Kayla Thomas

Kayla Thomas is a seasoned professional in public health nutrition, currently serving as a Public Health Nutritionist and Health Promoter at Nova Scotia Health Authority since September 2023. Prior to this role, Kayla worked at Nourish Nova Scotia from February 2018 to September 2023 as a Program Development Coordinator. Kayla also held the position of Diabetes Community Consultant at Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq from February 2015 to February 2018, and was a Nutrition Research Coordinator for the First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study from August 2014 to March 2015. Earlier experience includes work as a Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator at Northern Regional Health Authority from September 2012 to July 2014 and an internship in the Research Division at the Institute of Social & Medical Studies in early 2012. Kayla obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from Acadia University between 2007 and 2011.