Welcome to C.H.E.F.S., a culinary nutrition program for health!

This program has been designed by a team of master-level dietitians and culinary educators to support you in translating the science of nutrition into actionable culinary behaviors. Each member of the development team brings a strong level of expertise to the table. 

The development team includes:

Homeschooling Dietitian Mom: Deborah Hanyon MPH, RD/LD, ACE-CHC

I am a Registered Dietitian and Homeschooling mom. I've been homeschooling my son since 4th grade. He will be graduating from high school by 2024. I am the owner of Homeschooling Dietitian Mom and a creator of over 100 education products for pre-k-12 students. I have been a Registered Dietitian since 2000 and an American Council of Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach since 2018. I've been tutoring dietetic students who are trying to pass the rigorous Registered Dietitian Exam since 2020.

Culinary Expert: Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN

Kristy has over 10 years of experience in the culinary nutrition field. She holds a Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University (NYU) and a Culinary Arts Diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). Kristy completed her culinary externship at the Michelin-starred restaurant Rouge Tomate in New York City and eventually joined their team as the in-house culinary nutritionist from 2011-2014. 

Kristy co-founded the  Culinary Nutrition Collaborative with Jackie to provide more continuing education opportunities for RDs that bring nutrition science to life in the kitchen.In addition to her work with the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative, Kristy is an active freelance writer for various digital food and wellness platforms including Spruce Eats, RealSimple.com, and Well + Good. Kristy is also a member of the Verywell Fit Review Board. Kristy resides in the Portland, Maine area with her husband and two young children.

Nutrition Education Expert: Jeanne Petrucci, MS, RDN

Jeanne brings more than 25 years of experience as a private cooking instructor to her second career as a registered dietitian. Incorporating food experience into the nutrition care process is the foundation for her professional contributions, which include participation in research, the creation of a transformational meal planning program for dietitians and other wellness professionals, and a growing evidence-based, consumer-facing nutrition education library.

Jeanne received her MS degree in nutrition education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and is the founder and managing director of Living Plate Rx, a nutrition content and meal planning software company. She resides in New Jersey with her husband, four children, and a menagerie of animals.

Clinical Nutrition Expert: Jackie Topol, MS, RDN, CDN, CLT

Jackie is a registered dietitian and culinary nutritionist whose mission is to help people use food-as-medicine to manage and reverse a variety of health conditions. Jackie holds a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and began her career at one of the top hospitals in the nation, seeing a wide range of patients, from those who were looking to prevent disease to those with critical illnesses.  

To further her education, Jackie studied integrative medicine and nutrition for years through the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, among others. She has also been teaching cooking classes and leading culinary demos for over 10 years.

Jackie founded the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative because she and fellow RD Kristy Del Coro felt there was a gap in training for dietitians and health professionals. Jackie resides in New Jersey with her husband, son, and daughter.