Spokespeople
Pittsburgh and Johnstown/Altoona Media Markets
Karen Plansinis, MS, RD, LDN, CSCS
Karen Plansinis, MS, RD, LDN, CSCS, is a nutrition communications manager and media spokesperson for Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association. She is responsible for nutrition and health-related communications and media interviews in the Pittsburgh and Johnstown/Altoona media markets.
Karen has more than 30 years of experience in nutrition education, counseling and communications. Prior to joining Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, Karen owned and operated Synergy Nutrition and Fitness, which enabled her to share her passion for health and fitness with her clients by helping them to achieve their personal goals. As a university instructor, she translated complicated nutrition science into information her students could understand and use. In addition to writing articles for newspapers and Web sites, Karen has extensive experience conducting educational programs, speaking at seminars, and presenting to consumers and health professionals. She has also worked as a manager of a health club and in private practice as a nutrition consultant to several sports and fitness facilities.
Throughout her career, Karen has been a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association. She is the secretary for the Northwest Pennsylvania Dietetic Association and has served as nominating chair. Karen is also a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in biological health/nutrition from the Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in food and nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, specializing in sports nutrition and wellness. Karen completed her dietetic internship at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a health/fitness instructor, by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified personal trainer, and by the American Council on Exercise as an advanced health and fitness specialist.
To contact Karen Plansinis, call (724) 859-0688 or send us an e-mail.