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Co-Founder of the Type 2 Diabetes Revolution — an online diabetes platform that treats and delays the progression of pre- and type 2 diabetes. We focus on a patient-centered model, providing users with continuous remote access to solutions and treatments needed to overcome diabetes.On average, members lose 15lbs, lower their fasting blood sugar by 45mg/dL, reduce their A1c by 2%, and reduce their need for medications in as little as 10 weeks.The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution also has over half a million followers across social media platforms.

Co-authored Drinking For Two: Nutritious Mocktails for the Mom-to-Be, which provides women with prenatal nutrition information and over 45 non-alcoholic drink alternatives healthy for both mom and baby. Reached #1 Best Seller in Fertility and has over 600 five-star reviews on Amazon. Sold over 40,000 copies to date. Co-authored Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based, Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes for Every Occasion, which features 75 healthy, plant-based mocktail recipes.

Greater Boston Area

Wrote numerous nutrition and longevity-focused articles for the InsideTracker research-based blog; articles have received over a million views to-date.Reviewed blood biomarker data and educated InsideTracker customers on nutrition and supplement needs.

Greater Boston Area

Counseled obese, overweight, and patients with diabetes in both English and Spanish in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition & Weight Management Department.Taught a weekly nutrition and weight management program at Boston University to staff and employees.

Greater San Diego Area

- Selected as one of 10 interns to complete a 40-week Dietetic Internship at UC San Diego Health including a 19-week clinical rotation, a 10-week community & outpatient rotation, and a 7-week foodservice rotation. Clinical- Provided medical nutrition therapy in English and Spanish to a minimum of six patients each day with diverse medical conditions in specialty areas including diabetes, cardiac, oncology, transplant, general medicine/surgery, chronic kidney disease (CKD), surgical intensive care, critical care, and medical intensive care.- Selected, monitored, and evaluated 2-4 complex enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens for patients of different ages and health status daily.- Educated inpatients on dietary modifications and self-management for diabetes (carb counting), heart failure (heart healthy diet), cancer, ileostomy, CKD and weight management in both English and Spanish. - Applied evidenced-based guidelines by screening and assessing patients, identifying nutrition diagnoses, and determining their individual nutrition needs. - Conducted over 50 nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE) and incorporated findings into nutrition assessments.- Attended patient care rounds and discussed nutrition-related concerns with physicians, registered nurses, social workers, and speech therapists. Community & Outpatient - Provided nutrition education and recommendations in Spanish to an underserved patient population at the UCSD Student Run Free Clinic.- Assisted the lead Dietitian at the UCSD Diabetes and Pregnancy Program to provide nutrition education following the “Sweet Success” guidelines to women with gestational diabetes.- Counseled patients at WIC by presenting nutrition classes and creating culturally relevant nutritional materials. - Delivered nutrition education classes to over 120 fourth graders about sugary drinks at the Coronado School District. - Taught patients about the renal diet in both English and Spanish at the UCSD Dialysis Unit.

Greater Boston Area

- Administered dietary recalls on cardiac patients to educate them about heart-healthy and low-sodium diets under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. - Conducted assessments and implemented nutrition interventions for patients in the Cardiovascular Center.- Practiced the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) using standardized language and ADIME format for patients.

- Acted as a liaison to patients, nursing staff, dietitians and other health care providers.- Provided appropriate menus to diabetic, cardiac & renal dialysis patients assisting them in selecting responsible meals. - Recorded, updated, and processed patient diet information including tube feeding in Meditech computer system. - Responsible for tray assembly and distribution ensuring patients received their proper diet prescription.

Greater New York City Area

Client Services: - Collaborated with MLB's Latin American sponsors to implement marketing campaigns. - Oversaw Regular Season ticket requests for MLB International (MLBI).- Designed market-specific sales decks to support MLBI Sales Team in securing partners.- Managed the billing, collecting and payment processes related to clients and MLBI Agents.- Monitored commercial and virtual signage transmission for Latin American clients. Events:- Responsible for all hospitality requirements of clients at the All-Star Game and World Series. - Directed in-game activation at the 2014 Yankees/Marlins Series for sponsors in Panama. - Created and pitched sales presentations to bring MLB sponsors on-board for the 2013 WBC.- Developed marketing campaigns with Latin American partners around the WBC.- Led sponsor activation at the Panama Qualifiers & Round One in San Juan during the WBC.

Master'S Of Nutrition Science & Policy, Nutrition Sciences

Communication, Public Relations And Media Production

- Member, National Communication Association Honor Society (2010-11) – selected by faculty and fellow scholars in recognition of high.