Andie Lee Gonzalez, MPH ‘13, RD, has built a career defined by closing gaps in access, in education, and in culturally competent care. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Abbott and co-founder of Complete Nutrition Solutions, she works at the intersection of nutrition science, chronic disease prevention, and health equity in one of the most underserved regions in the country.
Complete Nutrition Solutions, which Gonzalez co-founded, holds a significant distinction: it is the first Latina-owned private practice of dietitians in South Texas. The practice was created in direct response to what Gonzalez and her partner identified as a critical void in the region — Hispanic and underserved communities lacking access to personalized, culturally relevant nutrition care and chronic disease support.
"We saw communities, especially Hispanic and underserved populations, being overlooked or underserved when it came to personalized nutrition education and chronic disease support," Gonzalez said. "Our goal was to meet people where they are, provide practical tools, and empower them to take control of their health."
The practice serves communities in and around the Rio Grande Valley, an area with some of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes in the nation. Gonzalez's work there focuses on improving health literacy, supporting behavior change, and building sustainable partnerships with local public health organizations — efforts she describes as a collective undertaking.
Her commitment to underserved populations traces back to her roots as a first-generation, non-traditional college student, and deepened during her practicum experience while pursuing her MPH. While at Michigan State University in the Master of Public Health program, she conducted research with migrant farmworker families in Northern Michigan — an experience that expanded her understanding of the social determinants of health and the structural barriers that shape nutrition-related outcomes. Through the program, she also developed a strong foundation in epidemiology, health systems, and prevention strategies — skills she continues to apply across every dimension of her work today.
"My MPH experience really expanded my lens from individual patient care to population health," Gonzalez said. "It reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need to approach health challenges through both scientific and community-centered perspectives."
In her role at Abbott, Gonzalez translates complex nutrition science into actionable, evidence-based strategies for healthcare professionals across the U.S. and U.S. territories. Throughout her career, she has remained focused on addressing critical public health challenges, including obesity, diabetes, and malnutrition. She is particularly passionate about improving access to medical nutrition therapy and advancing culturally competent care, while also addressing the broader social determinants that influence health outcomes across the lifespan. She sees her dual roles in industry and in community practice as complementary forces in her broader mission to increase nutritional medical literacy and drive measurable changes in the communities she serves.
Looking ahead, Gonzalez sees nutrition professionals playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of health care. From precision nutrition and emerging research on metabolic health to the integration of technology in care delivery, she emphasizes that innovation must be paired with a continued commitment to equity.
"At the same time, addressing health equity will remain central," she said. "Ensuring that advancements in nutrition and health care actually reach and benefit all populations is critical."
She encourages public health practitioners to stay curious and be open to nontraditional paths. "Most importantly, stay grounded in your 'why' — the populations and communities you want to impact," she advised
Through her work across industry, community practice, and public health, Gonzalez exemplifies how nutrition professionals can drive meaningful change and bridge science and practice to improve health outcomes and advance equity for communities nationwide.
April 24, 2026