After growing up in Birmingham, AL she attended Auburn University where she received her B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science and then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Previous experience in acute clinical settings led to an interest in preventative nutrition interventions, with a specific interest in weight management and the co morbidities associated with overweight/obesity. She strongly believes that with the right support, patients can achieve better health outcomes and quality of life through better nutrition. She enjoys cooking and traveling with her husband.