About Me

My name is Leslie Marie Edwards, MS, RDN, LD, CSOWM, CPT, RYT.

I am originally from Tucson, Arizona and continue to miss the dry heat since moving to Ohio in 2015. I attended The Ohio State University for my undergraduate degree and fell in love learning about the human body. After graduating, I pursued my master’s degree at Miami University and completed my dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian (RD). For 2.5 years, I worked at an outpatient bariatric surgery and physician-supervised weight loss center. It included a variety of 1:1 and group appointments speaking on different topics related to healthy eating and weight management strategies. This position gave me additional experience and tools important for providing inclusive, patient-centered care. I chose dietetics because what we eat has an impact on our health; this looks different for everyone and is influenced by many factors. When less than 3% of RDs are Black, that means the information out there may not take into account cultural values and differences. It’s also especially important to acknowledge how centuries of racism has impacted where one lives, learns, works, and accesses different services including healthcare. This is where I hope to fill the gap!