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Verena Vaiciurgis

(she / her / they)
Accredited Practising Dietitian; PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong

Verena is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a passion for inclusive, person-centred, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed care. She is dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals to develop equitable, sustainable and positive relationships with food and their bodies. Verena holds a Bachelor of Business, Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics and has recently completed a PhD exploring solutions to reduce diet-related health inequities in people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. Verena also has experience as a clinical dietitian working in community settings, is a member of the Mental Health Dietitian’s Network and volunteers to support individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.

Experience

  • –present
    PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong

Education

  • 2020 
    University of Wollongong, Master of Nutrition and Dietitics
  • 2014 
    University of Technology, Bachelor of Business

Professional Memberships

  • Dietitians Association of Australia
  • Nutrition Society of Australia