Michelle King Rimer, MPH, MS, RDN, LDN

Curriculum Vitae

Education

MPH-Health Policy and Administration, University of Tennessee Knoxville  2002
MS-Nutrition, University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2002
Dietetic Internship, University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2002
BS Dietetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999

Bio

Michelle is a dedicated and experienced educator in the fields of public health, nutrition, and wellness.  Michelle earned a BS in dietetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She completed a dual MPH-MS and dietetic internship at the University of Tennessee- Knoxville.  Michelle’s academic career includes positions at numerous universities including Lenior-Rhyne University where she pioneered the development of an interdisciplinary obesity prevention institute and launched the nation’s first dietetic internship with a concentration in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management.   In addition to her academic roles, Michelle has extensive professional experience including several leadership positions in corporate wellness, child nutrition, and public health.  She is passionate about community engagement and frequently uses service learning to help prepare future nutrition and public health professionals.