Nicolette Mense

Nicolette Mense is currently the Team Dietitian for the New York Jets. Nicolette has previous experience working as the Sports Nutrition Assistant for the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they supervised, trained and delegated work schedules for 20 sports nutrition interns. Nicolette is also a member of the Integrated Health Team, which provides updates on athletes struggling with nutrition, disordered eating or eating disorders. In their role with the Jets, they provide nutrition education to teams, athletes, coaches, and members of the community on specific nutrition topics to optimize athletic performance. Nicolette also administers DXA scans, interprets results and counsels athletes on issues of body composition in regards to optimal performance and health.

Nicolette Mense received their Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics from Northern Illinois University. Nicolette then went on to earn their Master's degree in Dietetics/Dietitian from Eastern Illinois University. Nicolette is also certified in First Aid from the American Red Cross.

They work with Omar Ahmad - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Forrest Hightower - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Chelsea Hough - Seasonal Intern, Sports Nutrition. Their manager is Mike Nicolini, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.