I'm on a mission to challenge the food system and connect people to delicious sustainable foods.
Fond memories at L.A. Kitchen with Chef T and culinary students
You can find me speaking, writing, building programs, cooking, eating and advocating for a more just and sustainable food system.
PRESS & RECOGNITION
2019 SHOWCASE OF 10 RDs MAKING A DIFFERENCE
-Today’s dietitian magazine-
2018 OUTSTANDING TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS
-KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF USC-
2017 EXCELLENCE IN HUNGER AND ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT
-ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS-
“Sherene’s online seminar for healthcare professionals was exceptionally delivered and chock-full of intriguing fact-based content that kept our attendees highly engaged.”
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
MS in Nutritional Science, CSULA
Plant-Based Nutrition, Cornell
Chef's Training Program, Natural Gourmet Institute
BS IN Public Policy & Business Law,USC
GLEANING VEGETABLES AT ALMA FARMS
BRITISH VOGUE INTERVIEW
LEADERSHIP
Plant Based Foods Association
Nutrition Advisor
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - Universal Meals
Advisory Council
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Chair, Vegetarian Nutrition Practice; Co-Author, Sustainable Food Systems Certificate
PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTING
SPEAKING & EVENTS
USC KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
usc davis school of gerontology
USC HERMAN OSTROW DENTAL SCHOOL
HARVARD & CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
TEACHING KITCHEN COLLABORATIve; healthy kitchens, healthy lives
l.a. kitchen - food for thought
ESCA BONA, new hope network
USC KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - HEALTHY COOKING WORKSHOP
PANELIST AT ESCA BONA
“I thought the workshop was amazingly run and really appreciate all the work put into organizing this for us.”
“It’s much cheaper to cook vegetables and healthy food. I loved getting to cook with my classmates!”
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