Board of Dietitians

Lizzie O'Connor, MS, RD
Lizzie is a San Diego–based registered dietitian specializing in women’s health, pediatric nutrition, and family wellness. With over a decade of experience in both clinical and private practice—including Yale New Haven Hospital and her own practice, Lizzie O’Connor RD, LLC—she offers expert guidance on infant feeding, maternal health, PCOS, and hormonal balance. Known online as @MamaDietitian, Lizzie shares accessible, evidence-based tips and compassionate support for modern family life.

Liz Pecoraro, MS, RDN, LD
Liz is a registered dietitian, nutrition professor, and cookbook author with over 15 years of experience helping women simplify nutrition without sacrificing flavor. She specializes in meal planning, food allergies, and building sustainable habits for energy, confidence, and long-term health. As a mom and business owner, she brings real-life strategies to the table—always grounded in science, practicality, and delicious food.

Susan Volkamer, M.Ad.Ed., RD
With 30 years of experience in health and wellness, Susan is a seasoned dietitian specializing in integrative medicine and culinary nutrition. She blends science with real-world food wisdom to support vibrant, sustainable health. Her approach empowers individuals to heal and thrive through personalized, whole-food strategies.

Lisa Jones, MA,RDN,LDN,FAND
Lisa Jones is a registered dietitian, consultant, author, and humorist who uses play to solve real-world wellness problems. With a background in nutrition and comedy, she helps people and brands stop overcomplicating health and start making it stick. Her method? Keep it smart, keep it simple, keep it fun. Fun is the strategy. Play is the tool. Results are the side effect.

Moushumi Mukherjee, MS, RDN
Moushumi Mukherjee is a registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical and community settings. She has a master’s degree in human nutrition from Michigan State University. She is the owner of DietitianMoushumi, LLC where she specializes in helping people reach their weight loss goals.
Moushumi also works as a consultant for long term care homes, group homes, hospice, and assisted living facilities in Michigan where she sees trauma victims and patients with brain and spinal cord injuries.

Holly Darnell, RDN
Holly is a registered dietitian and chef with 10+ years of experience in gut health, dietary restrictions, and recipe development. Inspired by her own IBS journey, she helps others use food as a tool for healing—bringing joy and simplicity back into cooking. She’s worked in private practice, corporate wellness, and media, partnering with brands like CMT, Lululemon, and the NFL Draft. On Instagram at @fromgoldenroots, she shares approachable, gluten-free recipes and tips that celebrate flavor, nourishment, and creativity in the kitchen.

Ginger Cochran, MS, RDN, CDCES, RYT
Ginger Cochran is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Exercise Physiologist with over 15 years of experience in functional nutrition and holistic health. She holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology and integrates mindfulness, yoga, and lifestyle medicine into her client care. Ginger empowers women to navigate pregnancy and postpartum with confidence and clarity. She’s also a Reiki Level One practitioner and yoga instructor, and passionate about supporting blood sugar balance through a whole-person approach.

Whitney Stuart, MS, RDN, CDCES
With over nine years of experience, Whitney Stuart is a Dallas-based registered dietitian-nutritionist and board-certified diabetes educator. Through her virtual practice, Whitness Nutrition, Whitney offers tailored nutrition support that enhances metabolism, balances blood sugar, improves gut health, and boosts energy. Her approach combines evidence-based practices with real-life flexibility, ensuring clients receive practical solutions that fit their unique lifestyles.
Whitney holds a Master of Clinical Nutrition from UT Southwestern School of Health Professions and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Studies & Applied Physiology from Southern Methodist University.

Julie Ruelle, RD, LD
Julie Ruelle is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience in nutrition and healthy food innovation. She specializes in helping people make informed nutrition choices and translating science into practical, delicious solutions. Julie has worked with CPG brands, consumer health companies, and health tech startups to develop evidence-based products and strategies that support wellness. She is passionate about “food as medicine” and excited to collaborate with Get Saucy™ to bring flavorful, nutritious options to everyday meals.
Culinary Advisors

Chef Joshua Miller
Josh Miller received his Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He now leads Remarkable Foods, a Management Advisory Services (MAS) consulting firm based in Albany, NY, delivering strategic solutions for K–12, collegiate, and contract foodservice organizations.
Josh is a Certified AllerTrain® AllerTrainer™ through MenuTrinfo®, a Certified Professional in Food Safety by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), and an Advisory Board Member of The Celiac College Guide. As an Associate Member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) and an engaged voice in the Emerging Professionals in Consulting (EPiC) community, he prioritizes cross-disciplinary collaboration to drive holistic, impactful outcomes in the foodservice industry.

