Faculty Bio

Amy Myrdal, MS, RD is the program director for strategic initiatives at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. A registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition communications and marketing, Amy has focused her career on nutrition research, education, and communications with a focus on promoting healthful foods and eating habits. Prior to joining the CIA, Amy led domestic marketing and health research efforts for the California Walnut Commission, directed nutrition education programs for Dole Food Company, and conducted cardiovascular health research studies at the Rippe Lifestyle Institute in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. She is the co-author of The Healthy Heart Cookbook for Dummies and the executive editor of the 5 A Day Kids Cookbook. (Sacramento, CA).