Welcome

I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and the founder of Fueling Up Our Future. I earned my bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, my master's degree from Central Michigan University, and completed the ASCEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics at Madonna University.

My experience includes community nutrition, Head Start, school-based nutrition education, corporate wellness, and providing nutrition education to children, families, adults, and older adults in a variety of community settings. 

I'm passionate about making nutrition education engaging, practical, and evidence-based, helping people of all ages build confidence and healthy habits that last a lifetime.

As a mom of two daughters, I understand the challenges of raising picky eaters, encouraging children to try new foods, and helping kids develop a positive relationship with food. That's why I created Fueling Up Our Future—to make nutrition education fun, interactive, and accessible while helping people of all ages build lifelong healthy habits.

Whether I'm leading a children's nutrition program, presenting to parents, facilitating an adult workshop, or blending smoothies on our smoothie bikes, my goal is to create engaging experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and show that healthy eating can be both enjoyable and realistic.

Favorite Food: 🥔 Potatoes! Whether they're roasted, baked, mashed, or even fried—I love them all!

I've been teaching yoga for over 12 years and absolutely love sharing yoga with others! My experience includes Vinyasa, Yin, Chair Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Kids Yoga, and I am certified by Cosmic Kids Yoga. I have taught yoga for the YMCA of Metro Detroit for over 10 years, and have provided both private and corporate yoga sessions. I believe yoga should be accessible to everyone and that people of all ages can benefit from healthy movement. I especially love the joy kids bring to the mat in yoga!

Favorite yoga pose: Garland (Malasana) Pose! How to do it: with your feet wider than hips width distance apart, come into a very low squat with your hips dropped and your heels on the ground (you can bring a

blanket under your heels if you have trouble bringing your heels all the way down). Bring your palms together to heart center, and gently press your elbows toward your inner thighs. 

This pose opens the hips, can reduce lower back pain, and may aid in digestion!