Charan Bijlani - London

I am really interested in being a rep even though I’ve been a graduate for a few years now I still love connecting with other nutritionists and nutrition professionals! I graduated from the University of Southampton in 2017 with a MSc in Public Health Nutrition and in the last 4 years I’ve been working in children’s weight management which I love and also balancing research roles alongside patient facing roles. Over the years I have transitioned more into research roles and currently work at Imperial College London doing a pre-doctoral fellowship. I love talking to others about the different career routes that nutritionists can take! I grew up in Canada and have been in the UK the last 5 years as love meeting new people and other nutritionists! 

My contact details:

email:  nutritionbycharan@gmail.com

Izabela Hubner – (London – Hackney)

My name is Izabela Hubner and I live in east London (Hackney). I will be graduating in July from the University of Westminster and plan on going back to the university in September for a masters on public health nutrition. 

I am 22 and a mother to two little boys, a soon to be 3 year old and a 4 month old. For this reason, I am really interested in childhood, prenatal and postnatal nutrition and really want to work with those groups. I have an instagram page @thenutrimummy where I have started to show my work in these areas and hope to build on it now that I am graduating. 

I am happy to be contacted through my instagram page anytime. I would be happy to be a rep and meet many other nutrition graduates in the area as I find networking super important and as a mum it is often hard to attend conferences, so this will be a great opportunity for me.

Simran Arora - (North West London)

I am Simran Arora, a Public Health Nutritionist. I completed my MSc in Global Public Health Nutrition from the University of Westminster, London in 2020. I have worked as a Fitness Nutrition Coach. As a certified coach and trainer, I help women with sustainable weight management solutions and help them with the prevention strategies for avoiding lifestyle diseases. 

I am a mum to two kids so somehow can relate to most of the Nutritionist mums juggling real life scenarios and bringing knowledge into practice :) I believe that everyone deserves a right to Nutrition Support. Also, I feel strongly about the need to work for the prevention of Childhood Obesity and my Master's Dissertation looked at the Lifestyle Changes for parents of kids in their early years (0 - 5). I have been working on a project for Holistic Wellness for Families in the Community and provide my services as a Freelance Nutrition Professional. I am also into volunteering work as a Research Assistant and a Mentor with Bags Of Taste.

I believe in the collective efforts of our community of Nutritionists and strongly advocate supporting each other on this journey. Nutrition Graduates is a brilliant platform for connecting Nutritionists and opportunities to take our knowledge and practices to the next level by CPD and Journal Club. 

I am based in Northwest London and if you are a Nutrition student or Graduate based in NorthWest London, please reach out to me. I would love to arrange meet-ups and look forward to connecting with you all. 

My email address is simranarora4950@gmail.com

Rebecca Avgerinopoulou (Manchester)

Hi, I am Rebecca, an ANutr based in Greater Manchester.

After completing my BSc in Nutritional Sciences in 20219 at Manchester Metropolitan, I started work as a Health Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program and was also a Local Support Coach, helping with the training and development of the local coaches and supporting the Area Manager. From there, I moved to MoreLife, where I started as a Maintenance Coach and have now moved over to my role as an Adult Weight Management Practitioner. 

During my time in university, I was fortunate enough to work with a local team called Real Food Wythenshaw on a 12 week placement, researching their impact on the community over a period of 5 days at a local event. I loved working with them so much, I decided to base my dissertation on their Aquaponic Geodome to compare the nutrition content of spinach grown inside the geodome, to supermarket and soil grown produce. I've also been lucky enough to work with Manchester City Football Club, Manchester Thunder Junior Netball Team, the Outreach Project (teaching nutrition and cooking skills), MetMUnch and ManMet Sports. 

Prior to university, I was a self-employed Personal Trainer, working with women to ditch diet culture and embrace movement - specifically weight training- providing inclusive and enjoyable sessions in a private setting. I also ran a local running group and trained with North West Powerlifting- I was even fortunate enough to compete nationally for my division.  

Outside of Nutrition, I enjoy hiking and pole dance - something a little different after years of powerlifting and running!

In my private practice, I use a healthy at every size approach, combined with intuitive eating. I truly believe in food neutrality and movement for enjoyment. I also love networking and talking to like minded people, so when this role came up, I knew I would love it! We have a Facebook messenger chat for Greater Manchester, so please feel free to drop me a message to  be added!

Wanja Nyaga (Aberdeen)

I am a registered Nutritionist, a proactive person with over two years' experience in Human Nutrition. I hold a BSc Nutrition & Dietetics (University of Nairobi) and MSc Human Nutrition (University of Aberdeen).

I'm passionate about Global Nutrition and Nutrition Advocacy. I am currently interning at NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health - UK.

I am also the founder of The Kenyan Telenutritionist - a  platform through which I am devoted to sharing nutrition education with the public. I believe that good nutrition is fundamental for general well-being, national and global development. Advocacy is my greatest tool to get everyone on board towards scaling up nutrition. 

Contact  

Email : thekenyantelenutritionist@gmail.com

Victoria (Vicki) Lawrence (Bournemouth)

My name is Vicki and I am a registered associate nutritionist. I graduated with a BSc (Hons) Nutrition from Bournemouth University in 2020 and I am in the final stages of my MSc Nutrition and Behaviour, also at BU. I have a background in fitness instructing and my approach to wellbeing is to help people find healthy activities and food they enjoy.

I love coffee and exploring new places and I would love to combine this with meeting up with local nutritionists and dietitians - A good network is absolutely vital to supporting our clients and increasing our own awareness of the industry. I live in Bournemouth and would love to connect with anyone local and get some great discussions underway.

You can reach me via:

Email: hello@victorialawrencenutrition.com

Farihah Choudhury (Southampton/Hampshire)

Hi, I'm Farihah and I've been a registered nutritionist (ANutr) since 2020. I completed my MSc in Nutrition for Global Health at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2020 and in the same year I started working for Hampshire County Council as a Public Health Practitioner and the resident public health nutritionist. My interests are in all things public health nutrition, including food policy, food justice, food systems, food environments and food culture and anthropology. In true public health fashion I'm also really interested in place-making and healthy urbanism, and thinking about how we build healthy and sustainable places to live, work and play in! I'd love to get in touch with other nutritionists in Hampshire, find me on Twitter as @farihahchdhry or email farihah.choudhury@outlook.com

Megan McPherson (Glasgow)

My name is Megan, I live in Glasgow, and I am a registered associate nutritionist with the AfN. I graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2020 with a master’s degree in Human Nutrition (with specialisation in obesity and weight management). Since graduating, I started working as a nutritionist at Nutrition Scotland, which I am really enjoying. I am passionate about challenging diet culture and dispelling nutrition misinformation online, how our body image is affected by social media and sharing practical ways to eat more veg. In my spare time I love trying new plant-based recipes, indoor climbing and going for picnics in the park (when it’s not raining in Glasgow). Looking forward to meeting other nutritionists!

Email: meganmcpherson21@outlook.com

Tina Sabbagh – Perth/Glasgow/Edinburgh (Central Scotland)

I have been a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the AfN since 2018, when I graduated from my Master of Medical Science degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Glasgow, where I specialised in obesity and weight management. Upon graduating, I began working for Obesity Action Scotland, a third sector organisation advocating for improved obesity-related policy. During my time there, I worked in policy and communications, undertaking independent research, writing briefings and factsheets for MSPs, policymakers and the public, and communicated our work through social media, blogs and traditional media campaigns. I also completed a secondment as a Policy and Communications officer with ASH Scotland, where my work focused on e-cigarette advertising and marketing to young people. More recently, I have worked with the Obesity Health Alliance in England, as well as being the most recent Alliance Coordinator of the Scottish Obesity Alliance, a group of 27 organisations advocating for improved policy and practice surrounding the prevention of obesity in Scotland.

My email address is c.sabbagh@hotmail.co.uk 

Bhamini Patel – (Northampton)

Hi my name is Bhamini. I am a Registered Associate Nutritionist. I have been working in a healthy lifestyle programme for the last two years and this meant working with weight management clients. I have recently also been working on the children’s weight management which I feel so passionately about. Over the last few years, I have had a growing interest in sports nutrition and type 2 diabetes.

I believe that nutrition is a key component and is a rising issue within the nation. It is all about education and encouraging people into making healthier choices. Another reason as to why I like to work with children is because if you teach them at a younger age they will grow up making healthier choices and spreading the word across their generation.

