About
Kristen works as a consultant dietitian in a variety of capacities including nutrition programming and policy development for sustainable food and health initiatives at UC Berkeley, nutrition consulting for patients and care givers, menu planning at hospitals and child care centers, as well as creation of public relations materials for healthcare services. She originates from the Northern California coastline and received her BS in dietetics from UC Berkeley then went on to obtain a Masters in Human Nutrition from Arizona State University. Kristen resides in San Francisco where she enjoys exploring the local food scene on foot and experimenting with goods harvested nearby. She currently acts as President-Elect for the Bay Area Dietetics Association, eZine Editor for the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition subgroup of the American Dietetics Association, and Co-Chair for Slow Food East Bay. Kristen has a strong passion for nutrition and food sustainability and believes a healthy lifestyle necessitates the enjoyment of great food. She also owns a self-operated jam company called, “That’s My Jam”.
