Shane Dolphin
Graduate Research Assistant
Email: svdolphin@uncg.edu
Shane received his Bachelor of Science from UNC Greensboro and is currently pursuing a PhD in Nutrition Science. In the Allred lab he is currently investigating the impact of nutrients and environmental toxins on gut health.
Jaxon Evans
Email: JCEVANS9@uncg.edu
Jaxon is an MS/DI student here at UNCG. His primary interests in the field of nutrition include GI disorders and gut health. He is excited about the path to reaching his goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian.
Victoria Fonville
Graduate Assistant
Email: vsfonville@uncg.edu
Victoria is a student in the PhD Nutrition program and will be working in Dr. Perrin’s lab. She got her Master’s of Science degree in Nutrition from Meredith College where she discovered her passion for Maternal and Infant Nutrition. Victoria is particularly interested in breast milk nutrition and breastfeeding research. In the future, she plans to teach and continue to do research on breastfeeding and pregnancy nutrition.
Eileen Galdamez
Email: e_galdamez@uncg.edu
Eileen earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with a concentration in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition while completing her dietetic internship through UNCG’s M.S./D.I. program.
Eileen is excited to gain experience in both clinical and community nutrition settings. She is particularly interested in working with vulnerable populations at higher risk for diet-related chronic diseases and with patients at risk for nutrient deficiencies. Her ultimate goal is to become a Registered Dietitian and make a meaningful impact by improving the health and well-being of the communities she serves.
Kaitlyn Harrison
Email: kmharrison@uncg.edu
Kaitlyn earned her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in dietetics from UNC Greensboro. She is currently a first year student in the UNC Greensboro MS/DI program, working towards becoming a registered dietitian. She is interested in maternal and pediatric nutrition. She is excited to be furthering her education and making a meaningful impact as a registered dietitian.
Abby Hirshberg
Email: aghirshberg@uncg.edu
Abby received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Spanish from the University of Florida in May of 2022. After spending a few years in the fields of education and food service, she is excited to continue her education and pursue her Master of Science in Nutrition. Abby is passionate about holistic wellness, yoga, and community-building, and she is working towards matriculating into the MS/DI program with the goal of becoming a registered dietician.
Esther Iwayemi
Email: efiwayemia@uncg.edu
Esther is a PhD student in the Perrin Lab at UNCG. Her research focuses on human milk feeding and handling practices, particularly for preterm infants in low-resource settings. She is passionate about maternal and child nutrition and applying evidence to improve health outcomes globally.
Tim Kanter
Email: TJKANTNER@uncg.edu
Tim is MS/DI student who completed his bachelors in dietetics at UNCG in 2025. He has gained experience in clinical, sports, and community environments. This included as a dietary aide at Victory Junction Camp, working Appalachian State football and UNCG men’s soccer, and Second Harvest Food Bank. He is passionate about performance nutrition and the application of science-based principles in the everyday.
Dana Koch
Email: d_koch@uncg.edu
Dana earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from UNC Greensboro in May 2026. She has a goal of becoming a registered dietitian following the completion of the dietetic internship program at UNCG in May 2027. As this will become a second career and a new chapter of her professional life, she is excited about the many opportunities that dietetics has to offer and looks forward to exploring those possibilities through the internship program.
Sydnie Koonts
Email: sakoonts@uncg.edu
Sydnie Koonts is a non-thesis Masters of Nutrition student. At High Point University she received her undergraduate degree, B.A. Health and Wellness. Sydnie has a strong interest in health, nutrition, and community well-being. She has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to service and leadership through her roles as Class President, National Honor Society Secretary, and Health and Wellness Chair for Sigma Sigma Sigma. Sydnie has extensive experience working directly with the public, developing strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills through her employment in customer service roles. Her involvement in community service includes participation in mission trips, food pantry support, and mentorship through Big Brothers Big Sisters, where she works weekly with an elementary-aged child. Her interests center on health promotion, community wellness, food access, and service-based leadership, with a strong desire to make a positive impact on individuals and communities. She is an aspiring Dietician.
Lindsey Lemus
Graduate Assistant
Email: lgisenho@uncg.edu
Lindsey is a PhD student in the Armah lab here at UNCG. Her research focus is investigating the effects of almond consumption on iron status, inflammation, and gut microbial composition. She is passionate about nutrition research.
Tyler Mays
Email: tjmays@uncg.edu
Tyler graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in 2026. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Science in Dietetics with the goal to become a registered dietitian. He is looking forward to gaining experience in a variety of settings during the supervised practice.
Sean McCarthy
Email: semccarthy@uncg.edu
Sean received his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in August 2026 from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Sean is continuing his education at UNCG and is currently enrolled in the MS/DI program with personal interests in both clinical dietetics and research.
Norincia Osei-Boateng
Email: n_oseiboate@uncg.edu
Norincia is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she works in Dr. Duffy’s lab. Her research assesses federal nutrition assistance programs, such as WIC and SNAP, to improve food and nutrition security for low-income and underserved populations, with a focus on women and children.
Babbi Hawkins, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N.,
AP Professor
bshawkin@uncg.edu
