Jessie Popelka

Jessie Popelka has over seven years of experience in nutrition, dietetics, and health. In 2019, they began working as a Corporate Dietitian for Eat Fit Go Healthy Foods. In 2018, they began working as a Freelance Registered Dietitian, providing private nutrition counseling for clients both in person and remotely utilizing video and other digital communication. Jessie also worked as a Registered Dietitian for Cappa Health, Inc. in 2018. From 2016 to 2018, they were the Dietitian and Nutrition Department Manager at Immanuel Pathways PACE, providing medical nutritional therapy for a variety of ailments for the geriatric population. In 2015, they were a Weight Loss Coach at Profile by Sanford, counseling members on all components of weight loss and maintenance including activity, nutrition, and lifestyle. In 2013, they were a Certified Application Counselor at MVA Community Health. Additionally, they completed a two-year Graduate Dietetic Internship at West Virginia University, completing over 1200 hours of supervised practice in clinical, foodservice management, community, sports nutrition, and professional development rotations.

Jessie Popelka obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2010. Jessie then went on to pursue a Master of Science (MS) in Dietetics/Dietitian from West Virginia University, which they completed in 2014. Additionally, they obtained a Registered Dietitian certification from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.