Sarah Allen

Sarah Allen is a Special Instructor in Nutrition at Oakland University's School of Health Sciences. She holds an M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Memphis and a B.S. in Dietetics from Michigan State University. With 12 years as a Registered Dietitian, her career spans clinical nutrition management, corporate wellness, and foodservice operations. She currently focuses on creating Oakland University's first culinary lab for the dietetics program, blending clinical expertise with culinary innovation.

• Education:
• M.S., Clinical Nutrition, University of Memphis
• B.S., Dietetics, Michigan State University
• Professional Experience:
• Clinical Nutrition Manager at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Wellness Dietitian at corporate dining companies (e.g., Blue Cross Blue Shield, Chicago Bears)
• Leadership roles in corporate wellness and sustainability at Morrison Healthcare
• Research/Scholarship: Prioritizes corporate employee wellness, sustainable foodservice practices, and translating clinical nutrition into accessible culinary solutions.
• Affiliations: Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Lab/Initiatives: Pioneering the Oakland University culinary lab to enhance dietetics education through hands-on culinary training.