Jessica Weissman

Dr. Weissman earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from Florida International University (FIU) in 2018. She earned a Masters of Science (MS) degree from FIU's coordinated Dietetics and Nutrition Program in 2010. She became a Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RDN/LDN) in 2011 and worked in clinical, Bariatric, and outpatient dietetic settings before returning to school to pursue her PhD. Dr. Weissman comes from South Florida where she served as Co-President of the Broward Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BAND) from 2012-2014. Dr. Weissman is well published and has given more than 20 presentations at state and national conferences. Dr. Weissman served as the Program Director and University Department Chair for the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition program at Keiser University Melbourne from 2018-2021 before accepting the Full Time Faculty position at Saybrook University where she now serves as Interim Department Chair. Dr. Weissman has held several leadership positions in the community and currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA).