In my role as the Founder and Director of a Diet and Nutrition consultancy, I have been dedicated to transforming lives through targeted dietary counselling. Over the past 5 years and 4 months, I've successfully counselled clients dealing with over 72 different disease conditions, providing personalized dietary guidance for a minimum of 100 days. My diverse clientele spans the free-living population across all age groups, from parents of newborns and pregnant women to geriatrics, adolescents, and school kids, as well as adults with various disease etiologies.Notably, my services have reached a global audience, with clients hailing from the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, Kenya, Liberia, UAE, Ghana, Oman, Singapore, and many more countries, benefitting from online counseling sessions.I've also conducted impactful workshops on paediatrics and kids' nutrition, extending my expertise to corporate entities such as Sigma Institute, Gujarat Guardian Limited, Glenmark Pharma, equitywala.com, MODIGUARD® Float Glass, Grasim Industries Limited, L&T Power, Rishi Laser, Sporty Beans and Crayon Kids, PMC, Apedel, All Scripts, Nalanda International School in Vadodara. Additionally, I've contributed to adult lifestyle courses through lectures at Vindoba Ashram, Vadodara.As the driving force behind this consultancy, my mission is to empower individuals globally to make informed choices about their health, bridging gaps in nutrition education and fostering lasting well-being.

As a Diet and Nutrition Consultant at Dynamis Homoeopathy Clinic, I had the privilege of providing comprehensive dietary guidance to individuals across diverse age groups. From parents of newborns to pregnant women, geriatrics, adolescents, school kids, and adults managing various disease conditions, I tailored nutrition plans to address unique needs.In addition to individual consultations, I served as the Corporate Diet and Nutrition Trainer, conducting workshops for organizations such as [Insert Corporate Names Here]. My expertise extended to imparting lectures during adult lifestyle courses with Vindoba Ashram, Vadodara, contributing to holistic well-being in the community.This experience not only deepened my understanding of diverse nutritional needs but also allowed me to make a meaningful impact on the health and lifestyle choices of individuals and organizations alike.Corporate Diet and Nutrition Trainer & Invited Speakers for conducting Nutrition Workshops. Impart lectures during adult lifestyle courses with Vindoba Ashram, Vadodara.

• Public Health Nutrition and Development Centre, Maldives - October 2014: Assessed Indicators for Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Policy and Programs, identifying achievements and gaps.• PHFI-Delhi, GAIN Funded Program Evaluation - Dec 2010 to Nov 2011: Evaluated Government of Gujarat's nutrition initiatives for "Positive Enquiry of ICDS initiatives in Gujarat."• Women and Child Development Department, UNICEF supported program - Sep-Oct 2011: Documented "Infant & Young Child Nutrition Training" conducted by the Breastfeeding Promotional Network.• Public Health Nutrition and Development Centre, GAIN funded - Dec 2010 to Oct 2011: Reviewed and documented Government of Gujarat's initiatives, preparing a document on "ICDS in Gujarat: Tracking Innovative Initiatives."• Indigoedge Management Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., India Flour Fortification Network (IFFN) - Aug 2010 to Dec 2010: Developed a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Wheat Flour Fortification Program in India.• Micronutrient Initiative Regional Director – Asia - Jul 2009 to Aug 2009: Prepared Micronutrient Program of Action supporting MI State Program Representative in M.P.Resource person and technical expert:• Foods and Nutrition Board - Feb 2009 and 2012: Contributed to the "Orientation training of ICDS frontline workers of Vadodara."• Save the Children, Ahmedabad - Nov 2011: Participated in the "Women’s Convention on Managing Malnutrition Locally."• Rishi Laser Pvt. Ltd. - Oct 2011 & Dec 2012: Conducted a workshop on "Diet and Healthy Eating" for over 80 employees.• Women and Child Development Department Gujarat - Oct 2009: Reviewed ready-to-eat fortified recipes for ICDS as per new directives of the government of India.• Health Department Gujarat - Feb 2009: Coordinated and contributed to the State Nutrition IEC planning meeting organized in collaboration with UNICEF.

Research area – Capacity Building of Field Level Functionaries of ICDS Scheme in Growth Monitoring & Infant & Young Child Feeding: Impact on Nutritional Status of Under Twos

Child Development & Nutrition (CDN) | Health Support Across 25 Districts | Pop: 50MMAMTA Day for Undernutrition Prevention:Introduced 'Health and Nutrition Day' (MAMTA Divas) focusing on Growth Monitoring & Promotion and Infant & Young Child Feeding Practice.Transformed village immunization days into 'MAMTA Divas' statewide.Developed 'MAMTA Card,' adopted statewide.Assisted in statewide capacity building, resulting in 98% correct breastfeeding knowledge among frontline workers.Nutrition Surveillance System:Conceptualized Valsad's Nutrition Surveillance system for malnutrition reduction.Technical Support Units Establishment:Initiated Micronutrient Support Units (MSU) in six Medical Colleges.Advocated for and supported Gujarat State Nutrition Cell and 25 district nutrition cells.Vitamin A Biannual Round:Introduced Vitamin A Biannual Round, contributing 3.65M doses.Increased Vitamin A supplementation coverage from 61% to 75%.USI-IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders):Strengthened salt testing labs for quality assurance.Training & Capacity Building:Facilitated training for health, ICDS, education, and salt department staff.Provided technical support for supply chain management and developed training materials.Material Development:Created IEC material on micronutrients & child nutrition.Supported Nutrition Week & Breastfeeding Week Celebrations.Convergence & Synchronization:Ensured collaboration between ICDS, Health, and Education departments.Assisted in synchronizing Health & ICDS sectors statewide.Reporting & Documentation:Prepared monitoring & evaluation reports, annual reports, and donor reports.Assisted in finalizing CDN work plans.This snapshot showcases my impactful contributions in Child Development & Nutrition, spanning 25 districts with a population of around 50 million. From innovative health initiatives to system establishment and technical support units, my work reflects a commitment to holistic well-being.

Dedicated to Adolescent Health | UNICEF Project Manager🌟 Key Contributions:Project Implementation:Supported UNICEF-aided Adolescent Girls Anemia Control Pilot Project in Vadodara.Piloted innovative strategies for anemia reduction.Evaluation & Scale-up:Conducted baseline and impact evaluations, revealing a 21.5% anemia reduction.Trained departments for program scale-up across the state.Interdepartmental Collaboration:Liaised with Education & Health departments for smooth program implementation.Prepared quarterly reports for Health & Family Welfare, Education, and UNICEF.Documented program success from pilot to state expansion.Outreach & IEC Materials:Piloted out-of-school girls outreach through Kishori Shakti Yojna (KSY) of ICDS.Developed tailored IEC material and monitoring tools for out-of-school girls.Promotion of IFA Tablets:Promoted IFA tablets in slums through NGOs and social marketing in coordination with UNICEF.🚀 Program Achievements:21.5% reduction in anemia prevalence revealed in impact evaluation.Statewide expansion, covering 1 million adolescent girls across 7600 schools.Recognized as a UNICEF success story.WHO identified Gujarat's program as a global best practice in 2011.Passionate about adolescent health and committed to positive change. Join me in the journey towards a healthier future! #HealthForAll #AdolescentHealth #UNICEFImpact 🌍