

BIOGRAPHY
Rikki is an aspiring Registered Nutrition Dietician who is extremely passionate about promoting health and wellness through healthful nutrition and lifestyle choices. Rikki's journey into the world of nutrition began with her deep-rooted love for local community. She dreams of delivering exceptional nutrition care to all communities equally, fairly, and with the utmost respect. Rikki hopes to provide access and inclusion for her fellow students while maintaining open communication between students, faculty, Knoxville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (KAND), and the community.
"I am extremely passionate about my community and hold Knoxville very dear to my heart." -Rikki
HER Experience
Rikki is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and was recently accepted into the master’s program in Nutrition with a concentration in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics. She is the President of the Undergraduate Nutrition Student Association (UNSA) and has been a part of UNSA since 2021. Rikki is the representative Student Delegate on the Board of Directors for KAND.
