Introducing our Advisory Board! The ARC Health and Wellness Community Advisory Board brings together a select group of leading dietitians and retail dietitians to help shape the future of health and wellness in retail. This board exists to elevate the role of retail dietitians, share real-world insights that guide HWC content and foster meaningful connections across retail, healthcare and brands. By representing their peers, Advisory Board members ensure that HWC initiatives and programming remain relevant, impactful and aligned with the evolving needs of the profession.

NAME: Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN
CURRENT POSITION: Nutrition Consultant, Speaker, Author and Podcast Host (jaclynlondonrd.com)
COMPANY: Self-employed
TENURE WITH CURRENT COMPANY: 4 years
YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: 13

Give us a brief history of your career.

I began my career in clinical nutrition at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City before transitioning into media and consumer communications as the nutrition director at Good Housekeeping, where I also launched the Good Housekeeping Nutritionist Approved Emblem. I later served as head of nutrition and wellness for WW (formerly Weight Watchers), overseeing science-based programming, brand partnerships and serving as a national media spokesperson. Today, I work as a consultant with food, beverage and agriculture clients, while also hosting The Business of Wellness podcast and creating science-based consumer content. Along the way, I’ve authored a book, “Dressing on the Side,” and continue to focus on making evidence-based nutrition accessible and relatable.

What has been the biggest learning experience of your career?

The biggest learning experience of my career came from moving from media into a consumer brand role in the wellness space. At Good Housekeeping, my work centered on translating nutrition science into content consumers could trust — but at Weight Watchers, I learned how that same science has to be scaled into products, programs and partnerships that resonate with millions of people in real life. That shift taught me the importance of connecting rigorous evidence with consumer insight and behavior, and it reinforced how critical it is to meet people where they are. It’s shaped the way I approach every project since — always with an eye toward science and real-world application.

Why are you excited to be part of the Advisory Board?

I’m excited to join the Advisory Board because it represents an opportunity to collaborate with leaders who are shaping the future of retail health and wellness. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on bridging the gap between evidence-based nutrition and the way consumers actually shop, eat and live — and this community is uniquely positioned to influence that intersection. I see tremendous potential to learn from peers, share insights from my work across media and CPG and help advance strategies that make healthier choices more accessible and appealing to consumers everywhere.

What role do you see the ARC Health and Wellness Community playing in the overall dietetics/nutrition/health and wellness industry?

I see the ARC Health and Wellness Community as a critical connector in the broader nutrition and wellness space — bringing together dietitians and health professionals with retail leaders to amplify impact. With so much noise in the marketplace, our industry needs platforms that elevate credible voices, share best practices and foster collaboration across sectors. By bridging science, retail and consumer engagement, this community can help set higher standards for how health and wellness solutions are developed, communicated and delivered. Ultimately, I believe ARC has the potential to drive both innovation and trust in the industry.

How are you thinking about the next 3-5 years in health and wellness?

Over the next 3-5 years, I see health and wellness continuing to be defined by two parallel trends: the rise of technology and personalization, and the renewed emphasis on credibility and trust. Consumers are eager for solutions that feel tailored to their needs, but they’re also more skeptical than ever of misinformation and hype. I believe our industry’s opportunity is to combine innovation with evidence-based guidance — creating products, services and experiences that are both science-driven and accessible in everyday life. For me, that means continuing to focus on solutions that meet people where they are, while building back trust in evidence-based nutrition and health information.