Spotlight on Food and Nutrition
Mariah Tucker Sabir '16
WIC Nutritionist, Massachusetts General Hospital
"I cannot say enough about the dedication of the FSU nutrition faculty to prepare me for my job and life. Besides nutrition and foods, they taught me time management, perseverance, and critical thinking skills. I am now confident in my abilities to tackle any nutrition career path I choose. They were my source of encouragement when I thought I wouldn't make it to graduation."
Catherine Wickham, PhD, RDN, CD-N
Associate Professor, Faculty Liaison for John C Stalker Institute
Time flies when you are having fun! I’ve been part of the FSU community for 7 years, but it seems like I just started yesterday. My path to FSU was long and nontraditional but I had outstanding mentors who encouraged me when I thought about quitting. Mentorship is important for me to pay forward since it represents not just a sharing of knowledge but a fostering of potential.
"What could be more important than a little something to eat." While Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne) said it, I believe it. One of my passions at FSU has been developing a culinary community bringing students, faculty, and staff together to learn about food, cook new recipes, and of course eat…what could be better!
Laurie Richards-Farnsworth ’22 (BS), ’23 (MS)
Laurie graduated from the Coordinated Program in Dietetics in May 2023. She recently won the 2023 Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetic Student Award (Coordinated Program in Dietetics Category).
"My experience at FSU exceeded my expectations in terms of the education provided as well as the support and guidance of the nutrition faculty. I consider it an honor and privilege to be a member of the FSU family."
Career Opportunities
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Applies evidence-based information about nutrition and diet to contribute to the health and wellness of individuals, groups, and communities.
Health Coach
Offers clients advice on nutrition, fitness and lifestyle changes to reach their goals.
Health Educator
Manage community outreach and youth development programs, creating awareness of healthy living.
Food Service Management
Responsible for the operation of restaurants/establishments that prepare and serve food and drinks.
Experimental Foods Lab
Students at work in the Experimental Food Lab.
Community Organic Farm
Students visit Natick Community Organic Farm.
Meet Our Faculty
Ann W Johnson, Ph.D., MBA, RD, SNS
Andrea Gorman, Ph.D., MS, RD, LDN
Catherine Wickham, Ph.D., RDN, CD-N
