Katie Chipman, Ms, Rd
About Katie Chipman, Ms, Rd
Katie Chipman is a Senior Health Coach and Dietitian at Virta Health, with a diverse background in nutrition, environmental planning, and education.
Current Role at Virta Health
Katie Chipman holds the position of Senior Health Coach and Dietitian at Virta Health. Since 2023, she contributes to the development and delivery of training programs aimed at improving member and colleague success. Her role involves content creation and workflow collaboration to support the organization's goals. Working remotely from Denver, Colorado, she utilizes evidence-based nutrition and behavioral health interventions in a remote, outpatient intensive care setting.
Previous Positions in Dietetics
Katie Chipman has accumulated valuable experience as a dietitian in various organizations. In 2021, she served as a Registered Dietitian at Colorado Health Network for 8 months. Prior to this, she worked briefly in the same capacity at Tri-County Health Department in Aurora, Colorado, for 3 months. Katie also held roles as a Dietetic Intern and as a Community Garden & Farmer's Market Volunteer at Tri-County Health Department from 2019 to 2020.
Volunteer and Educational Roles in Nutrition
From 2017 to 2019, Katie Chipman was a Volunteer Nutrition Educator at Cooking Matters Colorado. Her educational background in nutrition includes studying Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She demonstrated a long-standing commitment to community health and nutrition education through these roles.
Environmental Science Career
Before transitioning to the field of dietetics, Katie Chipman had an extensive career in environmental science. She worked as an Environmental Planner and Project Manager at both Pinyon Environmental, Inc. and Louis Berger. Additionally, she served as an Environmental Protection Assistant at the National Park Service and worked as an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer at the University of Colorado Denver from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Katie Chipman has a robust educational background, having completed a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Sciences from the same institution. Furthermore, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Additionally, she completed a certification in Massage Therapy from the Healing Arts Institute.