Our Team

Our team of dedicated professionals combines decades of expertise in nutrition, public health, clinical practice, mental health, and research to transform how we think about food and health.

From pioneering pediatric nutrition resources to advancing the science of ultra-processed food impacts, our experts include registered dietitians, researchers, and physicians committed to making healthy living accessible to all. Together, they bring a passion for education, sustainability, and equitable access to nutritious food, united in the mission to inspire healthier lives through evidence-based practices and innovative solutions.

Board of Directors

Advisory Board

  • Lacie Peterson, PhD, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FAND

  • Cynthia Sass, MPH, RDN, CSSD

  • Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

  • Becca Malizia, MS

  • Christine McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN

Officers

  • Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE

    PRESIDENT

  • Mike Gibbs

    TREASURER

  • Claire Wood, MS, RDN

    SECRETARY

  • Jay Gendron, MS, RDN

    OUTREACH COORDINATOR