Joan Marks, BASc, RD

Joan began her career as a dietitian over 27 years ago. She currently owns and operates Dietista, a private nutrition consulting practice based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Areas of practice include pediatric nutrition (autism, constipation, growth concerns, picky eating), medical nutrition therapy for adults (fatty liver, gout, high cholesterol, obesity, type 2 diabetes and other), menopause, weight management, and general health and wellness. In 2022, Joan became a self-published author on Amazon with the release of My Menopause Journal. 

Erin M'Larkey, RD, MPH, CDE

Erin obtained her degree in Applied Human Nutrition at the University of Guelph, followed by a dietetic internship at St. Michael’s Hospital, where she worked for almost a decade as a clinical dietitian. Eager for more learning, she pursued her Master of Public Health with a Collaborative Specialization in Women’s Health at the University of Toronto.

Eventually craving a change of pace, she returned to her hometown and turned her passion side project, Kitchen Witch Nutrition, into a nutrition consulting business. She also works full-time as a Certified Diabetes Educator in her community.

Kimmie Singh, RD

Kimmie Singh is a self-proclaimed fat Registered Dietitian based in New York City. She is the owner of Body Honor Nutrition, a nutrition private practice that supports individuals to heal their relationships with food and body. Kimmie supports her clients with a fat-positive and anti-oppressive framework and has a special passion for working with people that have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Kimmie is also a sought-after speaker and has presented at several national conferences. She presents on the effects of anti-fat stigma in healthcare and nutrition. Kimmie is a believer in kindness, compassion, and the power of advocacy. Learn more about Kimmie at https://www.bodyhonornutrition.com/.

Tegan Bissell, RDN, CDE

Tegan is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. With almost 10 years of experience in outpatient nutrition counseling, she decided to open her virtual private practice, Resilient Nutrition, where she helps individuals lower sugars, manage weight and prevent diabetes without restrictive dieting! Originally from Vermont, but now living in Florida, she loves the outdoors, sustainable living, cooking from the garden and being active with her Australian Shepherd. 

Trista Chan, RD, MHSc

Trista Chan is the founder of The Good Life Dietitian, a nutrition practice that supports people in using good food to live a good life. Particularly passionate about PCOS and eating disorders, Trista supports patients in navigating hormonal imbalances while improving their relationship with food. 

She holds a Master of Health Science in Nutrition Communication from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).  In a full circle moment, she's also now back on campus as a contract lecturer, and is incredibly passionate about cultivating a strong community of dietitians and dietetic students. 

In her free time, you can find her traveling to local and new places, finding joy in fitness and cooking, and spending quality time with loved ones. 

Laura MacDonald, RD

Laura studied nutrition and dietetics at Brescia University College and completed her internship through the Diploma in Dietetic Education and Practical Training. She has worked in clinical nutrition for 8 years and is currently building her own geriatric and dementia focused nutrition business. Her passion is helping families and patients understand the progression of the disease and learn solutions to nutrition based issues along the way. In addition to the day-to-day clinical work, she has spent time as professional practice leader and advocated for nutrition projects within the hospital where she works. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and young son as well as running a small family photography business for creative fun.

Elizabeth Mills, RDN

Elizabeth Mills graduated with nutritional sciences degree from  Pennsylvania State University. She has been an outpatient education dietitan in FL for 18 years, specializing in weight management, diabetes, and bariatric surgery. She is passionate about a healthy lifestyle, running, crossfit, her dogs, and traveling with her husband.