Rochelle's training in nutrition, business, and information technology provides her with a unique perspective and enables her to work successfully with the media to communicate nutrition messages to a diverse audience.

Before joining NEDFC, Rochelle worked on a PBS special, Family Recipe Rescue, casting dietitians and script development. She also worked with the National Agricultural Library Food and Nutrition Information Center to disseminate nutrition information to the elderly via the internet.

Rochelle received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics with a minor in Management from Brigham Young University and completed her dietetic internship with the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Massachusetts Dietetic Association.