Nikki Nies

Nikki Nies is the Nutrition Associate Manager at Northwest ISD where she ensures quality, consistency, and adherence to regulatory standards for the K-12 school meals. Her previous experience includes working in the retail, regulatory, and long-term care space. She is the 2018 Texas Academy Northeast Registered Young Dietitian of the Year recipient. Nikki received her Master’s in Nutrition & Wellness from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL where her thesis was on the Associations with Stress: A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Wellness in Older Adults. She often presents interactive nutrition education and wellness initiatives to various ages and thrives in communicating the science in tangible, practical ways.