Melissa Meier
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Tell us how pursuing a career in dietetics all started ?
I grew up in an environment where eating well and exercising was very important , so I was always interested in healthy living . What really sparked my interest in a career in nutrition , however , was my diagnosis with coeliac disease when I was a teenager . I was fascinated by the interplay between diet and health , and I wanted to be in a position where I could help others in the same position . Towards the serious end of high school , however , I was talked out of pursuing a career in nutrition because I wasn ’ t all that interested in studying chemistry , so I shifted gears and applied to do a business degree instead . One semester and a failed subject later , I
just knew I wasn ’ t on the right path . So , I took some time off , re-evaluated and applied for my Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics – and the rest is history , as they say !
How did your career progress from there ?
The first few years of my career have involved many different hats ! I was lucky enough to land two contractor roles in nutrition communications as soon as I finished studying – one as the dietitian at Healthy Food Guide magazine and one as a regular contributor at body + soul . I absolutely loved this work as I believe it ’ s so important to speak up against the ever-growing
pool of nutrition misinformation out there . I also dipped my toe into the world of private practice , but just didn ’ t feel comfortable going it alone so early in my career . At the start of 2020 , I decided it was time to look for a fulltime role I could really sink my teeth into , and just like clockwork , my current role at Dietitian Connection was advertised .
What do you love about working with DC ?
My role at Dietitian Connection is a great blend of many of my strengths and interests . It allows me to use my communication skills , flex my creativity and juggle many different projects and deadlines – all while expanding my nutrition knowledge along the way ! I love working for a company that has such a positive impact on the nutrition profession and feel so lucky that I get to work with a team of incredible , inspiring people every single day .
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