Laura Samnadda

Laura Ritland Samnadda MS, RDN, LD is a seasoned nutrition professional with extensive experience in dietary management and research. Currently serving as the Director of Nutrition Services at Open Hand Atlanta since December 2018, Laura previously held the position of Food and Nutrition Manager at Vital Bridges Center on Chronic Care from February 2011 to November 2018 and worked as a Community Dietitian at Vital Bridges from August 2009 to February 2011. Laura's career began with a Dietetic Internship at Edward Hines VA Hospital, where valuable skills in patient nutritional assessment were developed. Education includes a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Iowa State University, where Laura also managed a NIH-funded clinical trial focused on bone health in postmenopausal women.