Featured People

Nutritional Sciences

  • Jake Conner

    Jake Conner

    Alumni

    Conner applies research skills he learned in FACS to his job as an Extension agent

  • Laney Rylant

    Laney Rylant

    Alumni

    Time in FACS gave Rylant a love for learning and a strong network of colleagues

  • Carmen Pedersen

    Carmen Pedersen

    Alumni

    FACS mentors inspired Pedersen to pursue a career in higher education

  • Hannah Patishnock

    Hannah Patishnock

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Experience as an athlete sparked Patishnock's passion for science

  • Gaby Contreras

    Gaby Contreras

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Personal connections make college feel like "home away from home"

  • Pam Thompson

    Pam Thompson

    Alumni

    Registered Dietitian and business owner credits FACS for launching career

  • Ashley Hayes

    Ashley Hayes

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Nutritional sciences student aspires to become a pediatric nurse

  • Annie Gustavsen

    Annie Gustavsen

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Passionate faculty inspire Gustavsen's love for learning

  • Alex Peric

    Alex Peric

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Nutritional sciences student drawn by opportunities for research, leadership

  • Molly Piller

    Molly Piller

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Massachusetts native found a home and family in FACS

  • Ayeley Theodora Afantchao

    Ayeley Theodora Afantchao

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Early experiences made Afantchao an advocate for children's nutrition

  • Mieke Brink

    Mieke Brink

    Featured Graduates, Spring 2025 Featured Graduates

    Welcoming environment helped South Africa native explore her passion

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