This researcher is an Associate Professor and Department Chair with a Ph.D. in Nutritional Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MPH from Emory University. Their research focuses on the epidemiology of obesity and diabetes, particularly in youth and young adults. They have an extensive publication record in high-impact journals, have secured significant research funding as a Co-Investigator on an R01 grant, and are actively engaged in mentoring students and university service.