Jessica Garay

Jessica L. Garay, PhD, RDN, CSSD, FAND, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at Syracuse University. Her main areas of professional interest include women's health and sports nutrition, particularly the impact of health behaviors during pregnancy on short- and long-term maternal and fetal outcomes and the impact of diet quality and energy availability on exercise performance for female athletes. Dr. Garay teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Research Methods, Dietary Supplements, and Sports Nutrition. She earned a PhD in Science Education from Syracuse University, a MS degree in Exercise Science from George Washington University, and BS degrees in Nutritional Sciences and Human Development from Cornell University. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and has worked at the Food Bank of Central New York, Washington (DC) Cancer Institute, and in her private practice, Major League Wellness. In addition, Dr. Garay is a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Dr. Garay is also an active member of several professional nutrition organizations and serves as a volunteer in roles to support the dietetics profession. Currently, these efforts are focused on engaging more dietetic students and credentialed professionals in public policy and advocacy activities.