So excited to see our Kristin Nieman receive this well deserved honor from Iowa State University Food Science & Human Nutrition Department! #youarearockstar!
This weekend, I was deeply honored to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Iowa State University Food Science & Human Nutrition Department. Having my family there to celebrate this moment made it even more meaningful, and I’m so grateful to have shared this recognition with them by my side. Thank you to Lorraine Lanningham-Foster and Deanna Powell for organizing and leading such a wonderful event to honor undergraduate and graduate scholarship recipients, as well as the incredible accomplishments of fellow awardees (Kelsey Byrnes and Stephanie Hice, PhD). Thank you to Erica Beirman, Byron Brehm-Stecher, and Matt Rowling for honoring us all so thoughtfully. It was a privilege to share the evening with this community. I’m also profoundly grateful to my mentors, Kevin Schalinske and Matt Rowling, whose guidance and support continue to shape my journey. The values I absorbed at Iowa State – integrity, innovation, and a commitment to empowering and improving individuals' lives through nutrition – remain the foundation of my work every day. This recognition is a reminder of the power of mentorship and community. To my family, friends, and colleagues – thank you for walking alongside me on this journey and for your continued support and encouragement. Go Cyclones! 🌪️❤️💛 Ryan Warren Jamie Nieman