Riley Thornton

Riley Thornton, MS, RDN, LD, currently serves as a Benefits Consultant at Corning Incorporated since October 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Health Promotion Specialist at Plus One an Optum Company from August 2022 to October 2023 and as a Wellness Manager and Wellness Specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from August 2017 to September 2022. Additional experience encompasses a Dietetic Internship at Vanderbilt University, involving 1200 hours of supervised practice in various nutrition disciplines, and serving as a Sports Nutrition Volunteer at Auburn University Athletics, contributing over 150 hours of nutrition resources to athletes. Riley also worked as a Group Fitness Instructor at the Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services from Auburn University.