Dr. Catherine McManus is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at Case Western University. Catherine has dedicated her career to helping youth with Type 1 Diabetes, as she was diagnosed with T1D herself at the age of 8 and understands the many challenges of this lifelong autoimmune disease. She designed the DICE program and is the principal investigator of the DICE study. Dr. McManus' expertise in T1D has afforded her the opportunity to hold numerous national leadership roles, including Co-Chair of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics' expert panel committee on T1D, member of the scientific advisory committee for JDRF, and advisor for the Nutrition Science & Metabolism Interest Group of the American Diabetes Association.

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Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Favorite Food: Cheese (any and every kind!!)

Dr. Taylor N. Stephens is a Pediatric Psychologist who specializes in providing treatment for children / adolescents who have a chronic medical condition. As the Pediatric Endocrinology Psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Children's, Dr. Stephens provides psychological care and support for young diabetic patients from the time they are diagnosed and throughout their young adult life (until they transition to adult healthcare)! Dr. Stephens is the Dissemination Chair of the Diabetes Special Interest Group of the Pediatric Psychology division of the American Psychological Association (APA Division 54). 

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Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Favorite Food: Cheese (anything but bleu!) & Pickles

Lesa Dieter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and serves as the Research Program Manager for the intervention. She has been involved in numerous research projects over the years. Prior to becoming involved in research, Lesa worked as a psychotherapist treating victims of trauma. 

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Hometown: Copley, OH

Favorite Food: Mama Santa's Pizza!