Meet The Cleveland DPP Team!
Founder
Tamara Randall, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND
Tammy Randall, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' President-elect, is currently an Instructor in the Department of Nutrition and Director of the MS in Public Health Nutrition Dietetic Internship program at Case Western Reserve University where she teaches classes on public health nutrition and diabetes prevention and management. Prior to joining the faculty at Case, she was an inpatient diabetes educator for the Cleveland Clinic’s Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute and Director of Education at the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland.
Program Coordinator
Gabriella Monastero, MS, RDN, LD
Gabi Monastero, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University with a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Prevention and Management. She previously completed her dietetic internship at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, and aspires to obtain a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential and help those affected by diabetes live a happy and healthy lifestyle. ​
Adjunct Instructor
Helen Dumski, MA, RDN, LD
Helen Dumski is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and is currently an Adjunct Instructor in the MS in Public Health Nutrition Dietetic Internship program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). She has led the Diabetes Prevention Program for CWRU employees for the past 5 years. Prior to joining the faculty at CWRU, Helen was program director and CEO of the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. In addition, Helen is an adocate for those who are affected by hunger and food insecurity.
The Facilitators
Dietetic Intern
Jullianna Clementi
Hello everyone, my name is Jullianna. For my undergrad, I attended Youngstown State University for nutrition and dietetics. I am currently getting my masters at Case Western Reserve University in nutrition and dietetics. I am also a dietetic intern at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical center. My goals include getting my degree and finishing up my internship, passing the RD exam and finally becoming a Registered Dietitian. I’m very grateful for all the opportunities I have and I’m very excited to be working with you!
Dietetic Intern
Emily Hynes
Hi, my name is Emily! I graduated from Kent State University in 2023 with my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. I am currently graduate student at Case Western Reserve University and a Dietetic Intern at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Upon becoming a Registered Dietitian, I hope to specialize in nutrition for weight management and help others learn to live a healthy lifestyle. I am excited to work with you!
Dietetic Intern
Skyler Padgett
Hi, my name is Skyler! I received my bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition from the University of Southern Indiana. I am currently a graduate student at Case Western Reserve University and a dietetic intern at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. A short term goal for me is learning as much as possible and taking advantage of every opportunity to advance myself. Long term I would ideally like to specialize in the nutrition field and have my own private practice. I look forward to working with you!
Dietetic Intern
Olivia Vandrasik
My name is Olivia Vandrasik and I am Masters student at CWRU. I completed my undergraduate degree at Bowling Green State University. I am also completing my dietetic internship here at the Cleveland VA on top of being a student. A goal of mine is to help spread the importance of nutrition and how it can be beneficial when it comes to your health.
Dietetic Intern
Rivanna Youngpool
Hi! My name is Rivanna Youngpool. I'm from Richmond, VA. I completed my undergrad at VSU in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics. I'm currently completing my masters in Nutrition at CWRU. I'm enjoying rotations at the Cleveland VA. I'm excited to continue my work in diabetes education with you all!