Part 1 of 4: Meet the Dietetic Team at the Middlesex London Food Policy Council (MLFPC)

To celebrate Dietitian’s Day, on March 19, 2025 – we are celebrating the dedicated group of dietetic experts who bring a wealth of knowledge in healthcare, food systems, and community engagement. Here’s a quick introduction to the work of three of our dietitians and one of our former (now retired) dietitians:

Ginette Blake, RD

Ginette is an RD at the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU), focusing on reproductive and infant nutrition, food literacy, and food systems. She is passionate about equitable food systems and serves as the MLFPC RD Coordinator, supporting the council’s work for a resilient, sustainable, economically viable, and just food system.

Kathy MacKay, RD, MSc
Kathy is the Food Systems Facilitator at MLFPC, supporting operations, admin duties, and communications. A registered dietitian with experience in healthcare and academia, Kathy is committed to advancing food system change and community health. She’s also pursuing a Graphic Design Certificate from OCAD University.

Ellen Lakusiak (former dietitian, retired licence in Dec 2024):
As the former RD Coordinator for MLFPC, Ellen’s leadership helped shape the council’s work in fostering a sustainable and equitable food system. Ellen’s leadership and dedication in supporting food systems work earned her recognition as a 2024 Food System Champion. Ellen now supports MLFPC as a volunteer.

Susan Smith, RD
Susan has been an RD since 1997 and is a clinical dietitian at London Health Sciences Centre. She’s dedicated to promoting sustainable food systems and has volunteered with MLFPC for several years, contributing her expertise to food policy work.