Our Story
Diabetes Toolkit was founded to expand access to diabetes education and build community. According to the CDC, fewer than 10% of people receive a full course of diabetes education at diagnosis. We provide information directly to people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and our resources are widely used by pediatric and adult diabetes clinics around the world.
Board of Directors
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD., APRN, CDCES
President and Founder
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill transitioned to a career in diabetes care, education, and research in 2008, and since that time has committed her professional life to improving the lives of people with diabetes. Read more
Cassidy O’Neill
Founding Board Member
Cassidy O’Neill is a student in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at the University of Florida. She is an alumna of the UF Honors… Read more
Nicole Thomas
Founding Board Member
Nicole Thomas is the founder/CEO of Nicole the Math Lady, an online-learning platform. She is also a caregiver to her daughter, Sydney who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 18 months. Read more
Jeanne Mayer
Founding Board Member
Jeanne Mayer has worked in advertising and marketing for over twenty years leading strategic and creative campaigns for top brands including Apple, Lexus and Acura. Read more
Clinical Review Board
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, PhD., APRN, CDCES
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill transitioned to a career in diabetes care, education, and research in 2008, and since that time has committed her professional life to improving the lives of people with diabetes. Read more
Vivian Ayuk, PharmD., CDCES
Dr. Vivian Ayuk is the CEO and founder of Sorogi Inc. She is also an Alumna of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy with over 15 years of experience in chronic disease management… Read more
Kristine Batty, PhD., APRN, BC-ADM, CDCES
Kristine Batty is a Nurse Practitioner who has specialized in diabetes care for two decades. The foundation of her career is based on her belief that, when given comprehensive medical care, education and support, all people with diabetes can live a Read more
Angelina Bernier, M.D.
Dr Bernier is the Fellowship Program Director at the University of Florida. As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, her clinical care focuses on treatment of children with diabetes, obesity and comorbidities with … Read more
Amy Poetker, MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Amy Poetker, MS, RD, CDCES, is a seasoned diabetes care and education specialist with over 20 years of experience in the field. She currently serves… Read more
Mariana Gómez
Mariana is a passionate advocate for people with diabetes, drawing on her extensive experience as a certified health coach, psychologist, and translator.She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and a Bachelor’s degree… Read more
Sidney Smith, BSN, RN, CDCES
Sidney is a registered nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in Washington DC. Read more
Jessica Kichler, CDCES, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Dr. Jessica Kichler, CDCES, Ph.D., C.Psych, is a Clinical & Health Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor… Read more