Becca has been a Registered Dietitian for over 25 years and a Certified Diabetes Educator for 10 years. She earned her Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in November of 2007. Becca provides professional and personal guidance and education to groups and individuals as they maneuver the challenges of improving their nutritional intake to achieve the results they and their healthcare team desire. She empowers people to make decisions that blend with their life philosophy and abilities. Becca sees clients as young as 2 years of age to adulthood with a wide variety of diagnoses. Though the majority of her patients have diabetes, she also meets with people who have nutrition-related issues. Becca enjoys a challenge and expanding her knowledge. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Service, Nutrition and Dietetics and Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas; a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Psychology, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, and a Doctoral degree in Integrative Medicine from Capitol University of Integrative Medicine in Washington, DC.

Joanne graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and completed a coordinated Master's level/Dietetic Internship program at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She has spent the majority of her 30-year career span primarily working in outpatient and community nutrition settings. Before joining GBMC in 2003, Joanne worked as an outpatient dietitian for many years at other Baltimore area hospitals. She has developed nutrition education programs for several local and regional sites, including the Harford County Government, the Belair Athletic Club, and Carefirst. Joanne is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and enjoys working with a variety of diabetes- and nutrition-related conditions, particularly renal (kidney) nutrition.

Nancy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware and her Master of Science degree from Syracuse University. She has been a Registered and Licensed Dietitian for over 20 years and a Certified Diabetes Educator since 2000. She recently earned her Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition. Nancy has worked in various settings within the diabetes profession. For 10 years, she was an outpatient diabetes educator with the Joslin Diabetes Center. She was a clinical developer with WellDoc, working on clinical applications for web and mobile-based solutions for diabetes management. With a strong interest in insulin pump management, she was a clinical manager for Asante Solutions, makers of the Snap insulin pump, which was sold to BigFoot Biomedical to create an artificial pancreas. She continues to train people on insulin pumps. Nancy is an active member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

Lisa has been a registered and licensed dietitian for over 30 years. She received a Bachelor of Science degree through the Coordinated Undergraduate Program (C.U.P.) at Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. Over the course of her career, Lisa has worked in a variety of settings in the Baltimore area including clinical nutrition, long-term care, private practice, and ambulatory care. In 2003, she earned her Certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) and for the past 20 years, her experience has focused on delivering outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education. Most recently, Lisa has worked as a CDE at The University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. She enjoys supporting patients in realizing their health goals through lifestyle change. She has Certificates in Adult Weight Management Training I and II from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is also a Certified Lifestyle Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).

Phyllis was born and raised in Pennsylvania where she still resides today. She attended Penn State University where she pursued paralegal studies. Phyllis began her employment at GBMC in 1994 as the Neurology Practice Manager. In 1998, Phyllis became the Practice Manager for Neurosurgery where she remained for 23 years. In addition to her responsibilities in Neurosurgery, she managed Bariatrics, General Surgery, the Vein Center and Colon & Rectal Department. Currently Phyllis manages the Cochlear Implant Center, Geckle Diabetes & Nutrition Center, Audiology, and the Otolaryngology (ENT Clinic). Phyllis coordinates and manages administrative activities and processes for the CI Center. Her goal is to ensure excellent patient care for all cochlear implant recipients.