Speakers and Agenda
Speakers
Maggie Moon
MS, RD
Advising Brands Without Losing Your Credibility: Opportunities and Best Practices for the Health Professional as Nutrition Advisor
Maggie Moon is a registered dietitian working at the intersection of neuro-nutrition, practical application, and cultural humility.
She is the best-selling author of "The MIND Diet: A Scientific
Approach to Enhancing Brain Function and Helping Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia" and lead author of the "Medical Nutrition Therapy for Neurologic Disorders" chapter in Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process textbook.
She advises values-aligned global brands, commodity boards, government agencies, national nonprofits, and late-stage start-ups. Her experience spans nutrition education curricula
development and delivery, CPG and retailer R&D support, sustainable seafood initiatives, public-private health partnerships, nutrition research advisory boards, and nutrition
communications strategy. She educates audiences through consumer media, conferences and events, and serves on the advisory board for the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) Culinary, Nutrition & Hospitality Network (ICNHN) and the medical expert boards of VerywellHealth.com and Health.com.
A graduate of U.C. Berkeley and Columbia University, she completed her dietetic internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. She is based in Los Angeles. She’d love you to connect with her on LinkedIn and @minddietmeals.
Marina Chaparro
MPH, RDN, CDCES
Food is JOY: Rethinking How We
Nourish the Next Generation
Marina Chaparro, MPH, RDN, CDCES is a nationally recognized pediatric dietitian, diabetes expert, media spokesperson, and
author specializing in pediatric and family nutrition. She is the author of Diabetes & Pregnancy (American Diabetes Association) and the Founder & CEO of Nutrichicos, a bilingual pediatric nutrition practice that helps families transform how they feed children by celebrating culture, fostering connection, and bringing joy back to the table.
Marina is also the host of Messy Bites (YouTube: @Nutrichicos), a podcast where nutrition science meets real-life parenting,
culture, and compassion. Through honest conversations and evidence-based guidance, she helps families cut through nutrition noise, debunk myths, and build confidence around feeding children—particularly in the context of chronic conditions such as Type 1 diabetes.
With over 500 media appearances, Marina is a trusted expert featured in Parents Magazine, NPR, The Washington Post, Univision, Oprah, and The Miami Herald. A former national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a sought-after speaker, she is known for translating complex science into practical, relatable strategies that resonate with families, healthcare professionals, and diabetes educators.
Marina holds degrees from Boston University and Florida International University and holds a certificate from Harvard Medical School’s Media and Medicine program. Originally from the border region of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, she brings a culturally grounded, family-centered lens to her work. She currently lives in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Taylor Reyes
PT, DPT, CFMT
Still Symptomatic: Recognizing Endometriosis
When GI Symptoms Won't Resolve
Dr. Taylor Reyes is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 11 years of clinical experience specializing in pelvic floor and orthopedic therapy. She owns FIRE Physical Therapy in Dallas, Texas, where she leads a team of therapists dedicated to whole-body, root-cause care. As someone living with endometriosis who went two decades without an answer to her symptoms, she made it her mission to become a subject matter expert in this condition, educating both practitioners and patients in the clinic and beyond. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, learning kickboxing and self-defense, as well as participating in non-profit work in Guatemala.
Special Guest
Rae Anne Mullins
The Missing Piece of Wellness: Nervous System Regulation and the Power of Breath
Rae Anne Mullins is a certified breathwork facilitator, fitness and yoga instructor, host of the Balanced, Fit & Free podcast, and graduate student in clinical mental health counseling. With more than 30 years of experience in fitness and wellness, she brings together movement, nutrition, breathwork, and emotional wellness to help people reconnect with themselves. Her experience navigating autoimmune challenges and burnout shapes her passion for breathwork as a tool for managing stress and supporting well-being. She created Awaken, her signature program helping people rediscover their authentic selves, and hosts international wellness retreats for reflection, connection, and personal growth. Rae Anne is completing her master’s degree to deepen her work with clients and help others live with purpose and authenticity.
Agenda
* Ticket holders will receive detailed agenda next month.
Saturday, 1/23/27
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Check in at Siete HQ - 3708 Woodbury Dr. Austin, TX 78704
*Lunch not provided, so please eat before!
1:30pm - 5:15pm
Speaker Sessions & Small Group Activities
5:15pm - 6:30pm
Cocktail Hour
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Welcome Dinner on-site by Siete's Culinary Team
Sunday, 1/24/27
9:00am - 10:30am
Arrivals and Community Breakfast
10:30am - 12:50pm
Speaker Session & Large Group Activity
12:50pm - 1:00pm
Group Photo & Depart from Siete HQ
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite Lunch



