Trish Wright (Ruzicka) Rdn, Ldn
About Trish Wright (Ruzicka) Rdn, Ldn
Trish Wright (Ruzicka) is a Registered Dietitian with extensive experience in nutrition and health education. She currently works at Foodsmart and Executive Dining LLC, where she promotes workplace wellness and provides nutrition counseling.
Work at Foodsmart
Trish Wright has been employed at Foodsmart as a Registered Dietitian since 2021. In this role, she provides nutrition counseling and wellness education to clients, focusing on personalized dietary strategies. Her work involves assessing individual nutritional needs and creating tailored plans to promote healthier eating habits.
Current Role at Executive Dining LLC
Trish Wright serves as an Account Sales Representative and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Executive Dining LLC. Since 2018, she has worked to promote workplace wellness and health initiatives across various companies in the Greater St. Louis area. Her responsibilities include providing one-on-one nutrition counseling and conducting group wellness sessions, such as lunch and learns, to enhance employee health.
Previous Experience in St. Louis County
Trish Wright worked at St. Louis County in various capacities. She served as a Registered Dietitian for six months at the John C Murphy Health Center in 2015. Following this, she held the position of Health Education Supervisor from 2016 to 2018, where she supervised the local WIC Agency and integrated nutrition education with hunger relief efforts.
Education and Expertise
Trish Wright earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Texas Christian University, completing the Coordinated Program in Dietetics from 2009 to 2013. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in nutrition science and dietetic practice, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles, including internships at Texas Health Resources and Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Background in Hunger Relief
Trish Wright developed a passion for hunger relief while working with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. Her commitment to addressing food insecurity is reflected in her previous roles, including her time as a Resource Coordinator at Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry and as a Dietetic Intern at Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County.