Nicholls student, alumna honored for leadership in nutrition

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A Nicholls student and alumna were recognized last month at the Louisiana Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics annual conference for their accomplishments in the field of nutrition.

Leah Porche, a 2012 Nicholls graduate and the owner of Root2Rise, was named the academy’s Young Dietitian of the Year, an award which is given to registered dietitians under 35 who are leaders in policy, influence, outreach, education or management in nutrition and dietetics. 


Root2Rise is based in Houma and has offered fresh juice, healthy snacks and daily yoga since opening in 2015.

In addition to Porche, Nicholls senior dietetics major Hana Calhoun, of Houma, was named as an Outstanding Dietetic Student. 

Students who receive that designation are those who excel both in and out of the classroom.


“I’m extremely proud of Leah and Hannah. These two are great representatives of nutrition and Nicholls State University,” said Dr. Brigett Scott, an associate professor and department head of allied health sciences at Nicholls.

Hana Calhoun