Aletta Mayorga MS, RD

Head of R&D at Needed

Aletta Mayorga has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Aletta started their career at Bank of America as an Associate in Debt Capital Markets from July 2007 to September 2010. Aletta then transitioned into the field of nutrition and worked as a Nutrition Educator at SOS Mentor from January 2011 to December 2012. Aletta also served as the Director of Nutrition Programs at Rod Dixon's KiDSMARATHON Foundation in 2012.

From August 2012 to September 2014, Aletta worked as a Nutrition Educator at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Aletta then joined Keck Medicine of USC - Norris Cancer Hospital from September 2014 to December 2014 in the role of Clinical Nutrition/Oncology, BMT. Aletta further advanced their career as a Clinical Nutrition Coordinator/Manager at Marina Del Rey Hospital from August 2014 to January 2019.

In January 2019, they transitioned to SmartyPants Vitamins where they held the positions of Research and Development Manager, Nutrition Science from January 2019 to April 2021, and later became the Director of Nutrition Science (R&D) from April 2021 to January 2023. Currently, Aletta Mayorga holds the position of Head of R&D at Needed PBC, starting from January 2023.

Aletta Mayorga has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from Loma Linda University, which was obtained from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Economic History at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2004 to 2007. Aletta also attended Duke University, although specific details about their degree or field of study are not provided. Additionally, they completed the International Baccalaureate program at the American Int'l School of Budapest.

In terms of certifications, Aletta has obtained a certification as a Personal Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine. Aletta is also a certified Power Yoga Instructor (200-hour) from Yoga Alliance/Hot 8 Yoga. Aletta is a Registered Dietitian, although the name of the institution from which they obtained this certification is not provided. Aletta also holds a ServSafe Manager certification, although details about the institution or the year in which it was obtained are not specified.

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Timeline

  • Head of R&D

    January, 2023 - present