My contact details include:

Email – bhaminipatel4@hotmail.co.uk

Grace O’Brien (South West London)

My name is Grace, I am 24 and live in London (South West). I am nearing the end of my MSc in Global Public Health Nutrition at the University of Westminster which I have absolutely loved. I am spending this summer writing my dissertation which will analyse representations of obesity in the UK media during the COVID-19 pandemic - I find this topic really interesting and I'm hoping to pursue a career either in obesity policy/interventions or in health coaching! I am a big foodie so in my free time I love to cook, read restaurant menus and find great food spots in London and then I blog about it on my instagram (@thegracefoodfeed). I also love going to the gym, singing, running and I play recreational netball. I am really looking forward to connecting with other nutrition graduates and helping each other navigate post-uni life as nutritionists :) 

Danielle Stephens – (Bath)

I graduated in September from King's College with an MSc in Nutrition. I am currently working as a nutritionist for a healthy lifestyle service which is commissioned by several councils in the UK, called BeeZee Bodies. I am still finding my feet in nutrition and I am still unsure where my true interest and passion lies. I would love the opportunity to meet and network with other nutritionists in the Bath area, I love meeting new people and talking all things nutrition and it would be so nice to meet people face to face now the restrictions are easing!

I also have an evidence-based myth busting nutrition blog which I have written a few articles on...I do need to get back into this however, life and a new job have just gotten in thway! But the website for my blog is: daniellestephensnutrition.co.uk.This would be the best email to use to contact me!

I don't have an instagram account...something I have been trying to pluck up the courage to start but haven't managed yet...hopefully soon!

Amber Davey - (Leicester)

Hi! I'm Amber and I'm the new Nutrition Graduates rep for Leicestershire! 

I graduated from my undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Food Science in 2018 and after working as a Food Technologist for a couple of years I decided to embark on a Masters degree in Global Public Health Nutrition at Westminster University, I'm fascinated by food systems and their influence on health and nutrition as well as working collaboratively with people to improve their health in a sustainable way. There's just my dissertation to complete before I'm finished and get to graduate later this year! 

I've been working with the Nutrition Graduates gang since last year and it's been wonderful to connect with so many lovely people. I believe in the power of networking, I wouldn't have gotten my current job as a Health Coach without it (& Lucy of course!).

If you're a Leicestershire based nutrition student or graduate then please reach out to me. I'd love to arrange meet ups to connect with like minded people in my area. 

My email address is: eatwithamber@gmail.com

Denisa Dufkova – (Peterborough)

My name is Denisa and I am a Nutritionist (ANutr) based in Peterborough, East Anglia.

I graduated with a First-class degree in BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition at the University of Worcester in 2018 and since then, I was able to gather experience in NPD and both private and public health sectors. I am currently working in the NHS sector as a Specialist Health Trainer under the brand Healthy You Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, as well as a self-employed Nutritionist. I am also re-opening my clinic Apothecary 21 this week to start seeing my private clients face-to-face after lockdown, as well as working closely with a local outreach charity Compas Peterborough. I love bringing people together and have the passion to share experience and new opportunities with fellow nutritionists, which I have been actively doing since I was a Human Nutrition Course Representative and Ambassador. Therefore, the opportunity to be a local Nutrition Graduates representative is something very close to my heart and I would be honoured to be considered to lead future engagements in the area.

My website www.apothecary21.com

Duaa Ahmad - (Bradford)

Hello I'm Duaa and I live in Bradford. I graduated with a BSc Nutritional Sciences in 2019 and became a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the AFN. I recently got a job in the NHS working in children's weight management. I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, love a good brunch and iced coffee, and always trying to keep a plant alive! I love participating in a variety of CPD webinars and courses and found that networking with nutritionists and nutrition graduates really motivating, so I decided to become a Bradford rep for NG to help nutrition graduates like myself have a circle of like-minded people with similar interests! My interests in nutrition are intuitive eating and children's nutrition, specifically weaning. I am happy to be contacted on any of my social media accounts or via email. 
Email: duaa.h.ahmad16@gmail.com

Hollie Webb - (Sheffield)

Hi! I’m Hollie and I’m a final year BSc Nutrition student at Sheffield Hallam University. The areas of nutrition I’m most interested in are disordered eating and intuitive eating, and I’m passionate about dispelling diet culture myths and improving relationships with food. I’m also a qualified gym instructor, and work part time alongside my degree as a Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Hobbies wise, I love weightlifting at the gym, play recreational netball, and I’m partial to a good Netflix series! I obviously love all things food too - follow me on instagram @foodwithholl to see what I’m cooking and eating.

Please feel free to contact me using the details below - I’m really looking forward to meeting other Nutritionists and students in/around Sheffield!

Email: hollieann8@hotmail.co.uk