Celebrating our Food & Nutrition Superstars

This @unidinecorporation clinical team has worked diligently with their executive chef to ensure that specialized-patient populations’ diet requirements and preferences are met. They navigate a large kosher patient population, along with those who are on modified textured dysphagia diets. The dietitians meet with patients to understand their needs, collaborating with the chef to ensure these recipes can be executed in their kitchen or sourced from outside Kosher facilities. The team is working on rebuilding a new kosher menu to ensure that there is something enjoyable for everyone while promoting health and diet compliance. Thank you, Wei Zhou, RD; Hermina Chamnankit, RD; Harini Shanmugasundaram, MS, RD and Anais Villaruz, M.Ed, RD!

Small Changes, Big Impact! Kerry Rose believes that every meal is an opportunity for better health, and a better planet. Through her passion, she helps guests nationwide recognize how mindful food choices can drive positive change, making an impact by: - Developing strategies for clients to meet wellness and sustainability goals. - Preparing an account for WELL Certification, creating healthier food environments. - Broadcasting live Teaching Kitchens in multiple time zones

Eliza Leone, MS, RD, LDN, has integrated herself into the culture at Harvard Medical School, teaming up with other departments and serving the diverse population in so many ways. Whether it’s hosting superfood tables for guests during service, gathering feedback from the client through her “Food for Thought” program or reaching out to our own staff during pre-shift meetings, Eliza is always coming up with new ways to foster a culture of health and well-being at HMS. “Wellness is important to many of our guests, and they have come to enjoy and rely on Eliza’s work.” Eliza, thank you for your commitment to innovate and elevate nutrition!

This @ChartwellsK12 team of four chefs is always executing new programs and coming up with unique ideas that keep their guests coming back. They are actively engaged with the school district’s wellness program, offering chef demonstrations in the cafe and nutrition education during health classes. They are masters of balancing their daily tasks while striving to make food nutritious and fun. "I think this is the best food I've ever had in a school." – Parkway School District Partner Thank you for your commitment to excellence: Chef Thad Vaughn, Chef Ryan Biggs, Chef Trey Quinlan & Chef Jackie Waller.

Janelle Lacey, RD, LDN does an amazing job engaging with students, making nutrition education both approachable and enjoyable. Her enthusiasm encourages even hesitant students to participate, and she builds strong relationships to promote children's health, including with the school nurse. She routinely visits all the CulinArt accounts in her region and makes a lasting impact. Students still talk about the delicious mushroom-blended meatballs from a past event! Janelle's outgoing personality makes students feel comfortable asking questions, fostering their excitement to learn about healthy eating. Thank you, Janelle, for your commitment to innovate and elevate nutrition for all the children you serve!

Jill Sperry MPH, RD, LDN hosts engaging presentations and interactive workshops that make complex nutrition concepts accessible and enjoyable, empowering seniors to make informed choices about their diet. Her passion for enhancing the well-being of her community shines through in every interaction, earning her the trust and admiration of those she serves, which is evident from the great turnout at each of her events. She is also an excellent preceptor, taking on multiple dietetic interns every year. It’s amazing to see her give back to the profession and mentor so many future RDNs. Jill thank you for your passion and commitment to the profession of dietetics!

Together this team of clinical dietitians and culinary experts volunteer at many local events in the community to share health and wellness information. One of the most engaging events they execute is a monthly Teaching Kitchen in coordination with the onsite Market. The team does a great job developing new and exciting recipes that highlight superfoods and other healthy options available for purchase in the market. The team receives such great feedback with guests constantly asking for more classes! Teaching Kitchen gives this team an outlet to share their areas of expertise and make a real impact the community! Thank you all for your commitment to excellence! Catherine Albaugh, Clinical Dietitian; Elizabeth Abraham, Clinical Dietitian; Katie Beltrame, Clinical Dietitian; Haley Cecala, Clinical Dietitian; Iryna Korkovetska, Clinical Dietitian; Cindy Marofske, Clinical Dietitian; Susan Rizzo, Outpatient Dietitian; Lisa Weber, Clinical Dietitian; Daria Zajac, Outpatient Dietitian; Jessica Mena, Oncology Dietitian; Jasmine Cook, Executive Chef; Danny Rivas, Sous Chef & Lily Corcoran, Retail Manager

