Danielle McAvoy

Danielle McAvoy is a nutrition expert and writer with over 12 years of experience in the field. Danielle began their career in 2007 as a Research Assistant and Nutrition Columnist/Sports Writer at Cornell University. In 2008, they were a Social Marketing Intern at the USDA. From 2010-2012, they held various roles at Chartwells School Dining Services K12, including Resident Dietitian and Dietitian Specialist. During this time, they were also a Clinical Research Dietitian at the USDA. From 2012-2014, they were a Nutrition Consultant at the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools. From 2014-2015, they were an In-Store Nutritionist at Natural Markets Food Group. From 2015-2018, they held various roles at Territory Foods, including Senior Manager of Nutrition and DC Culinary & Nutrition Manager. In 2017, they were a Nutrition Consultant at the United States Healthful Food Council. Since 2018, they have been a Nutrition & Wellness Writer, providing articles, lessons, media quotes, and medical reviews for various clients. Danielle has been quoted in many publications, including Forbes, Women’s Health, Glamour, Vegetarian Times, Well + Good, Parade, Bustle, Livestrong, Eat This Not That, MyFitnessPal, Territory Foods, MindBody, The Recovery Village, Apothekary, and Mother.

Danielle McAvoy received their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutritional Science from Cornell University between 2005 and 2009. Danielle then completed their Dietetic Internship at Penn State University from 2009 to 2010 and obtained their Registered Dietitian certification from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in August 2010. Danielle went on to pursue their MSPH in Health Communication and Education from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, which they completed in 2013. Finally, they obtained their Licensed Dietitian certification from the DC Department of Health (DOH) in March 2015.