Ocala, Florida

Education:

• BS Nutrition Science, Auburn University
• MS Nutrition, Auburn University, 2016
• Dietetic Internship, University of Virginia Health System, 2017
• PhD UAB Nutrition Sciences, 2023

Dissertation: Health Disparities in Cardiometabolic Risk in African American and European American Adults

Mentor: Dr. Barbara Gower

First Position Post-graduation: Postdoctoral Fellow, UAB School of Public Health, T32 Mechanisms of Hypertension

Why did you choose UAB? For me, coming into the program with so many research interests, having the opportunity to rotate with different faculty prior to making a decision on a mentor was very appealing to me. I also greatly appreciated the authenticity of the students and faculty. Everyone here is passionate about their work and truly loves what they get to do every day!