Monica Auslander Moreno is the founder of Essence Nutrition, a group practice of seven registered dietitians in Miami within an Intuitive and Mindful Eating as well as Health at Every Size framework. Monica oversees all of Essence's private client work while focusing on Essence's corporate wellness programming, speaking engagements, non-private client nutrition consulting services, school wellness programming, brand consulting, and marketing. She is the dietitian for the Miami Marlins and is the visiting dietitian specialist at Ocean Reef Resort and Club. She maintains membership within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetics Practice Group, Integrative Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group, Collegiate and Professionals Sports Dietitians Association, Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition, and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group. She has been a member of the Junior League of Miami since 2011, serves on the advisory board of Teen Health 101, is the Diversity Liaison for the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and is a past co-chair and current board member of Jewish Community Services of South Florida's Young Alliance. She lives in Miami with her nearly 2 year-old son, husband, and geriatric Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.