MS in Nutrition Education: Faculty

At American University, our online MS in Nutrition Education faculty have an understanding of nutrition science, behavior change strategies, education and communication strategies, and are proven agents of nutritional and behavioral change.

American University professors bring more than just academics to the classroom—they bring years of experience as respected practitioners, resulting in valuable and applicable insights for students.

Anastasia Snelling

Anastasia Snelling

Professor, Program Director and Department Chair, Health Studies

Dr. Anastasia Snelling is professor and Chair of American University's Department of Health Studies. She has been a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a registered dietitian for more than 30 years and a fellow in the American College of Nutrition.

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Feon Cheng

Feon Cheng

Instructor

Feon Cheng, PhD, MPH, RDN, CHTS-CP, is a passionate nutrition researcher and educator. She received her PhD in Nutritional Science at the Pennsylvania State University, MPH in Community Health Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, and BS in Nutritional Science at the California State University, Los Angeles.

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Elizabeth Cotter

Elizabeth Cotter

Assistant Professor

Dr. Cotter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University. and the Director of the Behavioral Health and Well-Being Lab...

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Dara Ford

Dara Ford

Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Health Studies

Dara Ford is a Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Health Studies. Dara became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist following the completion of her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences, and then sought to complete her doctoral work.

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Nancy B. Katz

Nancy B. Katz

Instructor

Nancy Brenowitz Katz is the Director of School Partnerships for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. In this role she builds and maintain cross-sector relationships with key national and local government agencies...

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Stephanie Mull

Stephanie Mull

Instructor

Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) with a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Fitness and Health Promotion.

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Anthony Panzera

Instructor

Anthony is an epidemiologist and social marketer and has over 18 years’ worth of experiences across numerous human health research environments, from laboratories to national studies.

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Evan Reister

Evan Reister

Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Health Studies

Evan Reister is a Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Health Studies. Evan studied Exercise Science and Neuroscience during his undergraduate years at Transylvania University in Lexington, KY.

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Allison Tepper

Allison Tepper

Instructor

Allison Tepper is an instructor in the Department of Health Studies. She is a Registered Dietitian licensed in both Washington, DC and Maryland…

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Amy Trietiak

Amy Trietiak

Instructor

Amy Trietiak is an Instructor with the Department of Health Studies. She has more than 15 years of health promotion experience and is the co-owner of a yoga studio in Falls Church, Virginia...

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Trina Ulrich

Instructor

Trina C. Ulrich, MD is a Lecturer in the Department of Health Studies at American University, teaching Sports Nutrition and Sports Psychology. Trina studied Sports Medicine during her undergraduate years...

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