Lauren Popelas

Functional and Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 10+ years of experience in patient-centered healthcare, nutrition education, and multidisciplinary team leadership within a functional medicine practice. Proven ability to build strong client relationships, lead operational initiatives, coordinate healthcare technology projects, and improve patient experience. Recognized for combining clinical expertise with compassionate communication, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership.

Passionate and committed to improving health outcomes and operational efficiency through collaborative care, wellness education, and innovative healthcare solutions.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - KANODIAMD - Westerville, Ohio

(2015-10 - 2025-12)

Key Leadership Roles: Medical Team Project Lead (2019–2025), Technology Services Team Lead (2020–2025), Launched in-house teaching kitchen and managed kitchen dietitian (2021-2025), Managed virtual assistant operations (2021-2025)

• Delivered individualized nutrition counseling and behavior change support to over 1,000+ patients with chronic and complex health conditions.
• Collaborated closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and enhance patient experience
• Fostered long-term patient relationships through personalized coaching, education, and sustainable lifestyle guidance.
• Led operational and cross-functional projects supporting practice growth, workflow optimization, and patient engagement.
• Served as liaison between the practice and external partners including marketing agencies, EMR vendors, website developers, app developers, and data collection teams.
• Developed and launched an in-house teaching kitchen to support patient education through hands-on wellness experiences.
• Integrated technology solutions and communication systems to improve team coordination and patient outcomes.

Public Relations & Media Chair - Columbus Dietetic Association

(2016-05 - 2019-06)

Associate Sponsorship Chair - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine DPG

(2017-07 - 2018-06)

Dietetic Internship - Adagio Health - Western PA (2014 - 2015)

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Health - Miami University (2010 - 2014)