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White Oaks appoints dietitian

White Oaks has appointed Valentina Giannelli in the position of dietitian, to support and collaborate with teams on all elements of nutrition and hydration.

Feb 4, 2026

White Oaks has appointed Valentina Giannelli in the position of dietitian, to support and collaborate with teams on all elements of nutrition and hydration. She joins after relocating from Sydney, where she has spent the last 10 years supporting age care organisations delivering high-quality nutrition and foodservice.

Giannelli will support the Compass company with ongoing development of menus that meet the specific requirements of residents and tenants, offering quality, choice and flexibility. She will work closely with chefs, operations, care teams and clients to drive innovation across menus.

'Supporting nutrition and hydration'
Giannelli said: “I’m looking forward to getting involved and supporting nutrition and hydration for older adults in partnership with our clients. This is a great time to be joining the business as it evolves and grows.”

Laura Tighe, business director of White Oaks, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Valentina to the White Oaks family, expanding and strengthening the team with dedicated knowledge and expertise. She brings fantastic experience, enthusiasm and passion, and we know she’ll be a real asset.”

White Oaks appoints dietitian

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