Olivia Thomas

Olivia Thomas, MS, RDN, LDN, is the Director of Nutrition Innovation and Implementation at Boston Medical Center, where she leads efforts to integrate food-based interventions into clinical care and develop community-driven, culturally affirming programs to prevent and manage diet-related chronic diseases. Olivia pioneered nutrition-focused training for healthcare professionals by co-founding the Boston University Medical School culinary medicine program, Eat to Treat. Additionally, she leads hands-on workshops nationwide and consults with institutions like Columbia University, Penn State University, and the Obesity Medicine Association, designing and implementing culinary medicine programs tailored to diverse audiences, including students, healthcare providers, and community members. A passionate advocate for accessible, inclusive, and equitable nutrition resources, Olivia has spearheaded the development of technology-enabled products that bring personalized culinary medicine beyond t