Deanna Belleny Lewis is the co-founder and Director of Programs at Diversify Dietetics. She has worked for close to 10 years planning, implementing and evaluating programs that impact underrepresented groups. Additionally she has trained numerous allied health teams in leadership and both professional skill development with an equity, diversity, inclusion lens. She is passionate about equity and supporting students and professionals of color who wish to thrive in nutrition and dietetics.

Deanna discusses the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition and dietetics. She shares personal experiences of isolation and microaggressions faced as a Black dietitian. Diversify Dietetics aims to address these issues by empowering nutrition leaders of color and increasing representation. Learn ways to help them achieve their goals.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Deanna Belleny Lewis's Background and Diversified Dietetics

• Fun Question and Personal Experiences

• Personal Experiences in Dietetics

• Barriers to Diversity in Dietetics

• Impact of Diversified Dietetics

• Future Goals and Initiatives

• Supporting Diversified Dietetics

• Deanna's Motherhood Journey

Episode Notes and Resources:

Diversify Dietetics

Deanna Belleny Lewis

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