Meet Our Registered Dietitian

Michelle Barber, MA, RDN, CDN
Michelle Barber, MA, RDN, CDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience in nutrition communications and agriculture. She has spent the majority of her career working on behalf of farmers, helping translate nutrition science into meaningful, consumer-friendly messaging.
In her role at American Dairy Association North East, Michelle leads health and wellness initiatives, including the ADANE spokesperson program, health association outreach, and retail and e-commerce programming. She works with spokespersons, healthcare professionals, and retail dietitians to communicate the nutritional benefits of dairy and support evidence-based consumer education.
Michelle earned her undergraduate degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and completed her Master’s degree and Dietetic Internship at Syracuse University. She is a past president of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Favorite Dairy Food: Macaroni and Cheese






