—an ACE-certified Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist with a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech, where I studied metabolic health and the gut microbiome. I began my academic journey as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, guiding future health professionals, but my passion for impactful, individualized health work led me to coaching.

After four rewarding years as a Renaissance Periodization Nutrition Coach, I founded Trust & Nourish to provide science-based, values-aligned, and holistic wellness coaching. My experience includes contributing to Examine.com, BarBend.com, Precision Nutrition, Girls Gone Strong, and publications like Oxygen and Reader’s Digest. I also serve on the boards of the Nutrition Coaching Global Mastermind (NCGM) and Sports Nutrition Association (SNA), shaping the future of the field.