Opelika, Alabama

Education:

• BS, Nutrition and Dietetics, Italian Studies Minor, Auburn University, 2016
• MS, UAB Nutrition Sciences, 2017
• PhD, UAB Nutrition Sciences, 2023

Research

Dissertation: Effects of dietary R, S-1, 3-butanediol diacetoacetate on components of energy balance and hepatic health.

Mentor: Dr. Eric Plaisance

First Position Post-graduation: Assistant Teaching Professor/Director of the Accelerated Coordinated Master’s Program in Dietetics, University of Missouri

Why did you choose UAB? I chose UAB because of my prior experience and interest in performance nutrition. I was offered a unique position in which I could pursue a PhD in nutrition with a specialization in athletics, something that is difficult to come by at other institutions. With my education from UAB I hope to eventually be able to lead and perform my own sports-related research and educate other aspiring sports dietitians.