Robin Danowski, MS, RD, LDN

Robin is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Science in Community Health and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition at the University of North Florida. Her doctoral research focuses on salary and compensation negotiation preparation in dietetics education and its relationship with negotiation behaviors, self-efficacy, and compensation outcomes among newly credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

Robin has extensive experience in dietetics education and program leadership, most recently serving as Graduate Director of the Master’s Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Practice and Assistant Professor at La Salle University. During her tenure, she led the program through a successful reaccreditation, earning the maximum seven-year accreditation term. She also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism, and Clinical and Community Practicum.

Robin currently serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as President-elect. At the national level, she serves as the Student Liaison for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Dietetic Practice Group and on the Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors Development Committee. She is also actively engaged in professional advocacy and has contributed to the advancement of the dietetics profession through legislative efforts and presentations at state professional conferences.

Robin was selected as the Outstanding Dietetics Educator-CP for Pennsylvania in 2025. She is also a recipient of the E. Neige Todhunter Memorial Doctoral Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation and the Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship Award.