Penn State Health
"Olivia has been instrumental in bringing our culinary medicine programs to life. Her leadership, from shaping the strategy to creating engaging video and written content, helped us build something truly impactful. She is incredibly skilled, insightful, and an absolute joy to work with. Olivia brought creativity, warmth, and energy to every step of the process. Thanks to her, we’re better equipped to support lasting culinary habit change across our diverse community."
The Deliverables
My work with Penn State Health focused on developing and implementing their Food is Medicine program for patients, staff, and community members. I was also contracted to design culinary medicine offerings for research studies and through the CARE (Cancer Assistance & Resource Education) Center. This included program design and implementation, clinical integration, curriculum development, and the creation of culinary medicine resources, including a cookbook.
The Outcome
This project began as a grant-funded initiative that combined gardening and culinary medicine interventions for community members that resulted in numerous publications. Over time, the contract expanded to support additional departments across the health system, including the Cancer Institute, and to further develop the Food is Medicine program. Participant feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with one sharing, "The cooking classes are so fun and engaging. They’ve made me love cooking again."
Work with Olivia
Consulting
I assist individuals and organizations in designing, delivering, and evaluating culinary medicine programs, with a focus on sustainable strategies, implementation, and measurable impact.
Content Development
I develop clear, engaging nutrition education materials and food-focused content tailored to healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.
Workshops
I lead hands-on learning experiences that build essential culinary skills, translate nutrition science into practical action, and foster meaningful connection—no kitchen required.
Speaking Engagments
I present the background, evidence, and best practices of culinary medicine to diverse audiences at conferences, universities, workplaces, and community events.
