“Food Safety Expert, Registered Dietitian & Children's Author Helping Families Build Healthy Habits Through Education and Storytelling”
Jessica McAnelly is a Food Safety Professional, Registered Dietitian, and Registered Sanitarian with more than 20 years of experience across healthcare, regulatory agencies, and the food service industry.
Passionate about public health education, Jessica helps families, educators, and organizations understand how food safety and nutrition work together to support healthier lives. She combines professional expertise with engaging communication to make complex health topics accessible and practical for everyday audiences.
Jessica is also the author of "Birdie's Picnic Party: A Tasty Tale of Food Safety!", a children's book that teaches young readers important food safety habits through fun storytelling, memorable characters, and engaging lessons.
As a podcast guest, Jessica brings actionable advice, real-world experience, and educational insights on topics including food safety, nutrition, healthy habits for children, parenting, public health awareness, children's literature, and using storytelling as a tool for education.
Whether discussing simple ways families can prevent foodborne illness, raising healthier children through nutrition education, or the journey from health professional to children's author, Jessica delivers informative and engaging conversations that resonate with parents, educators, and wellness-focused audiences.
