 Alison Anton
Natural Chef Instructor (Boulder)
Alison is a food writer, cooking instructor, and Bauman College certified Natural Chef. She is the host of the forthcoming Bauman College cooking show, Cooking for Health, and is the author/publisher of Natural Cooking, a nutrition and cooking e-Letter that is delivered to a wide international audience each month. Her popular food blog is posted online at USA Today, Reuters, and iVillage, and is regularly featured under Fox News' "Best Health Blogs". Alison’s food and nutrition articles are nationally published in Natural Solutions and Delicious Living magazines.
 Susan Arthur, B.A., N.C.
Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Santa Cruz) and Distance Learning Mentor
Susan is a Bauman College Certified Nutrition Consultant. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Sacramento State University with an emphasis on nutrition and eating behaviors. Susan has worked in the field of nutritional health for more than 20 years. Much of her experience has been in the areas of weight management, blood sugar issues, eating disorders and addictions. She established her private practice, Transformations in Health, in 1998. Her work and her passion is to help people understand the personal benefits of healthier living and to assist them in designing a lifestyle that supports the changes necessary to achieve a higher level of well-being.
 Sondra Barrett, Ph.D.
Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Penngrove)
Sondra received a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois Medical School followed by post-doctoral fellowships in genetic errors of metabolism and immunology-hematology. While on the faculty at the University of California Medical School she developed fundamental cancer research and began designing supportive education for children and their families. With more than 30 years in healthcare, her work embraces bodymind science, sensory education, cellular medicine, nutrition, and psychospiritual support. Sondra has developed innovative integrative health programs for hospitals, clinics, universities, lifelong learning, and wineries. Her consulting experience blends science and the practical, focusing on lifestyle change, food sensitivities, cancer support, and heart health.
 Laura Bartron, B.S., N.C.
Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Berkeley)
Laura received her B.S. in Holistic Nutrition from the Clayton College of Natural Health in 1999. She went on to obtain certification as a Diet Counselor, Nutrition Educator, Nutrition Consultant, and Nutrition Instructor from IET/Bauman College. Laura works for Renaissance ClubSport training site directors on the marketing and delivery of her innovative 12-week New Shape Weight Management Program in California, Oregon and Nevada.
 Edward Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Executive Director, Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Penngrove)
Dr. Bauman has a Masters in Education from the University of Massachusetts, and a Ph.D. in Health Promotion from the University of New Mexico, with original research on Breast Cancer Prevention. He has been a nutrition educator, practitioner, and Director of the Berkeley Holistic Health Center and Heartwood College Wellness Clinic. Dr. Bauman was co-editor of the Holistic Health Handbook and Holistic Health Lifebook, and author of Confronting Cancer in Our Community, Recipes and Remedies for Rejuvenation Cookbook, the Eating For Health Reader, and Eating for Health: Your Guide to Vitality and Optimal Health. He is the Director of Bauman College and is involved in administration, teacher training, and curriculum development. Dr. Bauman is also the Director of Bauman Nutrition, a clinical nutrition group offering personalized whole foods consulting and holistic services.
 Nancy Birang, B.S., MT, ASCP, N.C.
Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Santa Cruz)
Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Northeastern University and has completed state certified programs in nutrition and western and Chinese herbs. She is an IET/Bauman College certified Nutrition Consultant and instructor of holistic nutrition with over thirty years experience in the healthcare field. As a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist, she has worked around the world in hospitals, research labs, and biotechnology companies. Nancy has a private practice in Los Gatos, California, where she enjoys educating, empowering, and supporting clients in making the necessary changes to improve health and well being. In her community, she gives talks on menopause management and other topics relevant to holistic nutrition.
Jacquelyn Buchanan, N.E.
Natural Chef Instructor (Penngrove)
 Jacquelyn is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and Maryville College, Tennessee, and a graduate of the Nutrition Educator Program at Bauman College. Jacquelyn is currently COPIA’s Julia Child Director of Culinary Programs, responsible for the creation, development and implementation of food-related programs and activities at COPIA. Jacquelyn comes well rehearsed with more than twenty years of culinary experience in restaurant, catering and corporate positions. She has worked at such renowned establishments as Hayes Street Grill in San Francisco, The General’s Daughter in Sonoma and George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch.
