Hi, I'm Jennifer. My interest in nutrition started when I was a junior in college. I took a course in nutrition and knew that I wanted to be a dietitian. I was an athlete in college competing in track and field and I was very interested in using food as fuel to enhance performance.

I have a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma and a Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma. I also have a certification in adult weight management from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

I am licensed in Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, and Wisconsin. I have over 18 years experience working as a dietitian for an employee wellness program. I gained experience in one-on-counseling working with conditions including diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. I also started a weight loss program for the employees and held grocery store tours. I also worked as a corporate dietitian at Publix Supermarkets and gained knowledge in food claims, how foods are processed, and ingredients.

Recently I started my own private practice, Optimized Nutrition LLC. I help runners improve their pacing and hit their PRS, and enjoy running again without GI issues, fatigue and injuries.

I am passionate about nutrition and helping others create lasting sustainable changes to their nutrition.