About Me

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

PhD-trained nutrition scientist.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.

I’ve had a diverse career path:

Clinical
Academia (hello, professor life 👋)
Research and publishing
Corporate wellness
Private practice
Consultant
Commodity board

I’m deeply passionate about:

Making nutrition science usable—not just publishable
Bridging gaps between healthcare professionals
Elevating dietitians as essential voices in health
Exploring how culture, flavor, and real life shape what we eat

Because here’s the truth:
People don’t eat nutrients—they eat food, stories, traditions, and experiences.

After years in research and education, I kept asking the same question:

Why aren’t we telling these stories?

Dietitians and nutrition professionals are:

Leading innovation
Shaping policy
Driving research
Transforming patient care

…but most people never hear about it.

So I created Nutrition Connection—a space where science meets storytelling, and where careers, impact, and real conversations take center stage.

My Story

I’m a dietitian, researcher, storyteller—and someone who has never believed nutrition belongs in a box.

I’ve worked in hospitals, classrooms, boardrooms, and now behind the mic as the host of Nutrition Connection. Along the way, one thing became clear:
Nutrition is everywhere—but the people behind it are rarely seen.

This podcast is here to change that.

Meet The Podcast Host

Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, FNAP

Founder & Podcast Host