DANA HERRING

Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) Program Dietitian

• Promoting health and wellbeing by providing nutrition-focused culinary education to adult patients and their health partners (e.g. spouse, significant other, adult child, caregiver).
• Developing customized care plans tailored to individual skill levels and health goals, ensuring optimal progress for each patient.
• Increasing patient confidence in the kitchen through hands-on learning and personalized coaching.
• Introducing patients to diverse cuisines and flavor experiences, broadening their culinary horizons and appreciation for various cultures.
• Promoting a positive learning atmosphere by encouraging questions, curiosity, and open-mindedness in the kitchen.
• Identifying program successes and opportunities for improvement based on patients' comments and feedback, as well as internal assessment via SWOT analyses.
• Assisting with facility health events and initiatives, raising awareness about the importance of good nutrition and its impact on overall health.

Recipe and Culinary Education Specialist

• Developing flavor-forward healthy recipes, meal templates, and cookbooks to empower patients with practical ways to meet their health goals.
• Creating educational materials focusing on various aspects of nutrition, while keeping patient population needs at the forefront.
• Collaborating with fellow culinary nutrition instructors across the nation to develop comprehensive curricula covering a wide range of culinary and health topics.