Ep 28 - Kelli Boi, MS, RDN, CD

Conversation 28:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Kelli Boi, MS, RDN, CD “I think I have “aha’ moments all the time. In my first year of grad school and I was asked to be an educator, I remember feeling that yes, I want to do that. In my second year of grad school, I had my second “aha” moment when I was working as a diet tech and training a newly hired dietitian, that I had a special set of skills that really was unique and valuable in skilled nursing and long term care.  All of which has lead  me to my next “aha” moment because my very favorite thing about my job is precepting students. I have an addiction to students. I love taking these people who have a passion and want to practice and really focusing on them and helping them to develop.” - Kelli Boi, MS, RDN, CD My conversation today is with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Kelli Boi. This spring I had the absolute joy to travel to the beautiful state of Utah and speak at the Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting, Kelli Boi was the annual meeting chair and graciously took time out of her busy schedule those two days to share with me her inspiring journey so far. Kelli has a strong passion for multiple areas of practice including being an educator, clinical dietitian in long term care and skilled nursing as well as being a full-time preceptor and mentor to future registered dietitians.  She is one of the most emotionally invested registered dietitians I have met so far and is very inspiring because she gives 100% to being the expert and stresses the importance to advocate for our profession. Our conversation just made my heart happy. Please enjoy my conversation with Kelli. You can connect with Kelli: Email:  [email protected] and follow her life and food adventures on instagram @chef_boi_rdn   This Episode is Sponsored by Jolly Time Healthy Pop Popcorn. Snack Smart and Snack Happy with Jolly Time! www.jollytime.com   www.anneelizabethrd.com Copyright © 2017 OPI & AEHC Song: One Of These Days Artist: The Gemini www.thegeminimusic.com Music used by permission. All rights received. © ASCAP OrtmanMusic