Divya Selvakumar, RD

Dr. Divya L. Selvakumar, PhD, RD is a nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, and nutrition professor with over 22.5 years of experience overall in the field of nutrition. Born and raised in California, USA, Dr. Divya, or Dr. D as she is known, currently works as a senior dietitian for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Maryland, USA. Dr. Divya completed her PhD dissertation in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University, exploring maternal nutrition knowledge and attitudes in the Alaje district of Northern Ethiopia. She also has a wide variety of different experiences in nutrition that encompasses global health, academia, community, and clinical nutrition, and has taught nutrition to undergraduates for many years. Dr. Divya currently holds Registered Dietitian licenses in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and has lived and worked in Kuwait, India, Tanzania, and the United States. She is the currently the founder of a small international charity organization, American Hindu World Service (AHWS), and a co-owner of Divine Living, LLC.

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