How to Apply to Become an Academy Media Spokesperson
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.
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 and you can learn more about our spokespeople by watching this video.
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.
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.
Shanley is the dietetics director in the department of allied health sciences at the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.
Farr is a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management and provides personalized medical nutrition therapy to teens and adults and serves as a source for media interviews and participates in public speaking engagements.
Al Bochi is the owner of a nutrition consulting practice where she provides holistic counseling with a focus on diabetes and women's prenatal health.
Angelone is the owner of a nutrition consulting firm that provides individual consultations, group programs and corporate workshops.
Ansari is the owner of a nutrition consulting practice specializing in nutrition for sports performance and wellness.
Arévalo is the director of community and patient education at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Bruning is the director of Nutrition & Brand Innovation at Incite Strategic Partners, a senior living group purchasing organization.
Derocha is a senior health care analyst, program manager and lead digital strategist for a health insurance company.