Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD, FAND (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) was named the 2023 Nevada Recognized Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) by the Nevada Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (NvAND). She won for her leadership in education, career guidance, and the profession, contributions to the Las Vegas community through educational presentations, and participation in the dietetics profession at the state and national levels. Coogan is the program director of the Didactic Program in Nutrition & Dietetics as well the the undergraduate coordinator in nutrition sciences.