Mahoganey Frazier MS2

Frazier, Mahoganey

Mahoganey Frazier  Dietetic Intern Email: mhfrazier@uncg.edu Brief Bio Mahoganey earned her bachelor’s degree at UNCG and is currently in the MS/DI program. She hopes to pursue a career in dietetics as she has a passion for nutrition. 

Amanda Cadarette Intern

Cadarette, Amanda

Amanda Cadarette Dietetic Intern Email: amcadarette@uncg.edu brief bio Amanda received her Bachelor of Science from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She received her Masters of Science in Nutrition with a concentration in Food Security from Meredith College. She is a Registered Dietetic Technician and Certified Lactation Counselor.  She worked at the… Continue reading…

Molly Blondin Intern

Blondin, Molly

Molly Blondin Dietetic InternEmail: meblondin@uncg.edu Brief Bio Molly received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Iowa State University. In her time at Iowa State, she worked as a sports nutrition intern for the Olympic sports for three years. Molly’s graduate project was a qualitative study with the intent… Continue reading…

Cory Akers Dietetic Intern

Akers, Cory

Cory Akers Dietetic Intern Email:cwakers@uncg.edu Brief Bio Cory received his Bachelor of Science from UNC Greensboro and his Master of Science from Meredith College. He is a personal trainer and served as a Combat Engineer in the United States Marine Corps. In his free time, you’ll likely catch him riding his… Continue reading…

Zakkiyya Yasin MS1

Yasin, Zakkiyya

Zakkiyya Yasin Dietetic InternEmail: zqyasin@uncg.edu brief bio Zakkiyya completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is attending the Masters and Dietetic Internship program to become a Registered Dietitian. Her interests include but are not limited to culinary medicine and clinical dietetics. She looks… Continue reading…

Selena Villa MSDI

Villa, Selena

Selena Villa Dietetic InternEmail: l_villarobl@uncg.edu brief bio Selena received her Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. She is enrolled in the M.S./DI program at UNCG and is expected to graduate in May 2026. Under the supervision of Dr. Dharod, she has been investigating the relationship… Continue reading…

Alyssa Southern MS1

Southern, Alyssa

Alyssa Southern Dietetic InternEmail: amsouthern@uncg.edu brief bio Alyssa received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Foods – Dietetics at Appalachian State University. She currently works for the Surry County Health & Nutrition Center WIC Program as a Nutritionist. After completion of UNCG’s MS/DI program, Alyssa hopes to become a… Continue reading…

Maggie Smith MS1

Smith, Maggie

Maggie Smith Dietetic InternEmail: mjsmith13@uncg.edu Brief Bio Maggie received her Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University. She is a Dietetic Technician who has spent her time working in both long-term and acute care settings.  Her areas of interest include eating disorders and geriatrics. 

Ashley Smith MS1

Smith, Ashley

Ashley Smith Dietetic Intern Email: atsmith9@uncg.edu Brief Bio Ashley graduated with her bachelor’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from UNCG. She is now in the MS/DI program with the intent of being a registered clinical dietitian. Her interests are in pediatric nutrition and the gut microbiome.

Bailey Jefferson MSDI

Jefferson, Bailey

Bailey Jefferson Dietetic Intern Email: bmjeffe2@uncg.edu Brief Bio Bailey graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition with a concentration in Human Dietetics from UNCG. She is continuing her studies through the MS/DI program at UNCG in hopes to become a Registered Dietitian working for the FDA to help in… Continue reading…