Biography

Michèle Turcotte, M.S., R.D., LDN has been a food and nutrition professional for over 10 years and is president/owner of a perfect plate, inc. She is currently working as a nutrition consultant to ADM Kao, LLC. She received her master’s degree in human nutrition from the University of Alabama and her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. Past and current clients include Dentistry for Children, where Michèle created and incorporated a nutrition screening/intervention program within a pediatric dental practice, for Trouvé Publishing, Inc. as a freelance nutrition, food and health writer, and Rosen Publishing, Inc. as a copyeditor. Prior to becoming a nutrition consultant, Michèle worked for the American Dietetic Association as manager of Careers and Student services, where she founded and represented the national ADA student member organization, the ADA Student Council. She was involved in advertising and marketing of the dietetics profession; coordinated all student recruitment activities/member benefit initiatives and played a key role in growing ADA student membership by 17% in 2 years.

Currently, Michèle is active in the Illinois Dietetic Association as the New Member Chair and holds membership in the American Dietetic Association, and various Dietetic Practice Groups. She is Chief Nutrition Advisor, Contributor and Co-Editor of “Healthy Dining Chicago,” a monthly vegetarian-friendly newsletter (volunteer-produced and distributed). Her priority lies in educating the public about living and eating well to improve quality of life. Her passion is to promote wellness and disease prevention through both traditional and alternative approaches.