Operational Staff

Kim S. Beall, PharmD, received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and her BS in Pharmacy from Auburn University. She has experience in academics and industry, working at MUSC as part of an Internal Medicine team and serving as adjunct faculty at MUSC College of Pharmacy, then working in Health Sciences with Merck as an academic liaison for those publishing and researching in lipids, hypertension, and heart failure. She has been following research in IBD closely since 2013 with her teenage son's diagnosis of Crohn's disease, and has become committed to the advancement of nutritional therapy as treatment.

Victorien Madsen has a master's degree in business economics from the University of Maastricht. Having started her career in asset management in New York, the successful treatment of her ulcerative colitis with a therapeutic diet put her on a mission to share her story and help others. She consequently shifted gears towards nutrition and web development with an aim to make nutritional therapy a part of the standard IBD treatment. She started her own Dutch website Curingfood.com - and Facebook group (IBD & Leefstijl) and translated "Breaking the vicious cycle" into Dutch. She believes that Nutritional Therapy is not just about reducing symptoms and possibly medication, it is about improving the quality of life of all IBD patients. Victorien lives in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands, with her husband Chris, and three children.

Maysa Alzaim, Ph.D., is a licensed dietitian with a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, USA.

She specializes in gastrointestinal health, with a primary focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Maysa has completed advanced training, including the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet course for nutrition and IBS management. She also completed a 9-month Advanced Dietary IBD Education and Training (DIET) Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, focusing on nutrition interventions for IBD patients.

Currently, Maysa runs a virtual private practice in Saudi Arabia, helping individuals optimize their gut health and overall well-being through personalized nutrition plans. She is also in the process of establishing her own private clinic dedicated to nutrition counseling, gut health, and hands-on kitchen education, where patients will learn how to create healthy, culturally enjoyable meals that support their microbiome.

Maysa is also board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and incorporates its principles into her practice to support long-term patient health and disease management.

Sara Campbell is a graduate of Converse College with a degree in music performance and business. Her passion for all things IBD related, especially nutritional therapy, began when her daughter Emily was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2017 at the age of 14. Frustrated with the lack of information and support for using nutrition as a form of treatment, Sara began the arduous journey of researching diet and how it pertains to gut dysbiosis. Sara lives in Charleston, SC, with her husband, Dr. John Campbell, and four children. Along with nutrition she enjoys life on the Stono River, reading, and fellowship with her church community.

Liz Hoobchaak, PT, DPT, CNPT, CAHNS, is a Physical Therapist and an Integrative Autoimmune Nutrition Therapist focusing on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 2006 and specialized in orthopedics and sports medicine.  Her passion for nutrition began when her son was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 6. After hearing that food won’t make a difference in the course of his disease, Liz began researching nutritional therapy and soon witnessed firsthand the transformation of her son’s health on a therapeutic diet alone. This led her to pursue advanced certifications and is now the owner of her own private practice, Harvest & Healing Nutrition. Liz works with individuals with various autoimmune conditions by helping them manage chronic symptoms through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. She enjoys creating and photographing recipes, reading, gardening and being active in nature with her family.

Kristi McCollom is a Holistic Nutrition Therapist and a 2004 graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Marketing. Kristi initially worked in new home sales and marketing for a decade. However, her life took a significant turn when her 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Early Onset Crohn’s Disease, a condition Kristi lovingly refers to as "a special belly." Despite what she was told, Kristi was convinced that diet must play a role in IBD. Four years of research and lots of trial and error finally resulted in the right dietary approach. Nutritional therapy has since become the primary component of her daughter’s IBD management. This experience not only improved her daughter’s health but also ignited Kristi’s own passion for cooking and nutrition. She opened Kristi’s Kitchen, a meal prep service focused on providing fresh, unprocessed food made with love. Now through her website, The Special Belly and her work at Nutritional Therapy for IBD, Kristi strives to empower others with the resources and excitement to eat intentionally and improve their own health outcomes through the use of nutrition.

Shân Osborn is a writer, editor, and scientist. She has an educational background in human physiology, genetics, mathematics, and finance. She currently develops content for startups in the medical and behavioral health industries, with a particular interest in mental health and the gut microbiome.

Nicole is a Science educator and a patient with Crohn's disease.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University and her Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey. Nicole has volunteered with a variety of non-profit organizations in the fields of education, environment, and public health. Her medical challenges inspired her to spread awareness of evidence-based nutritional therapies in IBD care.  To hear Nicole's IBD story, listen to her episode of the Bowel Moments podcast.  She currently lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and two children where she enjoys swimming, nature, and music.

Dr. Andreu Prados is a science and medical writer specializing in making reliable evidence of non-prescription therapeutics (diet and food supplements) for gastrointestinal conditions understandable, engaging, and ready for use for healthcare professionals and patients. He is also a nutrition communication researcher at the Observatory of Scientific Communication (OCC) at Pompeu Fabra University and assistant lecturer at Blanquerna School of Health Sciences - Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Pharmacy and Human Nutrition and Dietetics and a PhD in nutrition communication.

Sohum was diagnosed with Crohns disease in High School, but was able to bring his disease under control using nutritional therapy. Over the past ten years of remission, he has helped several others take similar steps to control their symptoms. Sohum graduated from UC Berkeley with a computer science degree and subsequently joined Apple's health algorithms team, where he helped develop preventative health tracking algorithms such as the "Walking Steadiness" feature on the iPhone. Now, he designs algorithms for quantum computers, with applications in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

Abigail received her Associates in Culinary Arts and a Bachelors in Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University in 2016. She was diagnosed with left-sided moderate/severe ulcerative colitis in 2014 shortly after a bad car accident. She has worked in several high-volume restaurants, one as a Sous Chef, and now works in food service for Novant Hospital, preparing food for the patients and guests. After much trial and error, Abigail started looking to include nutritional therapy in her IBD management in 2020. Being disappointed by most of the recipes she tried, she started her blog, Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD to create and share better IBD recipes. She has also incorporated a focus on lifestyle, new scientific research for IBD, new and emerging medications, as well as IBD awareness and sharing others journeys on her website. She has found that a multifaceted approach works best to manage her UC. This includes diet, lifestyle, stress management, movement, and medication. On top of that, advocating for your needs, and listening to your body are some of the most important things you can do besides finding your community for support. Abigails passion for helping provide recipes and resources for those with IBD can be seen in her work. In her spare time she enjoys baking, gardening, and developing and photographing new recipes for her blog.
Come on this crazy amazing journey with Abigail to managing chronic illness together!

Nicole Wake, MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in nutritional therapy for Crohn's disease. Nicole received her undergraduate and master's degree from SUNY Oneonta. She currently is enrolled in a PhD program for Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University. Nicole runs a virtual private practice for Crohn's disease and nutrition. She was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in March 2020 and is passionate about helping others manage this condition.