Sarah Zhang, Ms, Rd, Ld
About Sarah Zhang, Ms, Rd, Ld
Sarah Zhang is a Registered Dietitian with extensive experience in clinical nutrition, currently working at Foodsmart. She specializes in addressing food and nutrition insecurity among Medicaid populations and utilizes a digital platform to provide individualized medical nutrition therapy.
Work at Foodsmart
Sarah Zhang currently serves as a Registered Dietitian at Foodsmart, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she utilizes Foodsmart's digital platform to provide remote, individualized medical nutrition therapy. Her focus is on enhancing food security and health equity by ensuring access to affordable healthy food. She maintains a high net promoter score by fostering strong patient relationships through HIPAA-compliant communication.
Previous Experience in Clinical Dietetics
Prior to her current role, Sarah Zhang accumulated extensive experience in clinical dietetics. She worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Senior Clinical Dietitian in Integrative Medicine from 2017 to 2018. Following this, she served as a Clinical Dietitian PRN at Houston Methodist from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she held positions at HCA Houston Healthcare, Houston Methodist - Texas Medical Center, and Shriners Hospitals for Children, where she focused on pediatric nutrition.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Zhang holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies from the University of Houston. She completed a Dietetic Internship at Russell Sage College and earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Nutrition from Texas Woman's University. Her academic background supports her specialization in addressing food and nutrition insecurity, particularly among Medicaid populations, through personalized guidance and SNAP benefit support.
Background in Nutrition Research
Before transitioning to clinical dietetics, Sarah Zhang worked as a Research Coordinator at the Baylor College of Medicine Behavioral Medicine Research Center from 2009 to 2012. This role provided her with a foundational understanding of the intersection between nutrition and behavioral health, enhancing her ability to address complex dietary needs in her subsequent clinical roles.
Focus on Food Security and Health Equity
Sarah Zhang specializes in addressing food and nutrition insecurity among Medicaid populations. She emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition guidance and support for accessing SNAP benefits. Her work aims to enhance food security and promote health equity by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to affordable, healthy food options.