Dr. Genny R. Komar

Dr. Genny R. Komar is a culinary nutrition specialist, educator, and registered dietitian whose career bridges professional cooking, performance nutrition, and academic leadership. She earned her A.S. in Culinary Arts (2005) and B.S. in Culinary Nutrition (2009) from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she cultivated a passion for integrating culinary excellence with evidence-based nutrition.

Following graduation, Dr. Komar became a Certified Culinarian through the American Culinary Federation and began her culinary career in Chicago, working at a Chicago Sun-Times 3-star restaurant in the city’s vibrant dining scene. After several years of industry experience, she sought to deepen her expertise in nutrition-focused practice. She completed a competitive Dietetic Internship at Saint Louis University, emphasizing culinary nutrition and community-based health promotion.

Dr. Komar went on to earn a Master’s degree in Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Sciences from Clemson University, which further strengthened her interdisciplinary skill set. She later joined the University of Mississippi as the Athletic Performance Executive Chef and Manager of the NCAA Division I training table program, where she developed and delivered performance-driven meals to support the university’s student-athletes.

In 2018, Dr. Komar began doctoral studies in Health & Human Performance at Concordia University Chicago, focusing her dissertation on sports nutrition and the role of nutrition self-efficacy in collegiate athletes. She successfully defended her research in December 2024 and graduated in May 2025. Her scholarship integrates nutrition science, exercise physiology, and behavioral health to improve performance and well-being in diverse populations.

Currently an Associate Professor in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Komar teaches a range of culinary and nutrition courses, bringing her combined experience as a chef, dietitian, and researcher into the classroom. She is passionate about empowering students to translate nutrition science into practical, flavorful, and health-supportive culinary applications.

Outside of academia, Dr. Komar enjoys weightlifting, cycling, and spending time with her two energetic dogs. She remains committed to fostering a lifelong love of good food—and helping others make it good for themselves.