Ti Cauldron, , MA, Ph.D.
Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Berkeley)
 Ti earned her M.A. in Economics and her Ph.D. in Economics and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University. She is a Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, has received several national certifications in Personal Training and Group Exercise Instruction and is involved in ongoing continuing education in nutrition and nutritional testing. Ti is the Founder and CEO of The Metabolic Edge, a personal training and coaching; group wellness; health education; and inspirational speaking company. The Metabolic Edge works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop data-driven nutrition, lifestyle, and fitness programs that help people increase their energy, lose weight, and become
more healthy.
 Lynne Condé, P.H.N., M.S.N.
Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Penngrove)
Lynne has taught Health and Human Sexuality at Sonoma State University, worked with chemically dependent clients within inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and worked as a diabetic teaching nurse. She is the designer and Program Administrator for the Bauman College “Kidz Culinary Academy”, a hands-on cooking school for kids (ages 6-12) which focuses on fresh seasonal recipes for healthy children, exercise, and fun food art projects. For high school students, she is working with another team on a pilot program to promote Eating for Health and sustainability in nutrition. She is also the development director for the Jewish Community Free Clinic in Rohnert Park California, serving the medically uninsured.
 Cathy Crystal, B.Ed., N.C.
Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Santa Cruz) and Distance Learning Mentor
Cathy received her Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Miami in 1976 and her Nutrition Consultant certification from IET/Bauman College in 1994. She is an avid organic gardener, musician, natural food chef, herbalist, and the creator of Nutritional Alchemy Herbal Products. She is the Academic Manager and Distance Learning Administrator for Bauman College, as well as an Instructor at the Santa Cruz school location.
 Kathy Cummins, N.E.
Natural Chef Instructor (Santa Cruz)
Kathy has been the primary instructor for the Santa Cruz Bauman College Natural Chef Program since 2001. She is an IET/Bauman College certified Diet Counselor and Nutrition Educator. Her passion for nutrition and cooking began with her studies in Jr. College and resulted in becoming an activist for organic and backyard farming. She was the founder of Happy Trails Catering, specializing in wholesome food for concert musicians. She acted as lead chef at Sequoia Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, California and also served as a baker at the Blue Sun Cafe in Boulder Creek, California.
 Emily Dashiell, B.S., N.D.
Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Santa Cruz) and Distance Learning Mentor
Dr. Emily Dashiell is a licensed doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She received her doctoral degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Dashiell blends conventional medical diagnosis and treatment with the use of natural therapeutics, including dietary and lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, bio-identical hormones, and Cranio-sacral therapy. The focus of her practice is in women’s health and pediatrics.
 Karen Diggs, N.C.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley) and Distance Learning Mentor
Karen is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and a Certified Nutrition Consultant from Bauman College. She has worked in many aspects of the culinary world including cooking at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong, opening and managing restaurants in Asia and the US, and working with celebrity chefs on many TV cooking shows on PBS. She now combines her love of cooking and knowledge of holistic nutrition to help individuals optimize their health & well-being through private consultations, cooking classes, and public lectures.
 Jessica Emich, B.A.
Natural Chef Instructor (Boulder)
Jessica has been a chef for over ten years. She graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a B.A. in Hotel Restaurant Management. She then moved to San Francisco to study at the California Culinary Academy. After graduating, she moved to Boulder, Colorado to follow her dream and open Trilogy Wine Bar with her two sisters (the three happen to be triplets!). Trilogy has been a local mainstay serving up fresh, organic food for over eight years. Working with local farmers to create menus and creative cuisine is her passion.
Jill Emich B.A.
Natural Chef Instructor (Boulder)
 Jill has a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She graduated from the California Culinary Academy and then went on to own a successful downtown restaurant Trilogy Wine Bar and Lounge in Boulder, CO for almost 10 years. Jill is the founder of Blissful Sisters Organic Catering Events in Boulder. She has been studying and teaching holistic nutrition for many years. Jill also leads womens groups and retreats where she teaches whole food nutrition and cooking instruction.
