Sports Dietician Team – Athletic Medicine of USC Student Health | Keck Medicine of USC

Leadership: Rachel Suba

Suba, Rachel; MEd, RD, CSSD, LD

Rachel Suba , RD, CSSD is Director of Sports Nutrition. A former competitive gymnast and current powerlifter, the Cleveland, Ohio, native puts her background in culinary arts to use in keeping USC student-athletes fueled for success. Each day, Suba and her staff aim to leave an impact that stretches beyond the playing field….Continue Reading Suba,…

Nguyen, Rayanne; MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Assistant Eating Disorder Dietitian Rayanne is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) with interests in sports nutrition, culinary education, lifelong wellness, and eating disorders. She has worked with athletes, students, adults, and wellness groups teaching nutrition skills to increase knowledge and comfort with food and build a healthy…Continue…
Paulus, Bianca; MS, RD

Assistant Dietitian…Continue Reading Paulus, Bianca; MS, RD
Schuld, Christy; RD

Christy Schuld joined the Performance Nutrition team in August 2021 as the Sports Dietitian for the Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Tennis programs….Continue Reading Schuld, Christy; RD

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