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Anita Jones-Mueller, M.P.H. 
President and Founder

Anita Jones-Mueller, MPH, is president and founder of Healthy Dining. She is a nationally known public health nutrition expert and a market innovator, thought leader and strategist in the healthy eating landscape. As the dynamic leader of a mission that integrates the brainpower, artistry and passion Read More

 
 
 
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Frank Mueller
Chief Innovation Officer, Engineer

Frank is an engaging and inspiring leader accelerating the strategic development and growth of the “Powered by Healthy Dining” digital health solutions. From web, mobile and IoT, Frank’s role encompasses the customized integration and execution of Healthy Dining’s technologies for our Read More

 
 
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MICHAEL KI
VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY

Michael leads the development of Healthy Dining's digital technology as the company grows to fill the urgent market gaps in the consumer eating and restaurant menu management/ordering landscape. Michael's impressive expertise entailed the creation and growth of complex Read More

 
 
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ERICA BOHM, M.S.
VP AND DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Erica has been passionately introducing consumers, restaurants, health professionals, employers, and others to the benefits of Healthy Dining since 1993. With her leadership and keen ability to forge strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, she is a valuable asset to the company’s continuous Read More

 
 
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NANCY SNYDER, M.S., R.D.
Director of Nutrition

Nancy has a master’s degree in nutritional science from San Diego State University, where she also completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). She is also a registered dietitian, and completed her dietetic internship through Utah State University. As Director of Nutrition, Nancy works with Read More

 
 
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MARY CLARE FRAKER, M.S, R.D.
Director of Nutrition Strategy

Mary’s unique talent of uniting Healthy Dining’s think tank of dietitians with our team of innovation “techies” is the secret to Healthy Dining’s world-class healthy eating technology solutions. Mary’s passion for nutrient-dense cuisine and her background in nutrition research empower her to integrate the Read More

 
 
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Ilana Lemberger, R.D.
Director of Nutrition, Project Management

Ilana works closely with restaurants across the country to help them meet the growing demand for nutrition information and healthier choices. In her role as Director of Nutrition, Project Management, Ilana provides nutrition analysis of restaurant menu items while offering guidance to Read More

 
 
 
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Blaire Newhard, MLA, RD
Culinary Dietitian

With a master’s degree in gastronomy and culinary arts from Boston University, Blaire brings to Healthy Dining a passion for food science and restaurant cuisine. As culinary dietitian, Blaire conducts nutrition analysis for restaurants and helps identify allergens as well as vegan and vegetarian items, to Read More

 
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Diana Wiggins, R.D.
Culinary Dietitian

Diana has over 30 years of experience in food service consulting, computerized food management software development, institutional menu planning, recipe nutritional analysis, extensive food service preparation, and conducting instructional healthy cooking and nutrition classes. Providing Read More

 
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Kathleen Papandrea, R.D.
CULINARY DIETITIAN

Kathleen focuses on collaborating with restaurants to identify and establish menu items that meet Healthy Dining’s nutrition criteria. She also performs menu nutrient analysis and helps bring healthy dining options to your home table. Kathleen enjoys reviewing published recipes from popular Read More

 
 
 
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AMBER CASWELL, M.P.H., R.D., C.L.E.
MANAGER OF RESTAURANT PARTNERSHIPS

Equipped with a master’s degree in public health from Loma Linda University, a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition from San Diego State University, and extensive experience working with Feeding America and WIC (Women, Infants and Children), Amber has committed herself to helping others live Read More

 
 
 
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Olivia Schwartz, MS, RD
Program manager, Registered Dietitian

As one of Healthy Dining’s culinary dietitians, Olivia’s responsibilities include nutrient analysis for Healthy Dining’s restaurant clients.  As program manager, she is also tasked with leading a groundbreaking effort to identify diabetes-friendly menu items from popular local San Diego restaurants on an app.  This initiative is part of a pilot research project that could Read More

 
 
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Kelly Donahue
Program manager, Restaurant Nutrition Specialist

Kelly Donahue, a Healthy Dining restaurant nutrition specialist, is an integral part of Healthy Dining’s nutrition team, working with restaurants on their nutrition analysis projects.  Additionally, as program manager, Kelly is a liaison to local San Diego restaurants on development of a first-ever app that identifies diabetes-friendly menu items from Read More

 
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DANIELLE GAFFEN
NUTRITION & MARKETING MANAGER

Danielle assists Healthy Dining’s dietitians and supports the company’s marketing efforts through a wide variety of projects. When Danielle is not pouring over recipes or coordinating articles for the company’s two newsletters, Danielle is pursuing her Master of Science degree at San Diego State University Read More

 
 
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Monica Dixon
NUTRITION Project Intern

After completing her bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition at San Diego State University, Monica joined the Healthy Dining team. As a degreed nutritionist, Monica works with Healthy Dining’s dietitians on identifying diabetes-friendly options at local restaurants for a newly developed mobile app. Additionally, she creates relationships Read More

 
 
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Anjali Patel, M.P.H., R.D.
Director of Research, Project Management

Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Anjali brings extensive education and experience to Healthy Dining: a bachelor’s degree in life sciences research from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario; a second bachelor’s degree in nutrition and food from Ryerson University in Toronto; and finally, a master of public Read More

 
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Shawna McNally, MScPH, R.D.
Senior Research Manager

Shawna graduated from the Harvard School of Public Health, considered the premier training program for public health leaders in America. Before she received her Masters of Science degree at Harvard, Shawna completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Arizona State University. As Senior Read More

 
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Mariana Beleche, M.S.
Research Data Manager

As a research data manager for Healthy Dining, Mariana designs and maintains databases and performs data entry, verification, and organization. She also analyzes qualitative data, prepares research surveys and questionnaires, and conducts literature reviews. A Mexico-native, Mariana started her Read More

 
 
 
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JATIN NAHAR, MS
DIRECTOR OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Jatin is a results-oriented technology industry leader bringing his vast experience in architecting and managing complex software and IT solutions to Healthy Dining. His expertise and energy is helping to drive the company's emerging technology for restaurants including mobile technology Read More

 

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software developer

Khushbu Patel – a software developer at Healthy Dining – is an integral part of our tech team, working to develop, test and maintain the "Powered by Healthy Dining" innovations. Khushbu grew up in Gujarat, India, and earned her bachelor’s degree in information technology.  Read More





 
 
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JC Preciado
Accounting Manager

Healthy Dining’s Accounting Manager, JC Preciado, brings a wealth of financial and business experience to the team. With a bachelor of science in business administration from California State University Bakersfield and a background in bookkeeping, human resources and payroll, JC manages all facets of Read More

 
 
 
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Suzanne Baligad
Administrative Manager

Suzanne, Healthy Dining’s administrative manager, has a background in many aspects of business, including accounting, finance, business development, administrative, and customer service. She has worked in both the public and private sectors and in many industries, including the restaurant Read More