Rare Disease Specialist | Public Health Advocate | Entrepreneur & Business Expert

With over 12 years of experience in both clinical nutrition and business management, Sara Quinteros is an expert in the rare disease space, specializing in conditions such as PKU, MSUD and FAOD. Combining a passion for patient care with a strong business acumen, Sara has spent the past eight years leading nutrition programs at top hospitals, while also advancing public health initiatives through innovative business strategies and communication. As a Pediatric Metabolic Dietitian at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Sara has successfully led nutrition care for patients with complex metabolic disorders. Her leadership in launching the PKU and Palynziq clinics has significantly improved patient education and access to treatment options, while collaborations with multidisciplinary teams have resulted in clinical guidelines that enhance patient outcomes.

 

In addition to clinical work, Sara brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience as a Partner at Shilling Canning Company and Ampersandwich DC, a Michelin Guide restaurant in Washington DC. In this role, she managed strategic planning, investor relations, and marketing efforts to strengthened brand presence in a competitive market.

 

Sara’s dedication to public health led her to launch the podcast At the Table with Sara and Juli in March 2024. Focused on providing evidence-based pediatric nutrition information to the general public, the podcast has quickly gained traction, reaching a wide audience of both healthcare professionals and families. Through At the Table, Sara brings complex pediatric nutrition topics to the forefront, empowering listeners with actionable insights on improving the health of future generations. Since its launch, Sara has become a sought-after speaker at conferences, sharing her expertise on pediatric nutrition, rare diseases, and public health advocacy.

 

In 2025, Sara was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of their 40 under 40, an honor that celebrates her leadership, innovation, and significant impact across the fields of health, business, and education.

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Sara is a proud Penn State Alumni. She also holds an MBA from the Quantic School of Business & Technology and a M.S. in Nutrition Science & Dietetics from Syracuse University. She is a licensed Registered Dietitian and an active member of the Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International (GMDI). Recognized for her leadership and impact, she has been named a Fellow of the James Beard Foundation’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program and received the Penn State College of Health and Human Development Emerging Professional Award in 2018.

 

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Sara is deeply committed to advancing public health, particularly in the rare disease community, through education, clinical care, and business leadership.