Speaking Engagements
Speaking engagements presented by Melinda consist of engaging plant-based and vegan nutrition education presentations to various venues, including vegan events, organization lunch and learns, senior centers, recreation centers, libraries, employee wellness programs, hospitals, and colleges.
Examples of Presentation Topics:
- The Nutrition Science of Plant-Rich Vegan Eating
- Maximizing Vegan Staples
- Common Misconceptions about Vegan Diets
- Practicing Mindful Eating
- Introduction to a Plant-Based Lifestyle
- Essential Nutrients on a Vegan Diet
- Plant-Based Foods for Supporting Bone Health
- Budget-Friendly Vegan Eating
- Plant-Based Eating for Health Promotion
- Vegan Meal Planning
- Plant Protein-Packed Foods
- Vegan Eating On-the-Go
Melinda brings an enthusiastic and down-to-earth approach to nutrition science!
Highlighted Speaking Engagements:
- Colorado VegFest 2023 and 2024
- National Jewish Health’s Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes: The Next Era of Prevention Conference 2025
Other Media Appearances:
Scientific Update summary (microalgae supplementation) in the Vegetarian Resource Group’s Vegan Journal; Issue 3, 2023
- Plant-forward nutrition interview article in the Longmont Magazine; January/February 2025 Issue
