Greater Seattle Dietetic Association’s 2023-2024 Executive Board
President
Melissa Prest
Prest is an adjunct professor at Benedictine University, owns a private practice in Chicago and Seattle, and is a member of the Academy’s Renal Dietitians dietetic practice group. She has written book chapters and has researched quality of life and malnutrition in chronic kidney disease. Prest has served in leadership roles with the Chicago and Illinois Academies of Nutrition and Dietetics, Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, NW Renal RD, the National Kidney Foundation and the Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition. She graduated from Bradley University, earned a master’s degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a doctorate from Rutgers University.
President Elect
Tina Guadan Fogall
Tina Guadan Fogall has been a food enthusiast since childhood. In 2011, she received a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and started working as a therapeutic chef. Her work involved helping clients with food sensitivities, those recovering from illnesses, or undergoing cancer treatment. Additionally, she led chronic disease prevention programs at the YMCA. During the pandemic, Tina decided to pursue a graduate degree and become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She graduated from Bastyr University in 2023 and completed her dietetic internship at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. Tina is now dedicated to transforming lives through the power of nutrition as an RDN.”
Marketing and Communications Chair
Katrina Schoettler
Katrina Schoettler is a recent graduate of Bastyr University’s Master of Science in Nutrition with a Didactic Program in Dietetics (MSN/DPD). She is now completing her dietetic internship with Nutrition Ink Dietetic Internship Program (NIDIP) and hopes to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She is passionate about functional nutrition that seeks to target the root cause of illness through diet and lifestyle change. While attending Bastyr, she volunteered with a variety of non-profit organizations tied to community nutrition education, including the Seattle Tilth Alliance and Solid Ground, as well as working in food service at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. Prior to pursuing a career in dietetics, Katrina graduated with a BA in International Affairs from the University of Colorado and worked as a digital marketer and content manager for outdoor retailers. Katrina believes that access to healthy food is a fundamental human right and, as a future RDN, is dedicated to fighting for nutrition equity in her community and beyond.
Marketing and Communications Chair
Julie Harvey
I’m honored to be an MSN/DPD Graduate representing GSDA for Marketing. As a recent grad from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA, I have learned how important Nutrition health literacy is for many communities. I have lived in the Seattle area for the majority of my life and have raised 5 children. I have a BSN/Culinary Arts degree from Bastyr University and topped that off with the graduate MSN/DPD program in 2022. Before I finished my master’s in nutrition and dietetics, I worked at Bastyr as a therapeutic chef; catering for every event and all students and faculty for almost a year. I have owned and operated many restaurants, starting at age 22, and have most recently owned and operated a Gluten Free bakery. I specialize in alternative grain cooking and I currently have my own business teaching cooking classes and offering personal therapeutic chef services in the Greater Seattle area. I am an avid gardener and inventor. I have several ideas in my head that just need an outlet. I think marketing may just give me that extra push to pursue my dreams as an entrepreneur in the food marketing industry. I look forward to practicing my skills and moving GSDA forward with its Missions and Goals and supporting dietitians in Washington State and beyond.
Marketing and Communications Chair
Rosie Marsters
Bio coming soon!
Membership and Directory Chair
Grace Ling
Grace is a clinical dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), certified intuitive eating counselor, and private practice owner. She grew up in Vancouver, Canada and completed a bachelor’s degree in anthropology at McGill University in Montreal, then later moved to Boston to complete her DPD at Simmons University and a combined MS/DI at Tufts University. She has been working as an outpatient dietitian in various settings since 2018. Currently she splits her time between working at the Swedish Diabetes Education Center and running her private practice, Graceful Plate Nutrition. She specializes in working with clients to manage diabetes from a non-diet, Health at Every Size approach, as well as those recovering from disordered eating who want to develop a more peaceful relationship with food and their body. In her free time, she enjoys trail running, mountaineering, crafting, and true crime podcasts.
Membership and Directory Chair
Aubrey Knickerbocker
Aubrey Knickerbocker is a Registered Dietitian, completing her master’s degree and dietetic internship through Bastyr University. She has been an active GSDA board member for several years, building strong connections within the dietetics community and fostering a supportive network for fellow professionals. Passionate about improving the nutritional quality of food service operations, Aubrey brings her knowledge in food service management to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. In her free time, she enjoys singing karaoke, exploring graphic design, and gardening.
