# 40: Kara Collier RD, CNSC - HEALTH TECH

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Podcast: [Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165)
Published: 2026-04-29T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2323

## Resource

The conversation explores Kara Collier in non-traditional career paths in nutrition, early career experiences, professional growth, and the role of science in health technology. It also delves into career development in a startup, upskilling and learning in a startup environment, behavior change, and personalized nutrition. The conversation covers the role of dietitians in bridging technology and real life, the impact of personalization in nutrition and behavior change, the meaningful impact of leadership and mentorship in nutrition careers, building a career in health tech startups and the importance of initiative, and the future of nutrition focusing on personalization and technology. Takeaways Non-traditional career paths Continuous learning and upskilling Personalization in nutrition Impact of technology on nutrition Chapters 00:00 Non-Traditional Career Paths in Nutrition 07:14 Career Development in a Startup 14:52 The Role of Science in Health Technology 20:30 The Role of Dietitians in Bridging Technology and Real Life 26:11 Building a Career in Health Tech Startups and the Importance of Initiative 32:27 The Future of Nutrition: Personalization and Technology Connect with Kara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karacrd/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/karacollierrd/ Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/ Check out the Nutrition Connection website https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

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