National DPP Lifestyle Coach Training
Lifestyle Coaches lead the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Change Program that aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and provide support and guidance to participants in the program.
Lifestyle Coaches can help participants make and sustain positive lifestyle changes. As a coach, you have the understanding and sensitivity to help participants deal with a range of issues and challenges associated with making those important lifestyle changes.
Anne Lee, MED, RDN, CDCES
She/Her/Hers
- alee26@touro.edu
- (707) 638-5333
Biography
Anne Lee is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with a Master of Education Degree in Nutrition Education. She manages the community diabetes programs at Touro University California to provide diabetes-related services to the public. Prior to joining Touro University California as the Diabetes Program Manager, she worked with people with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management issues, and cardiovascular diseases at the Solano County Family Health Services. Anne also has experience working with seniors and school-aged children, providing age-appropriate nutrition education lessons. Anne has participated in efforts to reduce sugary-beverage exposure to young children and is passionate about preventing childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes. Understanding that long-term lifestyle changes greatly impact the quality of life in patients with diabetes, Anne makes every effort to provide the resources and support that each individual needs to reach their personal goals.
Education
- Master of Education in Nutrition Education (MEd) December 2000
- Dietetic Internship September 1997- August 1998
- FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY – Framingham, Massachusetts (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE)
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics March 1997 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - Davis, California
Teaching Responsibilities
Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Training