Please direct all business, media, and fan/reader/viewer queries to Michelle: michelle (at) dudashnutrition.com or 317-344-3135 (EST)
To receive book review copies, hi-res book images and excerpts: marketing (at) quarto.com
Special book sales: Monica Baggio, Monica.Baggio (at) quarto.com
Mail for non-perishables only: 1950 E. Greyhound Pass #18-131, Carmel, IN 46033
Please read my product review policy first.
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About the Company
About Michelledudash.com
Employment
In the Community
Internships
General FAQs
Student FAQs
Dietitian FAQs
About the Company
Founded in 2003 by Michelle Dudash, Chef Dudash Nutrition (Dudash Enterprises, LLC) is a nutrition and culinary firm specializing in nutrition communications, culinary and nutrition spokesperson work, nutrition writing, recipe development, and nutrition analysis. Michelle is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and Carmel, Indiana (greater Indianapolis area) and nationally services media outlets, food and nutritional industries, food service operations, professional organizations, and a variety of other corporations. Read more about the services that she provides.
About Michelledudash.com
Michelledudash.com garners over 8,800 unique readers and 19,290 pageviews per month, with the average visit duration of 1:30 (Google Analytics, May 2013).
- 98% female
- 29% ages 25-34, 27% ages 35-44, 19% ages 45-54
Opportunities are available for click-through ads, sponsored posts and sponsored giveaways. Please contact Michelle at michelle@dudashnutrition.com or the phone number listed above for rates.
Employment
Chef Dudash Nutrition does not have any open positions at the moment.
In the Community
As a member of Les Dames D’Escoffier, Michelle donates her resources to food-related charities. Active in her profession, she has served as a mentor to Arizona State University dietetic students and guest lectures, and precepts additional interns through out the year. She has served on various boards within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. One of her favorite volunteer jobs is volunteering at her daughter’s school in the lunchroom!
Internships and Student Experiences
Chef Dudash Nutrition offers a variety of volunteer experiences for students and interns.
1. Each semester (fall, spring summer), Michelle accepts up to three dietetic students.
Location: Indianapolis area preferred, also virtual opportunities
Category: Communications
Description: Opportunities in Indianapolis: Prep food props for TV segments and photo shoots, come along to TV segments, grocery shop. Virtual opportunities: assist with social media on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest; upload blogs and articles for website via WordPress; research for various projects. Experience in WordPress is a huge plus. Requires a commitment of at least 5 hours per week for a minimum of 2 months.
Paid: Unpaid for most students. Possibly paid for someone with PR experience and initiative. Plus 1 hour of free mentoring and eligible for letter of recommendation after 10 hours of work.
Contact: Please send questions and resume and cover letter with availability to michelle@dudashnutrition.com.
2. Michelle occasionally accepts students enrolled in culinary programs.
General FAQs
Q: I’m a healthcare professional or patient. Can I refer patients to Michelle for her to counsel? Can I make an appointment with Michelle?
For more information about Michelle’s personal nutrition package, click here.
Check out Michelle’s online healthy meal planning program 4Real. Michelle does not accept insurance. To find a dietitian in your area who does, visit eatright.org.
Q: Can I hire Michelle to come to my house and work with me to give my fridge and pantry contents a healthy makeover?
Michelle offers an in-home service at an executive level. Please contact us directly for rates.
Q: I saw Michelle on TV and can’t find the recipes on the station’s website. Can you send me the recipe?
Check Michelle’s blog for a listing of recent recipes featured on TV or the radio. If you still can’t find it, feel free to email or call us and we will send it to you.
Q: I’d like Michelle to try my product. What is the best way to go about doing this?
Before sending product, please read Michelle’s product review policy. If you meet her parameters, email us your product’s website, nutritional information and ingredient list. We will let you know if we are interested in sampling the product. A product sampling does not guarantee a review.
Q: Can Michelle come to my house to deliver a one-on-one cooking lesson?
Michelle is available for private party appearances and cooking demonstrations. Please contact us for more information.
Student FAQs
Q: I need to interview a dietitian for a class assignment. May I make an appointment with Michelle for this?
Michelle genuinely appreciates your interest in her work and is flattered! Due to the high volume of requests for this that she receives, we have created this document of FAQs. Please feel free to use these questions and answers in your assignment, as well as peruse Michelle’s detailed website.
Dietitian FAQs
Q: I have questions for Michelle about strategically planning my career or combining the chef and RD credential. Can I arrange an appointment with Michelle?
Michelle genuinely appreciates your interest in her work and is flattered! Michelle mentors nine dietetic interns per year, as well as other exceptional individuals that she identifies along the way. Additionally, Michelle is available for individual private consultation at an hourly rate. Please contact her directly.
Michelle also recommends this list of resources to get started in the food and culinary business. Also check out the student FAQ document above.
Here are additional resources for dietitians:
