Susan Orebaugh Nicholson

Background

Nicholson, Susan Orebaugh was born on November 20, 1941 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Raymond Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Orebaugh.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mary Washington College, 1964; fundamental certified, Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne, Paris, 1990.

Career

Director food service, Drs. Hospital, Houston, 1965-1966; management dietitian, Veterans Administration Hospital., Houston, 1966-1972; regional consultant dietitian, Mead John Nutritionals, Houston, 1973-1981; director regional sales, Marriott Corporation, Atlanta, 1981-1984; owner, operating, Friedmans Microwave Ovens, Atlanta, 1985-1989; president, Save Your Heart, Inc., Atlanta, since 1989. Appeared on television program On the Menu, Cable News Network, Atlanta, 1988-1991, Noonday, Station WXIA-television, Atlanta, 1988-1992, Low Cholesterol Gourmet, Discovery Channel, 1991, 92, Cookin' United States of America, TNN, 1992.

Freelance food writer AtlantaJour.-Constitution, since 1993.

Achievements

• Susan Orebaugh Nicholson has been listed as a noteworthy dietitian, nutritionist, business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Save Your Heart With Susan: Six Easy Steps to Cooking Delicious Healthy Meals in a Microwave

Membership

Class agent Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1989-1994. Member American Dietetic Association, Georgia Dietetic Association, International Association Culinary Professionals, American Institute Food and Wine, Association Food Journalists.

Interests

• Travel, reading, dance.

Connections

Married Gordon Baker Nicholson III, June 27, 1970.

Father:

Raymond Samuel Orebaugh

Mother:

Mary Elizabeth Orebaugh

Spouse:

Gordon Baker Nicholson III