As a Registered Dietitian, I have cultivated a diverse background across multiple practice settings, including clinical care, outpatient services, public health, and private consulting. My most recent work has centered on supporting children and families as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and as an individual practitioner.

I specialize in working with children of all ages who require guidance to meet their nutritional needs. My role includes providing individualized nutrition assessment, supporting gradual changes in food choice and intake pattern, and parent support and education.

During my tenure at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), I was employed through the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Education, Research, and Services (UCEDD). Through this program, I delivered nutrition services across several CHLA clinics. I also became a California Children's Services (CCS) paneled dietitian and provided care within Medical Therapy Units (MTUs) throughout Los Angeles County.

In addition, I participated in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program at CHLA. LEND is an interdisciplinary training initiative that brings together health professionals and graduate-level trainees to deepen understanding and improve services for individuals with neurodevelopmental differences.

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH), Emphasis in Maternal and Child Nutrition

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – Los Angeles, CA (2000)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition and Dietetics

Loma Linda University – Loma Linda, CA (1993)