Meet one of Dr. Maria’s current Dietetic Interns!

Hi everyone! My name is Jillian Leon (formerly Arja). I married my husband last August, in the suburbs of Denver. We currently live in Lakewood, CO with our puppy Ridley. We love being outside and enjoy hiking, biking, camping, and paddleboarding.

Professionally, I have always been a huge advocate for the health of others. I love the biomechanics behind food and nutrition, and have a passion for helping others find ways to help food and nutrition meet their individual health goals.

I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with my undergraduate degree in Integrative Physiology. I jumped into the medical field, in various medical offices, eager to start helping others. I then went back for my Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics at Metropolitan State University in Denver, and now am working on my Dietetic Internship with Viterbo University.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Hope to provide some education as well as give some fun new blogs and videos to learn from!