Julie Schwartz MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD, NBC-HWC, ACSM-EP has over 25 years of experience guiding people to a healthy lifestyle. She currently works at Intellihealth Inc. as an Obesity Medicine Registered Dietitian Case Manager providing virtual interventions and program development as part of a collaborative medical team. Julie also maintains a private practice, Balanced Nutrition Coach™ based in Safety Harbor, FL. Julie holds a Master of Science in Sports Nutrition from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science Health Education/ Health Promotion from the University of Florida. She has served in numerous professional leadership roles in the WM DPG and the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and also the membership services task force for the CV-Well DPG. Julie co- authored the Physical Activity Toolkit for Registered Dietitians: Utilizing the Resources of Exercise is Medicine®. She is the primary author of 3 of 4 modules of Certificate of Training: Health & Wellness Coaching for the Nutrition Professional. She is a key contributor in the development of the interdisciplinary Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management credential and serves on the interdisciplinary committee that continues to advance the credential.