 Diane Fischler, B.A., N.C.
Distance Learning Mentor
Diane is a Bauman College Certified Nutrition Consultant. She has a B.A. in Anthropology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She teaches nutrition at the Northern California Functional Restoration Program, a pain management clinic. In addition, she works as a nutritionist at Dr. Kristal's Metabolic Typing Clinic in San Rafael. Diane has a lifelong interest in health and wellness, with an emphasis on stress reduction and cardiovascular health.
 Marcella Friel, B.A.
Natural Chef Instructor (Penngrove)
Marcella received her training in culinary techniques and theories of healing with whole foods from the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in New York, in 1999. Thereafter, she has acquired extensive experience in a variety of culinary settings, including whole foods cooking instruction and kitchen management. Currently, in addition to teaching at Bauman College, Marcella is the kitchen manager at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Marin County, CA and chef-facilitator for private cooking parties at Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School.
 Nori Hudson, M.S., N.C.
Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Berkeley)
Nori holds a Bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in Business Administration and has been an IET/Bauman College certified Nutrition Consultant since 2001. She has been studying nutrition for over ten years. In addition to being on the Berkeley faculty, she teaches at the Albany Adult School and occasionally at Elephant Pharmacy in Berkeley, CA. Her private practice is in North Berkeley, CA where she focuses on the health issues of children and the elderly.
 Denise Jardine, N.E.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley)
Denise is a Bauman College certified Nutrition Educator. For the last fifteen years, she has worked in the restaurant/food service industry. After leaving a six-teen year career in the garment industry, she shifted her focus to natural/alternative foods, authoring Recipes for Dairy-Free Living, a cookbook offering recipes for people with intolerance to dairy products. In addition to teaching for Bauman College Natural Chef Program, Denise currently serves Whole Foods Market and www.wholefoods-market.com in several capacities, including recipe creation, article writing and food photography.
 Brian Keane
Natural Chef Instructor (Santa Cruz)
After graduating with honors from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Brian started his culinary career under the direction of British Master Chef Tony Baker. Turning his passion into a profession, he has successfully operated his Private Chef and Small Party Gourmet Dining business, Keane’s Cuisine, since 2002. Noticed for his culinary talent and dedication to the profession, he has been invited repeatedly to work at various Food and Wine events around the States, including the prestigious Master’s of Food and Wine at the Highlands Inn, Carmel. Dedicated to providing his clients with the freshest seasonal and organic whole foods available, Brian focuses his talents on the finer elements of healthy and healing cuisine and lifestyles.
 Laura Knoff, B.S., N.C.
Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Berkeley)
Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University, and was a Senior Research Associate in the Lipoprotein Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for eight years. She is an IET/Bauman College certified Nutrition Consultant and has been studying nutrition for more than twenty-five years. Laura has a private practice at Labrys Healthcare Circle in Oakland, CA where she promotes individualized, varied, whole foods diets, moderate exercise, and skilled relaxation as the keys to optimal health.
Jennifer Lange, B.S., N.C.
Natural Chef Instructor (Penngrove)
 Jennifer is a Bauman College certified Natural Chef, Nutrition Educator, and Nutrition Consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. After leaving a 15 year career as a public elementary education teacher, she followed her other passions, nutrition and cooking. Jennifer is the Culinary Director for the “Kidz Culinary Academy”, teaches at the Relish Culinary School in Healdsburg, and is the owner of Vital Gourmet, a personal and private chef business specializing in healthy gourmet cuisine and nutritional counseling.
 Lisa Lanzano, M.S., R.D.
Nutrition Educator Instructor (Boulder)
Lisa holds a B.S. degree in Nutrition and Food Management from Oregon State University, and a M.S. degree in Gerontology, with an emphasis in Physiology and Nutrition, from the University of Arizona. She is a Registered Dietitian with 10 years experience, focusing on disease prevention and weight management. Lisa is the Director of Nutrition for the Shape Your Life Program, as seen in Shape Magazine. She co-authored the book Better Breast Health for Life! and the Skeletal System and Joint Health chapter in the Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition textbook. Lisa has worked as the sole nutritionist for a 15-physician cardiology center in south Denver and is the owner of Essential Nutrition, Inc. in Boulder, where she offers one-on-one nutrition consultations and group workshops.
