Dr. Leslene Gordon, PhD, RDN, LDN, has worked as a registered dietitian (RD) for over 35 years. She is a graduate of Pratt Institute, where she earned a degree in nutrition and dietetics. She earned a master’s degree in environmental health science from Hunter College – City University of New York and a doctorate in public health, with a focus on community and family health, from the University of South Florida. Her work experience has been broad; she has worked in various clinical, governmental, and private practice settings and taught in graduate and undergraduate programs for several years. Dr Gordon has a genuine interest in understanding clients' needs, is an active listener, and seeks to create a warm, supportive environment when working with individual clients or facilitating group nutrition education. “I enjoy working with individuals and groups to assist them in achieving their health goals.”