Anna Pintal RDN, LDN is a true leader on her team, instilling excitement about wellness initiatives and encouraging healthy behaviors for all staff and visitors. Through her marketing and teaching kitchen efforts she has been able to encourage referrals to the outpatient program and increase purchases in the retail space by coordinating recipes that match her wellness messaging. Anna is truly making an impact on the community she serves!

At a premier tech account, Emily Fish works alongside 30+ talented chefs to create meals that satisfy a variety of dietary preferences without compromising on taste or nutrition, ensuring every dish is both good for the guest and delicious! Exceeding their goal, 27% of all menus are now vegetarian, each providing at least 20g of protein. Balancing education, availability and flavor, Emily is proving that nutritious choices can be just as crave-worthy as they are nourishing!

Amanda Veneman, RD, LD promotes health through engaging content and cooking demonstrations, empowering associates with practical nutrition tips to inspire lifestyle changes, enhance well-being and increase productivity. As a host, she’s really making an impact! ✔️“Amanda’s Everyday Kitchen” had 50,000+ views in 2024 ✔️Monthly Nutrition Webinars have 5,200+ attendees. ✔️Two tasting tables each month promote functional foods. Amanda's influence is “best in class,” encouraging healthier choices at home and in the café. Thank you for your commitment to innovate and elevate the dining experience!

Together, the team at Shelbyville Central Schools is teaching high school students the importance of growing their own food. After securing a grant for two hydroponic gardens, Chef Mark Buschle and Registered Dietitian Diana Griffin invited agriculture students into the kitchen to show them different ways to prepare the produce they grow. The team's goal is to hopefully “grow” the gardening program to include enough produce to be served in the school cafe. “We want to show kids that wellness is a lifestyle!" Thank you to this Chartwells K-12 team for your passion and dedication to your students and community!

Stephanie Dorfman MS, RDN is virtually synonymous with CulinArt’s wellness strategy, having developed it from its infancy. She built CulinArt’s regional network of dietitians and developed their mission to bring engaging and educational wellness events to client locations. She works closely with the Culinary Development team to ideate topics for tablings, content, programming, and messaging, and contributes to recipe development. As CulinArt’s most prominent dietary professional, Stephanie plays an active role in sales proposals and presentations and is present at new account openings, putting a face to our wellness identity. She spearheaded “Connecting Through Food,” a digital cookbook debuting this month, as part of National Nutrition Month, featuring recipes for nutritious and well-balanced meals that can be prepared in account locations as well as the home. Stephanie is a certified intuitive eating counselor who shuns the idea of “bad foods” and believes the only reasons not to enjoy a food are an allergy to it, spoilage, or you simply don’t like the taste—a philosophy she has spread throughout CulinArt. Speaking of allergies, Stephanie created and leads CulinArt’s Allergy Training Bootcamp, an intensive training for chefs, managers, and front-line associates. Thank you, Stephanie, for your commitment to innovate and elevate nutrition!

Elena Mills, RD is an invaluable member of the @EurestUSA team who has naturally integrated herself into the J&J community. Her partnership with onsite fitness teams and expertise on fueling the body for a workout led to increased class participation. She spearheaded the Pike Lane Gardens partnership offering employees an onsite and virtual vegetable gardening program. In addition, Elena hosts virtual Teaching Kitchens to expand Eurest's reach to all guests in the entire J&J portfolio: “I found the classes very relaxing and calming, which was greatly appreciated during busy workdays." Thank you, Elena, for all that you do to elevate nutrition and wellness in your community!

Margaret Sloan, Advanced Practice Dietician at @iamtouchpoint, goes above and beyond to ensure patients receive the highest quality of nutritional care, including delivering personalized nourishments to homebound individuals. She provides practical knowledge to patients, ensuring they can stick to their nutrition plan once they are no longer under direct care. Margaret embodies TouchPoint’s motto, "Compassion at every point of Human Contact!”

