Kristen Hamilton, DCN, RDN, CSSD, CHES, CPT
Dr. Kristen Hamilton is the founder of My College Kitchen. She has spent much of her career in higher education at Georgetown University, the University of Delaware, and Villanova University, working with college students and student-athletes. Her experience is diverse, ranging from group education programs and individual counseling to sports nutrition, health promotion, diabetes education, and food allergies and intolerances. Kristen is passionate about health and wellness and created My College Kitchen to empower high school, college, and young adults with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to fuel their bodies, make informed food choices, and build healthy habits that last a lifetime. In addition to her private practice in Charlottesville, VA, she consults for Wellness Concepts and teaches doctoral-level courses at Rutgers University.
Alexis Stewart, BS in Dietetics
Alexis Stewart is a second-year graduate student at James Madison University, pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Nutrition. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from JMU and is passionate about sports nutrition, nutrition education, and creating engaging, evidence-based content tailored for college students. Through her involvement with My College Kitchen, Alexis aims to enhance her skills in nutrition communications, recipe development, and digital content creation. Her goal is to empower students to build confidence in the kitchen and make healthy eating both realistic and enjoyable. After graduation, Alexis aspires to work with collegiate athletes and eventually become a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
Carley Bird, BS in Dietetics
Carley Bird is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. In addition to serving as a sports nutrition intern, she is a Nutrition Program Specialist Apprentice with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Food and Nutrition. She is passionate about helping others develop healthy and sustainable eating habits, and her interests include cooking, meal prepping, hiking, nutrition education, and sports nutrition! As a sports nutrition intern, she enjoys translating nutrition education and science into practical resources to help college students!
Taylor Garvey, BS in Dietetics
Taylor Garvey is a dietetic intern pursuing her Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential while completing her master’s degree after earning her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from James Madison University. She is passionate about helping others build healthy, sustainable habits through practical, evidence-based nutrition education. Her interests include sports nutrition, healthy cooking, meal planning, budget grocery shopping, longevity, and overall wellness. Whether she’s creating recipes, writing nutrition content, or educating others, Taylor’s goal is to make nutrition science approachable and easy to apply in everyday life!