 Erin Livers, B.A., ICNT
Nutrition Educator Instructor (Boulder)
Erin holds a B.A. in Journalism from Indiana University and graduated from the Seven Bowls School of Nutrition, Nourishment and Healing in Longmont, CO. She is a nutrition therapist and health educator. Her Nutrition Therapy practice combines modalities such as guided imagery, beliefs work, and intuitive counseling. She teaches and speaks nationally on a variety of health-related subjects.
 Susan J. Machtinger, B.A., J.D., N.C.
Nutrition Educator Instructor (Penngrove)
Susan received her B.A. with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University. She is an IET/Bauman College Certified Nutrition Consultant. Susan began passionately studying nutrition when her son was diagnosed with ADHD and she sought to support his healing through proper eating. She continues to counsel children, adolescents and adults who seek better mental focus and concentration in her private practice in Tiburon, CA. Susan also does public lectures throughout the Bay Area.
 Brigitte Mars
Natural Chef Instructor (Boulder)
Brigitte is an internationally known herbalist, raw foodist, and nutritional consultant with over 36 years experience. She is the author of several books, including the best-selling Rawsome!, Beauty by Nature, and The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine. She has hosted a radio show called Naturally on Boulder’s local station, KGNU, for over 20 years. Brigitte has a private practice, as well as teaches for internationally respected institutes such as Naropa University, Esalen Institute, Kripalu, the Mayo Clinic, and the University of Colorado.
 Lizette Marx, B.A., N.C.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley)
Lizette received her B.A. in Journalism from Chico State University. She is a certified Nutrition Consultant and a natural therapeutic chef who has assisted in curriculum development for the Natural Chef Program and is part of the kitchen staff at the Bauman College Vitality Fasting Retreats. Lizette is the founder of Kitchen Treasures, a personal chef and catering company that offers high end, whole food cuisine for special occasions as well as "home cooking" classes. She teaches culinary arts and nutrition classes to high school students at the East Bay Waldorf School and maintains a private nutrition consulting practice in the East Bay Area.
 Rebecca Mastoris
Natural Chef Instructor (Santa Cruz)
Rebecca is a private chef and caterer who has been involved in the culinary arts for over thirty years. She has owned and operated her own restaurant, catered the Santa Cruz Blues Festival for 13 years, and worked as a lead chef at Sequoia Retreat Center and Monte Toyon Retreat Center for 6 years. Rebecca is currently involved with an after school program teaching children about nutrition and cooking.
 Catherine McConkie, N.C.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley)
Catherine is an IET/Bauman College certified Nutrition Consultant. She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in New York and also the South Star Academy of Cooking in San Francisco, CA. She has a private business as a personal whole foods therapeutic chef and has traveled abroad while doing this work.
 Jennifer Miller, B.A.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley)
Jennifer received her B.A. in Political Science from U.C. Davis. She received her TEFL teaching certificate in Spain, where she taught for two years and spent her spare time in the open markets of Barcelona learning all that she could about traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Jennifer's work at Mother's Market and Kitchen, a natural foods market and restaurant, provided her valuable experience in the natural food industry. She received her culinary training from the Bauman College Natural Chef program and upon completion was hired as a Culinary Assistant, where she honed her skills as a chef. Jennifer is currently the Culinary Administrator for the Natural Chef program where she combines her cooking skills with her background in teaching and curriculum development.
 Ramona Richard, B.A., N.C.
Nutrition Educator and Nutrition Consultant Instructor (Santa Cruz)
Ramona Richard graduated with honors from the University of California with a B.A. in Psychology. She holds a teaching credential from the State of California, and is a Bauman College certified Nutrition Consultant. Ramona was a senior instructor at Bauman College from 1996 to 2005, and owner of Radiance, a nutrition consulting company. She served as Director of Education for Sanesco International, Asheville, NC from 2005 to 2008. She has now returned to Bauman College as the Academic Coordinator, working with the curriculum committee on program development and supervising faculty.
