Media & Partnerships
Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN is a nationally recognized board-certified renal dietitian, author of Plant-Powered Kidney Nutrition: Proven Methods and Easy Recipes to Support Your Kidney Health, and founder of Plant-Powered Kidneys®, a digital education platform and community supporting people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Through evidence-based guidance, engaging content, and heart-forward coaching, Jen helps people take charge of their kidney health with clarity and confidence – long before dialysis becomes necessary.
She’s been featured in major health publications, invited to speak on top kidney and nutrition platforms, and serves as a go-to resource for brands and organizations aiming to make a real difference in kidney health education and prevention.
Speaking • Media • Brand Partnerships
2026
- Renal MNT for Dietetic Students – Delicious Living Dietetic Internship Program, Virtual, January 2026
- Digital Dietitians: Expanding from MNT to Blogging & Beyond – Loyola FONU 501 Students, Virtual, January 2026
2025
- Protein Needs in CKD: Balancing Guidelines for Low vs. Higher Protein Needs – Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Nashville, TN, October 2025
- Empowering Patients to Use Digital Health Technology – Renal Professional Forum, Jensen Beach, FL, October 2025
- Empowering Plant-Based Approaches in Dialysis Nutrition – Council on Renal Nutrition of New England, Virtual, October 2025
- Empowering Patients to Use Digital Health Technology – Pentec Health, Virtual, August 2025
- Dietary Management to Prevent Progression of CKD – Pentec Health, Virtual, July 2025
- Supporting Kidney Patients in a Plant-Based Transition – Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Virtual, March 2025
2024
- Nutrition & PKD – pkDO Foundation, Virtual, August 2024
- Three Myths about a Renal Diet – Charlton L. Johnson Foundation Support Group, Virtual, August 2024
- Precision Nutrition for Varying Etiologies of CKD: Beyond Diabetes and Hypertension – National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings, Long Beach, CA, May 2024
- Outside the Box: A Renal RD’s Guide to Marketing – National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings, Long Beach, CA, May 2024
- Preventing Kidney Stones – Southwest Nephrology Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, March 2024
- Delaying CKD Progression with Nutrition Interventions – Southwest Nephrology Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, March 2024
- Renal MNT for Dietetic Students – Delicious Living Dietetic Internship Program, Virtual
2023
- Renal MNT for Dietetic Students – Delicious Living Dietetic Internship Program, Virtual
- Empowering Patients to Use Digital Health & Nutrition Tracking Apps – Southwest Nephrology Conference, Scottsdale, AZ March 2023
- Leveraging Social Media to Start a Virtual Private Practice – Texas West Region Spring Seminar, Virtual, January 2023
- Supporting Patients in a Plant-Based Transition – Wisconsin Council on Renal Nutrition, Virtual, January 2023
2022
- Supporting Kidney Patients in a Plant-Based Transition – Georgia Council on Renal Nutrition, Virtual, May 2022
- Renal MNT for Dietetic Students – Delicious Living Dietetic Internship Program, Virtual, February 2022
2021
- Renal MNT for Dietetic Students – Delicious Living Dietetic Internship Program, Virtual, November 2021
- Supporting Kidney Patients in a Plant-Based Transition – Pentec, Virtual, June 2021
- Kidney Stones vs. Chronic Kidney Disease – The Kidney Dietitian, Virtual, February 2021
- Supporting Kidney Patients in a Plant-Based Transition – National Kidney Foundation of Ohio, Virtual, February 2021
2019
- Renal Medical Nutrition Therapy: The New Renal Diet – University of Hawaii Dietetics Program, September 2019
2018
- Leveraging Social Media to Expand Renal Nutrition Education & Patient Connection – Kidney Nutrition Institute
- 6 Fruits to Eat More Of for Better Kidney Health, Recommended by Health Experts (EatingWell.com)
- 6 Foods You Should Eat Instead of Taking a Vitamin D Supplement (Health.com)
- Potassium Citrate for Kidney Stones (singlecare.com)
- The 4 Shortfall Nutrients Experts Worry Most About (huffpost.com)
- The 5 Best Foods to Eat to Prevent Kidney Stones, According to Experts (eatingwell.com)
- 6 Myths About High Blood Pressure (eatingwell.com)
- Ask the Advocate: Should I See a Registered Dietitian to Help with Chronic Kidney Disease? (healthline.com)
- Should You Avoid Ingredients You Can’t Pronounce? (eatingwell.com)
- How Renal Dietitian Help You Live Better with CKD (Responsum Health)
- Best Cranberry Supplements (usnews.com)
- What to Order at Taco Bell, According to Dietitians and Nutritionists (foxnews.com)
- Kidney Disease and Weight Loss (TheGeriatricDietitian.com)
- Tips for Healthy Kidneys (www.Generations808.com)
- 7 Ways Plant-Based Nutritionists are Making Changes to Meal Prep Right Now (TheBeet.com)
- Sorghum: What to Know About This Gluten-Free Grain (TheHealthy.com)
- Eight Foods You Should be Eating More of as an Older Adult (DailyHerald.com)
- How can I build a high-calorie meal plan for someone on a renal diet? (SeniorsMatter.com)
- Can I still eat green plantains with chronic kidney disease? (SeniorsMatter.com)
- Your Sodium Level: What’s Normal, What’s Not (Livestrong.com)
- Best sugar substitutes for seniors with diabetes (SeniorsMatter.com)
- How can I make Thanksgiving recipes healthier (but still delicious) for a diabetic? (SeniorsMatter.com)
- Is a raw food diet safe for seniors? (SeniorsMatter.com)
- Vitamin D3 Benefits (businessinsider.com)
- Coffee and Kidney Health (EatThis.com)
- 7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don’t Eat Enough Vegetables (parade.com)
- 7 Types of Bottled Water (aarp.com)
- Can Cooking with Cast Iron Really Increase Your Iron Levels? (vegnews.com)
- Suddenly Craving Spicy Food? Here’s What It Could Mean (parade.com)
2025
- Eat Away Kidney Stones: Magnesium & Your Kidneys- Everything You Need to Know
- The Far Side of Fitness: Kidney Basics & Chronic Kidney Disease
- Marsha Listens: The Dietitian Changing Lives with Kidney Health
- Inspired Comforts: What I Wish I Knew About Kidney Disease
- Cronometer: A Dietitian’s Guide to Protecting Your Kidneys
2024
- The Kidney Dietitian: The Most Common Misconceptions about Nutrition for Kidney Disease
- The Lo Life: How to Prevent “The Silent Killer” with The Kidney Kween for a Long, Healthier Life
- Diary of a Kidney Warrior: Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein, Supplements & CKD
- Confessions of a Wannabe It Girl: Unlocking the Secrets to Kidney Health & Body Detox with Dietitian Jen Hernandez
2023
- NKF Patient Podcast: Superfoods for Patients with Kidney Disease
- Hello Hot Flash: How Nutrition Impacts Your Kidney Health
- Two Sistas: Mindset Monday
2022
- Kibow® Biotech (2024 & 2025)
- Healthline (2024 & 2025)
- American Association of Kidney Patients (2025)
- National Kidney Foundation (2023)
Jen is available for:
Podcast Interviews
Conferences & Presentations
Guest Articles & Editorial Contributions
Sponsored Blogs
Social Media Content & Engagement
Educational Campaigns
With a highly engaged niche audience of kidney patients, caregivers, and plant-forward eaters, Jen offers authentic partnerships for brands that align with the values of health, transparency, and empowerment.