Chef Cary Neff
Chef Cary Neff is a nationally recognized culinary innovator, bestselling author, and wellness food pioneer known for his Conscious Cuisine® philosophy, which has transformed food service programs across top destinations like the Park Hyatt, Four Seasons Chicago, and Miraval Resort. A former Executive Chef, F&B Director, and VP of Culinary for a major global food service company, he is also the New York Times bestselling author of Conscious Cuisine, credited with redefining healthy eating as both craveable and visually stunning. Today, he serves as Co-founder and Chief Culinary Officer of Conscious Food Solutions, Inc., developing plant-based, functional foods alongside his daughter, Breanna Neff. Chef Neff also serves on the boards of the Center of Culinary Medicine and Brelixi Wellness Solutions and was honored as the 141st Distinguished Visiting Chef® by Johnson & Wales University.

Chef Alison Negrin
Alison is a graduate of UC Berkeley, the California Culinary Academy, and the Bauman Institute of Holistic Nutrition, with extensive experience as a chef, educator, and consultant. She served as Executive Chef for the John Muir Health System, introducing seasonal and sustainable practices, and has developed menus for schools, healthcare institutions, startups, and restaurants. A certified master taster with over a decade in sensory evaluation, Alison also teaches culinary arts and has completed certificate programs at Cornell and the Culinary Institute. She serves on the Board of Culinary Angels, where she chairs a committee focused on empowering cancer patients through nutrition and wellness education.

Shemecka McNeil
Shemecka McNeil is the Founder and Executive Director of SLICE 325, a nonprofit organization focused on culinary education, sustainable food systems, and health equity. With experience in healthcare systems including Duke, UNC, and Emory, she bridges clinical knowledge with practical nutrition education. Shemecka is the author of culturally inclusive, evidence-based cookbooks designed for individuals managing hypertension and diabetes. Her work blends science, storytelling, and flavor to empower communities through food as medicine.
Industry Expert Advisory

Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN
Healthcare Expert
Christina is a healthcare consultant, author, and thought leader with expertise in healthcare and public health research, policy, and practice. She develops culinary medicine programs nationwide—including courses at Georgetown University, Inova Health, and MedStar Shah—and regularly writes and teaches on integrating food into healthcare. Her career spans Avalere, the US EPA, Oakland Unified School District, UC Berkeley, and the NIH Clinical Center. She has also held leadership roles with the DC Metro Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Academy’s CEO Advisory Council, and Slow Food USA/DC.

Dr. Emilios Lemoniatis
Global Advisory – U.K.
Dr. Emilios Lemoniatis is a UK Advisor to Get Saucy, bringing a global NHS-informed perspective to integrating food as medicine overseas through creative health and systems-based care. He is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust with extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs. He has held senior NHS digital leadership roles, including Deputy Director of Digital (Data Insights and CCIO), and is CEO of Medical Creatives Ltd, working at the intersection of mental health, innovation, and human-centred design.

Julia Organ
Global Advisory – U.K.
Julia is a UK Advisor to Get Saucy, bringing a people-centred, systems-informed perspective to integrating food as medicine through culture, wellbeing, and everyday practice. She is a leader at Medical Creatives Ltd, where she develops innovative products and services across medical, educational, and business sectors, including the launch of FrontlineBuddy during the COVID-19 pandemic to embed peer support and culture change within the NHS. Her work focuses on shared principles, team mindset, and practical frameworks that support wellbeing at scale—insights she brings to Get Saucy’s global approach to nourishment, care, and connection.

Michael Pappas
Mike Pappas is an attorney, consultant, and statistician who focuses on helping companies improve population health through innovative design, value-based offerings, and implementation of digital tools. His professional experience over the past 20 years includes in-house legal representation of Michigan's largest health system, General Counsel of a Food as Health company, senior consulting role at a Big Four firm, and law firm representation of innovative health care clients of all sizes. Mike has a special interest in whole-person care and expanding preventive and lifestyle approaches to improve population health. He is committed to helping expand health care coverage and related programs to promote healthy lifestyles, and nutrition is a foundational element to that approach.

