Gretchen Zimmermann, MBA, RD, LD, CDCES, CSOWM, DipACLM in

Gretchen Zimmermann, MBA, RD, LD, CDCES, CSOWM, DipACLM

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VP of Clinical Strategy & Consultant Relations at Vida Health
📍 New York, New York, United States

Gretchen Zimmermann is a healthcare executive at Vida Health, specializing in clinical strategy, obesity, and GLP-1s. A registered dietitian with an MBA from William & Mary, she has over 15 years of experience driving clinical innovation and business growth in digital health. She is a recognized thought leader focused on evidence-based, patient-centered care models.

Outside of her executive role, Gretchen is passionate about health and movement, with a particular love for trail running, which she considers therapeutic. She has transitioned from long-distance running to embracing strength training, walking, yoga, and pilates, advocating for smarter, more sustainable forms of exercise that support long-term well-being.

She is a nationally recognized expert who contributes to various publications and podcasts, sharing her expertise on nutrition and digital health.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
VP of Clinical Strategy & Consultant Relations
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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GLP-1 Care Strategy
A key focus of her role and thought leadership. She speaks on managing GLP-1 costs, integrating them with behavior change, and ensuring comprehensive, clinician-led patient support.
Digital Health Innovation
Her career at Vida Health has focused on scaling sustainable, evidence-based digital health solutions to improve patient outcomes in diabetes and obesity care.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
VP of Clinical Strategy & Consultant Relations
Vida Health
12-2021 - 3-2023
Senior Director, Clinical Strategy
Vida Health
10-2020 - 12-2021
Director, Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition
Vida Health
4-2019 - 10-2020
Manager, Clinical Dietetics
Vida Health
1-2015 - 1-2021
Founder/Registered Dietitian
HappyGoHealthyRD, Virtual Private Practice
In the press

Media appearances

Obesity is a disease, not a character flaw. Featured in Vida Health Blog
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Equitable by Design Obesity Care – Webinar. Featured in Vida Health
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Education
1-2022 - 1-2024
MBA
William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business
2008 - 2011
BS
Kansas State University
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