Sonali Kulkarni
About Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali Kulkarni is a Chief Dietician with over 15 years of experience in clinical and non-clinical dietetics. She has held various positions in notable healthcare institutions and founded The Macros Bar, a snack brand in Bangalore.
Current Role at Even
Sonali Kulkarni serves as the Chief Dietician at Even, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing dietary programs and ensuring that nutritional standards are met. Her expertise in clinical nutrition supports the organization's mission to promote health and wellness through proper dietary practices.
Previous Experience in Clinical Nutrition
Sonali Kulkarni has extensive experience in clinical nutrition, having worked at several healthcare institutions. She was a Clinical Dietitian at Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. from 2013 to 2015 and later at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. Her roles included Executive Clinical Dietitian and Senior Clinical Dietitian, where she contributed to patient care through tailored nutrition plans.
Entrepreneurial Venture: The Macros Bar
Sonali founded The Macros Bar, a snack brand based in Bangalore, which operated from 2019 to 2022. The brand focused on providing nutritious snack options and was selected for incubation at NSRCEL, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, under the Women Startup Program 3.0. This initiative highlights her commitment to promoting healthy eating habits.
Educational Background and Specializations
Sonali Kulkarni holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services from Marathwada Agricultural University, completed in 2003. She also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics from SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY in 2017. Additionally, she is pursuing a Certificate course in Oncology Nutrition at HCG Academics, further enhancing her expertise in specialized nutrition fields.
Philosophy and Approach to Nutrition
Sonali advocates for a philosophy that emphasizes food as essential medicine. She promotes a healthy and balanced diet combined with physical activity as fundamental to achieving a disease-free life. With over 15 years of experience in dietetics and nutrition, her approach integrates both clinical and non-clinical perspectives to support overall health.