Nichola White
Nichola White is the Mom of Lilly (5) and Jack (2) together with her husband Adam she founded Bebe Bitez, a Farm-to-School company on a mission to disrupt the traditional school food system and reimagine what school lunches can be. Growing up on a farm herself, she developed a deep appreciation for real food and the farmers who grow it, and believes every child—regardless of background or demographics—deserves access to the highest-quality local, organic meals. Through Bebe Bitez, Nichola is connecting schools with the best local farmers on the planet to nourish kids, strengthen communities, and help build a healthier future—because when our kids thrive, our world thrives.

Matt Strauss
Matt is a social entrepreneur who leads business development, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy at the intersection of enterprise growth and purpose-driven organizations. He helps leadership teams embed purpose into strategy and execution to drive meaningful impact. As Chief Growth Architect of Cosmic Crate and Chief Partnerships Officer of Dion’s Chicago Dream, he builds scalable Food is Medicine systems that integrate delivery, data, and infrastructure to strengthen food ecosystems and expand nationally. He previously founded RiseKit, a workforce technology platform supporting underserved communities, and now continues to support its mission at the board level. Overall, his work focuses on redesigning systems across food, health, and workforce sectors while aligning growth, technology, and purpose.
Board of Doctors

Allison Jordan, MD, CCMS, DipABLM, NBC-HWC
Dr. Allison Jordan is a physician passionate about health, wellness, and Culinary Medicine. She earned her MD from UT Southwestern, trained in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at MUSC as Chief Resident, and completed a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship at UPMC. She has led programs, published widely, and presented nationally. Following a breast cancer diagnosis at 37, she became certified in Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine and now teaches at George Washington University, the American College of Culinary Medicine, and in her St. Louis community. She also serves as Director of Culinary Education for Healthy Kitchen by Advantage HCS. Outside of work, she enjoys strength training, travel, recipe testing, and volunteering.

Amy Bader
Dr. Amy Bader is a naturopathic physician with over two decades of experience caring for patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and chronic conditions. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from UC Berkeley and her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM).
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Bader is a dedicated educator. She serves as faculty at NUNM, where she teaches rheumatology and other courses, sharing her passion for blending rigorous science with compassionate, patient-centered care. Teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors is one of her greatest joys.
An entrepreneur as well, Dr. Bader co-founded SkinTē, a collagen sparkling tea brand that scaled nationally and exited in 2023. With her background in patient care, teaching, and business, she brings a unique combination of clinical insight, educational leadership, and entrepreneurial expertise to her role as an advisor.

Michael Fucci, DC, MSACN, CFMP, PAK
Dr. Michael Fucci is a licensed chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and applied kinesiologist who specializes in helping patients his overcome mold, Lyme, parasites, long-term viral issues, autoimmune diseases, heavy metal toxicity, and neurologic deficits to get back to an active lifestyle.
He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic and Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences and became a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through Functional Medicine University. He is also certified through the International College of Applied Kinesiology.
As the founder of Goodlife Health, he sought to create a practice that utilizes state-of-the-art technology combined with a whole-body holistic approach to help people who feel like they have run out of options. He has guest starred on various health and wellness podcasts, guest lectured for colleges, and been a source of hope for his community.

Christen D. Johnson, MD, EdD, MPH, FAAFP, DipABLM
Christen D. Johnson is a double board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician in Columbus, Ohio, and a nationally recognized advocate for health equity. Known as “Chrissy J, MD,” she founded Lifestyles by LivingScripts, where she specializes in inclusive care and helps to prevent and reverse chronic disease through sustainable lifestyle change. Inspired by her upbringing and firsthand experiences with health disparities, she developed expertise in lifestyle medicine by leading successful group and individual programs for chronic disease management. A dedicated leader, educator, and researcher, she directs community health initiatives like Get Healthy Franklin County and has received numerous national honors for her impact in underserved communities. Through her clinical care, scholarship, and personal commitment to holistic wellness, Dr. Johnson empowers individuals to achieve lasting, vibrant health.


