Who is a registered dietitian?

A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition professional, able to provide credible, current and evidence based nutrition guidelines to the public.

Registered dietitians (RD) have:

1. A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university program
2. Completed an accredited supervised practice in nutrition and dietetics
3. Passed an extensive national exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Additionally, a RD may also be certified/licensed in their state. Some registered dietitians have also earned graduate degrees or have specialized credentials.

Nutritionist vs. dietitian: Who's who?

Not all "nutritionists" have the same expertise or training. All Aurora dietitians are registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The American Dietetic Association, and are certified dietitians in the State of Wisconsin. Every dietitian at Aurora has completed a 4-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a dietetic internship or comparable supervised experience.

A registered, certified dietitian practices the science of medical nutrition therapy. Based on your medical condition, a dietitian will work with you to optimize your treatment and meet your individual needs. A number of dietitians also have advanced degrees and/or specialty certifications in areas such as diabetes and nutrition support. Many of our dietitians also are members of professional health organizations.

Meet our dietitians

Janine Bamberger, MS, RD, CD
Manager, Nutrition Services and Wellness Programs, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Janine received her B.S. in Clinical Dietetics and Biology and her M.S. in Clinical Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI.

Carmel Bankier-Sweet, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Carmel received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

Laura Davidson, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical CenterM
Laura received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

Melody Engel, MS, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Melody received her B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI and her M.S. in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI.

Jessica Fry, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Jessie received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie WI.

Dee Gabbard, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Aurora Medical Center in Washington County
Dee received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

Maggie Gehler, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Maggie received her B.S. in Nutritional Science, emphasis in Dietetics and Food Science, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI and a Post Graduate Dietetic Certification from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee WI.

Sarah Gerber, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Sarah received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI.

Amanda Gillis, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora West Allis Medical Center
Amanda received her B.S. in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN and her B.S. in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI.

Theresa Glasgow, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Theresa received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Betty Glynn, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Betty received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.

Cari Gordee, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Cari received her B.S. in Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI.

Alison Hanson, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Alison received her B.S. in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI.

Kathy Hass, MS, RD, CD, CDE
Clinical Dietitian, Supervisor, Aurora West Allis Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center in Washington County
Kathy received her B.S. and M.S. in Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE).

Linda L. Kocinski, RD, CD, CNSD
Clinical Dietitian, St. Luke's Medical Center
Linda received her B.S. in Foods and Nutrition from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), Board Certified in Nutrition Support by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBNSC).

Lynne Kurz, MS, RD, CD
Manager, Aurora Metro Nutrition Services, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Lynne received her B.S. in Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI and her M.S. in Human Kinetics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI.

Jessica McAllister, RD, CD, CD, CHES
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Jessica received her B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition and her M.S. in Health Promotion/Public Health from the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), National Commission on Health Education Credentialing. Jessica is a 1st Lieutenant-Army Dietitian, United States Army Reserves.

Brooke Moersfelder, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Brooke received her B.S. in Dietetics from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, WI.

Erin Murphy, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora West Allis Medical Center
Erin received her B.S. in Fine Arts from UWM, Milwaukee, WI and certification in Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI.

Haley Nolan, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Medical Center Grafton
Haley received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

Rebecca Plier, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Becky received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), Board Certified in Nutrition Support by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBNSC).

Mary Qiblawi, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
Mary received her B.S. in Dietetics from Kearney State College in Kearney, NE and her MBA from Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.

Teri Riley, RD, CD, MS
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Teri received her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of WI-Madison, Madison, WI and her M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Jacqueline Roehsler, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Jackie received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.

Kalpana Rohatgi, RD, CD, Ph.D.
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Kalpana received her RD from Mt. Mary College and her Ph.D. from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.

Amy M. Sadowski, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Amy received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of WI-Madison, Madison, WI.

Andrea Scholler, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Andrea received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of WI-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI.

Sandra Sell, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora West Allis Medical Center and Aurora Women's Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center
Sandra received her B.S. in Nutritional Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI and certification in Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI. Sandy is a Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD), National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBNSC).

Amy Simmons, MS, RD, CD, CNSC
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Medical Center in Grafton
Amy received her B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI and her M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI. Amy is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBNSC).

Deanna Taylor, MS, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Deanna received her B.S. in Human Biology with an emphasis in nutritional sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI and her M.S. in Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI. Deanna also has a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

Kimberly Turner, RD, CD
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Kimberly received her B.S. in Dietetics from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI and has a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

Kerri Tweten, RD, CD, CDE
Clinical Dietitian, Aurora West Allis Medical Center
Kerri received her B.S. in Food and Nutrition and her B.S. in Community and Corporate Fitness from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. She also is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE).