Tricia Psota

Tricia L. Psota, PhD, RDN 

Dr. Tricia Psota is a registered dietitian nutritionist, nutrition scientist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in nutrition research, policy, communications, and education. She specializes in translating complex science into easy-to-understand guidance, providing strategic and impactful policy insights, and executing evidence-based multimedia communications. Dr. Psota is a Partner at Nutrition In Demand (NID), a consulting firm focused on nutrition science affairs. Prior to joining NID, she co-founded and served as the Executive Director of Victus Health and Wellness Center; held academic positions for over 7 years between George Washington University and the Community College of Philadelphia; and worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion on the scientific reviews that inform the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and helped bring MyPlate, a nutritional guide for consumers, to life. Before working at the USDA, she conducted behavioral interventions focused on chronic disease prevention and treatment as the Assistant Director of Research at the Uniformed Services University’s Center for Health Disparities, a Metabolic Clinical Research Dietitian at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, and an Outpatient Dietitian at the National Center for Weight and Wellness. Dr. Psota is a trusted food and nutrition expert and has been featured in numerous print and online publications as well as in TV and radio spots. Her publications include five book chapters and over 30 peer-reviewed articles. She has three degrees from The Pennsylvania State University – a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a Doctorate in Nutrition Science.