Newsletter and CommunicationsTeams

Newsletter Team

Communications Team

Samantha Lalush, RDN (Social Media Coordinator)

Melissa Mitri, MS, RD (Newsletter Editor) is a freelance writer, weight loss expert, and owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition. Melissa runs a virtual nutrition practice specializing in sustainable weight loss and serves as a freelance writer, speaker, and expert consultant to health and wellness brands. She also has served in various volunteer roles with the CT Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including President, Public Policy Chair, and the Awards Committee.
 Virginia Brown, RD (Newsletter Assistant Editor) has been a licensed and registered dietitian for over six years and is passionate about helping those struggling with obesity take control of their health!  She holds a master's degree in Family and Consumer Science in Dietetic Practice from Iowa State University and a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.