Meet Patrice Paolella, MPH, RDN, CDCES

Patrice Paolella is NJAND’s January 2023 RD of the month! Patrice was born and raised in Morris County, NJ. She attended Quinnipiac University in Connecticut where she received a Bachelor of Arts in BioPsychology.  Patrice completed her DPD program at Montclair State University and did her Dietetic Internship through New York Presbyterian Weil-Cornell Medical Center...

Kwanzaa Celebration

Kwanzaa focuses on celebrating history, family, community, and culture. It’s a celebration held annually from December 26-January 1st. It was created by activist-scholar Dr.Maulana Karenga in 1966 and it celebrates African-American and pan-African culture. Dr. Karenga took inspiration from Kwanzaa from traditional African “first fruit” or harvest celebrations. Keep reading to learn more about the...

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