Alyssa is a registered and licensed dietitian at UAMS, serving as an instructor and senior brand and project manager for the Culinary Medicine program. She combines her background in mass media communications with her expertise in nutrition to promote healthy eating and lifestyle habits, making evidence-based nutrition education accessible across campus and in the community. She earned her bachelor’s degree in mass media communications from the College of Charleston before completing a post-baccalaureate and master’s degree in nutrition at the University of Central Arkansas.
Currently enrolled in the culinary arts program at UA-Pulaski Technical College, Alyssa is eager to integrate advanced culinary skills into culinary medicine, bridging the gap between nutrition science and hands-on cooking. She believes that public health and community development go hand in hand and is committed to connecting people across Arkansas with nutrition and wellness resources that empower healthier lives.