Nutrition Care

Dr. Karen Basedow completed her doctorate in clinical nutrition from the University of North Florida. Her doctoral research focused on providers’ knowledge about the role of vitamin D. Dr. Basedow is also a certified diabetes care and education specialist. She brings a strong background in outpatient counseling, community grants, programming, and teaching in the acute hospital setting. She strongly advocates for underserved communities by highlighting disparities in healthcare and nutrition throughout her career.

Specializations: Adults, metabolic conditions, diabetes education, and healthy weight.

Marilyn Gordon Ed.D, RDN, CSSD, LDN 

Marilyn Gordon earned a M.S. degree from Florida Atlantic University and an Ed.D. degree from Florida International University.  She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Early in her clinical practice, she realized the power of food and lifestyle for optimal health. She has been teaching in nutrition and wellness for most of her career with a lifelong interest in plant-based eating patterns. She is the team nutritionist for the athletics department and teaches yoga and spin classes at the University’s recreation center.

Specializations: Adults, healthy weight, sports performance, vegetarian and Ayurveda.

Jennifer Keil, M.S.H, RDN, LDN

Jennifer Keil earned a B.S. degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida and a M.S.H. degree in Health Sciences from the University of North Florida. As a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, she brings 20 years of experience from various settings. Early in her career, she practiced in the acute care setting with a focus on cardiac nutrition. She loves traveling, time with family and friends, line dancing, baking, and playtime with her dog.

Specializations: Adults, healthy weight, cardiac nutrition, and gluten-free lifestyle.

Melinda Luis, M.S., RDN, LDN

Melinda earned her M.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University and is currently working on her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from the University of North Florida. Her early career involved clinical practice in hospitals and extended care settings. Her graduate work emphasized eating and cognitive challenges in older adults. She enjoys exploring the nutritional patterns of culturally diverse populations worldwide and created a unique course at NSU on world culture, food, and nutrition. Her teaching experience ranges from cooking and nutrition skills classes for children to extensive work in higher education.

Specializations: Adults, family nutrition, culinary medicine, healthy weight, wellness, and general nutrition education.

Stephanie Petrosky, D.C.N, M.H.A., RDN, LDN

Stephanie Petrosky earned an M.S. in Health Services Administration from Capella University and completed an advanced practice doctorate in clinical nutrition at the University of North Florida.  She received her professional training from Florida International University and loves to make nutrition fun! In addition to clinical practice in hospital and outpatient settings, she has held roles within national healthcare companies and senior living communities., On a personal note, Stephanie enjoys the beach, reading, long walks, learning new things, and mentoring others.

Specializations: Adults and older children, medical nutrition therapy, and transitional care.

Ioana Scripa, Ph.D., RDN, LDN

Ioana received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of North Carolina – Greensboro. As the Director of the B.S. in Human Nutrition program, she is responsible for program operations, accreditation, and faculty oversight and facilitating student success. She enjoys community-based projects, diabetes prevention, wellness, and nutrition education. She developed cooking sessions integrated into an existing life-skills program offered by the YWCA North Carolina for adolescent and young adult mothers.

Specializations: Adults, healthy weight, diabetes, cardiac and wellness nutrition.