Diana Montenegro Portilla, MD

Diana Montenegro is a pediatrician from Cali, Colombia, with a special interest in lifestyle medicine and plant-forward nutrition. Her journey into this field began through a deep love and respect for animals, which first led her to become vegetarian and later vegan.

Over time, she became passionate about the connection between everyday habits, nutrition, and long-term health. Working with children and families has shown her how small, realistic changes can make a meaningful difference in quality of life and disease prevention.

Alongside her work in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric palliative care, Diana enjoys creating educational projects that make healthy eating feel practical, approachable, and less overwhelming. She is especially passionate about helping Latin-american communities include more plant foods in simple and sustainable ways.