Dr. Jenna Stedman is a cognitive performance nutrition expert and founder of Master Nutrition Lab, a private practice and free platform for athletes to experiment with their neuronutrition. She has worked for several military branches, helping thousands of service members improve their physical and cognitive performance. Dr. Stedman is an Adjunct Professor for University of New England’s Graduate Program in Applied Nutrition. She is an active member of the American Sports and Professional Dietetic Association and the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition DPG. Dr. Stedman is an amateur ultra-distance rower, completing marathons, 50k, and 100k events.

Elizabeth Abbey is a Professor and Associate Dean in the School of Health Sciences at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA where she teaches courses in general nutrition, health & well-being, sport nutrition, and food systems. She is also a part-time consultant at Fuel to Thrive in Spokane. Her research interests are varied and have covered aspects of health and well-being in athletic and non-athletic populations. She has been a contributor to the 6th and 7th editions of the Sports Nutrition Manual as the author of the chapter "Emerging Opportunities in Sports Nutrition". From 2020 – 2021 she served as the SCAN Chair-Elect and then the Chair of CV-Well (2021 – 2022).  She earned a BS in Biology and a BA in Chemistry from Whitworth, an MA in Exercise Physiology from The College of St. Scholastica, a PhD in Nutrition for Sport and Chronic Disease at Virginia Tech, and completed her dietetic internship at the Mayo School of Health Sciences. Elizabeth is a long-time runner and loves living in the Pacific Northwest with her husband Tim and two corgis, Bollo and Badger.

Dr. David Church is a physiologist and muscle biologist with a background in stable isotope tracer methodology. He is the Director of the Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine. Dr. Church obtained his bachelor's degree in exercise science and biochemistry from DePauw University where he also played varsity football and baseball. Following this, he was an athletic performance intern at Baylor University where he also studied exercise and nutritional biochemistry. He obtained his PhD from the University of Central Florida with a focus on how to enhance human performance through exercise and nutrition. Dr. Church completed his post-doctoral fellowship in stable-isotope tracer methodology. His work is being utilized by the Department of Defense Combat Feeding Directorate to augment warfighter ration components. He has been recognized by the field for his work in human metabolism with the Nutrition Research Achievement Award from the National Strength and Conditioning Society, the Vernon Young International Award for Amino Acid Research from the American Society for Nutrition, and a Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

Leslie J. Bonci , MPH,RD,CSSD, LDN, FAND is a registered dietitian, board certified specialist in sports dietetics and is the owner of Active Eating Advice- be fit, fed, fearless- a nutrition consulting company and co-founder of Performance365- a sports nutrition consulting company. She had  a 31 year tenure in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Her company, Performance 365 provides sports nutrition services for high school, professional and masters athletes and performance artists. She also works with industry as a spokesperson in an advisory capacity.

She is the author of Sport Nutrition for Coaches and the American Dietetic Association Guide to Better Digestion and co-author of Run Your Butt Off, Walk Your Butt Off, the Active Calorie Diet and Bike Your Butt Off. She has authored numerous chapters for sports medicine and sports nutrition manuals. Leslie participates in many podcasts as well as providing nutrition expertise for television, radio and print interviews. 

Leslie received her undergraduate degree in Biopsychology from Vassar College, her Masters’ in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her dietetic internship at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Leslie was the director of sports nutrition at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine for 16 years.

Performance365 has developed a series of educational webinars for health care professionals through the online platform Medbridge. In her practice and in presentations- she focuses on client centered care with an emphasis on listening, meeting clients and consumers where they are and with realistic recommendations over idealistic expectations. She is a 2021 recipient of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  Medallion Award.

I am the Program Director of Graduate Nutrition Programs at King's College and have been a registered dietitian and nutrition scientist for over 20 years. My research focuses on dietary iron intake, iron bioavailability, and iron deficiency, with an emphasis on translating evidence into practical, sustainable nutrition strategies. I design and conduct human clinical trials examining dietary intake, supplementation approaches, and biochemical indicators of nutrient status across diverse populations, including athletes.

In addition to my research, I have extensive experience applying evidence-based nutrition principles in sport settings across the lifespan, including direct work with youth athletes and their families. My clinical and applied interests include fueling for growth, development, and performance; sustainable hydration strategies; addressing nutrition misinformation; and translating complex nutrition science into clear, actionable guidance within team environments. I regularly collaborate with coaches, athletic staff, and parents to deliver practical nutrition education that supports both performance outcomes and long-term athlete health.

