Kristal Mylander Mph, Rdn (Shelden)

Kristal (Shelden) Mylander, MPH, RDN has a diverse work experience in the fields of nutrition science, healthcare, and community nutrition. Kristal (Shelden) currently serves as the Nutrition Science Program Director at the Dairy Council of California, where they manage research publications and drives advocacy for dairy's role in healthy eating patterns for children. Prior to this, Kristal held various roles at the Dairy Council, including Program Manager, Project Manager of Nutrition Science, and Community Nutrition Adviser.

Kristal (Shelden) has also worked as a Clinical Dietitian at Kentfield Rehabilitation & Specialty Hospital and as a Registered Dietitian at Kaiser Permanente, where they provided medical nutrition therapy and counseling to patients. Kristal has experience as a Consultant Dietitian at HM Composite, Inc. and Sierra Vista Hospital, where they consulted on dietetic services for skilled nursing facilities.

Kristal has a background in childcare nutrition as well, having worked as a Dietary Manager and Clinical Dietitian at Davis Healthcare Center and as a Food Service Assistant at Cal Poly ASI Children's Center. Kristal (Shelden) also served as a Nutritionist at the Diabetic Youth Foundation, Bearskin Meadow Camp, where they planned and presented nutrition lessons and cooked meals for campers with specific dietary requirements.

Overall, Kristal Mylander's work experience showcases their expertise in nutrition science, healthcare, and community nutrition, as well as their commitment to promoting healthy eating patterns for children and advocating for the role of dairy in nutrition.

Kristal (Shelden) Mylander, MPH, RDN pursued their education in the field of Nutrition. Kristal (Shelden) completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in the years 2006 to 2010. Later, in 2014 to 2015, they obtained a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Davis.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Kristal (Shelden) Mylander has also obtained several certifications. Kristal (Shelden) became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission On Dietetic Registration in August 2011. Kristal (Shelden) is also a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the same year. Furthermore, they received the KG Certified Aligned Leader certification from the Karrikins Group in June 2023.