Meet the COPE Team

Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as Director for the MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education. Rebecca has clinical, community and research experience in the field of nutrition providing the Center with a broad perspective on obesity management and research.  She is a published author on behavioral treatments of obesity which guided her career focus of translating nutritional science into practical advice for patients and clients to improve their quality of life. 

Rebecca earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania  and her Master of Public Health degree from New York University.

Lisa K. Diewald, MS, RD, LDN comes to us with experience at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Weight and Eating Disorders and has provided patient counseling, been involved in curriculum development and has been a research dietitian engaged in numerous studies. She has also developed, conducted, and evaluated after school education programs for the School District of Philadelphia and launched pilot programs for at-risk middle school girls in association with Drexel University. Lisa earned her BS in Nutrition Science from Drexel and an MS in Health Education from St. Joseph’s University. She holds a Certificate in Clinical Research at Penn’s Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Bio Statistics.

Libby Mills, MS, RD, LDN, FAND received her undergraduate education in Human Nutrition at the University of Missouri and she received her MS in Nutrition and Dietetics from St. Louis University. Libby will provide nutrition counseling to Villanova employees who receive 6 hours of consultation as part of their health insurance plans. She has vast experience in nutrition and life style changes. She will be available by appointment. Libby has also taught nutrition in nursing programs.

Evelyn Lengetti, MSN, RN-BC.   

Louisa Zullo, Program Assistant, Continuing Education