Sumi Tohan is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and certified specialist in obesity and weight management. She has over a decade of experience in the field of nutrition. She completed her undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University and her graduate degree from Columbia University. She grew up outside of Washington, D.C. but has spent much of her career working with tribal organizations in rural Alaska and Navajo Nation before relocating to Phoenix. She believes in a holistic, person-centered approach to wellness and holds certifications as a Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach, Functional Exercise Trainer, and Native Youth Fitness Leader. She encourages a balanced approach to movement and a healthy relationship with food to address a variety of chronic conditions while minimizing distress. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling to learn more about other cultures.