Shirley M.

Shirley M. is an experienced dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist, currently serving at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health since May 2024. Prior experience includes a role at Optum where Shirley focused on population health management and significantly improved diabetes outcomes, as evidenced by over 80% of participants achieving an A1C below 7% after completing diabetes classes. At MultiCare Health System, Shirley led a team of dietitians in executing nutrition programs while collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Additional roles included serving as a Nutrition Coordinator for the USDA CACFP Program, a Research Dietitian with USDA-ARS, and a Community Dietitian focusing on food service operations. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition from The University of British Columbia.