Genny R Komar (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Culinary Arts Charlotte
Biography and Expertise
Genny Komar graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI with a A.S.in Culinary Arts2005and a B.S. in Culinary Nutrition2009. Upon graduation Genny became a Certified Culinarian through the American Culinary Federation and began her culinary career in Chicago, Illinois. She worked at a Chicago Sun-Times 3-starrestaurant. After working for almost 2 years in the highly competitive restaurant scene of Chicago, she decided to further develop and broaden her Culinary Nutrition skills.
In 2011, Genny was accepted into a highly competitive Dietetic Internship with Saint Louis Universityin St. Louis, Missouri to complete her Registered Dietitian’s license, with a focus on Culinary Nutrition. Where she focused on developing and implementing healthy eating and culinary skills into a nutritious lifestyle within the Saint Louis community.
After following an opportunity to obtain her master’s in Food, Nutrition and Culinary Sciences at Clemson University, she had was able to expand her unique Culinary Nutrition skill set at the University of Mississippi. There she worked as the AthleticPerformance Executive Chef and Manager of a NCAA Division I athletic training tabledining program; providing delicious and healthy food for the many athletes at theuniversity, which helped fuel the athletics department ontomany victories.
Genny was accepted into a Doctorate of Philosophy program in 2018 at the University of Concordia Chicago. In this program, Genny is pursuing her Doctorate in Health & Human Performance with a dissertation focus on Sports Nutrition. This continuation of education is allowing Genny to further develop her knowledge in nutrition, physical science and exercise physiology. She is expected to graduate as early as 2024.
Education
PhD
Concordia University of Chicago
MS
Clemson University
BS
Johnson & Wales University
Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
North Carolina Board of Dietetics & Nutrition
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
State of Florida Board of Dietetics Licensure
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
North Carolina Board of Dietetics & Nutrition
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
State of Florida Board of Dietetics Licensure
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
North Carolina Board of Dietetics & Nutrition
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
State of Florida Board of Dietetics Licensure
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
State of Florida Board of Dietetics Licensure
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
RD Mentorship Program with Texas Tech Univ. and Texas A&M Univ.
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietetic Association
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietetic Association
RD Mentorship Program with Texas Tech Univ. and Texas A&M Univ.
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietetic Association
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietetic Association
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietetic Association
Godzik, C. & Gourville, L. & Crisci, D. & McAdam Donegan, L. & Antonietti, B. & Noval, K. & Komar, G. & Yacinthus, B.
Using the Intercultural Effectiveness Scale to Measure Changes in Cultural Awareness of Short-Term Study Abroad Program Participants
International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Science
3
5
Condrasky, M. & Hegler, M. & Sharp, J. & Carter, C. & Komar, G.
Opinions, Knowledge, and Current Practices of Culinary Arts Instructors and Professionals in Regards to Healthy Food Techniques
Journal of Culinary Science & Technology
13
3
287-302
Benefit of Bread
Oral Presentation
Akademie Deutsches Bäckerhandwerk Weinheim
Akademie Deutsches Bäckerhandwerk Weinheim
Microsoft Teams
Food as Medicine: The Power of Nutrition in Healthcare
Oral Presentation
Charlotte IDEAS Festival
Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination
In Person
Charlotte
NC
United States
Sweet Balance: Cooking Up Smart Solutions for Blood Sugar Management
Lecture + Cooking Demonstration
Teaching Kitchen Event for Sun City Carolina Lakes – EatSmart & Live Healthy Club
Hance Auditorium
Charlotte
NC
Benefit of Bread
Oral Presentation
Akademie Deutsches Bäckerhandwerk Weinheim
Akademie Deutsches Bäckerhandwerk Weinheim
Microsoft Teams
Eat Smart: Nutrition for Active Adults
Oral Presentation
Sun City Carolina Lakes Mind Body Spirit Interest Group
Sun City Carolina Lakes
In Person
Indian Land
SC
United States
Own Your Inner Chef: How to Leverage Culinary & Food for effective Nutrition Education
Panel Presentation
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitian Association
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitian Association
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