Colleen Tewksbury, PhD, RD
Bio
I'm a registered dietitian specializing in weight management. My work centers around optimizing care and reducing barriers to treatment. When not perpetually volunteering, I enjoy discovering new hobbies with my family and friends.
Education
2018- PhD, Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Temple University College of Public Health
2013- MPH, Public Health Nutrition, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
2011- BS, Coordinated Program in Dietetics, La Salle University
Employment
2022- Assistant Professor in Nutrition Science, Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania
2022- Assistant Professor of Nursing in Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
2018- 2022: Senior Research Investigator, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Selected Awards and Scholarships
2023- Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2019- Excellence Award in Emerging Research Outcomes, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group
2019- Emerging Dietetic Leader Award, Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2018- Digital Innovation Enterprise Award, Philadelphia Allegiance for Capital and Technologies
2015 and 2016- Patsyjane O'Malley Memorial Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
2014- Frances E. Fischer Memorial Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
2012- Billye June Eichelberger Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation