Michelle A Pearson (she/her)
Instructor College of Health & Wellness Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Providence
Biography
After graduating from Tufts Friedman School with a Master of Science in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition, Michelle Pearson became a Registered Dietitian working in clinical and outpatient settings. She previously worked with adolescents with ASD and other behavioral/mental health challenges. She currently owns a private practice to provide medical nutrition therapy and weight inclusive care.
Professor Pearson has been teaching since 2017 and has enjoyed working with JWU students since 2021. She is passionate about teaching and works to make learning fun, interactive and relevant to her students. She is currently working towards her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition at the University of North Florida.
Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics, Simmons College
Dietetics
MS, Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition
BS, University of Massachusetts – Boston
Exercise and Health Science
CITI Certification
CITI Program
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
The Original Intuitive Eating Pros
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
CDR
Licensed Dietitian / Nutritionist – LDN
State of Massachusetts
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
The Guild for Human Services
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Courtney Huard Compassion Award
RIAND
Weight Inclusive Nutrition & Dietetics
DPG12 Behavioral Health Nutrition
DPG21 Renal Dietitians
DPG33 Sports and Human Performance Nutrition
DPG51 Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals
Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors
Rhode Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Westcott, W. & Ogawa, E. & Pearson, M. & Watts, J. & Plouffe, D. & Vallier, S. & Burke, D. (December, 2019). data collection and manuscript preparation. (Journal Article).
Journal of exercise physiology online, 22(7), 52-63.
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JWU EXPO 2025, “Association between Food Insecurity and Mental Health among University Students,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (February 14, 2025).
University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo, “Relevance Now & Later: Increasing Engagement Through Targeted Practice,” JWU, Providence, RI. (2023).
(Exhibition). Association between Food Insecurity and Mental Health among University Students. Providence, RI, United States.