I love teaching. I’m fascinated with food, cooking, how people eat and how this relates to health. And I love growing food. How fortunate I am to have found this position at the BC Dairy Association, at the crossroads of nutrition, education and agriculture. I have been working here for over 30 years, first as a nutrition educator, and now as the Director of Nutrition Education. My Masters degree in Public Health prepared me well for this job.

I’m proud of the many projects I’ve been part of, from developing the Calcium Calculator, to the FoodTrack series of nutrition resources, to pioneering the important role dietitians can play in supporting and promoting the use of local food, and most recently, to promoting eating together through the Better Together initiative.

I grew up in New York City, and while I still love it and visit my large, boisterous family often, I am happy to live in Vancouver where I can enjoy city life, grow some of my own food and tangle with a jungle of a backyard, where my husband and I satisfy our curiosity for how things grow.

I am a Registered Dietitian lucky enough to be working as a nutrition educator at BC Dairy Association since 1992. Over the years I have done countless nutrition education workshops for teachers and health professionals, and along with my colleagues, I have had the opportunity to develop nutrition education resources and programs that really work.

I grew up in Winnipeg and originally came to BC to pursue a career in sport nutrition. I completed a Masters degree in Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education degree at UBC. Prior to joining BC Dairy Association, I worked at the Sport Medicine Council of BC coordinating sport medicine and sport science services for elite athletes in BC. 

After becoming a mom, I developed a passion for teaching healthy eating to school-aged children. To this day, you can still find me doing nutrition education as a volunteer at my son's former elementary school - from packing lunches for snowshoe trips to growing spuds in tubs!

I am passionate about promoting health by inspiring curiosity, awareness, sharing, and enjoyment with eating. From international research in India, sports nutrition in Vancouver, clinical dietetics at St. Paul’s Hospital, and a community position in Haida Gwaii, I've had the opportunity to work as a health educator in a variety of settings to apply my passion.

Prior to working with BC Dairy, I also obtained a master’s degree in health education, with a final project focusing on mindful eating, helping me further understand the psychology of eating. Regardless of my area of focus, the universal thread has been empowering people to set achievable goals towards a healthier life. As such, I feel very fortunate to be a part of the innovative provincial nutrition education team at BC Dairy.

When I’m not in the office, you’ll find me running around on the Ultimate field or exploring new ways to make and enjoy tasty food with my husband and daughters in our kitchen. Even those who vowed they’d never enjoy kale appreciate our “greens in peanut sauce”. Just ask and I’ll give you the recipe! For me, food is one of the great pleasures in life; I wish that experience for everyone.

As a Registered Dietitian and a professionally trained chef, I am fortunate to work for the hard working dairy farmers throughout BC.  Before joining the BC Dairy Association, I worked as a Health and Wellness Program Coordinator for a Texas based dairy association.  I am proud to say I have worked for dairy farmers in both Canada and the US. 

Prior to becoming a dietitian, I attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and later taught culinary school to the public.  My passion for food and a growing interest in nutrition, led me to discover the intersection between what we eat and our health.  I soon decided to become a Registered Dietitian and combine my passion for education, good food, and wellness.  In addition to community engagement, I also enjoy talking to youth about sports nutrition. 

Outside of work I love to travel, look at art, play sports, explore the outdoors, and spend time with my wife.  I believe success is gained through partnerships and feel as a community, we can make a healthier BC.