Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD - Founder, Hispanic Food Communications

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD
Sylvia Meléndez-Klinger, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, is founder of Hispanic Food Communications, a food communications and culinary consulting company based in Hinsdale, IL. A Hispanic native who is a leading expert in cross-cultural Hispanic cuisine as it relates to nutrition and health, Sylvia speaks both English and Spanish fluently. Sylvia has an impressive record and knowledge of Hispanic foods and culture. She uses her in-depth culinary and cultural expertise to introduce new strategies for wellness to an increasingly health-conscious Hispanic population.

Sylvia has appeared on NBC, ABC, Fox News, CNN Spanish, Univision, Telemundo, America Teve, TV Azteca, and Telefutura. She has made many guest appearances on Despierta America and Telemundo Chicago News, and numerous Hispanic cable stations. Sylvia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics and nutrition from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California in 1984 and her Master of Science in public administration from DePaul University in Chicago in 1993.