About ethel
"Take your health back one meal at a time by eating more plants®"
Ethel is the founder of the iEatMorePlants® movement and the creator of In the Kitchen w/The Plant Based Nutritionista™ podcast. As a natural-born leader, Ethel intentionally develops and cultivates her skills and capabilities to inspire her community, family, and you, to take your health back one meal at a time by eating more plants®.
Ethel continues to serve bi-vocationally across many industry arenas as a thought leader, mentor, project manager, strategic planner, change manager, facilitator, administrator, and motivational speaker. Her leadership bolsters favorable operating margins and outcomes for small businesses and corporations, as well as favorable outcomes for individuals seeking to improve their health and wellness through personalized lifestyle changes and nutrition education for 20+ years.
Education
Master of Science in Nutrition, National University of Natural Medicine
Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship & International Business, Philadelphia University
Master of Public Health in Health Care Administration, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Ursinus College
Primary & Secondary Education, Girard College
Specialized Training (and Continuing Education)
Board Certified Clinical Nutrition Specialist, American Nutrition Association, (in process expected 2025)
Certified Food as Medicine Everyday Educator, Food as Medicine Institute at National University of Natural Medicine
Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, eCornell, T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, Cornell University
Plant-Based Culinary Certification, Rouxbe Culinary School
ServSafe Manager Certification, National Restaurant Association
Prosci® Certified Change Management Professional
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
Certified in Public Health, National Board of Public Health Examiners
Notary Public Certificate, The Georgia Clerks Authority
Six Sigma Green Belt, Villanova University
Lean Six Sigma, Villanova University
Influencer Training, Vital Smarts
Toastmasters International
International experience
Berlin, Germany
Guanajuato, Mexico
Auckland, Zealand
Sydney, Australia
Cape Town, South Africa