Christina O’Connor, RD: Christina is a registered dietitian and the Senior Healthcare
Account Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics. She received her bachelor of science at
James Madison University and completed her Dietetic Internship through the Virginia
Department of Health.
Christina spent her early career working in pediatrics where she fell in love with
microbiome science during her role as a NICU dietitian at The Children’s Hospital of the
King’s Daughters. She was instrumental in helping to bring to life one of the area's first
donor human milk banks.
Kara Siedman, RD, LDN: Kara Siedman, a Registered Dietitian and Senior Manager of
Scientific Communications at Pendulum, holds a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and
Dietetics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She completed her Dietetic
Internship at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Throughout her career, Kara has worked across
diverse healthcare settings, from inpatient care to launching multiple outpatient
programs. Her expertise lies in integrating functional and integrative approaches,
particularly in the fields of gastroenterology and metabolic health.
Before joining Pendulum, Kara worked in the microbiome field, sharing scientific insights
and research with healthcare practitioners. She guided the practical use of various
bacterial strains and microbiome-focused therapies in clinical practice, fueling her
passion for translating complex research into actionable guidance for healthcare providers.
