About Our Team

Danielle LaFata

Performance Nutritionist

Danielle joined Athletes' Performance as a member of the Athletes' Performance Education and Nutrition team. Danielle graduated with a BS in General Business Management from Central Michigan University where she cheered competitively for three years as well as being captain of the team.

After graduating from CMU she decided to train for the ESPN Fitness America Pageant, which aired on ESPN 2. During her three years of training she obtained a personal training certification and completed her Master's of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Wayne State University. Danielle is also a registered dietitian and has experience in delivering nutritional counseling and education to both athletes and the general population.