Mentors

Kacey McCormack

Nutrition Mentor

Kacey is in her last semester in the Dietetics Program. She is passionate about non-diet approaches to nutrition. Her ultimate career goal is as a nutrition therapist in private practice. She just completed her first marathon in Marin County and is hungry for more. She enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. She loves to cook and enjoys running.

Lindsay Dennison

Nutrition Mentor

Lindsay is in her last semester in the Dietetics Program. In addition to FitU, she also works for the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion as a Community Nutrition Assistant. In the near future, she hopes to work as a clinical dietitian at a hospital. In Lindsay’s spare time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and baking. 

Nicole Reed

Nutrition Mentor & Exercise Adherence Mentor

Nicole Reed is in her last semester in the Dietetics Program. She hopes to become a community nutritionist. Nicole loves to run and was a member of the Cross Country and Track teams at Chico State. She also enjoys hanging out with her friends and cooking. Over the winter break she picked up a new hobby - boxing!

Hannah Newton

Nutrition Mentor

Hannah is in her last semester in the Dietetics Program. She is the president of the Nutrition and Food Science Association on campus. Hannah is a certified pilates instructor and grew up in the singing and acting world. In her spare time she volunteers for her church, hangs out with friends, and enjoys creating delicious concoctions in the kitchen.  

Tiffany Cooper

Nutrition Mentor

Tiffany is a graduate student in Nutrition Science. She earned her undergraduate degree at UC Davis in Nutritional Biochemistry where she also completed her dietetics coursework. She is originally from San Diego. Tiffany worked as a chemist, a public health intern, a health coach, and a certified personal trainer. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, yoga and playing with her dog, Chaos. Her favorite season is the Fall because she loves pumpkins, Halloween, fall leaves, and ginger spices.

Matt Wahlund

Exercise Adherence Mentor

Matt is finishing up his masters degree in kinesiology. He’s from Eureka, California. In his free time he enjoys basketball, golf, and Crossfit. He is a personal trainer and also hopes to teach at a community college. Matt enjoys traveling and has been to Europe and New Zealand. Matt loves to learn and teach. This semester he is teaching soccer and basketball.

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Exercise Adherence Mentor

Kelly is finishing up her masters degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology. She is from San Francisco. Kelly is a personal trainer and in the future she hopes to continue her career in exercise training and counseling. Kelly enjoys music. She plays guitar and listens to classic rock. Kelly played basketball, volleyball, and soccer in high school. More recently, she discovered a love for dodge ball. 

Libbie Dahl

Exercise Adherence Mentor

Libbie is a graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology. She’s from Wisconsin and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Exercise & Rehabilitative Science for Cardiac Rehab from Winona State University. She completed an internship in Cardiac Rehab at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Libbie used to work as a personal trainer and currently competes in body competitions. In her spare time she likes to play with her dog, Penny.