Patricia Leyva Benavides

Patricia Leyva Benavides has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Patricia most recently worked as the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics & Health Coach at Allied Wellness, LLC, where they provided one-on-one coaching, collected and analyzed data, and offered evidence-based recommendations to help clients achieve their health goals. Prior to this, Patricia served as a Health Coach/Registered Dietitian at the same company. Patricia also worked as a School Food Service Director's Assistant at Butler County Educational Service Center, where they managed menu development, recipe standardization, and nutrition education sessions. In addition, Patricia has experience in the field of dietetics and coordinated practice in dietetics at the University of Cincinnati, where they focused on educating pregnant women, postpartum weight loss, and clinical care. Early in their career, they taught English to young children and collaborated with other teachers to transform a school program into a bilingual one at Aspaen Gimnasio Yumana School in Colombia.

Patricia Leyva Benavides received a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Cincinnati from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, they earned an associate's degree in Nutrition Science from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College from 2011 to 2014. Before pursuing nutrition, Patricia completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Manizales, Colombia, from 2002 to 2006. Patricia also holds additional certifications, including being a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Ohio, obtained in June 2019, and being a Registered Dietician (RD) obtained in August 2018 from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.