Tammy Basile, M.S., R.D., CSSD
In addition to her teaching at Mt. SAC, Tammy also teaches at Mira Costa College. She has worked at St. Mary Medical Center, CARE Medical Clinic for 21 years, as their only Registered Dietitian, counseling 1500 patients. She also runs the on-site food pantry. She is the recipient of the Acts of Human Kindness Steward Award at St. Mary Medical Center.
Tammy has served the field of dietetics by serving as a Dietetic Preceptor and faculty mentor for students in nutrition-related cooperative work experience classes. In addition, she counseled public safety personnel, fire fighters, and police officers in performance nutrition for 10 years with the Santa Ana College Fire Technology Department.
Tammy graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Food Administration, and got her Master of Science in Nutrition from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
An avid sportswoman, Tammy has run the Boston Marathon five times and participated in numerous mountain biking races, including the 24 hours of adrenaline world championship and California State Championship series, where she was ranked 2nd in the state. She also volunteers with two pet therapy organizations, Pet Partners and HOPE Animal Assisted Crises team.