Karla Cabrera Lopez

Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a Master’s in Professional Studies in Leadership in Nutrition and a strong foundation in clinical, community, and foodservice practice. Experienced in conducting patient assessments, applying the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) with ADIME documentation, and supporting nutrition interventions across inpatient and post-acute care. Skilled in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and interpreting lab values to guide care.

Brings additional experience in foodservice management, staff training, and culturally inclusive nutrition education for individuals, families, and community groups. Developed specialized expertise in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and sensory-based feeding challenges. Adept at bilingual (English/Spanish) communication, motivational interviewing, caregiver training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Founder of NutriAbility, a nutrition and wellness service dedicated to supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and special health care needs. NutriAbility provides family-centered counseling, inclusive meal planning, caregiver education, and community workshops designed to promote health equity and empower families.

Professional background also includes roles in education coordination, research assistance, and office administration, highlighting versatility, organizational skills, and leadership capacity. Recognized for advocacy in disability-inclusive nutrition services, public speaking, and community outreach.

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Leadership in Nutrition, Middle Tennessee State University — focused on clinical leadership, program development, and inclusive nutrition practices.

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Science, California State University, Fresno (Magna Cum Laude) — completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) with a 3.79 GPA.

Dietetic Internship, Komplete Business Dietetic Internship (KBDI) — completed 1,200 supervised practice hours in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management.

Associate of Arts in Child Development — certified Teacher Assistant, providing a strong foundation for working with families, children, and individuals with developmental disabilities.