Past Chair
Raksha Shah, MA, RDN
Raksha Shah is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a passion for merging the worlds of nutrition and pharmaceutical biotechnology.
In her pivot to the pharma biotech industry, Raksha recognized the potential to make a broader impact on health outcomes. Leveraging her deep understanding of nutrition and her expertise in the field, she embarked on a new journey to explore the intersection of science, medicine, and nutrition. This transition allowed her to contribute her knowledge to the development and advancement of innovative therapies and interventions that positively impact patient wellbeing.
As a highly regarded RDN, Raksha has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to make informed nutrition options for optimal health. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, she has provided personalized nutrition coaching and guidance to countless clients, helping them achieve their wellness goals and live a nourished, flourishing life.
Raksha's is an accomplished author, she has published in renowned scientific journals along with as group of renowned contributors. Her publications have delved into diverse topics, including the role of nutrition in chronic disease prevention, novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of Osteoporosis (NJEM) and the impact of personalized nutrition interventions on patient with Myocardial Infraction (Annals of Internal Medicine). Earlier in her career Raksha was very active with the Academy. She was a contributing author on topics related to nonpharmacologic management of hyperlipidemia with Penny Etherton, RDN as the Editor-in-Chief.
With her unique blend of expertise and experiences in the Pharma Biotech Industry and early career as a RDN at UCSF Children’s Renal Centre and Cardiovascular Research Center; Stanford Cardiac Rehabilitation Center; Shand’s Teaching Hospital Renal and Kidney Transplant Services Gainesville Florida; Corporate wellness nutrition, Raksha is dedicated to driving progress in healthcare through the integration of nutrition and medicine.
Raksha is reestablishing as an entrepreneur in NJ and launching her virtual private practice with a focus on CKD and Women (Perimenopause and Beyond) Nutrition Wealth after experiencing many flavors of many states coast to coast and Industries.
Raksha Shah's multifaceted background, passion for improving health outcomes, and dedication to advancing nutrition science position her as a respected authority in the industry.
She can be reached at rv.raksha@gmail.com.
