Jessie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition at Winthrop University. She holds a Masters in Nutrition from UNC-Greensboro and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky. After completing her Ph.D., she completed her dietetic internship at Iowa State University. Her dietetic and research expertise are in gastrointestinal conditions and the gut microbiome.

Currently, her research focuses on the impact of dietary and lifestyle factors on gastrointestinal health and the gut microbiome. Additionally, Jessie is passionate about scientific and nutritional science communication and does so regularly through social media. From breaking down nutrition science to busting myths that are so prevalent in today’s society, she strives to empower individuals to become responsible consumers of social media content and experts on their own bodies.