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PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Donna has spent her career on several sides of the fence, as a corporate player, an independent consultant and as free-lance media. Her areas of expertise straddle nutrition, culinary and communications topics. Here’s the highlights…
Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
- Former faculty member for undergrad and professional programs at Hyde Park, NY campus
- Acted as nutrition spokesperson for the school
Corporate/Trade
The Coca-Cola Company
- Created culinary beverage platform for numerous national restaurant chain customers
- Managed public relations programming for Minute Maid and Odwalla brands
- Managed obesity issues related to schools, health professional and the media
- Developed framework for Beverage Institute for Health & Wellness
Campbell Soup Company
- Established first corporate nutrition communications function
- Acted as corporate nutrition spokesperson
Barilla America
- Acted as nutrition spokesperson in print, broadcast and at trade shows
Commodity Boards
US Tuna Federation, National Mango Board, National Peanut Board
- Acted as nutrition spokesperson; provided recipe development and nutrition strategy counsel
Prior clients have included:
Walden Farms, Florida Department of Citrus, Tofutti, Kraft Foods, McNeil Labs, Burson Marstellar, Edelman
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
- Self published 2nd edition Caribbean Light cookbook
- Taught cooking and fitness tours on board Norwegian cruise line
- Launched culinary gift business selling to high-end cookware and department stores, museum gift shops nationwide and abroad
Education/Training
- M.S., Nutrition Communications Boston University
- U.S. Army Medical Corp Commission: Major Rank
- Dietetic Internship, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- B.S., Food & Nutrition University of Rhode Island
Professional Memberships
- Chair, Nutrition & Food Science Section/International Association of Culinary Professionals
- American Dietetic Association
- Nutritionists in Complementary Care, ADA
- Food & Culinary Professionals, ADA
Professional Volunteer Work
- Conduct annual nutrition education seminars for @ 500 elementary school children
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