From Classroom to Career: UWM’s First MPH–Nutrition & Dietetics Graduates Step Into the Field

UW-Milwaukee Zilber College students, faculty and staff arranged for a group photo with a building and sunset behind them.
Left to right: Lori Klos (faculty), Delaney Ortiz (student), David Jakubek (student), Elise Papke (faculty), Cianna Colon (student), Musa Yahaya (faculty), Erica Brincka (student), Michelle Rimer (faculty), Stephanie Send (faculty)

Congratulations to the very first cohort of UW-Milwaukee’s MPH–Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Program graduates!

We are so proud of this incredible group for not only excelling in their studies and training, but also for representing our new program with professionalism, passion, and purpose. As trailblazers, they have paved the way for future students and helped set a strong foundation for the growth of our program.

With two graduates heading into clinical dietetics and two stepping into sports nutrition roles, we cannot wait to see the positive impact they will make in their careers and communities.

These are the cohort members and their post-graduation placements. Help us celebrate their success:

  • David Jakubek – Olympic Sports Nutrition Assistant, University of Notre Dame
  • Delaney Ortiz – Sports Nutrition Fellowship, UFC
  • Erica Brincka – Clinical Dietitian, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center
  • Cianna Colon – Clinical Inpatient Dietitian, ProHealth Care