Brooke Beck

I am from Lawrenceburg, a small town in southern middle Tennessee. I have my undergraduate degree from Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. My interest for this field developed when I took an Introductory Nutrition Class that was so interesting, I changed my major to Food, Nutrition, Dietetics. I am excited to learn more about nutrition and how to communicate nutrition intervention to help people improve their quality of life. I am looking forward to learning more about the areas to apply the field of nutrition.

Lynn Dittman

I am originally from California, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. My education background includes a B.S. in Design from the University of California, Davis, and I am one class away from completing my second B.S. in Education from the University of Memphis. I am married, with no children, and one dog. I have been interested in nutrition ever since I took my first college nutrition course to fulfill a general education requirement. The more I learn about nutrition, the more I am fascinated by it. After completing this program, I hope to work on research, policy, education, and programs that emphasize nutrition as an instrument to prevent disease and enhance quality of life. I have lived in California, Texas (twice, once north, once south), the United Kingdom, and I was married in Colorado. My husband and I have lived in Tennessee for three years, while family members remain in California, Illinois, Virginia, Germany, and France.

Christin Faccio

I am 25 years old and am graduating from Michigan State University on May 3rd. I am from East Lansing, Michigan. I originally became interested in nutrition when my mother passed away from heart disease at 48. From this stemmed my fascination with the effect nutrition can have on serious diseases. I love learning and am always looking to expand my mind. I enjoy leadership, hard work and finding my next big project! I believe that nothing is impossible with enough dedication I can't wait to become a certified aerobics instructor and also love to write.

Taylor Fisher

Taylor is originally from Memphis and completed her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Her love and passion for nutrition stems from her thirteen years of competitive figure skating and six years of running cross-country, and she hopes to some day get the chance to work with other athletes. She also has a passion for pediatric nutrition and will be completing her GA at LeBonheur Children�s Medical Center.

Megan Hitt

I am from Concord, AR and got my Undergraduate Degree at Harding University in Searcy, AR. My interest in cooking and having a healthy lifestyle lead me to the field of Dietetics. While at Harding University I was a member of the Dietetics Club in which I served as President. I enjoy being around people and working with children. I am interested in pediatrics and community nutrition. I am a GA at St. Jude.

Josh Holewinski

After completing high school, I spent four years in the Marine Corps and was able see a good bit of the world. After completion of active duty in the Armed Services, I completed my undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Food Science at Middle Tennessee State University.In dietetics, my main areas of interest are sports nutrition and experimental cooking. I hope to attain the credential of Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and work with Olympic athletes; hopefully by the time the 2012 Olympics start. I will complete my GA at the University of Tennessee, Memphis Health Science Center Cardiology Department

Sara Kolodzaike

Sara was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University in South Carolina. While at Clemson, she was a member of the Varsity Women�s Rowing Program and numerous intramural sports teams. During that time, Sara also gained valuable field experience performing research as well as teaching an after-school nutrition class at a local elementary school. Her passion for nutrition grew out of her interest in being healthy and active. Sara enjoys clinical pediatrics and looks forward to completing her GA at St. Jude.

Laura Kunces

Laura Kunces is from Connecticut and did her undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut. She swam for 4 years on the varsity swim team where she began her love with Nutrition by learning how important it is for optimal athletic performance. Her team nutritionist was her teacher and counselor whom she learned a lot from. She likes working with kids and has her GA at St Jude. She hopes to have a positive influence on her peers co-workers here in Memphis while gaining experience in all nutrition related settings. Laura seems to be interested in Sports, Clinical and Pediatric nutrition.

Meghan Martinson

I did the first two years of my undergraduate work at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. I finished my undergraduate work at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am from North Dakota, although currently my entire family resides in Lincoln, Nebraska. I was recently married to my husband Kevin and we have a miniature dachshund named Oscar. I became interested in dietetics while rooming with my freshman roommate, Quinn. Quinn is diabetic and showed me how much nutrition can influence disease. Another motivating factor was a class trip to Europe to study the health and lifestyles of Europeans. When I am done with the internship, I hope to become a Registered Dietitian working with pediatrics. I have major interestes in the neonatal areas and pediatrics diabetes.

Rebecca Davis

Rebecca was born and raised in Franklin, TN and received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While in Knoxville, Rebecca worked at East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a Nutrition Technician. Currently living in Memphis, she has officially lived in all three parts of Tennessee! She is very much enjoying her GA at Student Health Services on the University of Memphis campus where she is the Nutrition Educator and Counselor. Rebecca loves to cook, travel, try new foods, and go to the Memphis Farmer's market. She is passionate that healthy food can taste good! Upon graduation, Rebecca hopes to work in the realm of Public Health Nutrition teaching basic nutrition and healthy cooking.