Our People.

Laura is a registered dietitian and founder/executive vice president of FoodMinds. She leads the San Francisco office where she expands the company’s capabilities in the convergence of food and nutrition with tech and sustainability. Laura works with clients to navigate the intersection between food and nutrition science, policy, marketing and values. Her work has included, creating and leading signature science-based programs that have shifted long-standing perceptions, grown sales, created new categories and established novel leadership platforms.

Laura is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, along with several practice groups within the organization. Additionally, she serves on the board of Action for Healthy Kids.

Residing in San Francisco, the foods most often on Laura’s mind are cheese, nuts, avocados and a good vino.

Erin is a nutrition communications specialist with more than 20 years of experience at FoodMinds, a division of Padilla, provides consulting and communications services specializing in harnessing science, public affairs, food values and communications to meet business and public health objectives. Erin specializes developing, implementing and managing health and nutrition-related marketing programs for health professional, thought leader and consumer audiences. Erin is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is a past president of the Chicago Nutrition Association. She has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and medical dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and she received her master’s degree in written communications from National-Louis University.

The foods most often on Erin's mind are a medium petite filet, Italian roasted potatoes, warm crusty bread and a full-bodied cabernet.

Michelle is a senior vice president, group lead at FoodMinds, a division of Padilla. FoodMinds provides consulting and communications services specializing in harnessing science, public affairs, food values and communications to meet business and public health objectives.

She is a communications expert with an unwavering commitment to building multifaceted, effective nutrition influencer and thought-leadership programs, including professional education and traditional and social media components. She has extensive knowledge in nutrition influencer targeting, innovative outreach and strategic partnerships, as well as expertise in research translation for science-based communications extensions to achieve clients’ business and public health goals.

The foods most often on Michelle’s mind are anything that can be grilled - especially flank steak and Michigan sweet corn.