top of page

My skills and strenghts

My skills reflect a blend of clinical training, culturally rooted communication, and evidence-based translation of nutrition science for individuals and broader audiences — skills that apply in health care, wellness, and consumer health spaces.

Here’s how I bring that to life:

Clinical and Nutrition Expertise

  • Skills grounded in dietetics and real-world practice:

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for metabolic health, diabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity

  • Women’s health: hormonal health, PCOS, fertility-related nutrition

  • Nutrition assessment and individualized care planning

  • Nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE) and malnutrition assessment

  • Enteral and parenteral nutrition management

  • Interpreting biochemical data and clinical indicators

  • Nutrition support for clients using GLP-1 medications

  • Evidence-based, real-food nutrition strategies


Communication and Translation Skills

  • Translating science into relatable, culturally grounded language:

  • Bilingual nutrition communication (English & Spanish)

  • Culturally responsive and inclusive messaging

  • Patient education (clinical settings and media)

  • Nutrition content development (written, visual, educational)

  • Nutrition education strategy & storytelling

  • Consumer-focused health communication


Communication and Education

  • Hosting real-time nutrition discussions on digital platforms

  • Serving as a nutrition spokesperson for media and live events

  • Guiding clients with motivational interviewing and strengths-based coaching


Professional and Applied Competencies

  • Cross-functional collaboration (clinical, creative, operations)

  • Program and curriculum development

  • Digital health and virtual care experience

  • Integration of DEIB practices in nutrition work

  • Nutrition education strategy and implementation

  • Event support & nutrition representation


 

hēlo health_food editable-02.png
hēlo health_food editable-02.png

Strengths 

According to CliftonStrengths, my top 5 dominant strengths are:​

  • Developer – I amplify growth by seeing potential and nurturing progress.

  • Relator – I value trust and deep collaboration on the fertility journey.

  • Harmony – I attune to emotional needs—especially around body and fertility.

  • Responsibility – I honor commitments and bring integrity to each phase.

  • Empathy – I collaborate in ways that uplift, support, and unite.

IMG_0596.JPG

My Working Style

O n  a Te a m

I bring dependability, strong intuition, and an inclusive mindset to team settings. I value open communication, shared goals, and collaboration, while staying closely connected to client needs and real-world outcomes.

I n d e p e n d e n t l y

I work thoughtfully and with purpose, balancing flexibility with integrity. I approach projects with care and intention, focusing on meaningful impact rather than simply completing tasks or checking boxes.

ServSafe Food Protection
Manager Certification

Certificate Number: 27522144

Date of Expiration: 6/6/2030

HIPAA Annual Certification

The University of Arizona Employee Development, Growth and Engagement

Date of Expiration: 5/25/2026

Adult, Child and Baby First Aid / CPR / AED

American Red Cross

Certificate ID: 01UK45A

Date of Expiration: 5/25/2027

Bloodborne Pathogens and Universal Precautions (OSHA Compliant) Certification

The University of Arizona Employee Development, Growth and Engagement

Date of Expiration: 5/25/2026​

Certificate Program in Project Management

Cornell University

Date of Completion: December 2021​

Curious to learn more or connect? I’d love to hear from you—feel free to reach out at:
dietitian@luciasterpone.com

 

© 2035 by Lucia Sterpone.

Powered and secured by Wix .

 

bottom of page