Melanya Kushla, MS, RD, CHES is a creative, strategic, and visionary registered dietitian and certified health education specialist with a culinary background, serving both the United States and Canada. As a leader in the culinary medicine field for over 12 years, she specializes in nutrition-related behavior change programs and curriculum development for culinary nutrition education. Melanya’s mission is to empower people with practical cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, and lifestyle-based guidance to make nourishing and enjoyable food-related decisions for life-long wellness.