About Patti Milligan, Ph.D., RD, CNS,

Patti Milligan, Ph.D., RD, CNS, has been in the nutrition field for 38 years. Working in both the clinical therapeutic nutrition and integrative medicine / natural foods fields, she brings a unique blend of clinical, educational, holistic, consumer, and PR experience. Patti’s knowledge, passion, and commitment to impacting the way people can influence their vitality with their nutritional regimens makes her an extraordinary presenter.

She combines years of experience with organic and natural grocery stores along with her passion for kids, nutrition, and environmental sustainability in her work with The Children’s Eternal Rainforest.

She and her son have created the foundation “Be Memorable,” in which they run programs that inspire and impact individual lives in the area of kids’ nutrition (school gardens and kids’ cancer).

She is the author of the children’s nutrition story and gardening journal Why is Shirley Unusual? Inspiring School Gardens and Kids to Thrive Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.

Educational Background: Doctorate in Neuroscience of Taste specializing in saliva’s impact in regeneration nutrition, Registered Dietitian, Herbal Medicine and Botanical Biochemistry Certified Specialist, MS in Sports Medicine and Consumer Sciences, BS in Foods and Nutrition, Sensory / Taste Sommelier.

Subjects Covered

Functional Nutrition