Credentials

• MS: Masters of Science in Health Studies with an Exercise Emphasis, Portland State University (PSU); 2003.

• BS: Bachelors of Science in Dietetics; minors in Exercise Physiology & Spanish (University of California, Davis); 1998

• RD: Registered Dietitian (national). Dietetic Internship: Oregon Health & Sciences University; 1999. Registered Dietitians are Qualified Nutritionists.

• LD: Licensed Dietitian (state of Oregon); 1999

• CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA); 2000. This is a national all encompassing Personal Training certificate.

• Pilates Certified on all equipment& Mat: Pilates Method Alliance (national); 2006, and Core Dynamics Pilates; 2007

• RYT: Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200 hour), Yoga Alliance (national): Summer 2010.

Professional Memberships:

• ADA: American Dietetic Association; 1996

• SCAN: Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists; 1997

• ODA: Oregon Dietetic Association; 1999 Read more
  

Professional Accomplishments:

• Staff member of Oregon Health & Science University from 1999-2007. Specializing in nutrition research in the areas of cholesterol, triglycerides & heart disease, diabetes and blood sugar control, anti-inflammatory eating, and more. Read more
  

Publications:

• Regular contributor and co-editor, OHSU Lipid Clinic Newsletter, 1999-2004, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon.

• Connor SL, Ojeda LS, Sexton G, & Connor WE (2002):  Heart Disease: Environment, Stress and Gender: The Role of Pathogenic and Protective Dietary Factors and Non-Traditional Risk Factors in the Coronary Epidemic of Central and Eastern Europe, 296-313.  Washington, DC: IOS Press. Read more