Elieke Kearns, PhD, RD is the Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs at Kabrita. Elieke is a mom, a nutrition scientist and a Registered Dietitian who stands at the intersection of innovation, science, and health. With a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology from the University of California, Davis, Elieke has spent over a decade refining her ability to translate intricate scientific data into practical solutions in the world of nutrition and wellness. Her commitment to scientific integrity and talent for simplifying complex concepts have not only earned her accolades, including recognition as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022 but have also positioned her as a trusted partner for businesses navigating the intricacies of nutrition and health. Born and raised in The Netherlands, Elieke now lives in Chicago with her husband, son, and dog named Brussel Sprout. She previously worked at the National Dairy Council, RXBAR, PepsiCo, and Bobbie.
Ari Brown, MD, FAAP
Dr. Ari Brown is a board-certified practicing pediatrician, the author of the best-selling Baby 411 book series, a mom who passionately educates the public via her Instagram and TikTok handle @aribrownmd, and is Kabrita’s Chief Medical Advisor. An experienced health communicator, Dr. Brown has appeared on numerous national news and talk shows including NBC’s Today Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, and Rachael Ray. She is a trusted voice for children’s health, having served as a medical advisor for Parents Magazine (now Parents.com) and as a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a nationally recognized public speaker for both healthcare professionals and parenting groups.
Malina Malkani, MS, RDN, CDN
Malina Malkani, MS, RDN, CDN, is the pediatric registered dietitian, best-selling author, speaker, single mom of 3 behind the Instagram and TikTok handle @healthy.mom.healthy.kids, and Kabrita’s Medical Advisor. A top nutrition influencer dedicated to educating her combined audience of over 140,000 followers about infant and childhood nutrition, Malina is a trusted expert in local and national media outlets and owns a nutrition consulting company and private practice that helps caregivers feed their babies and kids with confidence. She is the author of Simple and Safe Baby-Led Weaning: How to Integrate Foods, Manage Portion Sizes, and Identify Allergies and the creator of two online courses for parents: Safe & Simple Baby-Led Feeding and Solve Picky Eating. Her new book, Safe and Simple FoodAllergy Prevention: A Baby-Led Feeding Guide to Starting Solids and Introducing Top Allergens, is due out in November of 2024 with publisher, BenBella Books, distributed through Penguin Random House. A Forbes Health Advisory Board Member since 2022, member of the Advisory Council for the RWJF Reframing Child Health and Obesity project, and former national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Malina completed her undergraduate degrees at Northwestern University and master's degree in clinical nutrition at NewYork University.
