College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Degree program:

PhD in Human Nutrition with SAFS certification

Faculty advisor

Dr. Robin Tucker

Background and Research Interests

Alyssa graduated with a Bachelors in Dietetics from Michigan State University in May 2019. She became a Registered Dietitian in September 2020. Alyssa joined Dr. Tucker’s lab in August 2023. Her research aims to investigate the role sleep education and sleep improvements play in health outcomes.

Recent Publications

Tisdale, A., Kim, N., Contreras, D. A., Williams, E., & Tucker, R. M. (2025). Who Benefits the Most from Sleep Hygiene Education? Findings from the SLeep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP). Clocks & Sleep, 7(3), 40. https://doi.org/10.3390/clockssleep7030040