Legislative Chair
Ebony White
Ebony is a second career Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has a heart for nutrition during the pediatric years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Seattle Pacific University which is also where she completed her DI. She is involved in advocacy and promoting policy that will create a food system that strengthens food security, food justice and food sovereignty. Ebony studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Seattle Pacific University. In addition to this role she is currently a State Regulatory Specialist for the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has previously served as coordinator for the Dr. Jennings Study Group with the National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition. Ebony is a Pacific Northwest Native who enjoys live music, stand-up comedy, and spending quality time with her family.
Treasurer
Kaitlin Sandberg
Kaitlin is an outpatient oncology dietitian at UW Medical Center, where she supports patients navigating cancer treatment and survivorship. She received her MS in Nutritional Sciences from UW’s Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Prior to graduate school, she spent 10 years working in marketing and product development for food and beverage companies. Kaitlin is passionate about weight-inclusive care, debunking nutrition myths, and providing practical, individualized recommendations to her patients. In her free time, she likes to explore local parks, eat lots of snacks, and spend time with her family outdoors.
Website Chair
Amy Riggs
Amy earned her MSN from Bastyr University in June 2024 and will begin her dietetic internship in fall 2024, also through Bastyr. She holds a culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu, Ltd, London, and had a previous career in print and online communications and marketing. Her BA was in Japanese Studies from Wellesley College, MA. Amy hopes to focus her time as an RDN helping patients and survivors manage the unique nutritional challenges related to cancer. Supporting Indigenous and Hispanic populations through community nutrition is also of prime interest. Amy is based in Olympia. She prefers to spend her spare time with her husband and daughters–traveling, hiking, on the water, reading, and cooking.
Website Chair
Alanna Marder
Alanna is a recent alum from Bastyr University, where she received her MSN/DPD. She is now continuing her education with Bastyr through her dietetic internship. She grew up in North Carolina and received her bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Heels!) Alanna is currently a Milieu Therapist and Intake Specialist at Opal Food + Body + Wisdom, where she applies her passion in the eating disorder field. Her plan once she completes her dietetic internship and passes the RDN exam, is to continue in the eating disorder field. In her free time , she loves hiking, going on walks, reading, cooking, watching reality TV, and looking at Mount Rainier!
Student Representative Cochair
Janell Chang (Bastyr Rep)
Janell is entering her second year as a graduate student in the MSN/DPD program at Bastyr University. She was born and raised in California, moving in and around the South Bay Area after receiving two bachelor’s degrees from University of California, Merced (in human biology and psychology). She’s had several careers in the medical field, and felt lucky enough to obtain hands-on experience in laboratory settings, clinical fields, and patient-facing opportunities. Her love of food didn’t really become a career possibility until the pandemic encouraged several months of soul searching, when she connected with several colleagues and heard about their career journeys (many of them with nutrition-specific focuses). She’s excited to be taking on this position as a Student Representative for GSDA to continue her discovery of what this field can offer herself, her fellow students, and the greater Seattle community.
Student Representative Cochair
Tope Olotu (UNE)
Bio coming soon!
Student Representative Cochair
Hannah Sanders, UW Rep
Bio coming soon!
Student Representative Cochair
SPU Rep
Bio coming soon!
Secretary
Audrey Hummel
Audrey is an inpatient Clinical Dietitian at Overlake Medical Center, where she loves combining her medical nutrition therapy knowledge with compassionate patient care. She received her Master of Science in Nutrition at Bastyr University, going on to complete her Dietetic Internship at the same institution. Originally from upstate NY, Audrey trained and performed as a professional ballet dancer and earned her BFA in Dance before finding her passion for nutrition. This is Audrey’s third year on the board serving as Secretary. In her free time, she enjoys reading novels, cooking with her husband, and enjoying the abundant nature the PNW has to offer.
Nominating Committee Chair
Ginger Hultin
Ginger Hultin is a Seattle-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of the concierge, virtual nutrition practice Ginger Hultin Nutrition where she helps clients with complex health conditions through an integrative approach. She specializes in anti-inflammatory diets for integrative oncology nutrition, people with gastrointestinal disease, and autoimmune issues. Ginger serves as adjunct clinical faculty at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle. She is the House of Delegates representative at the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a past Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and past-chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and Bastyr University and is currently pursuing her doctorate of clinical nutrition at the University of North Florida.
