Influential Woman · Healthcare
Christina Raphael, RD, LDN
CEO, CSR Nutrition
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Her Story
About Christina
Christina Raphael, RD, LDN, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CSR Nutrition, a Registered Dietitian-owned company dedicated to advancing health through clinician-developed nutritional supplements and comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy services. Built on the belief that the best nutrition solutions come from the same clinicians who care for patients every day, CSR Nutrition combines real-world clinical expertise with evidence-based innovation to improve health across healthcare settings and everyday life.
Under Christina's leadership, CSR Nutrition provides outcomes-driven Medical Nutrition Therapy services to skilled nursing facilities, long-term care communities, assisted living facilities, and group homes, helping organizations strengthen clinical outcomes, maintain regulatory excellence, and deliver high-quality nutrition care. At the same time, the company develops Registered Dietitian-developed nutritional supplements inspired by real-world clinical practice and designed to bring trusted nutrition solutions beyond the bedside.
With extensive experience in clinical nutrition, healthcare operations, and executive leadership, Christina is committed to elevating the role of Registered Dietitians through innovation, education, and collaboration. Her work is driven by a simple philosophy: when nutrition solutions are created by the clinicians who deliver care, they have the power to improve lives both inside and outside the healthcare setting.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Christina
01What do you attribute your success to?
Christina attributes her success to her faith, a commitment to excellence, and a genuine passion for improving lives through evidence-based nutrition, servant leadership, and meaningful relationships.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Learn when to say no. Christina believes that every "yes" comes with a cost, and that the most successful leaders are those who stay true to their values and vision.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Christina encourages young women entering the industry to know their worth, lead with confidence, and never underestimate the value of their perspective. She believes that intelligence, resilience, empathy, and determination are powerful leadership qualities, and that success comes from remaining authentic, continuously learning, and having the courage to speak up, take initiative, and create opportunities rather than waiting for them.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges is helping people distinguish credible, evidence-based nutrition guidance from the overwhelming amount of misinformation available today. At the same time, I believe this presents one of our greatest opportunities. As Registered Dietitians, we have the expertise and responsibility to lead with science, educate with integrity, and develop nutrition solutions that are rooted in real clinical experience. More than ever, people are seeking professionals they can trust, and our role has never been more important.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Kindness, integrity, compassion, and faith are the values that guide Christina in both her professional and personal life. She believes that while knowledge and technical skills can be taught, character cannot. Leading with empathy, treating others with respect, and bringing hope during life's most difficult moments are the principles that define both her leadership and her approach to patient care.
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