Milieu Therapist + Intake Specialist

Uses She/Her pronouns

Alanna is a Registered Counselor Agency Affiliate (CAAR #CG61471132) in the State of Washington.

Alanna Marder is a Charlotte, North Carolina native and moved to Seattle in 2022. She received her Bachelor’s degree in sports science at UNC Chapel Hill,  her Master’s in nutrition at Bastyr University in Seattle and is now a Dietetic Intern. 

Alanna’s ultimate career goal is to become an eating disorder dietitian as she is committed to supporting individuals in their journey toward a balanced, healthy relationship with food and their body. Through her own journey, she’s come to understand the profound impact that nutrition, empathy, and education can have on mental and physical well-being. 

When Alanna is not at Opal or her Dietetic Internship, she is exploring the PNW outdoors, playing with her cat, bean, or cooking. She has adopted the PNW lifestyle, whether it’s through hiking in the mountains, exploring local trails, or simply enjoying the fresh air.