(NANP Board Member since 2021) 

Kristy Hall, MS, BCHN®, is an Epigenetic Functional Nutritionist and Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. She worked in the not-for-profit healthcare industry, managing a national $165 million special event program. After choosing to be a stay-at-home mom when her children were young, Kristy earned her master’s degree in holistic nutrition. She focused her master’s thesis on the biochemical pathway of methylation. Since graduation, Kristy has taken a unique path, continuing to study epigenetics, nutrigenomics, and nutrigenetics specifically related to mental health. Kristy is in the final year of completing her DSc degree.

Kristy has established an integrative clinic in northern Colorado with a medical doctor, a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, a neurosomotic specialist, and detox spa. She believes this integrative approach to chronic disease is key to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care.

As these new fields develop, nutrition’s key role in preventing and reversing chronic disease is undeniable. Kristy believes we are near the tipping point in healthcare when conventional medical providers recognize the need for evidence-based nutrition consultants.

NANP COMMITTEES: Ethics, Governance (Chair)

(NANP Board Member since 2022, Prior Service: 2011-2019)

Tammera brings 25-plus years of clinical experience as a nutrition educator, author, researcher, and food historian.  Passionate about nutrition as the key to stopping many modern illnesses, she has authored books and programs inspired by the key concepts of Holistic Nutrition; for educators, practitioners and consumers.

A Pacific College of Health and Sciences faculty member in the Masters of Science in Health and Human Performance (MSHHP) program, Tammera shares with nutrition students the importance of the BCHN® and CDPS™ credentials and membership in the NANP.

A Native of Oregon, Tammera enjoys the challenge of research, food history, whole-food cooking, herbology, and traditional food preservation: canning, drying, and fermenting.  Life on a remote ranger station in the southern cascades of Oregon and the high desert of central Oregon with her family for over fifty years has fostered an independent and proactive approach to sustainable health and lifestyle.

NANP COMMITTEES:  Continuing Education (Chair), Educational Standards, Ethics (Chair)

(NANP Board Member since 2008)

Julie Rauch, MBA, NC is a Certified Nutrition Consultant & Natural Chef graduate of Bauman College. She began her service at NANP on the executive board of the (then) Berkeley branch in 2005. She joined the national board in 2009 as treasurer before stepping into the role of president in 2012. In private practice, Julie specializes in hard-to-resolve health issues, including hormonal imbalances, chronic infections, and heavy metal & chemical chelation using whole food supplements. She teaches practical “no excuses” healthy eating and cooking strategies to support the health and well-being of her clients. Certified in AcuPoint Integrative Testing (AIT), Julie uses this comprehensive system to evaluate her client’s unique nutritional needs and create customized supplement protocols for them without the need for laboratory testing. Julie is the nutritionist for Advance International, Inc., producer of the odorless, tasteless, marine-based Advance Protein Powder. In addition, she provides nutrition consulting services to the employees of Standard Process of Northern California.

(NANP Board Member since 2024)

Dr. Rachel Knowles (DCN, MS, LDN, CNS, BCHN, CDSP, CBS) is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.  She founded her private practice, Seedlings Nutrition, where she specializes in clinical nutrition for psychological, neurodevelopment, environmental, and pediatric conditions. Rachel incorporates nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, and individual biochemistry into each of her nutrition recommendations and believes that nutrition from a functional, integrative, and evidence-based perspective can significantly improve the lives of all individuals by cultivating overall wellness and preventing nutrition-driven diseases.  Additionally, as an autistic person, Rachel offers a unique perspective on functional nutrition for individuals on the spectrum.  She recognizes the risks of nutritional deficiencies in autistic individuals and the importance of addressing common comorbidities. Outside of clinical practice, Rachel serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Western States in the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Master of Science in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine programs and is actively involved in clinical nutrition research and scientific writing.

​Rachel is married, a mother of two boys, and has three dogs.  She enjoys traveling the coast, cooking, deep sea fishing, writing, and watercolor painting.

(NANP Board Member since 2024)

As president and co-founder of GOLO LLC, the nationally recognized wellness solutions company, Jennifer Brooks actively shapes the discussion around e-commerce and health and wellness.

Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® and holding degrees in culinary arts and mind-body transformational psychology, Brooks’ unique perspective is at the core of GOLO’s mission of empowering people by helping them transition to healthier lifestyles, whether by reaching their weight loss goals, gaining an understanding of how to incorporate exercise into their daily routines, or learning the basic principles of good nutrition.

She credits her success in the health and wellness industry to a lifelong passion for cooking with family and friends, often featuring traditional recipes introduced by her mother and grandmother. The experience created a sense of community, later leading to an interest in the science behind food and nutrition.

Jennifer makes finding meaningful ways to give back to the community a corporate priority. Under her leadership, the company has provided critical financial assistance to deserving charities and community-based organizations, including local chapters of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Feeding America Network, the Police Athletic League, and Special Olympics.

Among her many professional credentials, Jennifer is a Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™ (CDSP™) and a National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) member.

Other accomplishments:

• Board Member, Better Business Bureau of Delaware
• Named to Top Women in Business List for 2023 by Delaware Today Magazine
• Named one of the top Women in Consumer Health Tech for 2022 by Healthcare Technology Report.
• Contributing health and wellness expert for Alternative Medicine Magazine
• Marketing committee member at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Delaware

Jennifer is also in demand as a subject matter expert, appearing in several articles covering health and wellness, including Alternative Medicine Magazine,  Authority Magazine,  and  Medium.

(NANP Board Member since 2025)

Monica Highfill established Highfill Health to partner with women with auto-immune conditions to help them lead more vibrant and fulfilling lives through better nutrition and lifestyle practices. Monica is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® (BCHN®) by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals and a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

Before starting Highfill Health, Monica was the Vice President and Founding Executive Director at Women in Electronics (WE), a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding the opportunities for women in the electronics industry. A member of WE’s founding team, Monica is also an active WE Board of Directors member. Monica continues to manage the WE Mentorship Program, which she created and implemented in 2019. The WE Mentorship program is the only global, industry-wide, formal mentorship program in the electronics industry and it has provided thousands of hours of mentorship to those seeking to expand their careers.

Previous to joining Women in Electronics as Vice President, Monica was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas at KEMET/YAGEO, a global component manufacturer, for nine years after serving as Director of Sales for the Western Region–Americas for five years.  As Vice President of the Americas, Monica led a team of approximately 90 people and 10 manufacturing representative organizations to annual sales of $338 million. During her time as Vice President, Monica was a member of the KEMET leadership team, which was responsible for setting the company’s strategy and direction.  Monica held several other strategic management positions in the electronics industry before her time at KEMET/YAGEO.

Monica completed her Holistic Nutritionist and Holistic Wellness Coaching studies at Hill College (Texas), graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Saint Mary’s College of California, and obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Santa Clara University (California). Monica is working on her Master of Science (MS) in Applied Nutrition at Lamar University (Texas).

For more details on Monica’s career, including podcasts, articles, and speaking engagements, https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-highfill/

NANP COMMITTEES: Conference Planning Committee

(NANP Board Member since 2024)

MaryAnn Marks is the founder and CEO of LabSmarts, a bio-individual blood work interpretation software. She’s also a holistic nutrition consultant and functional medicine practitioner widely regarded by her peers as the go-to source for blood work interpretation.

MaryAnn is a visionary, creator, and researcher whose unique perspective and skill set have allowed her to create a much-needed innovation in the area of blood chemistry analysis.

LabSmarts was born out of MaryAnn’s passion and knowledge for interpreting blood work and her excitement and experience in developing automation software.

Her LabSmarts software is empowering holistic health practitioners across the globe with the confidence to incorporate blood work interpretation into their practice successfully.

MaryAnn has combined the skills from her twenty years in the tech industry with the skills from her ten years in holistic health to create a tool that helps practitioners be more effective and efficient at interpreting blood work to improve patient outcomes.

To learn more about MaryAnn and her software, visit LabSmarts.com.

NANP COMMITTEES: Conference Planning Committee