On the latest episode of Dietetics Next, we will be diving into the world of community nutrition with an interview from Jessica Alfonso, an FIU alum, who is a registered dietitian and current supervisor of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) located in Miami-Dade County. Tune in as Jessica shares her unique perspective on community nutrition and the importance of cultural sensitivity when delivering tailored nutrition education to diverse populations.

On today’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Maria Vallasciani, a well-rounded dietitian and FIU alum who has many roles including being a pediatric and adult clinical dietitian, a registered nurse, & a lactation consultant. She also works with sports nutrition and wellness and has an ISAK level 1 certification. Join in to hear all about Maria's inspiring story and how she successfully balances her many roles along with her own personal life. 

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Pia Henfridsson, a Registered Dietitian and researcher in the field of nutrition and bariatric surgery.  Dr. Henfridsson brings a wealth of knowledge to our podcast today as she has dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of nutrition in relation to bariatric patients, specifically in adolescent populations. Tune in as we explore the role of a dietitian in the surgical treatment of obesity and learn about Dr. Henfridsson's work in the field of adolescent bariatric research.   

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Nate Diaz. Nate is a dietitian in Sports Nutrition at the University of Miami overseeing all Olympic sports. Throughout the years, he has gained experience in clinical dietetics, food service, and private practice. Tune in as Nate shares his personal journey to becoming a Sports Dietitian! He will also provide some advice to help future dietitians navigate through the transition from a dietetic internship to the workforce. Today’s interview is conducted by 5 FIU Dietetic Students: Cary-Ann Selby, Valeria Calderon, Paola Marmoto, Niliarys Sifre, and Alejandra Sepulveda. 

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Raquel Cohen, a full-time mom and an experienced dietitian who has built a strong online presence through her Instagram page and Amazon store. Maintaining a social media presence can be challenging, however, Raquel will discuss how she has managed to have a thriving professional life while also balancing family priorities. So, if you’re an aspiring dietitian and are wondering how to balance a career and family life, this episode is for you! Conducting this interview today, we have 5 FIU dietetic students: Chantell, Maria, Raphaela, Daniella and Guilherme 

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mary-Ellen Dorfman, a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience who currently works as a Clinical Dietitian at the Baptist Health Cardiovascular Unit. Tune in as Ms. Dorfman shares her advice on working with cardiac patients and preventing cardiovascular disease as well as some general advice for future dietitians. Conducting this interview today, we have 5 FIU dietetics students: Assiya Beisembina, Armando Narvaez, Ashley Petrie, Coral Estrella, and Rebekah Bernadel.   

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sherry Coleman Collins, a registered dietitian who works as a nutrition communicator, as well as a food allergy dietitian. Sherry Coleman Collins has been incredibly active in the dietetic community throughout her career. Today you can find her advocating for food allergy education, speaking at conferences, or publishing nutrition articles. Tune in as Mrs. Coleman shares her experience and path to becoming a food allergy dietitian, as well as some tips for dietetic students headed into internship. 

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Professor Joan Marn from Florida International University.Professor Marn will share her experience working at different hospitals as well as some tips to build effective relationships with physicians. Conducting today’s interview, we have 4 dietetic students from FIU: Stacy Alonso, Marielle Ames Plummer,  Ana Anaguren Martinez, and Ami Kawaguchi.

On today’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Kristen Carli. Kristen is a Registered Dietitian based in Phoenix, Arizona where she runs her own private practice named Camelback Nutrition & Wellness. This podcast will give the audience a new perspective on forms of nutrition communication as Kristen discusses being a dietitian in a media-run age. Conducting today’s interview, we have 4 senior dietetic students: Cayleigh MacLeod, Kay-Ann Blake, Laura Velez, and Emily Bonilla.

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle Lee, a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Manager of Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Throughout this interview, Danielle will provide insight into the skills needed to be a clinical manager including her roles and responsibilities in the position. She will also discuss her journey toward becoming a clinical manager and the many challenges she has faced along the way. Conducting our interview today, we have 4 dietetic students from FIU: Cindy Sanchez, Brittany Goranson, Michelle Duthill, & Ashleigh DeCaprio.

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Leslie MacManus MS, RD. Leslie has worked with FIU’s athletic department since January of 2022 where she oversees the nutritional status of 18 athletic teams and over 400 student-athletes. Her previous work experience includes competitive youth, collegiate, professional, and elite athletes, as well as the general population. In this interview, Leslie will give an insight into collegiate sports nutrition and will share some tips that can be useful for all future dietitians. Conducting our interview today, we have 3 dietetic students from FIU: Alberto Davila, Daira Deicmane, and Jesus Vazquez Torrez. 