I enjoy living in Geneva, NY, which is on Seneca Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region with my son Jesse (hockey and baseball athlete), Golden Retriever "Puck" and Irish Wolfhound "Daisy."

Emma Becker holds a Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from King's College and is currently preparing for the Registration Examination for Dietitians. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and former Intelligence Officer, she brings a disciplined, analytical, and performance-driven mindset to her work in youth sports nutrition.

Emma has two years of experience supporting competitive youth ice hockey athletes and their families by developing practical, evidence-based fueling strategies that optimize performance and enhance recovery both on and off the ice. She translates nutrition science into clear, actionable guidance that youth athletes and their families can easily understand and confidently implement into their daily lives.

Emma is committed to empowering youth athletes to build sustainable habits that support proper fueling, hydration, peak performance, and long-term health.

Kelsey A. Varzeas (she/her/hers) completed her masters and doctoral research investigating movement and exercise with athletes navigating eating disorders and body image disturbance. While working towards her PhD, Dr. Varzeas was the lead clinician at Walden Behavior Care’s GOALS program, an eating disorder treatment program for athletes, during which she supported athletes in reclaiming a sustainable relationship with food and movement and provided psychoeducation and staff trainings on embodied and interoceptive movement in eating disorder recovery. Upon completion of her PhD, Dr. Varzeas moved to Baton Rouge, LA to work at Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Behavior Technology Laboratory for her postdoctoral training centered on the education and training of weight stigma and anti-fat bias, treatment of athletes with eating disorders and exercise dependence, and resilience and mental health in female athletes. Currently, Dr. Varzeas is a psychotherapist, research scientist, and assistant professor, providing treatment, conducting research, and teaching graduate-level courses specifically on the intersection of athletes and eating disorders. In addition to her professional, scholarly, and clinical lives, you will most certainly find Dr. Varzeas in the outdoors. As a nature lover, she finds great pleasure expressing herself through skiing, hiking, trail running, gravel riding, and other active pursuits. She honors the importance of rest and recovery through reading, laughing, and frequenting farmer’s markets.

Alyson Gaylord (she/her/hers) is a registered dietitian who aims to provide clients with a patient, supportive, and encouraging space throughout their treatment process. It is her goal to provide clients the necessary education to fight back against diet culture, shifting focus away from "smaller is better". Aly specializes in the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as the physiological complications of Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Aly utilizes motivational interviewing (MI) to challenge clients' preconceived notions regarding food and body while practicing from a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size^® (HAES) approach. Aly's primary goal is to help clients rebuild trust in their bodies to regulate appetite and metabolism, honoring both hunger and cravings. Aly completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Connecticut, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Dietetics. She then went on to obtain her RD licensure and complete her master's degree in Health Promotion Sciences at the University of Connecticut, where she had the opportunity to work with clients struggling with disordered eating and/or eating disorders. In this setting, Aly's passion for helping this population grew immensely.

Christina Scribner is an instructor at Arizona State University, College of Health Solutions. Christina is national board certified in Health & Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC) and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CED-S). She is a past director of the Disordered Eating and Eating Disorder subunit of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition dietetic practice group, and a past Chair of the Nutrition Special Interest Group of the Academy of Eating Disorders. She owns a nutrition consulting practice, Encompass Nutrition LLC, in Littleton, Colorado, where she specializes in disordered eating and eating disorders.

Dawn Lundin is a registered dietitian and owner of Restore Ease Dietetics which is a virtual private practice which focuses on mental health + sports nutrition. She specializes in working with athletes with eating disorders and those prepare to completed self-supported events where athletes are required responsible for all their nutrition & hydration for the event. Dawn is a multi-sport athlete, competing in running, mountain biking, and cross country skiing. She resides in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan which her husband and their three boys where they enjoy traveling, spending time on the trails, and in & on the water. She can always be found carrying extra snacks.

Abby Bange has worked in the field of nutrition for nearly 20 years, with the past decade focused on sports nutrition and whole-person wellness. She holds dual master's degrees in psychology and nutrition, allowing her to support clients not only with evidence-based guidance, but with a deep understanding of the mental and emotional factors that influence change. Abby believes that lasting progress isn't about more information—it's about identifying and working through the beliefs, barriers, and mindset patterns that get in the way.

Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) with 15+ years leading Division I sports nutrition programs, including Football and Olympic sports at SEC and Big Ten institutions. Experienced in building high-performance fueling systems, integrating with interdisciplinary performance teams, and delivering remote consultation models. Currently providing multi-state telehealth sports nutrition services while serving as consultant to Division I athletics.