Kay is a healthy eating coach, who specializes in habit change, and brings 30+ years of experience helping people with their health.
Kay had an unhealthy relationship with food and struggled with her weight for decades.
“I experienced abuse as a child and I started using food as a way to help me deal with the pain and loneliness I felt. I used food to hide my shame.
What made the difference for me was working with someone who could help me see that I am a powerful, worthy, amazing, bold woman.
From there I worked in NIH, AARP, and other large government agencies.
Not only that, I started my own Health and Wellness company almost 10 years ago. I call it Sweet Life Wellness.”
Kay
Education
- Master of Public Health Nutrition, University of Hawaii
- Master of Science in Marketing, Track: Corporate Strategy Marketing – Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC
- Bachelor of Arts, Home Economics (Dietetics), San Francisco State University
Affiliations & Professional Credentials
- Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Certificate of 69 hours of Adult Weight Management training, Commission on Dietetic Registration, Jan. 2021
- Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, State of Maryland
- Member, BNI Networking Partners Chapter, Potomac, MD
- Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
- Advisor, National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Awards & Recognition
Kay is a dynamic leader who has spearheaded three national initiatives for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She has:
- Led the communication team for the first ever 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
- Collaborated to create the You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging nutrition and physical activity national coalition for older adults.
- Directed the National Cancer Institute’s 5 A Day for Better Health media campaign, reaching 650 million plus American adults with a message to eat more fruits and vegetables as a way to reduce cancer risk.
Awards for her work in health & nutrition:
- Performance Award, Launch of the first Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2007, US. Department of Health and Human Services
- Performance Award, You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging campaign, Administration on Aging, 2004
- National Mature Media Gold Award, AARP Healthy & Active, Mind & Body program, 2000
- President’s Circle Award, American Dietetic Association, National 5 A Day Program, 1995
- Award of Merit, Activating National 5 A Day Program, National Institutes of Health, 1994