Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones is a Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences at the College of Health and Human Sciences, Western Carolina University. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and an alumna of the university, having earned both her B.S. and M.H.S. degrees there. Her professional background includes roles in clinical nutrition and food service management, with notable achievements such as designing a summer feeding bus fleet to address food insecurity.

Education:

• M.H.S., Western Carolina University
• B.S., Western Carolina University

Research & Teaching Interests: Focuses on food service management, food insecurity prevention, sports nutrition, and human nutrition. Her work bridges clinical practice and community-based initiatives, emphasizing practical solutions to health disparities.

Awards & Recognition:

• Nominated for Athena Award (Henderson County)
• Best Practice Award for Service (USDA)
• Hometown Hero (Henderson County)

Advising & Grants: Experienced in grant writing and collaboration with nonprofits. Her projects include hospital services optimization and community nutrition programs.