Alumni

Kennedy Norris
Email: khnorris@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

Kennedy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at East Carolina University. During her time at ECU, Kennedy conducted research with a SNAP-Ed funded program called MATCH under Dr. Lazorick. She also worked as an infant nutrition technician at Vidant Medical Center for two years and served as the president of the Dean’s Student Leadership Council. Kennedy is a dietetic intern here at UNCG and has strong interests in clinical dietetics.

Sarah Ortiz
Dietetic Intern 
Email: smlamoreaux@uncg.edu

brief bio

Sarah received her Bachelor of Science with a focus of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is attending UNCG as a MSDI student with the goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian in 2025. 

Nicki Plummer, M.S., RDN, LDN

Brief Bio

Nicki received a B.A. in History from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She recently completed the UNCG Post-Baccalaureate Certificate/Dietetic Internship Program. She is a Registered Dietitian and has since earned her Master of Science in Nutrition. 

Austin Pope
Email: ampope2@uncg.edu

Kathryn Power
Dietetic Intern 
Email: ktpower@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

Kathryn, having previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at UNC Greensboro, continues her academic journey as an enthusiastic and dedicated student in the MS-DI Nutrition Program. Her strong passion for holistic health and helping others drives her commitment to promoting wellness. With a keen interest in the interconnectedness of nutrition and overall well-being, she envisions becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, aiming to empower individuals to achieve their health goals. Kathryn actively seeks opportunities for additional learning in nutrition and plans to integrate her interests in sustainability and health by conducting hands-on cooking demonstrations in her future career. 

Kara Pressley
Email: kapressley@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

Kara Angèle Pressley received her Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College and her Master of Arts from New York University. She will graduate with her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University May 2023. She is interested in providing culturally affirming and inclusive care as a future registered dietitian. She is passionate about nutrition education and counseling in both clinical and community settings.

Isa Ramos-Castillo
Graduate Research Assistant
Email: isramosc@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

Isa has been working alongside Dr. Dharod since 2019 as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the FeeN Nutrition Study. She has presented research findings in the 2020 Virtual North Carolina Academy of Nutrition (NCAND) Regional Meeting. She has also been fortunate to showcase to Congress in the 2021 Virtual Posters on the Hill event. Her research experience and community work have allowed her to be awarded Outstanding Dietetics Student by the North Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NCAND). Isa hopes to work with the Latinx community as a future RD and provide culturally inclusive nutrition advice. She will strive to utilize her skills to minimize nutrition gaps and diet-related disparities. In her free time, she enjoys lifting weights and cooking Mexican dishes with her family.

Nichole Raynor
Email: anraynor@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

During her time as a master’s nutrition student at UNCG, Nichole has had experience working as a teaching assistant and has primarily served as a graduate research assistant on the Infant Feeding and Nutrition Study, which focuses on food insecurity and infant feeding practices.  Nichole plans to become a dietetic intern at UNCG and her long-term goal is  to serve as a Registered Dietitian within the community or research sectors, with a focus on chronic disease prevention.

Victoria Rodriguez
Email: v_rodrigue2@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

Victoria is from Kernersville, North Carolina and received her Bachelor of Science from Western Carolina University. She is now a dietetic intern at UNCG dedicated to learning and gaining experience. Her interests within nutrition include community nutrition, public policy and pediatric nutrition.

Maribel Romero San Juan
Email: m_romer3@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

Maribel received her Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently a UNCG Dietetic Intern and will pursue a master’s degree after completion of the DI program.

Madison Sell
Dietetic Intern
Email: mclouder@uncg.edu

Brief Bio

In 2022 Madison received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Science and Biology with a minor in Chemistry from The University of North Carolina Greensboro.  She is now pursuing her PhD under the guidance of Dr. Steve Fordahl.  She is interested in how excessive intake of high fat foods alter brain function, leading to dysregulated food intake.

Colin Shepherd 
Dietetic Intern 
Email: jcshepherd@uncg.edu

Brief bio

Colin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University-Providence. His interests include preventative medical nutrition therapy and strives to bring what he learns to youth and their families. He is currently working with Professor Moyer in her Culinary Medicine research with a focus in athletes’ endurance and performance. 

Anna Sizemore
Dietetic Intern 
Email: amsizemo@uncg.edu

Brief bio

Anna is a student in the MS/DI nutrition program interested in pursuing a career in oncology nutrition. Over the summer in 2023, she volunteered with Professor Moyer and assisted in the School Nutrition Workshop by prepping recipes for school nutrition associates, with a focus on safe eating with food allergens. Anna is completing the dietetics program to become a Registered Dietitian and to continue her passion working with oncology patients. 

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.

Maggie Smith

Dietetic Intern
Email: 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.