Jenna Stangland

Jenna is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics and Cell Biology, and a Minor in Leadership. Jenna went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition with an emphasis on Sports Nutrition from The Ohio State University. During her graduate studies she worked under the Director of Sports Nutrition to consult with collegiate and recreational runners on enhancing iron absorption through food and improving bone health through nutritional strategizing. Additionally, she worked in the medical center on pharmacology research for muscular dystrophy, which broadened her knowledge base of how molecular compounds can directly impact muscle breakdown and repair.

She has worked as a brand strategist for food-based performance nutrition companies across the country to educate companies and medical professionals on the role of food to enhance healing and performance. Additionally, Jenna has worked for the largest physician-owned orthopedic company in the nation to launch their first ever nutrition program for orthopedic patients and athletes.

Sports nutrition continues to be a passion and area of expertise for her as she works with the Macalester College athletic department and has been involved with additional consulting work including CCM hockey camps, Shattuck St Mary's Academy, multiple D3 collegiate hockey programs and the Minnesota Dance Medicine Foundation. She speaks nationally with sports medicine providers, orthopedic medical professionals, sports dietitians, coaches, parents and athletes.