Diana Marcos-Rosas MS2

Marcos-Rosas, Diana

Diana Marcos-Rosas Brief Bio While working as an undergraduate research assistant, Diana obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is now a part of the Master of Science/Dietetic Internship (MS/DI) Program. She continues to work with Dr. Dharod on the Infant Feeding… Continue reading…

Lauren Hoyt Intern

Hoyt, Lauren

Lauren Hoyt Dietetic Intern Email: lehoyt@uncg.edu Brief Bio Lauren obtained her Bachelor of Science from NC State University and her Master of Science from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She worked at NC State Sports Nutrition during her master’s program, where her passion for sports nutrition grew stronger. 

Imari Howell MS2

Howell, Imari

Imari Howell Dietetic Intern Email: i_howell@uncg.edu Brief Bio Imari is a dietetic intern at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, passionate about clinical and pediatric nutrition. She enjoys expanding her knowledge, exploring new topics in science, and advocating for evidence-based practice. Working in the hospital setting brings her fulfillment, especially when seeing… Continue reading…

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…

Kiera Williams MS

Williams, Kiera

Kiera WilliamsEmail: krwilliams2@uncg.edu brief bio Kiera is a High Point, NC native who received her Bachelor of Science from William Peace University in Raleigh, NC. At WPU she was inducted into the Tri-Beta Biological Society and served as the Student Body President. After graduation, she worked as a Research Technician at… 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…