In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Jackie Kaminski, a registered dietitian and specialized fighter nutritionist. Tune in as Ms. Kaminski explains the details of providing nutrition advice to athletes in the sports industry including workout routines and meal plans. She also gives insight into what it's like to be a private practice RD and discusses the many responsibilities that come with the job title. 

On this episode, our dietetic students had the pleasure of interviewing Paige Myers. Ms. Myers is a Registered Dietitian who works for Vivante Health, a business-to-business consumer company that specializes in patients with gastrointestinal disorders and provides counseling through telehealth. Tune in as Ms. Myers shares with us the pros and cons of telehealth, details about working with patients who have GI disorders, and the importance of the gut microbiome and proper nutrition.

On this episode, our dietetic students had the pleasure of interviewing Diana Mesa. Diana is a registered dietitian certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist well known for using cultural competency, food freedom, and social determinants of health as foundations in her practice. She runs a private practice called En La Mesa Nutrition in which she works mostly with Latinos and Cubans. She will also start a new role as a Senior Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist which we will learn about in this episode. This conversation will give the Dietetics Next’s audience a new perspective on nutrition education and cultural competence in the spectrum of diabetic patients.

In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Maika Luongo, the president of the South Florida’s Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SFAND). Aside from being president of SFAND, Maika is a telehealth RD, owns a private practice, and has expertise in a wide array of clinical areas. This interview will showcase Maika’s journey into the dietetics field and details on her current professional life as she juggles multiple roles as an RD. Conducting our interview today, we have 5 dietetic students from FIU: Jennifer, Kimberly, Gina, Valeria, and Briana.

In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Micah Siva, a registered dietitian and trained chef. Ms. Siva creates amazing content through food photography, recipe writing, and product development! This interview will showcase Ms. Siva’s experience as she explains how she cohesively merged her passions of interest to enhance her dietetic practice. Conducting our interview today, we have 5 dietetic students from FIU: Alexandra, Kaylen, Jendeya, Tamarah, and Lisandra.

In this episode, Dietetics Next had the privilege of interviewing Ashley Hinds. Ms. Hinds is a registered dietitian (RD) certified in eating disorders and specializes in behavioral health nutrition. Today, you will have the opportunity to learn about Ms. Hinds' personal experience in the field and her unique approach to meet her client’s nutritional and psychological needs with eating disorders including ARFID, picky eating, and more! Conducting our interview today, we have 4 FIU senior dietetic students Alexandra, Irene, Oriana, and Mitzi.

In today’s episode we have the honor of interviewing Ivonne Cobelo Duboy, an accomplished Registered and Licensed Dietitian with 27 years of experience specializing in the areas of Eating Disorders and Women’s Health and Wellness. A known expert in the field, Ivonne has run a private practice since the year 2000. In that time, she has treated hundreds of patients and conducted several support groups. Ivonne has participated in yearly eating disorders prevention and treatment events as well as presented at community and professional venues. She is currently a professor and completing her PhD in Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University. She is conducting research on eating disorders in menopausal women with diabetes. In this episode, we will discuss Ivonne’s path to becoming an Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and the steps on how to become certified in Eating Disorders. We will talk about popular topics like health at every size and mindful eating. If you’re thinking about becoming an eating disorder registered dietitian, believe us, you won’t want to miss this inspiring interview. Performing the interview today are Regina, Ariel, Vanessa, Gabriela and Maira.

In today’s episode, we had the great opportunity to interview Jan Patenaude RDN CLT to bring awareness about LEAP therapy (which stands for Lifestyle, Eating, and Performance) and the prospects of working as a dietitian in this field. Aside from describing what the role of a LEAP therapist looks like, Jan provides some of her own real-life experiences to vividly paint the picture of what her job looks like, showing the good and the bad. For more information about LEAP therapy, visit FoodSensitivitySolutions.com, and for volunteer opportunities, search for Jan Patenaude on PreRD.org. Today, this interview is conducted by Matt, Anthony, Adrian, and Sabrina from Florida International University.

In today’s episode, we will be interviewing Registered Dietitian and co-founder of EatWell Exchange, Ashley Carter. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Dietetics with a minor in Religion and is currently pursuing her Masters in Dietetics with a concentration in Health Informatics. Ashley and Jasmine Westbrook, her co-founder of EatWell Exchange, noticed there needed to be a stronger bridge between nutrition education and cultural competence and as a result started Eatwell Exchange. Eatwell Exchange is a nonprofit organization serving those in the Miami community by emphasizing the importance of their cultural background and providing nutrition education to support their well-being. Today’s student interviewers include Jasmine, Arianny, Tyler, and Jenny.