Jessica Weissman

Dr. Weissman earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from Florida International University in 2018. She previously completed a Master of Science (MS) through FIU's Coordinated Dietetics and Nutrition Program in 2010 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University.

She became a Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RDN/LDN) in 2011 and gained professional experience across clinical, bariatric, and outpatient dietetic settings before returning to academia to pursue her doctoral studies. A South Florida native, Dr. Weissman served as Co-President of the Broward Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BAND) from 2012 to 2014. She is well published and has delivered more than 20 presentations at state and national conferences.

From 2018 to 2021, Dr. Weissman served as Program Director and University Department Chair for the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition program at Keiser University Melbourne. She later accepted a full-time faculty position at Saybrook University, where she currently serves as Department Chair. She also serves in leadership roles throughout the university, currently acting as a Canvas Ambassador for Canvas and as a member of the AI Professional Learning Committee at Saybrook University. She also maintains an active clinical practice, allowing her to remain closely engaged with current professional standards and evidence-based practice in the field.