Kyra Hood (Storm), Mph, Rd, Ibclc
About Kyra Hood (Storm), Mph, Rd, Ibclc
Kyra Hood is a Director of Perinatal Nutrition Programs, specializing as a Registered Dietitian and Lactation Consultant, fluent in English and Spanish.
Kyra Hood – Director, Perinatal Nutrition Programs
Kyra Hood holds the position of Director for Perinatal Nutrition Programs. In this role, she oversees initiatives and interventions to improve nutritional outcomes for mothers and their infants. Her responsibilities include program development, implementation, and management to ensure that perinatal nutrition programs are effective and impactful. Her expertise ensures that these programs meet the highest standards of care and promote optimal health for both mothers and children.
Kyra Hood's Education and Professional Credentials
Kyra Hood is a highly qualified professional holding a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Additionally, she is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN). She also holds the credential of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). These qualifications underscore her expertise in the fields of public health, nutrition, and lactation consulting, enabling her to provide comprehensive support and guidance in her role.
Kyra Hood as a Registered Dietitian and Lactation Consultant
Kyra Hood is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). As an RD, she specializes in nutritional care, providing evidence-based dietary advice to improve maternal and infant health. As an IBCLC, she offers expert lactation support to ensure effective breastfeeding practices. Her dual expertise helps bridge nutrition and lactation care, ensuring holistic support for mothers and infants.
Kyra Hood's Bilingual Capabilities
Kyra Hood is fluent in both English and Spanish. This bilingual capability allows her to effectively communicate and provide nutritional and lactation support to a broader demographic. Her ability to speak both languages enhances her capacity to serve diverse communities, ensuring that language barriers do not impede access to essential perinatal care services.
Kyra Hood's Prior Roles at Tennessee WIC
Before her current role, Kyra Hood worked with Tennessee WIC as a Mobile Program Coordinator and Clinical Liaison. In these positions, she coordinated mobile nutritional services and acted as a liaison between clinical services and the community. Her experience at Tennessee WIC provided valuable insights into public health nutrition and client-focused care, which she now applies in her current role as Director of Perinatal Nutrition Programs.