Penny Small

Penny Small is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University, specializing in nutrition and mindfulness education, with a commitment to promoting public good through community engagement. Concurrently, Penny serves as a Senior Dietitian for NSW Health, focusing on chronic disease management, particularly within the 'Lasting Changes' Weight related Chronic Disease Program. As the Principal Consultant for StartOver, Penny leads initiatives that align corporate health needs with a holistic healthcare approach. Previous experience includes serving as a Nutrition and Dietetics Clinical Advisor for Western NSW Local Health District and Head of Corporate Nutrition at Nestlé. Penny holds a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the University of Sydney and has completed multiple advanced qualifications in mindfulness, research methodology, and dietetics.