About Robin Nwankwo
Robin has 33 years of experience working as a community and research dietitian diabetes educator specializing in diabetes education and support. She has co-authored book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles to contribute to the nutrition, nursing, pharmacy, and diabetes education professions, emphasizing the empowerment approach to self-management of chronic disease management and outpatient eating disorders support. Robin’s approach to collaborative care is applied to children and families, young adults and elders. Improving health outcomes is a driving goal.
Areas of Expertise
✅ Diabetes
✅ Disordered Eating
✅ Chronic Disease Management
Education & Credentials
🎓 Degrees:
1990 University of Michigan Master of Public Health in Health Behavior, Health Education (MPH)
1987 Master of Food and Nutrition Eastern Michigan University
1982 Bachelor of Science Miami University
🧑⚕️ Certifications:
Registered Dietitian (RDN) Licensed in Georgia and New York
Certified Diabetes Educator Specialist (CDCES)
🏅 Awards & Recognitions:
2012 Diabetes Educator of the Year, June 9, 2012 at the American Diabetes Association’s 72nd Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA
2020 Sally Joy Leadership Award, December 3, 2020 by the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, awarded virtually, Ann Arbor, MI
Professional Memberships
1995-PRESENT MDRC liaison to Michigan Coordinating Body of American Association of Diabetes Care and Education.
2016-2020 AND Diabetes DPG Nominating Committee Chair, past Chair and committee member (served one extended year)
Nutrition Myth to Bust
There’s no magic food that speeds up metabolism—balance is key!