Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Title: Senior Nutrition & News Editor Title: Senior Nutrition & News EditorLocation: Seattle, WAEducation: B.A. in Nutrition, magna cum laude, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico City; Basic Cuisine Certificate, Le Cordon Bleu, Mexico City; certificates in Digital Marketing and Sports Nutrition, Thinkful/Chegg and University of the Incarnate Word Mexico CampusExpertise: Food, cooking skills, health and nutrition, including meal-planning and oncological and sports nutritionExperience: Maria Laura joined Dotdash Meredith as a content strategist for Verywell Health and Verywell Fit before transitioning as a developmental editor for Health.com and then to senior nutrition & news editor at EatingWell.Previously, she worked as a nutrition counselor in Mexico, helping people address health concerns and reach their wellness goals. Maria Laura has also worked as a clinical dietitian in hematology, oncology and internal medicine settings, where she assessed patients' nutritional risks and recommended specific interventions. Additionally, she worked at Nestlé as a marketing specialist where she developed marketing strategies for infant formula and powdered milk beverages brands.Maria Laura treasures being part of a community and is passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives. About EatingWell EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.