avondale team
KaTrina Samuels-Garrison, RD
Nutrition Specialist
Attended: University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dietetic Internship: Marywood University Enjoys about her job: Patients reaching their goals. Does in her free time: I love to travel and everything that comes with it! Favorite Food: No favorites but I love seafood and sweets!
Nutrition Specialist
School Attended: University of Arizona Honors College (bachelors) and Northern Arizona University (masters) Post-Graduate Dietetic Internship: Northern Arizona University Favorite Food: LOVE Pasta, especially a pasta with shrimp or zucchini Hobbies: Hiking, yoga, going to the movies, or exploring the bookstore for a new book Favorite part about the job: Excited to get to work with people of all ages to help foster positive relationships with food!
Taylor Wahl, MPH, RD
Krupa Mathew, RD
Nutrition Specialist
Attended: Western Michigan University - Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Internship: Baptist Health System - San, Antonio, TX Enjoys about her job: Being able to serve and connect with clients, empowering them to feel confident in their bodies and what it can do when they learn to listen to it, busting nutrition myths, and building sustainable yet a joyous relationship with food. The most rewarding aspect of being a dietitian is when I can see the difference I have made in my clients' lives. Does in her free time: Oil painting, creating new recipes, hiking, traveling Favorite Food: Indian/Mediterranean food
Diana Mzorek, RD
Nutrition Specialist
Attended: Dominican University Dietetic Internship: The University of Iowa Enjoys about her job: I enjoy being able to provide science-based information in everyday language that helps empower clients to make better decisions to improve their health, enjoyment of food, self esteem and overall lives. The one on one connection and trust that is built is the most rewarding for me. Does in her free time: Traveling, walking my 2 dogs, swimming, crafts, learning French, reading, concerts & festivals, connecting with people from around the world Favorite Food: Indian food, acai, "kitchen sink" salads, good dark chocolate
Sara Woods, MS, RD
Nutrition Specialist
Attended: University of Arizona Dietetic Internship: Lamar University Enjoys about her job: My favorite part about this job is being able to share helpful information with patients and work with them to help reach their nutritional goals. Does in her free time: Reading, watching football & basketball (I love watching the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, and U of A teams!), going for a walk, and spending time with friends & family. Favorite Food: I don't have just one favorite food, but two of my favorite foods are cheeseburgers and chocolate.
Office Coordinator
Enjoys about her job: Seeing patients achieve their goals. Does in her free time: Shopping Favorite Food: Mexican and Italian food.
Olga Lara