About Me
I am a Registered Dietitian and RN, Anti-racism Educator/Consultant and Human Trafficking Activist
MS, RDN/LDN, RN, RYT


My Story
I had no idea when I finished my internship and graduated with my masters degree ten years ago, that I would end up in private practice with an emphasis on eating disorders and human trafficking. I started Bluff City Health to be a resource for survivors of complex trauma, the eating disorder community and communities of color. My hope is that Bluff City Health will be the bridge that connects resources to clinicians and clients.
Co-Founder of Human Trafficking Organization
Restore Corps was birthed to bridge the gap between anti-trafficking awareness, and, providing resources for victims of human trafficking. I was one was of the four co-founders of Restore Corps and previously served as a board member. While I am no longer the Board Director, I am still very much active in bringing awareness to the intersection of human trafficking and eating disorders. I currently provide anti-trafficking training to various medical disciplines.
My Mission
My mission is to create a world where every individual has equal representation and access to culturally competent and informed care.
A world where every voice matters and is heard.
Collectively together, we can achieve this.
Let’s make change together
Things I love to talk about…
Eating Disorders in the BIPOC Community
Here’s a great article on this topic:
…”Goeree, Sovinsky, & Iorio, 2011 released a study showing that black teenageers are 50% more likely than white teenagers to exhibit bulimic behavior such as binging and purging but are less likely to receive help. Why is that? Lack of access and representation in the eating disorder community and lack of resources specifically targeted towards clients of color.”
ref: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/people-color-and-eating-disorders
the intersection of human trafficking and eating disorders
I’ll never forget attending an anti-trafficking conference and asking, “Do you see eating disorders among trafficking survivors”, and the presenter saying “no”. That simply is not the case. Complex trauma can increase the likelihood of developing an eating disorder. Human trafficking victims are at risk of developing eating disorders and/or disordered eating.
Integrating Anti-Racism Work in Nutrition Practice
Coffee... Seriously.
Coffee is life.
