Jennifer Bean, PhD, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and recently earned her doctorate in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from the University of Missouri—Columbia. With two decades of experience in dietetics education and program administration, she is transitioning from a teaching career to serve as a policy fellow for the Missouri State legislature. Jennifer is deeply committed to evidence-informed nutrition and health policymaking and actively volunteers with organizations that share her passion for data-driven decision-making. She is also a proud retired member of CoMo Roller Derby, after 18 seasons of play. Jennifer has one son who will be a junior at Rock Bridge High School this fall.