My experience
I am a bilingual nutrition professional with nearly a decade of experience spanning clinical care, digital health, content development, and community education.
My work is grounded in metabolic health, diabetes and prediabetes management, culturally responsive nutrition communication, and practical, food-based strategies.
These experiences inform my current focus on supporting adults with metabolic health–related goals, with a particular interest in women’s health, including hormonal health, PCOS, and fertility-related nutrition.
I bring a real-food, evidence-based approach focused on translating nutrition science into sustainable, real-world practice across clinical, educational, and applied settings.
Kaiser Permanente (Aug 2025 –December 2025)
Dietetic Intern
Santa Rosa, California
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Managed complex medical nutrition therapy cases in an inpatient clinical setting, providing nutrition care for high-risk patients.
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Performed nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE) and assessed malnutrition using ASPEN and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics criteria.
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Interpreted biochemical data and clinical indicators to guide individualized MNT decisions and daily nutrition follow-ups.
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Developed, implemented, and adjusted enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens, including formula selection, rate calculations, advancement protocols, and monitoring for tolerance and refeeding risk.
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Delivered bilingual (English/Spanish) nutrition education for diabetes, renal, cardiac, postoperative recovery, and other medical conditions, ensuring culturally responsive patient care.
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Provided discharge nutrition counseling to support continuity of care and facilitate appropriate outpatient follow-up.
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Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams—including physicians, nurses, patient care technicians, pharmacists, and speech-language pathologists—to integrate nutrition into comprehensive treatment plans.
BODi (2021–2024)
Nutrition Specialist, Latin America
Remote, California
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Led nutrition content strategy for Latin America, developing culturally relevant meal plans, recipes, and educational sessions for large-scale nutrition education programs.
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Created and adapted nutrition content for diverse audiences, balancing evidence-based guidance with cultural relevance.
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Collaborated cross-functionally on program launches, digital education initiatives, and social media content.
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Served on the DEIB Council, contributing to inclusive programming and culturally responsive health messaging.
Kaiser Permanente (2020–2021)
Nutrition Partner
San Rafael, California
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Supported patient and non-patient food services within a hospital setting, gaining exposure to food systems operations, inpatient nutrition workflows, and institutional nutrition standards.
Nutritionist Lucia Sterpone (2016–2021)
Nutrition Consultant
Remote 2017 – 2021
Mexico City 2016 – 2017
Ran a private practice providing individualized nutrition counseling, with a focus on diabetes and weight management.
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Designed personalized nutrition interventions for metabolic health conditions.
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Partnered with health brands on nutrition-related initiatives.
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Analyzed dietary and market data to inform education and outreach efforts.
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Appeared in media outlets as an expert speaker.
Centro Graber (2015–2017)
Nutritionist, Obesity and Diabetes Management
Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico
Delivered medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions and co-authored a chapter on physical activity in type 2 diabetes for a clinical reference manual.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."