Dr. Sunitha Zechariah is the National Director for the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship. In her role, she oversees the management of the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship and also serves as the clinical nutrition teaching faculty. In addition, she serves as the Morrison Healthcare NFPE and Clinical Skills trainer and is the Co-Chair of the RDN DEI Network for Compass Group USA. Previously, Dr. Zechariah worked as the Division Director of Clinical Support and Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager for Morrison Healthcare.

Dr. Zechariah’s previous experiences comprise varied dietetic-related positions in several countries, including India, Australia, and Singapore. She completed her PhD in Applied Health Sciences at Augusta University, Augusta, GA. Her research interests include malnutrition, the development of tools specific to nutrition-focused physical exams, and interprofessional practice among dietitians. She has a B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics from India. She also has an M.S. (Honors) degree in Nutrition Research from Australia and completed the coordinated program in dietetics at the University of Alabama.

Dr. Zechariah has received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award for South Central Region from the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Distinguished Researcher award from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year for 2018 in the state of Georgia. She lives in Augusta, GA, with her husband and two children. She spends her free time playing tennis, pickleball, and other activities with her two children.

Katy Flowers is the internship coordinator for the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She is a Registered Dietitian with over 7 years of experience in clinical practice at the Medical University of South Carolina. She has a wide array of clinical experience, most recently specializing in trauma and oncology.

Katy is a certified nutrition support clinician with a love for nutrition support. She is dedicated to lifelong learning and has a passion for teaching and mentoring. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Samford University and followed with a master’s in dietetics from the University of Rhode Island in hopes of leading dietetic interns in the future.

Katy is new to the dietetic internship leadership team but has been involved with the program since being a dietetic intern at MUSC in 2017. In her role as our site coordinator at MUSC, Katy is excited to get to engage with interns and preceptors on both personal and professional levels.

Outside of work, Katy can often be found rowing on the Ashley River with the Charleston City Rowing Club, cycling around Charleston with her family, or enjoying a beach walk on Sullivan’s Island with her pups!

Kristina Suarez is an internship coordinator for the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship. She received her bachelor's degree in nutrition from Texas A&M University and obtained her master’s degree from Texas Tech University. In 2024 she obtained her CNSC certification, achieving a goal she had since being a dietetic intern. She is a Texas native and currently resides in Austin, TX.

Prior to joining the internship team, Kristina was a travel dietitian for Morrison Healthcare, working at various hospitals in 5 states across the country. She is a graduate of the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship and has held various roles within Morrison since 2020.

Kristina has a passion for teaching and education and takes pride in being a resource for emerging dietitians as they transition into their careers. In addition to working with Morrison's dietetic interns, she also provides educational resources and sessions to youth homeless populations in Texas. She works with nearby universities to inspire others to pursue a career in dietetics.

Outside of work Kristina enjoys spending time outdoors swimming and kayaking in the local river, going on runs and playing tennis, and competing in local trivia nights with friends.

Jessica Irgens is a Registered Dietitian with more than 16 years of experience in Arkansas and Illinois, spanning acute care, sports nutrition, oncology, education, private practice, and clinical leadership.

Jessica earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas and her master's degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She has held leadership roles across multiple health systems, leading clinical nutrition teams, mentoring dietitians and interns, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care.

Jessica's goal is to inspire confident, inspirational, and compassionate dietitians who are prepared to lead the future of the profession.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys working on her cookbook, traveling with her husband and two children, playing tennis, and competing in Music League with friends.

Kallan Prost is a Registered Dietitian with a background in clinical nutrition, working over 5 years for TouchPoint Support Services as a Specialist Dietitian and Lead Dietitian, with expertise in surgical critical care, burn and trauma nutrition. Kallan earned her B.S. in Dietetics from Lipscomb University, completed her dietetic internship with Morrison Healthcare, and received her M.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama.

She has experience in advancing patient care through leading quality improvement projects, serving on clinical committees, and providing nutrition education to fellow RDs, dietetic interns and other healthcare professionals. She is passionate about mentoring future dietitians and creating meaningful learning experiences that help interns build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and successfully transition into professional practice.

Outside of work, Kallan enjoys working on DIY projects in her home in Indianapolis, spending time with her family at the lake in Michigan, and exploring the outdoors with her husband.