| About the Company and Program
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Nutriinfo.com is owned by Minu Interactive, Inc., based in Novi, Michigan. To help individuals lose weight and manage their health in a scientifically valid, yet simple and convenient way, the My Nutriinfo program was launched in 2007 after 2 years of research and development.
My Nutriinfo is an innovative online tool designed to help individuals lose weight and take control of their health through self-monitoring, individualized advice, support, and dynamic interaction. Its unique interface tools give health coaches a streamlined way to monitor their clients' progress, measure results, and provide extra support. This helps clients sustain their effort and achieve long-lasting results. It also increases the number of clients a coach or group wellness staff can manage, improving the efficiency and profitability of our client health providers or companies. |
| Our Mission
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To empower people to take control of their weight and health through innovative online health tools, education, engaging experience, and support.
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| Management Team and Advisors
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Our team includes experts in nutrition, technology, and pioneers in health promotion. Mia Jang, Ph.D., founder and CEO, is the architect of the technology and chief nutrition expert. Our advisory board members, Dr. Michael O'Donnell, Ted Dacko, and Michael Samuelson, have 100 years of combined experience in clinical, workplace, and commercial wellness settings. |
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| Management Team
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| Mia Jang, Ph.D., Founder and CEO
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Dr. Mia Jang earned her Ph.D. in human nutrition from Michigan State University. Her research focus was to find out the effects of leptin on neurotransmitters to understand its mechanism for correcting obesity in mice. For treating or preventing obesity, there won't be a silver bullet. Healthy eating, exercising on a regular basis, and developing a healthy lifestyle are keys to managing weight. Helping individuals apply these simple basics in their daily life thourgh technology has become her passion.
Dr. Jang developed the program with a team of experts in health and technology to help people stay motivated through self-monitoring and engaging experience. She is actively involved in content and program development, as a nutritionist and a web developer, utilizing her expertise in nutrition/health and skills in technology. |
| Sebastain Wade, Vice President, Business Development
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Sebastian earned a B.S. in economics from Eastern Michigan University. He previously worked as Vice President of Regional Affairs for the Detroit Regional Chamber. As a member of the executive management team, he was responsible for issue management, regional government relations, policy development, lobbying, strategic planning and program implementation in the 10 county Detroit region. He was also lead staff responsible for health policy and directed implementation of a regional business agenda with a focus on regional cooperation and collaboration.
Sebastian has held several management positions at the chamber over the past 25 years including serving as executive director of two chamber affiliates. He also served as senior consultant for public policy and director of client services for Public Sector Consultants, Inc. a Lansing-based public policy think tank. He is a graduate of Institutes for Organizational Management at the University of Notre Dame. |
| Jay Song, Ph.D., Director of Finance
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Dr. Jay Song earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Michigan. He previously founded a technology consulting firm by bootstrapping, and successfully managed all aspects of his business: operation, financing, technology invention, marketing, and sales. He holds several patents in automotive safety fields.
Dr. Song has been managing all financial aspects of the Nutriinfo business such as budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting. With his creative and innovative mind, he also contributes to maximizing efficiency of the program development while minimizing operation costs. |
| Young Kim, M.S., Director of Technology
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Young earned an M.S. in Computer Science from Central Michigan University. Young has extensive experience and skills in many programming languages and database management. Young leads program development, and manages all aspects of technology. |
| Jenny Kim, M.S., RD, Director of Nutrition
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Jenny earned a B.S. in Nutrition from Michigan State University, and an M.S. in Computer Information Systems from the University of Detroit Mercy.
As a nutritionist and a web developer, Jenny manages communication between programmers and nutritionists to update and maintain the program in a cost efficient way. Jenny also develops nutrition plans and advice, and incorporates those into the web program. |
| Advisory Board
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| Michael O'Donnell, Ph.D. MPH. MBA. Founder and Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Health Promotion
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Dr. Michael O'Donnell earned his Ph.D. in Health Behavior and Health Education from the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan, an MBA in General Management and an MPH in Hospital Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. O'Donnell has published more than 170 articles, book chapters and columns, books and workbooks.
He has developed and managed workplace health promotion programs for more than 50 employers over the span of three decades, and has been actively involved in national health promotion efforts through the Health Promotion Advocate organization. Learn more
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| Ted Dacko: Founder and CEO, Arbor Dakota Strategies
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Ted has more than 36 years of experience in executive-level management and leadership, including sales, marketing, and M&A, principally in the area of software solutions. Ted served as CEO of Health Media Inc and other software companies that had successful exits. Ted has also worked in larger organizations including Hyperion Software, Comshare and General Electric and has held a full range of positions.
Ted is currently providing consulting services to companies to help them reach their full potential. Learn more
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| Michael Samuelson: Foundling President and CEO, Health and Wellness Solutions
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Michael is a nationally renowned health promotion expert and speaker. Michael founded and operated a health management company, The Health and Wellness Institute, and also worked as a senior VP at BCBS of Rhode Island. He has lectured on leadership, health promotion, patient experience, health policy, disease prevention and the dynamics of behavior change all over the world over the past 35 years. Michael is an author of five books and numerous articles on leadership and behavior change. His work has been featured on the ABC News program 20/20, The CBS Morning Show, CNN and MSNBC as well as numerous national print publications.
Michael is currently providing consulting services to many health plans for implementing successful employee wellness programs. Learn more |
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