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:
A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university program
Completed an accredited supervised practice in nutrition and dietetics
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
Maggie Gehler
Location:
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Education and credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI; Mount Mary College, Milwaukee WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, adult weight management, medical/surgical care
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Outside interests: Running, traveling, going to Badger football games, spending time with family and friends, golf, beach
volleyball
Janine Bamberger
Location:
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Education and credentials:
B.S., Clinical Dietetics and Biology, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
M.S., Clinical Dietetics, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: Manager, Aurora Sinai Medical Center Nutrition Services and Wellness Programs; neonatal, pediatric, and bariatric
care; health and wellness; computers and nutrition
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association, including Clinical Nutrition Managers; Hunger and Environmental Nutrition; Pediatric Nutrition;
Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists; Weight Management Practice Groups
American Dietetic Association, including Pediatric Nutrition, Weight Management and Clinical Nutrition Managers Practice
Groups
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Milwaukee Dietetic Association
Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WPAC)
Outside interests: Spending time with family and friends, photography, traveling, nature, music, history, reading, genealogy,
gardening; softball, walking, bicycling, motorcycling
Carmel Bankier-Sweet
Location:
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Education and credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: Neonatal intensive care, gestational diabetes
Outside interests: Spending time with family, running, swimming, biking and reading
Melody Engel
Location:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education and credentials:
B.A., Anthropology, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI
M.S., Nutrition, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: General surgery
Professional memberships/interests:
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Jessica Fry
Location:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: General medical, cardiac
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Diabetes management, nutrition support
Outside interests: Running, tennis, reading
Dee Gabbard
Locations:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Aurora Medical Center in Washington County
1032 E. Sumner St.
Hartford, WI 53027
Waukesha County Fit Kids Fit Family (location varies)
Education and credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas/interests: Nutrition counseling in complex diets, cholesterol and sodium restricted diets, bariatric surgery, organ
transplant, weight management, oncology, digestive disorders, and general nutrition/wellness
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association, including Oncology Nutrition Practice Group and Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Outside interests: Family activities and any outdoor recreation- biking, swimming, golf someday; photography and scrap booking;
music (most types); food and cooking.
Becky Gasser
Location:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education and Credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Outside interests: Volleyball, piano, family activities, pugs
Betty Glynn
Location:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education and credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, University of Wisconsin – Stout, Menomonie, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: Critical care, cardiac, general medical
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association, including Dietitians in Nutrition Support Practice Group
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Milwaukee Dietetic Association
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Wisconsin Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Outside interests: Gardening
Cari Gordee
Location:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education and credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: General medical
Kathy Hass
Locations:
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. lincoln Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Aurora Medical Group at Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. lincoln Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Aurora Women's Pavilion of Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. lincoln Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Education and training:
B.S., Dietetics, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
M.S., Dietetics, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)
Specialty areas: Supervisor, Aurora West Allis Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center in Hartford; Assistant Coordinator, Diabetes
Education Program, Waukesha and Washington Counties; Diabetes, wellness and community nutrition
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association, including Diabetes Care and Education, Nutrition in Complementary Care, and Clinical Nutrition
Managers Practice Groups
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
American Association of Diabetes Educators, including Office/Clinic Based Practice Group Southeastern
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education and credentials:
B.S., Dietetics, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty: General medical, neurological, renal, hepatic
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
linda L. Kocinski
Location:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education and credentials:
B.S., Foods and Nutrition, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD), Board Certified in Nutrition Support by the National Board of Nutrition Support
Certification, Inc. (NBNSC)
Specialty areas: Critical care nutrition; nutrition support - parenteral and enteral nutrition
Professional memberships/interests:
American Society for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Lynne Kurz
Location:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Education and credentials:
B.S. Coordinated Program Clinical Dietetics, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI
M.S. Human Kinetics, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Specialty areas: Manager, Aurora Metro Nutrition Services
Professional memberships/interests:
American Dietetic Association, including Clinical Nutrition Management Practice Group
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Outside interests: Waterskiing, hunting, motorcycling, running, working with my Bernese Mountain dog
Jessica McAllister
Location:
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N. 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Education and credentials:
B.S. Dietetics and Nutrition, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
M.S. Health Promotion/Public Health, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian (CD), State of WI
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), National Commission on Health Education Credentialing
1st lieutenant-Army Dietitian, United States Army Reserves
American Dietetic Association, including Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group
Wisconsin Dietetic Association
Outside interests: Spending time with husband and 4 children watching soccer and hockey games; jewelry making and crafts; attending
rummage, craft and antique shows; downhill and water skiing, walking and shopping
Who is a registered dietitian?
Janine Bamberger
Carmel Bankier-Sweet
Melody Engel
Jessica Fry
Dee Gabbard
Becky Gasser
Amanda Gillis
Betty Glynn
Kathy Hass
JoAnn Hempeck
linda L. Kocinski
Lynne Kurz
Jessica McAllister
Mary Qiblawi
Jacqueline Roehsler
Mary C. Rose
Amy M. Sadowski
Sandra Sell
Amy Simmons
Deanna Taylor
Kerri Tweten