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Rachel Stahl is a Senior Clinical Dietitian at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP)/Weill Cornell Medical Center where she specializes in diabetes, cardiovascular health, and digestive diseases. In addition to providing medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized patients, she leads a variety of glycemic control initiatives, serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns, and is actively involved in both patient and interdisciplinary education. Rachel completed her undergraduate degree at Colgate University, Dietetic Internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and received her Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. An active member in the dietetics professional community, Rachel is currently the Immediate Past-President of the Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA) and member of the GNYDA Public Relations Committee and has served as President and Newsletter Editor. Keeping with her college roots and sharing her passion for wellness, she also serves as Communications Chair for Colgate University's Health and Wellness Professional Network. Rachel is a proud recipient of the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year in 2016 and Jack Bellick Award in 2015 through NYSAND.
Jonathan earned his Bachelor degrees in Food Science & Human Nutrition from the Univeristy of Hawaii at Manoa. He then completed his MBA and dietetics internship coordinated program at Dominican University in Chicago, Illinois. Before and during his internship, he was awarded "Diet-Technician Registered of the Year" from 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Jonathan is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as the Online Professional Development Coordinator for Cultures of Gender and Age. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, pole dancing, cooking, and photography.
Hannah Smith is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; she is the Eastern Region Clinical Nutrition Manager for Rochester Regional Health. In this role, Hannah oversees the Registered Dietitians working in the two acute hospitals, two nursing homes, adult day program, inpatient rehab, out-patient counseling, and cardiac rehab at two locations, in Clifton Spring and Newark, NY. Hannah enjoys collaborating with community partners in her current role to promote wellness to employees and the public. Hannah earned her bachelor's degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and completed her Dietetic Internship at Syracuse University. Hannah is an active member of both the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Genesee Dietetic Association. In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family, architecture, home design, playing softball, running, being a New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan. Hannah lives in Newark, NY with her husband Josh and their daughter Liliana.
Michelle completed her undergraduate education at Rochester Institute of Technology and received her Master's in Nutrition from Syracuse University. She is an active member of both the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Central NY Dietetic Association.
Ilene Cohen, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, C-IAYT, is a NYC-based, nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and IAYT-certified yoga therapist. Ilene is a sought-after presenter of CPE webinars, speaking engagements at local and national conferences, and has been featured on radio, local television and in publications including Self Magazine and Yoga Journal. Her private practice and company, PranaSpirit Nutrition & Wellness, specializes in mind-body integrative and functional medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic yoga. As an RDN entrepreneur, Ilene has hired and mentored Registered Dietitians and administrative staff in her growing private practice and consulting business. In addition to running her private practice, Ilene is the owner of RefreshRDTM, a tutoring company focusing on RD exam preparation and continuing professional education. Now in her role as a NYSAND media spokesperson, Ilene is excited to be the voice of RDNs that communicates to the public that we are the nutrition experts!
Joelle has vast experience working in a community with a diverse population in culture, ethnicity, and religion. She has experience with many age groups, health disparities, and diseases. Joelle is a person who finds joy creating a positive environment to facilitate healing and promoting positive change. She has a passion for connecting with the community and providing education to promote wellness that any person can get on board with. Joelle is an active member of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Media Representative. In her free time, she enjoys exploring, dancing, binge-watching great shows, and spending time with her husband and puppy, Kiedis.
Jenna Guadagna is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist. Jenna completed her undergraduate degree and her dietetic internship at Buffalo State College. Jenna is a dietitian at the private practice Personalized Health Nutrition, PLLC. There she provides nutrition counseling to individuals and guides them to achieve their nutrition goals. Jenna is a former retail registered dietitian who is experienced with planning and attending health fairs, hosting nutrition-related tours in the grocery store, radio interview, and social media nutrition outreach. Jenna understands that not everyone has the ability to see a nutrition professional, nor does everyone know what a dietitian does. As a dietitian, she wants to help fill those gaps in the community, and share evidence-based nutrition information where it is needed. Because of this, she is excited about her role as a Media Spokesperson to be able to share both nutrition science, and the nutrition happenings to the communities in Western New York. In her free time, Jenna enjoys going to spin classes, spending time with her cat, and listening/singing along to showtunes. |
Public Relations Coordinator/ NYSAND Spokespeople Chair
New York City
Rochester
Syracuse
New York City - 2nd Representative
Albany
Western New York-Buffalo