Jessica Beaudoin

Jessica Beaudoin serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor within the Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition program at the University of the Pacific's Sacramento campus. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), she leverages her dual expertise in culinary arts and clinical nutrition to make nutritional science accessible and applicable for diverse patient populations, particularly focusing on underserved communities.

Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, and a Master of Science in Nutritional Science from California State University, Long Beach, where she also completed her Dietetic Internship. This unique educational foundation enables her to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical culinary skills.

Dr. Beaudoin's research is dedicated to enhancing food literacy among marginalized groups through culturally-grounded interventions. Her work centers on hands-on culinary education for uninsured Latino patients with diabetes, translating complex nutritional science into practical food preparation techniques that respect cultural traditions and address health disparities.

Professional activities extend to clinical practice where she converts scientific findings into actionable dietary guidance for patients. No specific details regarding research grants, student advising roles, or laboratory affiliations were provided in the source material.

Outside academia, Jessica is an avid long-distance hiker who has completed multiple thru-hikes, combining her passion for wilderness exploration with creative cooking both on and off the trail.