Virginia Darrow-Menegaz, MS, RD, LN, Founder and Principal

Virginia Darrow-Menegaz earned a Master of Science degree in clinical nutrition from New York University (NYU). She earned a bachelors of science degree in hotel and restaurant administration from the New York Institute of Technology, and is a former adjunct instructor in Nutrition and Food Studies at NYU.

Ms. Darrow-Menegaz is a registered dietitian whose affiliations include the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice. She is a member of the following ADA specialty practice groups:

• Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)


• Vegetarian Nutrition (VN)


• Nutrition and Complimentary Care (NCC)


• Medical Nutrition


• Hunger and Environmental Nutrition


• Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities (CD-HCF)


• Nutrition Entrepreneurs
  

She is a nationally certified "ServSafe" Instructor, and is also the president of Consulting Nutritionists in the Chesapeake Bay Area.

Prior to founding Nutrition For Wellness™ in 1998, Ms. Darrow-Menegaz worked as a wellness and fitness instructor, nutrition consultant and clinical nutritionist for several hospitals and health facilities throughout the east coast region. Her experience spans hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, fitness retreats, gourmet natural cooking school engagements, and community and wellness centers.

 In addition to her work for Nutrition For Wellness™, Virginia is also the founder and president of Nutrition Software Solutions, Inc.™, which developed a cutting-edge nutrition assessment software program for healthcare professionals. She is a former restaurant owner, triathelete, and fitness trainer who has successfully completed three New York City marathons, all comfortably sub-four-hour marathons.

She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters.