Cathy Tillery

Cathy Tillery serves as Assistant Professor and Campus Dietitian at Life University, a dual appointment she began in August 2021. As a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), she provides comprehensive nutritional services to all university athletic teams while fulfilling academic responsibilities.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Georgia
• Dietetic Internship at Vanderbilt University
• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Georgia State University

With 25+ years of specialized experience, Professor Tillery's work centers on sports nutrition and athletic performance optimization. Her research and practice integrate clinical dietetics with exercise physiology to develop evidence-based nutritional protocols for competitive athletes, addressing performance enhancement, injury prevention, and recovery.

Professional credentials include Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Licensed Dietitian (LD). The CSSD represents the pinnacle certification in sports nutrition, requiring advanced expertise and documented experience working with athletes.

In her institutional role, Professor Tillery collaborates directly with coaching staff and athletic trainers to implement personalized nutrition plans for student-athletes. While specific research grants aren't detailed in available information, her position supports the university's athletic program through direct service provision, educational workshops, and performance monitoring systems.