Kris Sollid is a registered dietitian with a passion for improving nutrition science communications to consumers, health professionals, and other message multipliers that directly influence public perception. As the Senior Director of Nutrition Communications at the International Food Information Council (IFIC), Kris monitors the nutrition research and media environments to analyze how science communications impact consumer attitudes, beliefs and trust in information related to food and health. Since joining IFIC in 2009, his role has included leading consumer-based research projects, educational resource development, social and traditional media engagement, and timely written contributions to IFIC Foundation’s blog and newsletter. He has also authored and co-authored a variety of external consumer, trade, and peer-reviewed publications.

Kris has earned degrees from the University of Colorado, Boulder (BA Geography) and the University of Maryland, College Park (BS Dietetics). He is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and currently serves as President-Elect on the Board of Directors for DCMAND, the District of Columbia Metro affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

IFIC Foundation Staff