Nutrition Internship Spotlights

College of Health

Get real-world experience with a nutrition internship

Learn how nutrition students are applying classroom knowledge, building professional networks, and testing out fulfilling careers in health and well-being.

  • Person wearing a name badge placing oranges into a bin labeled ‘Share Bin,’ with a sign encouraging people to take and share food.

    Jennah Laxamana

    Tigard Tualatin School District

    MS-PD student Jennah Laxamana completed an internship with Tigard Tualatin School District, where she helped ensure USDA-compliant school meals and gained hands-on experience in school nutrition services.

  • A person in black clothing standing in front of a colorful wall.

    Eva Foley

    Dietetic internship rotation

    Eva Foley transitioned from pastry chef to aspiring registered dietitian. Learn about her internship rotations and support from Oregon State’s nutrition program.

  • Tyler Quillian in front of brick building and greenery

    Tyler Quillin

    Dietetic internship rotation

    Tyler Quillin shares how his type 1 diabetes diagnosis led him to Oregon State University's dietetics program and his mission to become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

  • Celine Dukes

    Celine Dukes

    Dietetic internship rotation

    MS nutrition student Celine Dukes builds diverse dietetics experience through rotations at hospitals, clinics and OSU Extension Service while pursuing her RD career goals.

  • Rachel Harmon

    Rachel Harmon

    Dietetic internship rotation

    Rachel Harmon combines clinical nutrition at Samaritan Health with community outreach at YVFWC, while researching food security through OSU's MS in Professional Dietetics program.