Lisa Abbay, RDN, LDN, FAND

Highlights

• Lisa is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Lisa is a published health & nutrition expert and presents locally, regionally and nationally
• Lisa loves to connect with future and passionate leaders of the profession & network

Experience

Lisa Abbay, RDN, LDN, FAND is a registered dietitian/nutritionist who is licensed in Tennessee. She has counseled many throughout her career and loves teaching people about healthy nutrition habits to last a lifetime. You may have seen Lisa presenting locally or nationally. In 2019, Lisa received the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award for Tennessee and Memphis.

Lisa serves on the board of directors & currently is the Treasurer for Bobby Lanier Farm Park where she volunteers her time raising awareness for the community garden. She is also a member of the board of directors for Common Table Health Alliance and recent past Treasurer for the TN Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.  Lisa is past president of the Memphis Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics & Past President for the Memphis American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition.

Education

Lisa considers herself a lifelong learner. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition from Mississippi State University where she also completed her dietetic internship. She earned her registered dietitian/nutritionist credential (RDN) in 2000. Lisa is currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Memphis with graduation in summer 2020. Lisa has mentored many nutrition students throughout her career and still passionate to link the person to the right career.