Bio: Heather Leonard

Heather Leonard, RD, Director, Online Instruction


Heather is the Director of Online Instruction for the Vtrim Program. She manages Vtrim’s Certified Facilitators and coordinates the Vtrim Facilitator training program and continuing education. She has worked for the Behavioral Weight Management Program at the University of Vermont for eight years, where she facilitates online weight-loss groups as part of a multi-center, NIH funded clinical trial. As a Registered Dietitian, Heather has vast experience in group and individual counseling for weight management, cardiovascular disease, and other health risk factors. Prior to working at the University and with Vtrim, her work experience included employee worksite health programs, chronic disease prevention, and public health promotion.