Meet Kathy Brown, RDN, LDN, RYT 500

THE YOGI RD   2013 - Present

Hour Registered Yoga Instructor

Lead diverse yoga sessions, including Corporate Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Goat Yoga, Toddler and Parent Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Partner Yoga, and virtual yoga / meditation classes. Adapt teaching styles and class formats to meet the needs of varying audiences and skill levels. Deliver engaging virtual yoga and meditation sessions to accommodate remote participants.

• Provided guidance on proper alignment and techniques, ensuring safe practices and promoting physical wellness among participants.

• Designed customized yoga programs tailored for corporate settings, enhancing employee wellness and productivity.

• Promoted balanced and inclusive environment fostering personal growth, mindfulness, and community engagement through various yoga practices.

 

THEYOGIRD  2025 - Present

Registered Dietitian

Designed and implemented a comprehensive nutrition course tailored for families with children transitioning to plant-based diets. Conducted webinars focused on promoting balanced eating habits for diverse participants.

• Delivered individualized virtual consultations to support clients in achieving personalized nutrition goals.

• Established connections within the local community to provide nutrition education through schools and libraries.

• Facilitated workshops and programs, enhancing awareness of optimal dietary practices within various community settings.

• Provided evidence-based nutritional guidance, promoting sustainable and healthy lifestyle changes.

 

BAXTER HEALTHCARE  2015 - 2025

Global Wellness Program Manager

Oversaw global wellness program, managed project plans, scheduled and conducted core team meetings, and coordinated local and global communications. Designed and delivered virtual webinar on longevity research to promote lifestyle changes through simple, effective methods, and provided actionable resources to employees.

• Directed network of 250+ global wellness champions while addressing cultural barriers, ensuring compliance with international regulations.

• Organized large-scale wellness initiatives, including annual 5k charity fun run, global exercise challenge engaging employees across sites worldwide, and global healthy eating month, incorporating culturally relevant recipes, webinars, and cafeteria collaborations for healthy meal promotions.

• Partnered with Human Resources, Benefits, Communications, and Environment Health and Safety teams to maximize employee engagement in wellness programs, developing internal branding materials such as websites, PowerPoint presentations, and videos to enhance participation.

• Produced annual metrics reports for senior leadership, sourced expert speakers / vendors for monthly virtual wellness day sessions, and ensured collaboration with global champions, optimizing participation rates and reporting accuracy in wellness campaigns.

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4TH TRIMESTER FITNESS  2021 - 2022

4th Trimester Fitness Instructor

Provided education to prenatal and postpartum women on physical health through tailored exercise programs, breathwork techniques to foster a sense of community. Delivered weekly virtual group classes to support recovery and well-being for postpartum individuals.

• Facilitated comprehensive 3-hour virtual seminar focused on preparation for childbirth through effective exercises, breath control, and mental readiness strategies.

• Emphasized prenatal and postpartum health by guiding participants in safe and effective fitness practices aligned with medical guidelines.

• Cultivated supportive environment promoting connection among participants during group sessions and seminars.

• Utilized virtual platforms to expand accessibility, ensuring high-quality instruction for individuals regardless of location.

 

Internships

 

ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER Jan 2015 - May 2015

Intern at St. Alexius Medical Center

• Learned patient consulting, diet education, and patient charting while working on a patient case study to present to other dietitians.

Event Planning Assistant

• Collaborated with Dominican university's internship director to coordinate several speakers for the school's diversity and sustainability conference.

 

OAK PARK RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

Intern at Oak Park River Forest High School

• Assisted in all kitchen duties, created a promotional menu for Halloween, and made a recipe sample to share with the students.

 

Education

 Bachelor of Art (BA), Exercise Sports Sciences, Minor: Health & Education, Carthage College, Kenosha, WI

• Registered Dietitian, Dominican University, River Forest, IL

 

Achievements

 Young Dietitian of the Year 2019 from the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• WELCOA Member, 2021 - 2025

• Board Member of the PTA at NatureWalk Montessori School

• Personal Interest in the Study of Longevity, Including Educating Myself, and Implementing Lifestyle Changes Related to the Research of the Blue Zones

• NCAA Athlete in Volleyball

• Presented at a National Occupational Health Nurses Conference (AAOHN) on Healthy Aging in 2018

• President and Past President North Suburban Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2018 - 2020

• Published Author of Nutrition Under One Hour

• Tournament Director and Dietitian for Tornadoes Volleyball Club, 2016 - 2018

 

Certifications

 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher

200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher

Registered Dietitian, Dominican University