Nominating Committee Chair
Aria Wexler
Aria is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She holds a degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of California, Davis, and a Master of Business Administration from Dominican University. Aria specializes in diabetes management and nutrition education during pregnancy. Committed to increasing healthcare access for all, she has actively volunteered with the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. In her free time, Aria enjoys creating pottery, camping, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Continuing Education Chair
Mira Onishchenko
Bio coming soon!
Continuing Education Cochair
Robin Holliday
Robin is a newly credentialed, second-career registered dietitian nutritionist beginning her journey as an outpatient dietitian at EvergreenHealth Hospital. After a successful 17-year career at Starbucks, where she held leadership roles in store management, logistics, and supply chain, she made a fulfilling career change to nutrition. Robin earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Bastyr University and completed her dietetic internship there as well. The Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognized her passion for service and leadership with the 2024 Outstanding Student Award, a testament to her passion for service and leadership. Originally from Oswego, New York, Robin holds a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from SUNY Brockport.
Continuing Education Cochair
Julia Nguyen
Julia is a Vietnamese American, first-generation college student. She was born and raised in Washington state and resides in Everett. She graduated from Bastyr University’s MSN DPD in 2023 and completed her dietetic internship at SeaMar in 2024. She is also on the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics board as a student leader. Celebrating cultural diversity, especially in cooking, baking, and enjoying meals with friends and family has always been a priority of hers. Her areas of interest include nutrition for seniors, the culinary and retail aspects of nutrition, and increasing the accessibility of food in communities of multicultural populations. Her hobbies include admiring (and wishing she could own) all kinds of animals, dancing terribly, taking long walks, slicing fruit, deboning chicken, and laughing out loud.
Continuing Education Cochair
Bailey Ludwig
Bio coming soon!
Diversity Chair
Erin Cazel
Erin is a Masters-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Bastyr 2023) with a passion for creating meaningful connections and sharing delicious food that nourishes from the inside out. With a background in biology from Stanford (2004) and experience teaching middle school science in Chicago and Seattle, she brings curiosity and a love for how the body works. As a stay-at-home mom to two neurodiverse children, Erin gained hands-on experience honoring the unique needs of diverse nervous systems. Today, she supports individuals and families in brain-body nourishment, using food as a tool for reconnection and healing.
Diversity Chair
Kana Ogaki
I am a graduate student at the University of Washington pursuing MPH in Nutritional Sciences through the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics. I grew up in Osaka, Japan and moved to Seattle in 2014. Before getting into the graduate program, I was working as a teacher and volunteering as a nutrition educator in low-income settings in the South Seattle area. My personal experience of being a mother in a different country from where I grew up along with work/volunteer experience above made me realize that there is a big gap between parents’ hope for providing healthful foods/ environment for their children and resources accessible and available for parents who have a limited time and budget. My biggest interest and my future scope is to build a regional food system where all the people regardless of race, sex, gender, and age are accessible to sustainable, locally-grown, nutritious foods and to decrease health inequity among disadvantaged populations including people of color, immigrants, and refugees. When I am not studying, I enjoy cooking, gardening, and walking/biking with my children.
Diversity Chair
Evelyn Grijalva
Hello my name is Evelyn, a first-generation graduate student at the University of Washington pursuing an MPH in Nutritional Sciences through the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics. I am also a Mexican-American who was born and raised in Southern Los Angeles, but recently moved to Seattle in 2023 for graduate school. Growing up in LA and being part of the underserved Latinx/e community, my family and I faced many disparities especially when it came to nutrition and the access of food. As I grew older, I would constantly hear that my cultural foods were unhealthy. I chose to pursue dietetics for many reasons but one main reason was to diversify the field and be able to provide more culturally relevant nutrition support to underserved communities. I hope to one day start a nutrition related non-profit and support the Latinx/e communities in Southern LA. Lastly, on my free time I enjoy baking, running, and crafting!!
GSDA Executive Board Job Descriptions
GSDA Executive Board Job Descriptions