Graduate Success Stories

Hawthorn University graduate Laura Kopec explains why Hawthorn University was the right choice for her.

Hawthorn graduate Laura Kopec is dedicated to inspiring change and transformation in the lives of women and children everywhere. She received a Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education (MHNE) from Hawthorn University. She is author of Let’s Get Real About Eating: A Practical Guide to Nutrition and Health, My Kid’s a Picky Eater: 12 Secrets to Changing your Child’s Eating Habits and The Linked Diet: Connecting Mindset. Digestive Health and Weight Loss for Your Best Self.

Firsthand Accounts

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Congratulations to Hawthorn Graduates!

Our alumni make us proud. Read about their accomplishments below and be inspired; after all, that could be you featured one day.

Jeff Hardy (NC Graduate 2021)

Posted on March 15, 2021 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories

Congratulations to Jeff Hardy for graduating from the Nutrition Consultant certificate program with the Summa Cum Laude designation. Prior to entering Hawthorn, he was the owner/operator of Nitro Fitness and focused on helping out of shape middle aged men fit exercise into busy schedules. Through this experience along with his personal journey toward better nutrition, read more...

Kelly Sherman (MSHN Graduate 2021)

Posted on February 16, 2021 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories - Tags: fitness, gluten free, provision nutrition

Congratulations to Kelly Sherman for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program. Kelly also holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Eastern Washington University and a Graduate Certificate in Holistic Nutrition from the American College of Health Sciences. She is also a Certified Gluten Free Practitioner and read more...

Eden Huma (MSHN Graduate 2020)

Posted on January 4, 2021 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories, The HUB - Hawthorn University's Blog - Tags: cardiovascular health, natural health, nurse in the kitchen, plant-based receipes

Congratulations to Eden Huma for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program. Eden also holds a BA from Connecticut College. She is a Registered Nurse in Northern California, with a specialty in Emergency Medicine. She spent over 15 years in pre-hospital care as an Emergency Medical Technician and Critical read more...

Ana-Paula Agrela (MHNE Graduate 2020)

Posted on November 19, 2020 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories - Tags: disbiosis, immune function, natural health, nutrition education, probiotics, whole-foods

Congratulations to Ana-Paula Agrela for graduating from the Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education with the Summa Cum Laude designation. Ana-Paula received a Bachelor of Science honors degree in Nutritional Science from the Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management. She was certified as a Health Coach by Zest for Life and the read more...

Richard Hammond (MSHN Graduate 2020)

Posted on November 16, 2020 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories - Tags: evolution for life, holistic health and wellness, late pleiocene, nutrition consulting, type 2 diabetes

Richard Hammond is to be congratulated for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program. Richard also holds a Bachelor of Science in Sound Recording Technology from SUNY at Fredonia, New York. He owns a holistic health & wellness consulting company, Evolution for Life, LLC and offers educational seminars on read more...

Jessica Taylor (MHNE Graduate 2020)

Posted on November 12, 2020 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories - Tags: autoimmune disease, elevate advanced aesthetics and wellness, gluten free, gluten intolerance, healthy diet

Jessica Taylor is to be congratulated for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education program. Jessica also holds two Bachelor degrees in English and Communication Studies from California State University Chico and a law degree from UC Davis School of Law. She is the owner of Elevate Advanced read more...

Maria Tabone

Posted on December 17, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories - Tags: hashimotos thyroiditis, holistic root to managing anxiety, the holistic root, womens health

Congratulations to Maria Tabone for graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education. Maria earned a Master of Arts degree in Integrative Health and Healing from the Graduate Institute, a certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University, as well as certifications in various healing practices such as Herbalism, read more...

Amy Panetta

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories

Amy Panetta, NC Graduate Congratulations to Amy Panetta for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Nutrition Consultant certificate program. Amy has 14 years of experience as an educator in music and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College. She also earned a Masters degree in Ethnomusicology from the University read more...

Victoria Goodman

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories

Victoria Goodman, DSC Graduate Congratulations to Victoria Goodman for graduating from the Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition program. Victoria also holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Management from Syracuse University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Drexel University. She is a registered dietitian and has been in private practice for over 20 read more...

Tamara Hoerner

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories

Tamara Hoerner, MHNE Graduate Congratulations to Tamara Hoerner for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education program. She also holds a double major in Elementary and Special Education from Northern State University and is the founder of Purple Almond Wellnesswhich began as a blog called "The Purple Almond". The read more...