Retail Dietitian Profiles

From asking a million questions to keeping close colleagues on speed dial, Monica Amburn, dietitian and consumer wellness manager for BI-LO and Winn-Dixie, shares her experience and keys to success as a retail dietitian.

What does it take to break into a retail career and flourish as a professional? Ask Carrie Taylor, Lead Registered Dietitian for Big Y. Today, she shares important insights that have led to eight years of success.

As the first dietitian for Harmons Grocery, Jessica put her resourcefulness to work, learning the business by consulting with her colleagues and listening to customers to better understand their health and wellness needs.

Kylie’s retail career started before she became a dietitian. And now as a dietitian for H-E-B, she brings her nutrition expertise full-circle to meet the needs of Texas shoppers.

After a first career working in benchtop sciences, Sylvia Emberger dove headfirst into a dynamic second career as a registered dietitian. Her technical background coupled with marketing savvy and a love of food and cooking helped her thrive in the world of retail.

Ellie Wilson, senior nutritionist for Price Chopper, is developing nutrition resources for the entire chain of 128 stores.  Today, she shares insights into her experience, challenges, key learnings, and prorgams.

Corporate Dietitian for Giant Eagle, Inc., Caroline Passerello, is a great example of how nutrition knowledge coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit are instrumental to success and growth in the retail industry.

Celebrating ten years in the retail grocery industry, Karen Buch, RD, LDN, is the perfect example of a retail dietitian who has created new opportunities through her strategic and innovative approach leading to expanded responsibilities, influence, and impact.

The New York Times referred to her as the “grand dame” of supermarket dietitians. Jane Andrews shares her thoughts on not having a road map and the importance of in-store experience.

A true industry leader who has trail blazed a successful career as a retail dietitian, Shari Steinbach shares insights from her 23 years experience in the retail industry.