Meet our experts
Solid Starts content is written and reviewed by pediatricians, registered dietitians, feeding therapists, and lactation consultants.
Dr. Rachel Ruiz
Pediatrician & Pediatric Gastroenterologist
MD, FAAP, CLC
Dr. Sakina Bajowala
Pediatric & Adult Allergist/Immunologist
MD, FAAAAI
Kary Rappaport
Executive Director, Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Specialist
OTR/L, MS, SCFES, IBCLC
Kim Grenawitzke
COO, Senior Feeding & Swallowing Specialist
OTD, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC, CNT
Marisa Suarez
Occupational Therapist & Pediatric Feeding Therapist
MS, OTR/L, SWC, CLEC, PMH-C
Venus Kalami
Pediatric Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist
MNSP, RD, CSP