimore, Md.
Areas of Expertise:
- Gluten-Free Diets
- Children's Nutrition
- Nutrition for Adolescents
- Carbohydrates
- GI Conditions
Dallas, Texas
Areas of Expertise:
- Heart Health
- Weight Management and Obesity (including GLP1)
- Wellness
- Disease Prevention
- Corporate and Workplace Wellness
New York, N.Y.
Areas of Expertise:
- GLP-1/Obesity
- Healthy Aging
- Autoimmune/Thyroid
- GI Health (FODMAP Certified)
- Supplements
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