Lisa Petrocci Yarah, M.Ed., RDN, CDN, CDCES

Lisa Petrocci Yarah, M.Ed., RDN, CDN, CDCES has a diverse work experience in the field of nutrition and diabetes care. Lisa is currently working at Perry Health as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In this role, they manage a panel of clients seeking to lose weight, improve their diet, increase physical activity, and prevent/manage chronic illnesses.

Before joining Perry Health, Lisa worked at Vida Health as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Here, they managed a panel of clients, communicated with them through video calls, telephone, and electronic messaging. Lisa scheduled regular touch points and proactively reached out to clients who were not tracking towards their goals. Lisa also helped clients manage blood sugar levels and educated them about their chronic illnesses in a non-academic manner. Additionally, they tracked clients' progress, provided ongoing feedback and advice, and problem-solved with them if needed. Lisa worked with the content team to research and develop educational modules for clients, maintained strict confidentiality, and followed HIPAA guidelines. Lisa also conducted SME content reviews and wrote nutrition articles for insurance websites. Furthermore, Lisa facilitated CDCES meetings and presented on Vida's diabetes management program successes to payors.

Prior to their role at Vida Health, Lisa worked at Zipongo - Eating Well Made Simple as a Telehealth Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Here, they conducted product demos to healthcare insurance companies and served as a nutrition consultant regarding the app functionality and overall landscape.

Lisa also has experience working at St. Joseph's Health as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In this role, they managed Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education/Support for both individuals and groups. Lisa also served as a consultant to physicians and mid-level practitioners on diabetes and medication management. Lisa was a project coordinator for a Type 2 Diabetes grant, which successfully demonstrated a marked drop in participant HbA1c levels.

Lastly, Lisa was the owner and sole proprietor of CNY Dietitian Consultants, Inc., a nutrition consulting business specializing in nutrition and diabetes care. Lisa collaborated with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and mid-level practitioners to provide optimal health outcomes for their patients. Lisa utilized selling and marketing of Medifast products in their practice to promote health outcomes and grew their clientele by 25%.

Overall, Lisa Petrocci Yarah's work experience showcases their expertise in nutrition, diabetes care, and telehealth services. Lisa has a strong track record of effectively managing clients, facilitating meetings, conducting research, and providing education and support to individuals and groups.

Lisa Petrocci Yarah, M.Ed., RDN, CDN, CDCES received their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition Management from Rochester Institute of Technology from 1990-1994. Lisa then went on to pursue a Master of Education (MEd) in Counseling and Development at George Mason University from 1996-2000.

In addition to their degrees, Lisa has obtained multiple certifications. Lisa holds Certificates of Training in Weight Management Levels I and II, as well as Child and Adolescent Obesity, from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Lisa is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, certified by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (formerly known as NCBDE). Lisa is recognized as a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist by the NYS Office of the Professions, and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, as recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.