SLU Nutrition and Dietetics Department Names New Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics
The Saint Louis University (SLU) Nutrition and Dietetics department recently announced Assistant Professor Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD, RD, LD, as Director of its Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Dr. Linsenmeyer succeeds Lauren Landfried, PhD, RD, LD, FAND, who is moving to an Associate Professor role in the department.
Dr. Linsenmeyer was pleased to learn she would be resuming the role of program director, a position she held from 2019-2021, and is eager to continue working with students across every stage of their academic journey at SLU.
“Stepping back into this role was easy to say ‘yes’ to,” Dr. Linsenmeyer said. “My favorite part about serving as the DPD Director is getting to see students all the way through the process, from their very first campus visit to cheering them on as they walk across the graduation stage. College is such a thrilling and sometimes daunting part of life, and it is a privilege to help each student find their way.”
Nutrition and Dietetics Interim Chairperson Rabia Rahman, PhD, RD, LD, is excited to see Dr. Linsenmeyer’s positive impact on Nutrition and Dietetics students as program director.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Linsenmeyer back as our undergraduate DPD program director, confident that her leadership and expertise will continue to drive our program’s success and positively impact our students' academic journey,” Dr. Rahman said.
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