Marina Chaparrois a nationally recognized bilingual nutrition and diabetes expert, media spokesperson, and member of the Pediatric Endocrinology team at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, where she provides comprehensive diabetes education to children and families and instructs clients on the latest technology advances in diabetes care. She is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and founder of Nutrichicos, a bilingual nutrition practice specializing in children and family nutrition. As a former spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Marina has more than 500 media appearances, and her advice is frequently featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, Parents magazine, Huffington Post, Medscape, Diabetes Forecast, Oprah, Miami Herald, and Univision. She has extensive experience in providing science-based commentary and translating science into practical advice for everyday people. She frequently appears as an expert guest in radio and TV shows including Radio MD, Despierta America, Telemundo El Poder en Ti and more. Marina is a regular contributor to Ontrack diabetes, an online diabetes site dedicated to providing practical, up-to-date and medically reviewed information with more than 150,000 unique views per month.
Marina is a sought-after speaker, appearing in both local and national conferences such as the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), South Florida American Diabetes Association, and El Paso Diabetes Association, among others. She serves as a consultant and nutrition expert for various health organizations including the AADE planning committee, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), and has collaborated with brands including Lactaid Milk and the National Pork Board. Marina served as an expert reviewer for an upcoming professional guide on Diabetes and Pregnancy by AND. Chaparro is a graduate of Boston University and earned a master's degree in public health from Florida International University. Marina is originally from the border town of El Paso, Texas, and Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and now lives in Miami, Florida with her family.
