Drawing from his transformative personal journey, Franco became a trusted metabolic and diabetes specialist. With over 12 years of experience, he has assisted thousands of patients. Now, Franco extends his expertise and support through virtual, tailored, comprehensive nutrition programs, empowering clients to take control of their blood sugars and reclaim their lives.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 2020 Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

• 2016 Morrison Healthcare and Compass Group: Dietitian of the Year Award.

• 2013 Certified Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach.

• 2013 Texas, New Mexico, Washington Licensed Dietitian.

• 2012 Registered Dietitian.

• 2011 HIV/AIDS Training.

• 2011 Bachelor’s Degree in Family Consumer Science with a major in Human Food Nutrition and a minor in Dietetics.
  New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

• 2009 USPTA Certification, Tennis Teaching Professional.
  Houston, TX

• 2005 Associate’s Degree, Business Administration, American Intercontinental University.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Owner and Founder, Veterans’ Vanguard LLC,
  Nationwide. July 2023 – Present

• Clinical Inpatient and Outpatient Dietitian and Diabetes Educator with Mid-Valley Hospital,
  North Central Washington. February 2023 – Present

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Clinical Dietitian with Confluence Health,
  North Central Washington.

• Contract Dietitian,
  New Mexico, Texas, Washington. February 2018 – Current

• Tennis Teaching Professional,
  Southwest region, Mexico, Washington. July 1999 – Current

• Home Based Primary Care Dietitian with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
  Southwest Texas and New Mexico. October 2017 – February 2019

• Independent Contractor Home Health Dietitian for Adults and Pediatrics,
  El Paso, TX. November 2014 – February 2019

• Clinical Nutrition Manager for Morrison Healthcare at The Hospitals of Providence,
  El Paso, TX & Deming, NM. February 2015 – October 2017

• Clinical Dietitian for Morrison Healthcare at The Hospitals of Providence,
  El Paso, TX. February 2013 – February 2015

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

• General Nutrition Counseling

• Inborn Errors of Metabolism

• Weight/Obesity Management in Bariatric and Pediatric patients

• Diabetes Management Including: Insulin management, Gestational diabetes, Insulin pumps & sensors, and diabetes self-management classes

• Oncology Nutrition in radiation & medical oncology patients

• Ketogenic Therapies for Neurological Disorders Including: Epilepsy, Autism

• Brain tumor/cancer patient nutrition

• Neurocognitive disorders

• Children with special health care needs

• Enteral nutrition

• Feeding disorders

• Failure to thrive