Meet Our Team

Weight Loss Solutions Faculty

Carolyn B. - Registered Dietician  
Carolyn graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and her master degree in agency counseling.  She has a variety of experience as a dietitian.  She has worked as a dietitian with WIC.  She has worked as a consulting dietitian win long term care, hospitals, homes and outpatient settings.  During her employment with Deaconess her main roles have been working at the Diabetes Center, Deaconess Family Practice Residency and Weight Loss solutions.  Carolyn has a love for seeing people achieve a healthier life and looks forward to partnering with you in your journey to better health.

Debbie P. - Registered Dietician
My love of food, cooking and nutrition is what led me to a career in dietetics.  After graduation from Indiana State University, my first job was working in a shared position between WIC and Child Health at the Warrick Hospital in Boonville, Indiana.  I then transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital (now known as St. Vincent’s Hospital), where I worked in long-term care, in the Regina  Continuing Care Nursing home and Continuing Care unit in the hospital.  I came to Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions in November 2003, where I continue to work with surgical and non-surgical weight loss programs.  I have been blessed to be in a career that has allowed me to do what I love to do and help people in their journey for improved nutrition and better Health.

Angela R. - Registered Dietician
Angela graduated  from Sullivan University with an Associate’s degree in baking and pastry arts and then went on to get her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics.  She always enjoyed baking and wanted to be a pastry chef.  After finishing her degree, she worked at a bakery for a year, but soon decided to go back to school to pursue my other interest of nutrition.  I have used my nutrition degree to do nutrition education and counseling in a behavioral health clinic for 4 years, long-term care for 3 years, and has been with Weight Loss Solutions since March 2019.  I still enjoy baking, but also try to make recipes healthier with simple changes.

Haley S.M. - Registered Dietitian
Haley graduated with both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics from Murray State University. She has held numerous volunteer leadership positions including the President (2020) and Vice President (2021) of the Student Nutrition Association (SNA) at Murray State and the President (2024-2025) of the Southwestern Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SWIAND). Haley’s interest in nutrition and healthy living started when she underwent her own weight loss journey. She particularly likes to work with the pediatric population and patients struggling with binge eating. In her free time, she enjoys trying new recipes, crocheting, and spending time with her growing family.

Debbie R. - Coding Quality Coordinator
Debbie is originally from the Evansville area and has worked in healthcare since she was 18.  Previously, she worked for a family practice group, but joined Weight Loss Solutions 14 years ago.  She spends time rehabbing houses, collecting antiques, painting, and making crafts.  She also does a lot of volunteer work.  Debbie likes seeing the success of patients in our program and how we positively impact their lives.

Khloie R. - Office Lead
Khloie joined Weight Loss Solutions in November of 2021 as a medical office assistant. Khloie grew up in Evansville and is currently in school studying nursing. She loves spending time with her friends and family, enjoying the outdoors. She also loves to clean and organize spaces.

Jennifer K.
Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, with a minor in Nutrition from University of Southern Indiana and a Master’s degree in Biomechanics from Indiana State University.  She is a Certified Medical Exercise Specialist and certified by the American Council on Exercise.  She has worked at Weight Loss Solutions since 2015 and a personal trainer for 8 years. She's an avid cyclist and has been racing BMX Bicycles for 20 years. She's coached BMX racing for the past 10 years.

Mary B.
Mary is originally from Kansas City, Kansas.  She is a Certified Medical Assistant with 15 years’ experience in family medicine.  She joined Weight Loss Solutions 15 years ago and is very knowledgeable about the program. Mary is very interested in personal fitness, and does Crossfit workouts.

Kendra H. - Registered Dietitian
Kendra graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food & Nutrition Dietetics. After graduating from USI she went on to complete a coordinated supervised practice program in Cleveland, OH, where she graduated with a Master of Science in Nutrition with emphasis on clinical research from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine while also completing her clinical supervised practice hours at the Louis C Stoke VA Medical Center. Kendra started out her career as a Registered Dietitian assisting in the development and implementation of the first pediatric nutrition program in the sub-specialty clinic at Ascension St. Vincent Center for Children in Evansville, IN. She has a diverse background working with individuals in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, in several specialized areas. Kendra has a passion for helping others and is blessed to work in a profession that centers around supporting and helping individuals reach lifelong goals.

Samuel R.
Samuel is a licensed athletic trainer, with two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Southern Indiana and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Northern Kentucky University. He was a collegiate pole vaulter at USI and now coaches pole vault for the University of Evansville. He is also an avid runner, cyclist, weightlifter, outdoorsman and golfer. Samuel is a proud father to two girls and a loving husband to his wife of 7 years. He is passionate about researching exercise physiology and exercise psychology.