Mikayla Hankey
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Driven Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition education and counseling for sustainable habits. Experienced in sports nutrition, with a background in Division 1 collegiate athletics. Expertise in creating educational content, media engagement, and promoting behavior change to empower clients in their relationship with food.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Taste & See Nutrition LLC
Fargo, ND
06.2023 - Current
- Created a private nutrition practice serving clients through individualized counseling, translating complex nutrition science into practical strategies for sustainable behavior change, improved health outcomes, and performance goals.
- Designed and delivered evidence-based sports nutrition education for high school and collegiate athletic programs, including Concordia College, North Dakota State University Cross Country, and Northern Cass School, providing athletes with practical strategies for fueling performance, optimizing recovery, and supporting long-term health.
- Created educational resources, recipe guides, and practical nutrition tools to improve client adherence and accessibility, while contracting with organizations such as Valley Christian Counseling and Wellness to provide integrated nutrition support within a holistic wellness setting.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Valley Christian Counseling and Wellness Center
Fargo, ND
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individualized nutrition counseling in women's health, sports nutrition, eating disorders, body image, and wellness using practical, sustainable behavior change strategies.
- Designed personalized meal plans and educated clients on habit formation, intuitive eating, and performance nutrition to support long-term health goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based, whole-person nutrition care.
Campus Dietitian
North Dakota State University
Grand Forks, ND
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided individualized nutrition counseling for body composition goals, GI concerns, and chronic disease prevention/management using evidence-based, client-centered care.
- Planned and delivered campus nutrition outreach through wellness booths, educational events, and digital content, increasing student engagement and access to evidence-based nutrition resources.
- Developed evidence-based nutrition education materials, recipe guides, meal planning resources, and wellness handouts to improve nutrition literacy and empower students to make sustainable lifestyle changes.
Lead Healthy Cooking Instructor
Family Wellness
West Fargo, ND
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Over 200 hours of instructing healthy cooking classes to over 500 4th and 5th grade students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2021
Dietetic Internship -
Wellness Workdays
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Valley Christian Counseling and Wellness Center
01.2024 - 06.2025
Campus Dietitian
North Dakota State University
09.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Taste & See Nutrition LLC
06.2023 - Current
Lead Healthy Cooking Instructor
Family Wellness
01.2022 - 09.2023
Dietetic Internship -
Wellness Workdays
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
North Dakota State University