06/22/2026
A student once said something to me that I've never forgotten: "You can't be what you can't see."
In a profession where the vast majority of dietitians are white, representation matters.
As a dietitian who is Black, Native American, and white, I know firsthand how meaningful it can be for someone to see a provider, educator, or mentor who reflects part of their own story.
Representation isn't about checking a box. It's about expanding possibilities. It's about helping future healthcare professionals see that they belong in these spaces. It's about helping clients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Every time a student, intern, or client tells me they're excited to meet a dietitian who looks like them, I'm reminded that visibility matters.
You can't be what you can't see. So let's keep showing up. π€