Her Story
About Julie
Julie Miranda serves as a Bilingual Nutrition Consultant in Arvada, Colorado, where she supports approximately 46 to 47 daycare homes through the Colorado Food Child and Adult Food Program. She provides guidance on healthy nutrition meal patterns, licensing regulations, Spanish-speaking provider training, administrative work, and community outreach events. Miranda earned her Bachelor's in Nutritional Science from Cal State Los Angeles in 2018 after switching from a nursing major and completing general education courses at California city colleges. She also holds a Child and Maternal Nutrition Certification from the University of Minnesota online. Her prior experience includes volunteer and paid roles at WIC clinics in Los Angeles, food banks, eating disorder facilities, as a dietary technician, and as a nutrition specialist working with center-based programs. Miranda is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Dietetics Association. She attributes her professional success to the support of her family, a dedication to continuous learning through classes and new experiences, and a willingness to pursue better opportunities rather than remaining in one role.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Julie
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my family who is very supportive and helps me better myself in my career. I strive to keep learning through classes and different experiences, moving on when better opportunities arise rather than staying stuck. I see myself advancing to a director position by supporting staff and continuously improving every year.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice is to be available for staff, patients, or anyone with questions, and to be honest if you don't know the answer right away by doing research and following up. It's okay not to know everything immediately since knowledge is gained over time in any career, and being honest leads to the best answers.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't give up and keep searching for opportunities in the nutrition field, especially community and education roles with families and kids. Volunteer work helps with networking and knowledge. Not everyone needs to be an RD; there are many other jobs like dietary technician or nutrition specialist, so put yourself out there on LinkedIn and through outreach.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is that not every state has as many nonprofits, community organizations, and food banks as California, making it harder to find nutrition roles in places like Colorado. Without being a registered dietitian, opportunities are narrowed to outreach and education rather than clinical work, though finding the right company helps make connections.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, communication with staff and supervisors, being professional, following through, independence without micromanaging, being trusted to do the work, trustworthiness, loyalty, and commitment. If you enjoy the work and have drive, it becomes a passion rather than just a job.
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