PhD
Psychology
Liberty University
In progress, est. Jan 2027
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From Rhode Island to TEDx.
Born and raised in the tiny state of Rhode Island, Maryann became infatuated with learning everything she could about nutrition, diet and behavior change, and with how to simplify it for herself, her family and everyone else.
Her story
Science, brand and the people in between.
Maryann completed dual bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Nutrition and Dietetics, a master’s degree in Food and Nutrition, and is completing her doctorate in psychology.
She has lent her expertise to online and print publications including HuffPost, Shape and Men’s Journal, and to news affiliate appearances on NBC, CBS and ABC. She founded Walsh Nutrition Consulting, Inc. in 2017 and has spent years supporting patients in psychiatric residential and detox care as a mental health dietitian.
Today she splits her work between national brands, stages and a clinical practice focused on MCAS, POTS, EDS, histamine intolerance and mental health nutrition, with a Palm Beach perspective and national reach.
Off the clockMaryann is a single mom by choice to her daughter, Isla, and to Cannoli, her maltipoo.
The path
Fifteen years, every setting.
Public health, long-term care, medical sales, mental health and consulting: the range behind her ability to speak to patients and boardrooms alike.
Download the CV (PDF)- 2010WIC Nutritionist and Assistant CoordinatorRhode Island Department of Health, 2010 to 2012
- 2012Registered DietitianHealthy Ever After Nutrition Consultants, 2012 to 2014
- 2015Clinical DietitianHealthcare Services Group, long-term care, 2015 to 2016
- 2016Clinical Account ManagerApria Healthcare, enteral nutrition, South Florida, 2016 to 2017
- 2017Founder and Strategic Nutrition ConsultantWalsh Nutrition Consulting, Inc., present
- 2022Mental Health Registered Dietitian ConsultantMandala Healing Center, present
- 2024TEDxGainesville speakerThe Hippodrome, Gainesville, Florida
Education and credentials
The fine print.
Three degrees and a PhD in progress (estimated January 2027), her dietitian credentials, four specialist certifications, and media and regulatory training.
Degrees
MFN
Master of Food and Nutrition, and Dietetic Internship
Bowling Green State University
BS
Dietetics
University of Rhode Island
BS
Biological Sciences, minor in Business and Marketing
University of Rhode Island
Licenses and certifications
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Florida and Rhode Island Departments of Health
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Diabetes care and education (formerly CDE)
Certified Mental Health Nutrition Clinical Specialist
Mental health nutrition
Certified Functional Nutrition Professional
Functional nutrition
Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness
Work together