Carolina has over 20 years of experience in the clinical sector as a nutritionist in a hospital renal unit and private practice, in the public health sector, where she coordinated, developed, and implemented food security programs for populations at socio-economic disadvantage, in education, and research. She has worked with government and non-government organizations in Colombia, promoting healthy lifestyles throughout the lifespan in rural and urban communities.

Since 2018, she has been working on research to prevent dementia and improve cognitive function at the University of Sydney in the Sydney School of Health Sciences.  Her research includes the Maintain Your Brain Randomised Control trial, one of the largest internet-delivered multidomain interventions designed to target modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, such as physical inactivity, cognitive inactivity, depression/anxiety, overweight and obesity, and poor dietary habits.  Her more recent research is the Frailty Reduction via Implementation of Robust Exercise, Nutrition and Deprescribing (FRIEND) trial, where she is working as the study coordinator and the study nutritionist.

Carolina joined The Centre for Strong Medicine as a nutritionist in October 2024 to bring her practical skillsets and knowledge in food and nutrition, where she ensures evidence-based and gold standard treatment for the older populations and those dealing with chronic diseases.