Our Pediatric Nutrition Team

Kelli Borgman

Dietitian, owner and creator of Attune2Food

I love my job because: The parents, caregivers and health care providers I get to support are seriously the most amazing people, they are my everyday superheroes! I love getting a peek and sense of each child’s unique personality and ability and maximizing their strengths and potential through nutrition.

Educational background: BS in Dietetics from Michigan State University, dietetic internship to become an registered dietitian from East Carolina University, MS in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine from University of Western States. Health coaching certification, lactation specialist certification, and many other trainings over the years in child feeding and development, including SOS and neurodivergent feeding and nutrition approaches.

Spare time/hobbies: I love playing with my three year old daughter, gardening, exploring Vermont’s mountains, rivers and swimming holes, and traveling with my family in our camper van whenever possible.

Fave color: My favorite color is turquoise because I love the stone and I love water when it’s that color!

Fave location(s) to be or visit: I spent summers as a kid in Northern Michigan. I love spending time in the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Pere Marquette River. There’s also a short hike to an amazing triple waterfall near my home in Vermont called Journey’s End where I often go to recharge my mind, body and spirit.

Dana Dose

Pediatric and Family Dietitian

Dana has been a dietitian since 2009, and through working with clients of all ages and stages for the first decade of her career, she found her way to her favorite specialty: pediatric and family nutrition. She became a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition in March, 2023 and also holds certifications as a Health & Wellness Coach, Lactation Counselor, and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

I love my job because: I love food and families! I enjoy being at the intersection of parents nourishing their babies / young children, and for older more independant children, I enjoy helping set the foundation that they will need to nourish themselves as they grow into a young adult with a positive relationship with food and their bodies. I also recognize that parenting in general is difficult and specifically nourishing a child can be difficult – I like being a person that empathizes with parents and meets them where they are to help accomplish realistic goals for their children. It’s an honor to be trusted with such an important task.

Educational background: I grew up in Texas and graduated with a nutrition education degree from the University of Vermont in Burlington. I later returned to school at the University of Texas in Austin to achieve my professional purpose of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Since I became an RDN in 2009, I have not stopped learning. It’s a true pleasure to participate in continuing education that helps me serve my clients to the best of my abilities.

Spare Time/hobbies: My favorite hobbies are seeing live music and teaching Jazzercise. Outside of Jazzercise classes, I can be spotted dancing in nearly any setting (at concerts, at home, and even bobbing along in the grocery store!). I also enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, and experiencing outdoor adventures with my 2 children and husband such as hiking, skiing, and camping.

Favorite Color: It’s a tie between purple and green.

Favorite Locations: I recently moved away from the north shore of Lake Tahoe, CA which will always hold a special place in my heart. Other places I love are the Cinque Terre in Italy and Maui. I look forward to exploring more of the world so I can add more to the list!

Tracie Clarke

Pediatric and Family Dietitian

Tracie has been practicing since 2008, specializing pediatric gastroenterology and complex medical diagnoses. With over a decade of experience, she has worked with all ages and stages of life.

I love my job because:  Food is the epicenter of life! Food brings us together whether it’s in celebration, dinner time, or a nutrition visit. I truly enjoy learning about each patient’s uniqueness and supporting each individual/family with a personalized approach.

Educational background:  B.S. from the University of Vermont in 2005, then completed my dietetic internship and Master’s in Nutrition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008.  I returned to VT for a number of years before venturing to Boston, MA to work at Boston Children’s Hospital where the learning curve never ceased. BCH is where I honed my skills in all things homemade blenderized tube feedings, educating and helping many families transform their child’s life, and assisting in publishing a number of research papers to support the benefits.

Spare Time/hobbies:  All things nature! I love gardening, hiking/nature walks (off the beaten path), kayaking, snowshoeing, fishing, etc.  I love every season—being a 5th generation Vermonter I even embrace the winter months!

Favorite Color:  Purple (Amethyst) and blue (cerulean) – though these are very specific colors, I love all of the hues in between. I think of these colors and imagine really rare sunsets (hues of purple), the color of the sky as it changes with the seasons, and the color the ocean/water.

Favorite Locations:  Niquette Bay, Colchester, VT (sitting on my favorite rock hidden within the bay), the top of Snake Mountain (Addison, VT) on a crisp fall morning, Shelburne Farms (Shelburne, VT) on the shoreline finding the coolest rocks, and my parent’s home—always food and great hugs!  These are merely a few of my fave spots—all I need is good company, good food, and the chance to be surrounded by nature.

Grace Kennaugh

Client Care Specialist & Billing Coordinator

I love my job because: I love working in pediatrics, knowing that I can help assist families and children receive the care that they need. It feels meaningful to be part of such an important resource in the community!

Educational background: Wellness & Alternative Medicine degree through Northern Vermont University, as well as education in herbalism at Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism.

Spare time/hobbies: I love metalsmithing and herbalism, foraging, swimming, hula hooping, singing in my band and seeing live music! I am really passionate about plants.

Fave color: My favorite color is orange because it is zesty and fiery, is present in sunrises and sunsets, and many of the rocky landscapes out west.

Fave location(s) to be or visit: Although I have had the privilege of traveling quite extensively, I honestly have to say that my favorite place on earth to be is Northern Vermont. It is truly magical here! There are so many hidden gems, mountainous views and beautiful rivers. My favorite place to visit might be Maine, as I lived there for 3 years.