About Us

History

BU’s Sargent Choice Nutrition Center was established in 2004 to expand a successful pilot nutrition & physical activity program developed for BU faculty and staff. In 2005, the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center began collaborating with BU Dining Services, the Fitness and Recreation Center, the Office of Residence Life, Student Health Services, and Occupational Health to increase health and wellness opportunities across the Charles River Campus. Currently the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center is staffed by five, full-time, licensed registered dietitians and provides a variety of services to the BU community and the general public.

Mission

Our mission is to translate current, evidence-based research into practical food and activity recommendations to help individuals achieve realistic health goals in keeping with their lifestyle demands and preferences.

Staff

Stacey Zawacki, MS, RD, LD
Director, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Stacey is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Exercise Science from Boston University and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health program at Boston University’s School of Public Health. In addition to helping individuals develop healthy behaviors to prevent or manage elevated body weight, eating disorders, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, it is Stacey’s goal to develop model health promotion programs for institutions including Weight Loss Essentials and the Sargent Choice Healthy Dining Program.

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Sarah Butler MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Sarah is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition from Boston University. As an undergraduate Boston University student Sarah was awarded the MDA Outstanding Dietetic Student of the Year for her involvement in the development of the Sargent Choice Healthy Dining Program. Sarah is passionate about helping people practice optimal nutritional behaviors for their individual lifestyles and specializes in vegetarian nutrition, disordered eating practices and weight management.

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Laura Judd MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Registered Dietitian, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center
Clinical Assistant, Dietetic Internship

Laura Judd is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition from Boston University. Before moving to Boston, Laura completed her undergraduate education at Bradley University where she ran cross-country and track as a Division I athlete. With her specific interests in nutrition for exercise and sports performance, weight management, and overall health and wellness, Laura is enthusiastic about teaching and helping individuals make sense of confusing health messages.

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Jennifer Culbert MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Jennifer Culbert is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition from Boston University. Jennifer is passionate about educating and motivating individuals to reach their personal nutrition goals, specializing in eating disorders and weight loss. In addition to providing counseling services, Jennifer manages the practicum curriculum and placement of undergraduate nutrition majors and oversees the Weight Loss Essentials program for students interested in learning about nutrition and working toward their weight loss goals in a supportive team environment.

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Lisa Ferreira MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Lisa Ferreira is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Nutrition from Boston University and a Certificate of Training in Youth and Adolescent Weight Management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  She is passionate about helping others discover and achieve their personal nutrition goals and has provided nutrition counseling regarding a variety of medical conditions including cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, and diabetes. Lisa has a special interest in dietary the management of food allergies and intolerances, celiac disease, and digestive disorders.

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Brita Orwoll
Staff Coordinator

Brita Orwoll grew up in Ann Arbor, MI and moved to Massachusetts to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Education.  She is currently enrolled in a dual degree graduate program at BU, where she will receive two Master’s degrees in Public Health and Social Work. Brita is passionate about ensuring that people have access to the necessary health information, resources, and services they need to sustain a healthy life style and prevent adverse health outcomes.