Expertise:
Nutrition; Health and wellness education
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Medical Dietetics, The Ohio State University (1979); Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Loma Linda University (1975)
Affiliations Awards:
Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives; President, Seventh-day Adventist Dietetic Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
33
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her teaching and interpersonal skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her educational background and the inspiration she received from her mother, a dietitian.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching nutrition education and exercise physiology; Coordinating cooking classes; Overseeing cardiac rehabilitation and smoking cessation services; Caring for patients with eating disorders; Managing a set of programs designed to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit through innovative models of healing and wellness supported by a foundation of clinically sound medicine; Teaching facts on vegetarian nutrition; Collaborating with teams of experts in the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition, exercise, recreation and stress management to address each participant’s unique needs and goals
Education Certifications:
Registered Dietitian, American Dietetic Association
Awards/Honors:
Top Industry Expert, Cambridge Who's Who (2010-2011); VIP of the Year, Cambridge Who's Who (2009-2010)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Saunders intends to grow professionally.