Meet The Research Students

Naomi Kereliuk

 

Hi! My name is Naomi Kereliuk and I am a registered dietitian currently practicing in Fredericton, New Brunswick in a clinical setting. My educational background includes a Master of Applied Nutrition from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Acadia University. I am one of the previous Research Assistants for Dr. Liesel Carlsson with a project funded by the Canadian Foundation of Dietetic Research. This project explored Sustainable Food Systems in Dietetic Education and Training. As a dietitian with an interest in sustainable nutrition, global food systems, and food security, I am very grateful to have expanded my knowledge in these areas and make terrific connections through this project.

 

Kaity Engel

 

Hello! My name is Kaity Engel, and I currently work as a Research Assistant for Dr. Liesel Carlsson. The project we are working on explores the Social Impact Potential of Dietitians on Population-Level Sustainable Dietary Patterns in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It has been a great learning opportunity to learn alongside a team of researchers passionate about making positive changes in our food system. As part of this team, I have gained multiple connections with working nutrition professionals and a better understanding of what goes into a research project.  

 

Megan Davies

 

Megan Davies holds a major in Human Nutrition from St. Francis Xavier University. From 2019 to 2025, she gained research experience across marine biology, food science, and dietetics, contributing to projects focused on sustainability in dietetic education and practice, and the development of resources for school food programs. Megan is currently working as an Office Manager at Somerset Health and Wellness Centre in Ottawa, where she supports clinic operations and patient care. She remains passionate about sustainable food systems and is interested in pursuing opportunities in the agri-food sector

 

Brittany Yantha

Brittany Yantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from St. Francis Xavier University, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Health Science from Western University, and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University. She currently practices as a physiotherapist at a private clinic in Ontario. Her academic and clinical training in nutrition and rehabilitation inform her interest in interdisciplinary approaches to health and sustainable healthcare practice.

 

Katy Saucis

 

My name is Katy Saucis. I am a registered dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia. I hold an undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Food, as well as a graduate degree in Nutrition Communication from Toronto Metropolitan University. I joined the SIPPS team as a student during the research component of my masters degree and continued on as a research assistant. I have also worked in diverse clinical settings across Canada and Australia, and I have a strong interest in advancing sustainable food systems within clinical dietetic practice.