Diverse Voices in Dietetics

Being born and raised in Michigan, in the suburbs of Detroit, by strong, smart and “old-school” Filipino parents was a unique, messy and, in hindsight,  beautiful experience.

Learn about Sheetal Parikh, MS, RDN, LDN and how she overcame the struggle of becoming an RDN in the United States after moving from India.

Ashley Berthoumieux says her passion for health care occasionally morphs into disappointment over the blatant racial disparities in nutrition, but she remains hopeful and encouraged by allies. Learn more about her experience and struggles as a Black future RDN.

From Venezuela to international student to clinical dietitian. Read about Vittoria Andriolo’s experience of becoming a dietitian in the United States.

Hear from Joo Shan Ooi, future registered dietitian nutritionist, as she discusses her experience as an international student from Malaysia and her dreams for the future.

Juliana suffers from Crohn’s disease, lupus, and POTS, among other illnesses, and relies on a feeding tube for her daily nutrition. Learn why she wants to become a dietitian and read about her experience as a future RDN.

A first generation American, Angel has been successfully navigating the field of dietetics as a multi-racial male, striving to make the profession more diverse. Read his story.

Read about the obstacles Jordan Griffing, MS, RD, LD, CNSC has had to overcome as a disabled individual and dietitian and learn from her insight on ways to be a more inclusive practitioner.

Learn why Tracy Williams wanted to become an RDN, her experience as an individual with cerebral palsy and her advice for nutrition and dietetics professionals.

Learn about the challenges and opportunities Su-Nui has encountered as a Latina dietitian and her thoughts on ways to make dietetic internships more accessible to minorities.

Hear from Toncé Jackson, Ed.D, MPH, RDN, CLE about what she’s learned so far in her career and how to make the most of yours.

Learn about Kim Snodgrass and her experiences as an African American RDN for the last 20 years and her hopes for progress.

Qula Madkin, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES was in the field of nutrition and dietetics six years before meeting a fellow Black dietitian. Learn more about her journey to becoming an RD and why she believes diversity in dietetics is so important.

Learn more about Jasmine Westbrooks, MS, RD,LDN, her journey toward becoming an RDN and her experience in dietetics as a person of color.

Learn more about Stephanie Carter, MS, RDN and the implicit and explicit bias she faced as an actor and now as an RDN.

Future RDN, Krystal George, shares what it was like to graduate from a HBCU to transition into an internship at a predominately white school and how increasing diversity will benefit all dietitians and students.

Learn about Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, her journey from chemical engineering major to RDN, her life today as a Black dietitian and what RDNs can do to support diversity in the field.

Deidra Nelson, MS, RDN, LDN shares her experience in dietetics as a person of color and describes the culture shock of moving from Memphis, TN to attend college at a predominantly white institution.