Melissa O’Shea is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters Degree in Nutrition from Columbia University. Throughout her career, she has counseled clients on a wide variety of issues, including weight loss, heart health, prenatal and postnatal nutrition, Diabetes and sports nutrition. Melissa is the National Director of Nutrition at exhale spa, as well as an adjunct professor at a local college. She also works extensively in corporate wellness, presenting lectures and health fairs at numerous corporations throughout the New York City area. Follow Melissa on twitter.

Contributing Blogger. Stephanie Perruzza is a Registered Dietitian with a masters degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Rhode Island.  Currently, she practices at Northern Westchester Hospital where she provides inpatient nutrition care and education to staff through various in-services as well as chairing the hospital’s Nutrition Care Council.  Stephanie has also gained experience at Ketchum PR agency as a food and wellness summer fellow as well as a test kitchen intern at Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine in New York. Follow Stephanie on twitter and connect via Linked In.

Dietetic Intern and Contributing Blogger. Gail Watson is presently completing her Masters in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University. Gail has an extensive background in the food business, and her love of cooking inspires her approach to healthy eating. She is also the author of the acclaimed blog, A Stack of Dishes, and is a contributor to The Daily Meal. After graduating, Gail plans to start an online menu subscription service for those with diabetes or need better blood sugar management.

Contributing Blogger. Joni Garcia is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in food and nutrition from the University of Georgia. She currently works for the federal government where she administers nutrition education programs for limited income populations. She also leads her office’s wellness committee. Joni has experience in a variety of private setting s providing nutrition counseling and education. She is the current Chair of Communications Division of the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB). Joni enjoys yoga, traveling, visiting farmers markets, and (pretending she knows something about) wine. Follow Joni on twitter.