Education
- PhD, Nutritional Science , Childhood Obesity, Utah State University (2011)
- MPA, Public Administration , Brigham Young University (1998)
- BS, Clinical Dietetics , Brigham Young University (1992)
Licenses and Certifications
- American Dietetic Association, Child and Adolescent Weight Management Certificate of Training (2006 - Present)
- State of Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Certified Dietitian (1992 - Present)
- Commission of Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (1992 - Present)
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Dietetic Educator in a Dietetic Internship Program, West Coast Region., Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2023 - 2023)
- Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University (2023 - 2023)
- Citizenship Award, BYU Faculty Women's Association (2017 - 2017)
- Award of Merit, Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2014 - 2014)
- Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Utah, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2014 - 2014)
Memberships
- Society for Nutrition Education & Behavior (2008 - Present)
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (1990 - Present)
- Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (1990 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Committee/Council Member, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Higher Education Division (2022 - Present)
- Board Member, Granite School District Family and Consumer Science Advisory Board (2018 - Present)