Director of Nutrition & Wellness Kristin Cuculovski and Director of Patient Solutions Jessica Crockett exemplify the excellence and dedication of Registered Dietitians within Unidine Healthcare. Together, they advocate for RDs by developing a Clinical Career Ladder, training associates in programs like MyDining, and enhancing roles in clinical nutrition and patient care. Their efforts have significantly contributed to the expansion of Unidine Healthcare nationwide. On top of that, Kristin led the team during its first year in the Morrison Healthcare Wellness Challenge. Thank you, Kristin and Jessica, for your unwavering dedication to nutrition and wellness!

Throughout her tenure at Comcast, Courtney Gill MA, RD, LDN has consistently demonstrated her creativity and dedication by developing engaging wellness events for employees. Her initiatives include interactive dark chocolate and tea tastings, informative nutrition classes on trending topics like menopause, and culinary skill-focused workshops designed to increase participants’ kitchen confidence. These events receive rave reviews from both guests and clients, significantly inspiring and promoting well-being.

As a Dietetic Technician at Stony Brook University, with a background in teaching and sports, Kelsey Catalano is committed to educating and empowering individuals through nutrition guidance. A fantastic addition to the SBU Eats Team, she was accepted into the University of Minnesota's Dietetic Internship and master's program to become a Registered Dietitian and will be a great asset to the field! Thank you, Kelsey, for your commitment to innovate and elevate nutrition!

Monique Mazaika, RDN works tirelessly to optimize how food allergies are managed in the K12 setting. “It's incredibly important to me that all students coming into our cafeterias feel safe to eat with us, and that their parents feel comfortable sending them to us because they know that we will take care of them. That starts with awareness. All onsite food service staff want to help students with food allergies but not everyone understands how. By giving them the knowledge they need to succeed, food service staff can serve students with food allergies & medical conditions safely and with confidence.” Monique, thank you for your commitment to innovate and elevate for all of your students!

TouchPoint Clinical Dietitian Noreen Sheridan works in the radiation oncology department and makes it a point to celebrate holidays, health awareness and other annual observances to help brighten patients’ days. Noreen is serious about her work, but always finds a fun twist put on nutrition education, like dressing up like fresh produce to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Kelsey Yingling, Clinical Nutrition Manager at Morrison Healthcare, is making nutrition education engaging and accessible for her client’s patients, visitors and staff alike. Through Superfood demos in the cafeteria, she increases awareness of nutrient-packed options, encourages variety and showcases the health benefits of making mindful food choices. Her Mission is Your Nutrition! Beyond the cafe, Kelsey fosters a strong sense of community by hosting team potlucks, where colleagues from diverse backgrounds come together to share their culinary skills and traditions.

Each summer Ashleigh Starr, TouchPoint Oncology Dietitian, partners with a local farm to provide fresh produce to her patients. Through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, she shares weekly produces drops from local farmers with her patients, accompanied by recipes that teach patients how to prepare the items they received – all completely free.

Danielle Bujalski, MS, RD and Clinical Nutrition Manager for TouchPoint is a Wellness Wednesday Superstar. She ensures each patient is receiving meals that align with their dietary needs by helping to create a Catering to You flipbook for patient room service. Always reliable, she is just a call away to answer important and sometimes complicated food and nutrition questions.

Destin Faria MHS, RD, LD is very involved with her client, a global automotive manufacturer, and helping them achieve their wellness goals. One of the most engaging ways she reaches employees is through the Teaching Kitchen, which she hosts monthly. This past year Destin was able to collaborate with the client’s benefits department to have the Teaching Kitchen added as a wellness activity that could help lower insurance premiums. “Teaching Kitchen is such a unique and rewarding experience for the population we serve, and incentivizing the program makes it even more fulfilling.” Thank you Destin, for your commitment to innovate and elevate nutrition!

