Perry Academy Instructors

Our instructors are leading experts in their fields, bringing deep knowledge and experience to every course. They carefully curate the content to ensure it is evidence-based, practical, and impactful—equipping health professionals with the tools they need to support individuals through midlife and beyond.
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Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward is a registered dietitian, writer, nutrition consultant, and mother of three living in the Boston area. She is the author of several books. Her latest book, which she co-wrote with her friend and fellow dietitian Hillary Wright, is The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness.  She is also the author of Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy

Liz has been interviewed by CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times, and The Boston Globe, among others. She's been a guest on The Today Show, and regularly appeared live on Boston 25’s Morning News in Boston for six years. She is also the recipient of the Media Excellence Award from her peers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Most importantly, Liz believes that the menopause transition is a new stage of life and that women need science-based information about what’s happening to their bodies and how to counteract the changes with a balanced eating plan and other healthy habits. She knows from first-hand experience that everyday life often gets in the way of your best efforts to live healthy and to make sure your loved ones do the same.