Alexa Ross is a licensed and registered dietitian nutritionist who joined the Wellness Center in September of 2021. Alexa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Kinesiology at Miami University, and earned her Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Michigan State University. She has a wide range of nutrition experience in community and clinical settings. Her passion for higher education, academia, and life-long learning brought her to specialize in working with college students. Alexa strives to work with students to enhance lives using evidence-based research and empowerment to live a better, healthier, more balanced life through improved relationships with food and exercise. She aims to inspire others to make positive changes by using wellness knowledge and skillsets to educate and motivate. Alexa is Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned and utilizes an 'all foods fit' framework and philosophy when it comes to nutrition counseling. Outside of the Wellness Center, Alexa enjoys cooking, baking, running, reading, and spending quality time with friends, and family.