Samantha Coveney

Samantha Coveney is currently a Dietetic Intern at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, set to begin the internship through the UAB School of Nutrition Sciences in August 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Fitness Coordinator at Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management, and Fitness Specialist at both Tx Team Rehab and MaxMotion Physical Therapy. Samantha also served as a Physical Therapy Aide at Nesin Therapy and was the Undergraduate Head Researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, leading research on group exercise classes for Parkinson’s patients. Early career experience includes working as an Athletic Trainer with Sports Medicine Australia and as a Coach at the Heart of the Valley YMCA. Samantha holds a Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.