Ramiro Saavedra is the Manager at the Houston Methodist Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery in Houston, TX. He is a board-certified renal dietitian with many years of experience in dialysis and CKD. Ramiro is also Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Texas Woman’s University where he works directly with dietetic interns in the graduate nutrition program. Ramiro has a love for education and also teaches psychology part time at a local community college. Ramiro’s passion for leadership and education drives his work performance with patients, staff, and learners. Ramiro strives to educate all RDs and future RDs in the many ways they can engage patients in conversations for change. When not in the clinic or classroom, Ramiro enjoys gardening and cooking authentic Mexican food!