Maureen Molinari

Maureen Molinari is an Associate Professor and Specialization Coordinator in the Department of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University. A Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), she bridges clinical practice with academic instruction, focusing on diabetes management and integrative nutrition approaches. Her scholarly work emphasizes Classic Grounded Theory methodology, which she applies in both research and mentorship contexts.

Education:

• PhD, Saybrook University (2016)
• MS, Saybrook University (2012)
• BS, Rutgers University (1998)

Mrs. Molinari's research spans clinical nutrition, women's health during menopause, and healthcare provider education on diabetes standards of care. She actively incorporates coaching methodologies into her teaching and collaborates with organizations like the American Association of Diabetes Educators through membership roles.

Licensure & Memberships:

• Registered Dietitian, Wyoming
• Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Member, American Association of Diabetes Educators
• Member, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Nutrition

Based in Wyoming, she contributes to program sustainability initiatives while maintaining an active outdoor lifestyle.