Vanessa Segovia is the founder of Healthy Outcomes for Children (HOFC), Registered Nursing, Professional Corporation. HOFC offers remote public health nurse case management services and medical/health content development. For over 15 years, she has served as a pediatric public health nurse working with families and clinicians to promote healthy outcomes for children and families. She has specialized in partnering with first-time mothers to ensure a healthy start for their children ages 0-2. Most recently, she led efforts to support early interventions for lead-poisoned children and advised healthcare providers to help mitigate lifelong adverse health effects.  

Vanessa has also received training in nutrition and is certified as a Functional Nutrition Informed Professional (CFNIP). She believes that health is achieved through a holistic lens that includes lifestyle, diet, and nutrition. She has also earned a Master's degree in Creative Writing and has professional illustration skills with a specialty in children's picture books and comics.  

Vanessa combines her professional and creative expertise to craft clear, engaging, and accurate health content. As a fluent Spanish speaker, her efforts to provide vital information promotes meaningful inclusion of diverse communities. 

EDUCATION

Hamline University, Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults 

Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 

CERTIFICATION

Public Health Nurse (CA Certificate) 

Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional (CFNIP)