Eliza Leone, MS, RD, LDN and Chef Rahul Moolgaonkar have played a pivotal role in advancing nutrition and culinary medicine education at Harvard Medical School. Collaborating with HMS faculty to develop an elective course for medical students, this innovative program combines evidence-based nutrition education with hands-on culinary experiences in the Teaching Kitchen. Together they are equipping future physicians with the knowledge and skills to integrate dietary interventions into patient care. “This was my best HMS course and will make me a better Doctor!” – 4th year HMS student. Eliza & Rahul, your work is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping a healthier future!

Leading the Way in Wellness & Sustainability, Nicole Raimondo MS, RD, LDN is transforming wellness and sustainability at a NYC Law Firm by: ✔️Launching a program to bring innovative, health-forward menu items to the forefront. ✔️Developing on-site wellness events to engage and educate associates. ✔️Leading the site’s composting program, replacing all disposables with sustainable alternatives and driving awareness. Clients are thrilled with the results and Nicole continues to work with culinary experts to create a healthier, more sustainable food experience. This work is a testament to the power of education, collaboration and innovation in shaping a healthier future.

Deeply committed to the well-being of students and staff, Laura Martorano MS, RD, CDN is an invaluable asset to the Stony Brook University campus. She takes immense pride in her work and ensures every event brings value, especially her interactive Teaching Kitchens that engage students with fresh ingredients and diverse culinary techniques. Her creativity shines through activities like Smoothie Bike Events which make healthy eating fun. Laura is instrumental in accommodating diverse dietary needs, ensuring every student feels heard and valued. Respected by all, she goes above and beyond in her role as the campus dietitian! Thank you, Laura, for your commitment to innovate and elevate nutrition!

Chartwells Higher Ed's Brianna Archangeli, RDN is a superstar at making learning about nutrition fun! She hosts so many programs that the Central Michigan University students love, but one of the most exciting experiences she offers is the Teaching Kitchen. In collaboration with a chef, she hosts interactive cooking classes where students learn to prepare delicious and healthy meals. Students gain valuable cooking skills, including knife techniques, meal prep hacks and other culinary tips that makes cooking easier and more enjoyable. One of the most fun events of the year is the Sibs & Kids event, where students get to bring their siblings for a special cooking session. Brianna makes it a memorable and enjoyable experience for all! Thank you Brianna for your commitment to innovate & elevate nutrition!

“Everyone deserves the best food options to fuel their lives for optimum health and performance, and we are fortunate to serve them.” An expert in nutrition, Beth Cash leads operations teams across more than a dozen states as Executive Vice President of Eurest’s West Division. Her passion includes growing relationships with clients, guests and team members to deliver on a promise to inspire through food, partnership, wellness and community. Thank you for your dedication and leadership, Beth!

Since joining her team in August, Madeline Souza, RD, has been on a mission to expand the client’s Outpatient Nutrition Program, helping more patients take control of their health before issues escalate. Empowering health through nutrition, Maddie works closely with marketing to connect with the community through Instagram posts, videos and local newsletter recipes. Her YouTube video for National Gazpacho Day has over 30K views! Using social media and education as tools for proactive health management, Maddie’s goal is prevention over intervention. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/YRci4LpU3iA?si=SzmXkUmvFiQoEzz6

Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager Janet Ustby has been an incredible asset and a true powerhouse for @iamtouchpoint’s Midwest Region. Her dedication and unwavering commitment have been nothing short of inspirational, as she seamlessly manages clinical coverage, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. Her tireless efforts and unwavering dedication have made a significant impact on her team and the quality of care they provide. Thank you, Janet!

TouchPoint’s inpatient dietitian team at Ascension Seton Hays partnered with the outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab team to bridge the large gap in nutrition education after the department lost its outpatient dietitians. Each month the team provides nutrition education to this particularly vulnerable population. Each session is an hour-long, in-person education with supplemental virtual education. The effort is felt across the community with the rehab team seeing less readmissions and more success with their patients. Thank you, Juanita Escamilla Lead RD, Laura Kutra RD, and Cristina Alvarado RD!