 Trudy Schafer, M.A.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley)
Trudy has a Masters degree from John F. Kennedy University in Holistic Health with a specialization in Holistic Nutrition. She is a Bauman College certified Natural Chef with 20 years experience working in restaurants and catering. In her Personal Chef business, The Healing Hearth, she brings a holistic healing approach to the kitchen. She specializes in nutritional and appetizing cuisine for people healing from illness and seeking a healthier diet. She has worked with HIV/AIDS patients in clinics and food service programs for the last 7 years and is a certified massage therapist.
.jpg) Lisa Turner
Natural Chef Instructor (Boulder)
Lisa Turner is a food writer, natural chef and nutrition coach; she specializes in combining the science of nutrition with the art of clean, beautiful cuisine. Lisa has written five books on health and nutrition, and hundreds of magazine articles. Her work has appeared in such magazines as Vegetarian Times, Natural Health, Alternative Medicine, Self Magazine, Yoga Journal, and many others. Lisa was trained at the School of Natural Medicine, and studied at the Kushi Institute. She has also appeared on nationally televised cooking shows, taught cooking and nutrition classes at Whole Foods Market and Culinary School of the Rockies, and lectures on food, health, and nutrition across the country. Lisa currently is an owner of Boulder Organic Foods and of Inspired Eating, a catering and nutrition consulting company.
 Helayne Waldman, Ed.D.
Nutrition Educator Instructor (Berkeley, Penngrove)
Dr. Waldman holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of San Francisco and is a nutrition graduate of Bauman College. She spent 25 years in the fields of media, education, and training before she decided to formally pursue her lifelong passion at Bauman College. Dr. Waldman also serves as Health and Nutrition Educator for The Hills Swim and Tennis Club in Oakland, CA. She is an avid writer, the Nutrition Columnist for the Contra Costa Times Newspaper Group in the San Francisco East Bay and the Daily News Group on the San Francisco Peninsula. Dr. Waldman is also the producer of two DVD’s: Pre and Post Natal Yoga, and Time for an Oil Change.
 Sascha Weiss, N.C.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley)
Sascha attended the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in New York City. He has worked as Executive Pastry Chef at Millennium Restaurant in San Francisco, California and contributed to the restaurant’s first cookbook. He has been the Pastry Chef at Roxanne’s, Sous Chef at The Ravens in Mendocino, California, Private Chef for George Lucas, Pastry Chef at Mecca, and owned and operated Urban Kitchen. Currently he is the Executive Chef at Café Organic Lettus in San Francisco, California. His recipes have been featured in numerous publications.
 Katherine Wilson, B.A.
Natural Chef Instructor (Berkeley)
Katherine is a Bauman College Certified Natural Chef. She has a background in teaching and became interested in the Natural Chef world while teaching a cooking class for teens in a drug and alcohol treatment program at the Oregon Food Bank. She is currently the Kitchen Manager at Bauman College Berkeley. In addition, Katherine plans menus and prepares food for workshops, classes, and small group presentations that focus on healing with food.
Bauman College Staff
Director
Ed Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D
Operations Manager
Karen Rotstein, N.C.
Assistant Director
Oshyan Greene
Administrative Manager
Marlina Eckel, B.A., N.C
Curriculum
Ed Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Cathy Crystal, B.Ed., N.C.
Ramona Richard, B.A., N.C.
Accounting
Melinda Soares, A.A.
Admissions
Marsha McLaughlin, N.C.
Lacey Widick
Information Technology
Oshyan Greene
Marketing
Chris Clay Bauman, B.S.
Deborah Khalilifar
Outreach
Lynne Condé
Erin Livers
Reception
Melanie Wu, N.C.
Student Services
Lori Cottrell
Administration Berkeley
Eileen Kinder, N.E.
Administration Boulder
Alison Anton
Administration Santa Cruz
Cathy Crystal, B.Ed., N.C.
Leslye Lawrence
Administration Distance Learning
Cathy Crystal, B.Ed, N.C.
Administration Natural Chef
Jennifer Miller, B.A.
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