Kerri Rush (she/her)
Assistant Professor College of Health & Wellness Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Providence
Biography
Kerri Rush, M.S., RDN, LDN, CDOE, CVDOE, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who received her M.S. in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Rhode Island. She has a varied clinical experience working in areas of acute care, critical care, outpatient nutrition, and long-term care. Prior to Johnson & Wales, her previous teaching experience included working as a clinical instructor for URI’s Dietetic Internship and as faculty in nutrition for Brown University’s Family Medicine Residency.
In addition to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Rush is certified as a Diabetes Outpatient Educator (CDOE) and Cardiovascular Disease Outpatient Educator (CVDOE).
"The Dietetics and Applied Nutrition (DiAN) program at JWU is unlike any other didactic program in dietetics. DiAN students take courses in nutrition and foundational sciences and are able to enhance their skillset with a unique culinary arts education. Our graduates truly understand the connection between nutrition science and food and are the future of the dietetics profession. "
Education
M.S., University of Rhode Island
Nutrition & Dietetics
Graduate Certificate, University of Rhode Island
Dietetics
B.S., University of Rhode Island
Nutrition & Dietetics
Certified Cardiovascular Disease Outpatient Educator (CVDOE) (2013-2026)
Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators – RI Department of Health
Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator (CDOE) (2010-2026)
Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators – RI Department of Health
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist – LDN (2007-2026)
RI Department of Health
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) (2006-2026)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Outstanding Dietetic Intern for RI
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
“Eat Healthy on a Budget: 6 Tips from JWU Faculty.” Rush, K. (March 16, 2026)
https://www.rimonthly.com/sponsored-content-eat-healthy-on-a-budget-6-tips-from-jwu-faculty/
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
University Scholarship and Best Practices Teaching Expo, “Updating Lifespan Nutrition Course Curriculum to Reflect Principles of DEI,” Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI. (April 13, 2023).
Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors Spring 2023 Meeting, “Updating Nutrition and Dietetics Curriculum to Reflect Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in Core DPD Courses,” AND Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors DPG, Omaha, NE. (March 31, 2023).