Kristi Valdez

RD, LD, CDCES

Kristi is a Registered/Licensed Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 25 years’ experience in nutrition and diabetes.

Kristi was raised in Idaho, where she graduated from the University of Idaho with honors. She has practiced in numerous healthcare settings (including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, endocrinology clinics, schools, cancer centers, and dialysis centers) in the Pacific Northwest and New Mexico. Over the years, Kristi discovered her primary passion was diabetes education & management. She thus decided to make it her work focus. 

Kristi is a hard-working, dedicated, compassionate provider who loves to help others. She is passionate about her role at Piñon Perinatal and feels blessed for the opportunity to work with pregnant women. She strives to provide the best possible diabetes care for all patients.