New kids on the DC block Say hello to our new team members !
Emily Fitt Account Director
Tell us how pursuing a career in dietetics all started ?
When I grew up , my family ate meat and three veg in front of the TV for dinner and food was just food . This all changed when I was 16 and went on exchange to Italy for a year and I was lucky enough to be placed with a family that was food obsessed ! They adored food and wine with such passion that it was impossible not to be inspired . What was even more inspiring was the way they gathered around food and how no conversation , good or bad , was off limits when we were at the table . I saw the power of food and how it could bring people together and feel connected . From that moment , I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to showing people how powerful food is .
How did your career progress from there ?
I have had a squiggly career so far as I still really don ’ t know what I want to be when I grow up . I started off at a major metropolitan hospital in Melbourne , then spent three years in public health where I developed a passion for food service and population health . I then moved to consultancy where I realised my passion for collaboration , stakeholder engagement and business development and now I am at DC – it ’ s the best of both worlds .
What attracted you to working at Dietitian Connection ?
I have always been very passionate about helping other dietitians realise their own potential through mentoring , lecturing and presenting webinars to dietitians on innovation and making noise in the nutrition space - so my personal values and passions are very much aligned with that of DC . The other thing was the team – I count myself lucky every day to be able to learn from everyone in the DC team . I believe the team and what we achieve together makes me a much better professional for my clients .
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