Debbie Polisky is a bilingual nutritionist who has empowered individuals (patients, students, clients, employees) and groups to be passionate and faithful about their own food heritage while learning healthy eating habits. Debbie grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Buenos Aires. As a licensed dietitian in Buenos Aires, she worked during seven years in clinical dietetics for a rehab cardiac center, serving cardiac and other chronically ill patients (diabetes, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity.) As the sole dietitian of the Nutrition Department, she created individualized meal plans, workshops and support groups; cooked and sold her own line of frozen healthy meals and desserts to patients. She was involved in the media and promotion of the center – by presenting lectures, writing articles and newsletters and participating on radio talk shows. Parallel, she had her own private practice in her community. Her bilingual skills allowed her to obtain a position as a bilingual community nutritionist in a community health center in Arizona in the year 2000. She quickly moved up the career ladder in less than a year – as a Coordinator and then Director, focusing on public health and community nutrition. During eleven years, she worked for the same organization, gaining experience in nutrition state and federal grants – including the Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Seniors), Farmer’s Market and several diabetic and employee wellness grants which she wrote, implemented and administered. Parallel to this, her passion for education led her to become adjunct faculty for several on campus and online institutions. Currently, she continues to educate students and encourages them to follow their own dreams, no matter what obstacles they face along the way. She developed a love for writing at a young age and has worked as a bilingual freelance writer in both countries for a variety of organizations, including the Buenos Aires Herald (the only English newspaper in Argentina), magazines, websites, nutraceutical industry, educational firms and currently, with social media. Not only does she enjoy print media but she continues to be involved in radio and television presentations for the Hispanic market. Her bilingual health background and her creativity led her to create her own business, Words & Health, LLC in 2011, offering bilingual health communication services. Debbie holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Rosalind University, Chicago, IL, a Master of Business Administration degree with a Marketing concentration from Keller Graduate School of Management and several health related certifications. She is an active professional member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has been a volunteer for several non-for-profits, including the Arizona Heart Association and the Arizona Diabetes Association. She is also a member and a volunteer for LAHIDAN – Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition – a member interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as a member of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.