Alex Turnbull, RDN, LD, is a pediatric and media dietitian, author, and founder of The Family Nutritionist. A nationally recognized nutrition communicator, she translates complex and often controversial food and nutrition topics into practical, evidence-based guidance for families and has been featured on national television and across digital media.

With experience spanning pediatrics and school nutrition, Alex brings both professional expertise and the real-life perspective of a mom. Through her nutrition by addition philosophy, she helps families move away from fear-based food messaging and toward a more realistic, positive approach to nutrition. She is passionate about food accessibility, supporting a healthy relationship with food, and helping families feel confident about the many nutritious and convenient ways they can feed their kids.

Tarrah Westercamp, MS, RD, SNS, is the owner of Westercamp Consulting LLC, helping school districts and organizations reach more students with healthy meals and innovative programming. Tarrah is a Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience in child nutrition programs, encompassing USDA regulations, meal pattern requirements, school food service operations, stakeholder buy-in, and innovative implementation strategies to increase meal access for students. Tarrah also helps others learn more about how nutrition and healthy habits can set them up for a well-lived life. Tarrah holds a master’s degree in food and nutrition from Ball State University. In her free time, Tarrah enjoys spending time with her husband, John, traveling, cooking, and sipping hazelnut iced coffee. She is also a Pure Barre instructor.  

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Alexandra Turnbull, RDN, LD, speaker for this educational event, is a consultant and content creator for GOED, EatReal, Banza, Simeks, Grain Foods Foundation, Soy Connection, Center for Food Integrity, Good2Grow, School Nutrition Association, Crystal Farms, Healthy Snacking, US Soy, Zbar, Danone USA, Grimmway Farms, Red’s, Sunsweet, California Walnuts, Peptamen, Lesser Evil, King Arthur, Swift Meats, Skylight, Woom Bikes, Feel Good Foods, PackIt, Lily’s Toaster Grills, The Good Crisp Company, Kettle and Fire, California Strawberries, Famelia, Sitter City, Kemps, Mulu, DeeBees, Mission Mighty Me, David’s Deli, NOW Foods, and Stasis. She is a consultant, content creator, and speaker for National Pork Board, Bell Institute, and Feeding Matters.

Tarrah Westercamp, MS, RD, SNS, speaker for this educational event, is a speaker and content creator for National Pork Board, National Peanut Board, and United Dairy Industry of Michigan. She is a dietitian and consultant for Seattle Public Schools, Greenfield Central Schools, Greenwood Community Schools, School City of Hammond, and Oakley Union Elementary Schools.