The Academy's volunteer media spokespeople — registered dietitian nutritionists representing the 25 largest media markets as well as specialty nutrition areas — are the news media's best resource for expert commentary, story ideas and background on the full range of food and nutrition topics. 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, call 800/877-1600 ext. 4769 or email media@eatright.org.
A downloadable PDF of the information on Academy Spokespeople is also available in the Media Guide.
The Academy's landmark volunteer Spokesperson Program advances the Academy's mission and goals, and increases the public's knowledge of food, nutrition and health.
Farr is a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management and provides personalized medical nutrition therapy to teens and adults, as well as conducting media interviews and public speaking.
Sauer is a professor in the department of food, nutrition, dietetics and health at Kansas State University and co-director of the national Center for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs.
Raymond is the president and owner of Dietitian Consulting Service LLC.
Al Bochi is the owner of a nutrition consulting practice where she provides holistic nutrition counseling and corporate wellness services with a focus on diabetes, women's health and disease prevention.
Angelone is the owner of a nutrition consulting firm that provides individual consultations, group programs and corporate workshops.
Ansari is the assistant director of performance nutrition at the University of California – Berkeley and is certified in sports dietetics.
Arévalo is the director of community and patient education at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Ehsani owns a private nutrition consulting practice, with experience in retail food nutrition, and is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics.
Bruning is a nutrition strategist at the corporate restaurant management and catering company Guckenheimer.
