- Trisha
- Cousins
- EdD, RDN, LDN, CLC
- Director of the Dietitian Nutritionist Program, Assistant Professor
Biography
Trisha Cousins is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience specializing in medical nutrition therapy, maternal and pediatric nutrition, lactation and working with individuals with disabilities. She has been a part of the University for over 10 years, serving in various capacities before becoming the program director in 2023.
Cousins practices a servant leadership style, focusing on elevating and developing the faculty and students she mentors. Her passion for working with individuals with disabilities is evident in her role as the nutrition faculty member for the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) and Related Disorders program.
As a leader in SHRS initiatives, Cousins is instrumental in expanding interprofessional studies and serves as an advisor for the SHRS Interprofessional Studies Student Group. .
Education
- Master of Science, Case Western Reserve University
- Doctor of Education, University of Pittsburgh
Awards
- Outstanding Abstract Award from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
- Emerging Professional in Women’s Health from WHDPG
- Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award for Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Research Interests
Maternal and pediatric nutrition, lactation, clinical, nutrition support and disabilities.
Publications
- Mulkey EK, Neil ER, Cousins T, Murray M. The Lived Clinical Experiences of Expatriate Athletic Trainers. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2024 Jul 03;22(3), Article 26.
- Brown B, Hanh M, Fuller R, Cousins T, et al. (2023). Nasogastric and nasoenteric feeding tube insertion by registered dietitian nutritionists: a toolkit for clinicians and nutrition/dietetic students. Dietitians in Nutrition Support.
Professional Organization Appointments
- LEND Pittsburgh, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Women’s Health Dietetic Practice Group- Membership Chair
